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SOUTH POLE REEDY GLACIER

December 4, 2016 - January 14, 2017

Creating a chapter in Antarctic history

Offering you unparalleled opportunities to take your polar ambitions to the ends of the earth SOUTH POLE 41-DAYS ON ICE 600 km SKI EXPEDITION REEDY GLACIER US$148,000 PER PERSON EX-CHILE

Skiing to the South Pole is a life-changing experience. Forging a new route to the South Pole is a history- making event. Icetrek specialises in creating new and exciting possibilities in the world of polar adventuring and this opportunity ranks as one of the greatest. Group size is limited, only five team members including the guide, so don't hesitate in joining us and becoming part of an elite few that create Antarctic history.

After final preparations at Union Glacier Camp in winds make it feel colder still, but in state-of-the-art Antarctica we fly by dedicated Twin Otter to the edge equipment we are well protected. During the of the Ross Ice Shelf on the Antarctic contiguous expedition we ski for 8 to 10 hours a day, hauling coastline, where continent meets ocean. In reality sleds weighing 80 kg (180 lbs), in all types of weather there is no ocean to be seen as it lies 150m below an over extremely challenging terrain. This is a very ice shelf. To the south lies a magnificent mountain demanding expedition. We expect the ski component range through which the Reedy Glacier, never before to take around 37 days, depending on route nuances, traversed, carves a path towards the Antarctic plateau weather, snow conditions and group strength. As on above. Flanking the glacier are virgin peaks and all expeditions, success is a team effort. The group hanging glaciers that stand as silent witnesses to our travels together, roped up on the glacier when trailblazing team as we journey up this colossal river required, and participants help the guide set up camp of ice. There are no waypoints to follow, no anecdotes and prepare meals. Expedition members should have from previous teams, nothing to give us concrete skiing, cold-climate camping experience, glacier travel knowledge of the route ahead. Navigating as modern skills and a high level of fitness. pioneers we blend satellite imagery and topographic After more than a month of skiing we finally reach the maps with what we see ahead of us. Your guide, Eric South Pole. Behind us we leave a ski trail that will Philips, has first-hand experience of this thrilling disappear in the next storm but will be forever etched feeling, having made a world-first traverse of the on the exploration map of Antarctica. At the South Shackleton Glacier to the South Pole in 1998-99. Pole we rejoice in the glow of success and camp At 2200m/7,200' elevation we finally break through restfully as we wait for our aircraft that takes us back the mountain range and reach the plateau. Here we to Union Glacier Camp. experience the inner heart of Antarctica, travelling in This 650km expedition should only be considered by time-honoured sledding tradition across 330km/200 the most committed adventurers, willing to undertake miles of barren icescape towards the South Pole at a rigorous daily training schedule for several months 2835m/9300 feet. Like the glacier below, no skis have prior to their trip. If adventure, challenge, teamwork traversed this segment of Antarctica; what we see and perseverance bring you great satisfaction and you before us is new to the human eye. want to experience true Antarctic exploration, there is Our days are filled with 24-hour daylight, pristine no finer objective than this new route to the South views and a stark silence only found in Antarctica. Pole. Temperatures can reach as low as -35°C (–31°F) and DAY DATES ACTIVITY

1 Dec 1, 2016 Arrive Punta Arenas. Check-in to hotel

Meet with Eric. Review itinerary, equipment and food. Preparations for departure to 2 Dec 2 Antarctica

3 Dec 3 Briefing with ALE followed by refreshments

Fly to Union Glacier Camp in Antarctica (weather dependent). Stay at Union Glacier and 4 Dec 4 finalise preparations, including sled packing and pulling, skiing, camp procedures, equipment tweaks.

5 Dec 5 Flight to base of Reedy Glacier

6-41 Dec 6 - Jan 11 Begin ski expedition - ascent of glacier and across the Antarctic plateau to the South Pole

42 Jan 12 Arrive South Pole, camp one night Antarctic weather can be unpredictable and delays in polar 43 Jan 13 Flight from South Pole to Union Glacier flights can occur. You are advised 44 Jan 14, 2017 Flight to Punta Arenas to book flexible tickets.

Things to Know Cost: US$148,000 per person ex-Punta Arenas (Chile) Dates on ice: December 4, 2016 to January 14, 2017 Distance: 600km Team Size: 4 Temperature Range: -10 to –35C Challenge Rating: 1 . 2 . 3 . 4 . 5 . 6

Included in the Cost Airport-hotel transfers Use of technical equipment All flights associated with the program, including 80kg luggage Food and accommodation during expedition Guiding services Comprehensive evacuation services

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