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Ski South Pole – Hercules Inlet

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Ski South Pole - Hercules Inlet

The Ultimate Challenge

Embark on an expedition that will test your strength, endurance, and resolve and join an elite group who have arrived at the Geographic South Pole under their own power. Ski South Pole is the ultimate challenge,a journey that spans an entire Antarctic season and traverses 702 mi (1130 km) from Hercules Inlet, on the edge of the frozen Antarctic continent, to the Geographic South Pole.

You’ll travel by ski for 7-10 hours a day and pull a sled with all of your supplies that weighs 132-177 lb (60-80 kg). You’ll experience all types of weather, facing constant winds, fields of sastrugi, and white-out conditions. The route takes 50-60 days and climbs gradually to more than 9300 ft (2800 m). Days are filled with 24-hour daylight and an intense solitude and tranquility that can be found almost nowhere else on Earth.

60-DAY ITINERARY

Day 1

  • Fly to Union Glacier, Antarctica
  • Receive a welcome tour and get comfortable in your beautiful Antarctic basecamp.

Day 2-3

  • Acclimate to Antarctic conditions and brush up on skills
  • Fine tune gear and equipment with oversight from your guide

Day 4-31

  • Depart for Hercules Inlet
  • Ski to Thiel Corner Skiway

Day 31-55

  • Ski from Thiel Corner Skiway to South Pole

Day 55

  • Arrive at South Pole
  • Camp at the South Pole before flight back to Union Glacier

Day 56

  • Return to Union Glacier
  • Enjoy a celebratory event to mark your memorable Antarctic experience.

Day 58

  • Return to Chile

Upcoming Departures

Nov 18, 2025
Nov 18, 2026
Available
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About The Ski South Pole – Hercules Inlet Camps

Crafted for the extremes, our Antarctic camps are a testament to precision engineering and logistical mastery. Whether you’re staying at Union Glacier Camp nestled by Mount Rossman, or traveling to one of our remote camps, each site is powered by renewable energy systems and supported by expert field staff trained in polar operations. Refined with our nearly half a century of experience in the interior of Antarctica, our camps are optimized for safety, sustainability, and a once-in-a-lifetime immersive experience.

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Union Glacier Camp

Union Glacier Camp

South Pole Camp

South Pole Camp

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Field Camps

Field Camps

What’s Included

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Airport transfers in Punta Arenas, Chile
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Round trip flight to Antarctica from Punta Arenas
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Meals and tented accommodation in Antarctica
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Antarctic guides and lecturers
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Celebration event and Certificate of Achievement
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Checked luggage up to 55 lb (25 kg) plus skis

What’s Not Included

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Commercial flights to and from Punta Arenas
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Airport transfers outside of Punta Arenas
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Meals and accommodation in Punta Arenas
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Additional flights within Antarctica
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Personal equipment and clothing
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Expenses incurred due to delays
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Luggage over 55 lb (25 kg)
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Satellite phone charges
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Insurance coverage—personal, medical, evacuation, or otherwise

All About The South Pole

At ALE’s South Pole Camp, extreme conditions meet exceptional hospitality. Guests unwind in heated, double-walled sleeping tents designed to keep you warm no matter what is happening outside. The dedicated dining and lounge areas offer hearty meals, hot beverages, and a cozy spot to share stories from the ice—proving that even at the southernmost point on Earth, comfort doesn’t have to be compromised.

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It was a great trip from the beginning with you to the plane at Punta with Rene. Outstanding could be the only comment that we could make.

Tom Crane
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Thank you very much for helping me to get to Antarctica. It was a great trip and ALE was so well organized. I think I lost my soul to the ice.

Correne Coetzer
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Now after some while I realize what a great time I had during the whole trip both in Chile and Antarctica. The delay we had was not a delay, it was anticipation of a real adventure and I enjoyed it too. I appreciate very much your efforts and professionalism in preparing and managing this very complicated logistic operation. I was even more pleased dealing with your team which creates very friendly and warm air in the cold environment.

Alexandr Drozdkov
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I wanted to personally thank you and your team for a exceptional season on the ice. In my opinion the whole affair was faultless to a tee... even the bubbles in the champene you provided us on our return from the pole were of the correct diameter.

Jonathan Bradshaw
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I have traveled for over 75 years to many extremely remote places and without a doubt Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions is the best logistics company I've ever worked with... If you want to travel to Antarctica and really see and experience the place, ALE is your best choice as a travel partner. They have my highest recommendation-5 STARS. “Thank You” ALE for exceeding all my expectations and giving me the experience of a lifetime.

Bruce D. Silversteign M. D.
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Beginning with the entire onboarding process, the quality of the people at ALE stood out. From the early emails to the final pre-departure steps in Punta Arenas, each transition felt smooth and clear... From the perspective of the “adventure experience” I was awestruck every waking moment that I was there.

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