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Ski South Pole – Less Traveled

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Ski South Pole - Less Traveled

ski south pole- less traveled

While many teams choose to start their Ski South Pole expedition at Hercules Inlet or the ‘Messner Start’, there are a number of less-traveled routes to entice explorers. In West Antarctica, these include starting from the northern edge of Berkner Island or from Constellation Inlet. Starting from the remote Ross Ice Shelf, teams can follow the Leverett or the rarely traveled Reedy Glacier, or pioneer new routes through the Transantarctic Mountains. Contact us to discuss these less-traveled options.

Whether you are a lone adventurer looking to take on an unsupported Antarctic crossing, or a group of like-minded explorers interested in a supported one-way expedition to the South Pole, ALE can design a Ski South Pole Experience tailored to your goals.

We’ll help you choose the route best suited to your skills and experience and the level of logistic support to help you achieve your goals. Below are some of the route options available. Contact us to discuss your Ski South Pole dreams today.

Reedy Glacier – A 400 mi (650 km) route from the grounding line of the Reedy Glacier and the Ross Sea ice shelf, through the Trans-Antarctic Mountains, to the South Pole. The route was first traveled in 2016 and has seen few repeats.
Leverett Glacier – Follow the South Pole Overland Traverse route to the South Pole via the Leverett Glacier. The 360 mi (578 km) route starts at the grounding line of the Leverett Glacier and the Ross Sea ice shelf and climbs from sea level to the polar plateau, through the Trans-Antarctic Mountains.
North Berkner Island Start – Ski 838 mi (1,349 km) from the outer coast of Antarctica to the South Pole.

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Our guides are some of the most experienced in the business, providing technical guiding and field safety services. You can hire guide(s) to accompany your group into the field, request skills training at Union Glacier Camp before you head out; or both.

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Field Camps

Field Camps

South Pole Camp

South Pole Camp

A snowy campsite in Antarctica with colorful tents scattered across a white landscape, set against snow-covered mountains. Supported by Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions, the scene glows under a bright, partly cloudy sky with the sun shining.
Union Glacier Camp

Union Glacier Camp

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

Stay at the world’s southernmost camp on Earth. Unlike other itineraries where guests fly in, visit the pole, then leave, ALE guests have the unique opportunity to camp just steps away from one of the planet’s most iconic landmarks. Whether you’re marking a milestone or chasing a lifelong dream, our camp gives you the time to properly drink in an achievement in a way only the select few can.

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