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Spitsbergen Newton Ski Expedition – Spitsbergen –13 days / 11 days in the field, Longyearbyen - Newtontoppen - Atomfjella - Trygve Glacier - Widjefjord - Billefjord - Nordenskiöld Glacier - LongyearbyenA 13-day expedition to the summit of Newtontoppen, Svalbard's highest mountain. The tour is an advanced ski expedition through imposing mountains and glaciers of northeast Spitsbergen. One of our aims is to reach the summit of the Newtontoppen, an area seldom visited. From Longyearbyen by snowmobile to the starting point in Billefjord (or Gipsdalen), across glaciers on skis, carrying all equipment we need for winter camping in rucksacks and pulkas.
| Operation | April 24 - May 5, 2012 |
| Departure | Tuesday - Saturday, April 24 - May 5, 2012 |
| Price | $4,875 per person in double room/shared tent $325 single supplement, 4 nights * Single tent is not possible |
| Included | Accommodation in Longyearbyen Meals during the trip Farewell dinner in Longyearbyen Shared equipment Tent, sleeping mats Experienced guide with all necessary safety equipment Search and rescue insurance Transport to and from the starting point of the trip, Billefjorden/ Gipsdalen |
| Not Included | International airfare & Airport taxes Flights to/from Longyearbyen Sleeping bag, skis, personal clothes Beverages such as beer, wine and mineral water Gratuities Personal insurance / personal items $25 Service fee |
| Please Note | Guest must arrive one day early, as the program starts at 09:00 in the morning April 24, 2012. All times are subject to change. The travel schedule will be altered should the weather conditions deem it necessary. The tempo of the expedition will be adapted to the conditions and the participant's physical strength. Minimum 4 persons and maximum 12 persons, minimum age 18 years. How demanding is the expedition? The skiing distance to Newtontoppen is approximately 60km. This trip requires the participants to be physically fit, as we cover 15-20km a day whilst carrying a backpack or pulling a sled with equipment. Each participant should be an experienced skier and be familiar with camping outdoors in tents during the winter. Degree of difficulty 5 1 - Suitable for all 3 - Average physical strength 5 - Demands very good physical strength |
| Tour Options | Air available on SAS - inquire about our special fares! Additional nights Spitsbergen / Oslo |
| More Information | Spitsbergen Newton equipment list Newton Ski Expedition route map Spitsbergen Expeditions Practical Information |
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Day 1 ARRIVAL LONGYEARBYEN Tuesday
09:00 Briefing, preparation and packing for the expedition. We will go through the gear and instructions for use of cooking gear, sled, ski equipment, tent, food and drinks. Accommodation at Spitsbergen Guesthouse is included.
Day 2 START OF JOURNEY (B) Wednesday
07:00 Breakfast and check-out.
10:00. Pick up at Spitsbergen Guesthouse and transportation from Longyearbyen to the starting point of the trip. This transportation leg is approximately 70km. We start our journey skiing north from Billefjorden or Gipsvika.
Day 3 - 11 SKI EXPEDITION (B, L, D) Thursday -Friday
The first four days we ski approximately 15 km per day. We plan to reach Newtontoppen late on Saturday. The last leg before we reach the peak is fairly steep, but no climbing skills are required. The view from the top is just breathtaking. To the north-west you have Austfjorden, Wijdefjorden and the magnificent Atomfjellene, while to the north-east you can see the isolated Nordaustlandet. We will spend the next few days in the great mountainous area called Atomfjellene, before heading south, skiing down the Tryggve Glacier to the Wijdefjord.
Day 12 RETURN TO LONGYEARBYEN (B, L, D) Saturday
On our way back to civilisation we follow Wijdefjorden, Mittag Lefler glacier, Billefjorden and Nordenskiöld glacier. We will be met by snowmobiles that will bring us back to Longyearbyen, where a warm shower and hearty meal await after the expedition equipment is sorted.
19:00 Farewell dinner in Longyearbyen is included. Accommodation at Spitsbergen Guesthouse is included.
Day 13 DEPARTURE LONGYEARBYEN (B, L, D) Sunday
After breakfast check-out and end of program.