Greenland South to North Kite Skiing Expedition

This is an Expeditions Unlimited exclusive program.

Gear needed

Bags and storage: A large solid travel bag or backpack of 60 to 70 liters. This luggage must be waterproof (possibly use a slipcover). A small backpack of about 35 liters for your personal belongings. It will also serve you as hand luggage and cabin during flight.

Clothes: A waterproof jacket like Gore-Tex® A pair of waterproof over-trousers like Gore-Tex® A thick fleece jacket A Sweatshirt or thinner micro-fleece jacket A pair of fleece pants Four long sleeve thermal t-shirts Two pairs of thermal tights Two pairs of thin thermal socks Three pairs of warm socks A thermal balaclava A fleece balaclava A fleece neck scarf Three pairs of thermal gloves Three pairs of fleece gloves A pair of thick wool mittens A pair of fur-lined mittens A pair of over-gloves

Personal equipment & shoes: A pair of “Baffin” Polar Boots - Shackleton (possible to borrow for 250 euros) A pair of polarized sunglasses for the glacier A pair of waterproof tent booties for inside the tent A pair of waterproof shoes for outside the tent A pair of regular walking shoes for priori and after the expedition

Small and miscellaneous equipment: Isothermal water bottle of 1,5 L A pocket knife Three lighters Headlamp like Petzl® + spare batteries A pair of polarized sunglasses for the glacier Sunscreen (high index) + lip balm Four to five waterproof bags of different sizes to compartmentalize your belongings in your bag, which is handy

Washing: Travel case for personal toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, etc.) A small bath towel which dries quickly Two toilet paper rolls Biodegradable wipes and paper handkerchiefs like Kleenex® A sewing kit with needles, son, buttons, safety pins, etc.

Personal medical supplies: Pain, fever: Ibuprofen Antibiotics: Pristinamycin (Pyostacine® 500 mg) (2 boxes per 1 treatment 8d), Amoxicillin + clavulanic acid (Augmentin®) 1g nalgesics: Paracetamol 500mg Corticosteroids: Solupred 20mg Antidiarrhoeals: Smecta (prepare a dozen bags), Intetrix (treatment of amoebiasis), Imodium Antiemetic, gastric dressings: Volagène®, Phosphalugel®/Ulcar®, Domperidone, prinperan Antihistamines (for bites, skin rashes...): Zyrtec®, Clarytine®, Phenergan®, Polaramine® Antiseptics: Betadine, Biseptine Ointments: Niflugel®, Voltarene® (Anti-inflammatory), Arnigel (bruises) Sunscreen Biafine Powder Antimycotics (feet): Econazole, powder and ointment Eye Drops: Antibiotics, Anti-Irritation Set of adhesive bandages and some sterile gauze pads “Double skin” dressings for bulbs Elastic adhesive tape (like Elastoplast)