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13-day Ski touring in Antarctica
Inspired by the legacy of the great explorers, IFMGA guide Marco designed a 13-day ski touring trip, to explore the magnificent Antarctica.
Description
Join me for the greatest experience of your life: a 13-day ski touring trip in Antarctica.
Starting from Ushuaia, the most southern town in the world, we will navigate the South Pacific, passing Cape Horn and crossing the Drake Passage.
Antarctica is a dreamy destination. This is your chance to actually be a part of an incredible expedition below the Artic Circle.
During this trip, a ship called Clipper Adventurer will be our warm and confortable base camp. The crew is a group of experienced people used to navigate in these latitudes.
Each day, we will explore incredible spots of the Antarctic Peninsula and navigate through fjords and icebergs. There will be a lot of ski touring, of course! We will also have conferences about geological and biological topics.
I actually believe this experience will change the way you perceive the world. Being in the Antarctic Peninsula requires to be humble and respectful. Besides, you will feel the immensity of nature and the silence of this ice paradise.
In addition, you will enjoy watching leopard seals, humpback whales, killer whales, seals and different kind of penguins. In fact, seeing so many wonderful things will make you conscious of how complex the ecosystem around us is.
You can find a complete program below for further details about this trip. However, the program is subject to changes depending on weather, ice or local conditions.
Please get in touch with me if you want to have the skiing experience of your life. It will be my pleasure to bring you there and guide you in the fantastic Antarctica environment.
On the contrary, if you are planning a trip to an unusual destination on the other side of the world, you can check this heliskiing trip to Kamchatka, in Siberia.
Accommodation Clipper Adventurer (ship). |
Meeting point Ushuaia. |
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Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive to Ushuaia, Argentina.
Overnight in Ushuaia.
Day 2: Beagle Channel
Board the Clipper Adventurer and set sail down the Beagle Channel.
Day 3 to 4: Drake Passage / Deception Islands
Cross the Drake Passage. Sperm whales and humpback whales, along with skies of seabirds will accompany our journey.
We’ll arrive at Deception Islands volcanic crater on the afternoon of Day 4 for a hike.
Day 5: Neko Harbour
Ski and trekking objectives at Neko Harbour. Zodiac cruises, penguin rookeries, hiking.
Day 6: Anvers, Wenke Island, Port Lockroy
Ski and trekking objectives at Anvers and Wenke Islands. Port Lockroy scientific base and museum. Visit gentoo and adelie penguin habitat.
Day 7: Ronge Island / Mt. Britannia.
We’ll visit penguin rookery at Georges Point.
Day 8: Paradise Bay.
Ski and trekking objectives in Paradise Bay. Zodiac excursions. Visit penguin rookery and Almirante Brown Station.
Day 9: Lemaire Channel / Mt. Scott / Mt. Demaria / Mt. Mill
We’ll have several ski descents in those spots.
We’ll also visit the Ukrainian Vernadsky scientific station. Killer whale and leopard seal sightings.
Day 10: Charlotte Bay
New ski descents and nature cruises of Charlotte Bay; begin journey north in the evening.
Day 11 to 12: Drake Passage / Cape Horn
Sail Drake Passage; pass the dramatic cliffs of Cape Horn.
Day 13: Return to Ushuaia
Disembark the Clipper Adventurer in Ushuaia, Argentina. H Flexibility is necessary for all Antarctic travel.
About the guide
I have been a mountain guide for almost 20 years. But I'm not only a guide...
The mountain is the thread of my life. I am a member of the Chamonix Guides Company, ski instructor and teacher for many years at ENSA (National School of Ski and Alpinism), I am very experienced in the mountains. My experience is multifaceted since I partake in varied projects, as a trainer and first aider at the Chamoniarde de Secours (an association that contributes to the development of mountain safety and to promote alpine environment knowledge), technical supervisor of the freeride competitions organization, or safety advisor and rider in several freeride videos.
My favorite?... The Kamchatka, heliski's promised land. In 2005 I created a heliski agency in Russia, to share my passion organizing exceptional ski journeys.
For booking assistance
Have any doubts? Talk directly with an Explore Share assistant.
The Concierge service is a great tool for when you still haven't decided what kind of Adventure you're looking for and you're open to suggestions
Prices per person
Group of 1 | USD 9274 each |
Want a different number of travellers?
Price includes
• Guiding fee
• Accommodation
• Transport during the trip
What people are saying about Marco Gaiani
Dimitri Charriere
5.00
November 2016
Udo Weigelt
5.00
August 2016
See you in May!
Stoyan Atanassov
5.00
May 2016
You guys are great. Thank you for incredible moments. I will be back!
Matthieu Bataille
5.00
August 2015
Marco is a pro. Seriously amazing experience in Kamchatka.
Denis Danny
5.00
June 2015
Leave your tasks at home and go to mounts with Heliski Russia. This guys know how to prepare and cook your gourmet vacation!
Anne des Alpes
5.00
December 2014
Inoubliable ! Magique... Exceptionnel
Fabrice Le Bigot
5.00
September 2013
It will be a travel not to forget I have to come back. Thank for all.
Kktc Resul Ünal
5.00
September 2013
Kışın kayak yapmayı, donmus nehir üzerinde gezmeyi çok seviyorum. Sizlere tavsiye ederim.
Karel de Mooij
5.00
May 2013
It\'s not a holiday, it\'s a true adventure. Breathtaking views, bears, hot springs and amazing descents from volcanoes. Nice people @ heliski also!
Gleb Skrypin
5.00
April 2012
True professionals and totally amazing experience providers. Tested on myself. Recommend.
The dream of all freeskiers !!!