Exploratory Skytouring Expedition Liverpoolland, Greenland
PRICE TRAVEL: from 3.250 Euros €
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East Greenland is one of the greatest wilderness areas in the world with endless numbers of fjords, mountains, glaciers, valleys and lakes. This ski-touring expedition in sputh Liverpoolland offers a great experience, beautiful arctic nature and feeling of being a real explorer.
Exploring the mind-blazing valleys of Sødal and Kalkdal in central Liverpool Land by ski, traversing through the valleys and over the Bjerring Pederson ice field, you’ll have the chance to make ski ascents and descents of rarely climbed peaks..
travel code
GRE010
Fixed departures:
22/03- 03/04/2018
groups:
4/8 MIN/MAX
availibility
(1) Places – 8
destination:
Greenland
type:
Skytouring
duration:
15 days
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East Greenland is one of the greatest wilderness areas in the world with endless numbers of fjords, mountains, glaciers, valleys and lakes. This ski-touring expedition in sputh Liverpoolland offers a great experience, beautiful arctic nature and feeling of being a real explorer. Exploring the mind-blazing valleys of Sødal and Kalkdal in central Liverpool Land by ski, traversing through the valleys and over the Bjerring Pederson ice field, you'll have the chance to make ski ascents and descents of rarely climbed peaks. Liverpool Land offers a whole world of Ski-touring expeditions in east and northeast Greenland. Beautiful views of the sea ice, icebergs and the ice filled Denmark Straits. The mountainous Liverpool Land peninsula extends from Uunartoq in the south to Kap Gladstone in the north. Learn to know the local Inuit culture by visiting the remote Inuit settlement of Scoresbysund. Ice , snow , dogs and a fantastic story of exploration is something to enjoy of in the Ittoqqortoormiit region. The route leads us through Hurry Fjord which offers an incredible scenery and good views of Jameson Land and the wild Volquart Bones coast. In April and May seals can frequently be spotted as they are relaxing on the ice and every year we have seen fresh polar bear tracks and it is not unusual to see the king of the arctic. The skitour can be done by anyone with a normal physical conditions and good health. The average hours per day on skies pulling an expeditionsledge would be around 8 hours. We will be accompanied by an Inuit hunter with his dogsledge. The weather in Hurry Fiord region is characterized by prolonged periods of high-pressure conditions, but as anywhere in the Arctic, these periods are frequently interrupted by strong winds, low clouds and precipitatio. Early April in Liverpool Land can mean overnight temperatures down to -30°C, with daytime highs usually around -15°C. Storms can blow through on occasion, meaning you may need to sit out some bad weather in your tent.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1. Reykjavik-Constable Point We fly to the airport of Constable Point (via Akureyri) and arrive in the afternoon. Night at the airport´s guesthouse.
Day 2 -11. Skitouring – Exploring Liverpoolland/Seaice We start our skitour adventure from Constable Point with skis and pulks over the frozen Hurry Fjord to the head of the Sodal Valley. Heading East we will ascend the Sodal valley hauling the pulk on our ski´s. We will set up camp at the Bjerring Pedersen Icecap, from where we will explore the surrounding area skiing and ascending rarely climbed peaks. During the expedition we will be accompanied by a local Inuit hunter with his dogsled. Night in tents. Hopefully we can observe the arctic wildlife, which have adjusted themselves to the extreme climate. Such as the musk ox, who feeds on the melted grass of the area. This area is also the habitat of the lemmig, the arctic fox, and the King of the arctic…the polar bear. After 10 days of skiing we will arrive at Ittoqqortoormiit
Day 12. Ittoqqortoormiit
Day 13. Departure
Our guide will meet the group for breakfast and assist you during check in. You will have free time until the helicopter arrives .Departure from the helipad or with skidoo to Constable Point, from where the scheduled flight will bring you back to Iceland.
The route we take depends on the expertise of the customer and more importantly the local conditions. The expeditionguide may change the route if necessary.
On this last day we will ski to Ittoqqortoormiit. After arrival at the guesthouse you have time for a nice, hot shower before dinner.
Day 13. Departure
Our guide will meet the group for breakfast and assist you during check in. You will have free time until the helicopter arrives .Departure from the helipad or with skidoo to Constable Point, from where the scheduled flight will bring you back to Iceland.
Day 13. Departure
Our guide will meet the group for breakfast and assist you during check in. You will have free time until the helicopter arrives .Departure from the helipad or with skidoo to Constable Point, from where the scheduled flight will bring you back to Iceland.
The route we take depends on the expertise of the customer and more importantly the local conditions. The expeditionguide may change the route if necessary.
Included
- • Flight Reykjavik- Constable Point-Reykjavik (via Akureyri) • 1 night guesthouse Ittoqqortoormiit • 9 nights in tents • 1 night at airport guesthouse • Dogsledge support • Dryfood breakfast and dinner • 1 X-plore guide • Pulks, harnesses, tents, fuelstoves • Sat phone, Spot, fuel, rifle, safety equipment • Helicopter or skidoo Ittoqqortoormiit / Constable Point • Maps/permits
Excluded
- • Additional costs of participants and guide due delays, bad weather • Any service in Iceland • Flights to Iceland • Personal equipment • Extra weight in airplanes and helicopter • Food and transport not mentioned in including • Travel insurance • Satphone calls • Any servive not mentioned in including
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