Newland as - Next Generation South Pole - Presentation - Original

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Next Generation South Pole ExpeditionSki the last degree

2011

Joint Norwegian/British young peoples expedition marking thecentenary anniversary

of Amundsen and Scott

reaching the bottom of the world


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Svante: +47 992 37 111 [email protected]

The Dream

Are you aged between 18 and 30, and have a wild dream that one day you could skiacross Antarctica to the bottom of the world the coldest, most windswept and mostdesolate of all the worlds continents?

The two opposite Poles, North and south, are not only as far apart as you can possiblybe on earth, they also offer entirely different experiences.While the North Pole offerspack ice, polar bears and leads of open water, Antarctica offers other challenges. On theSouth Pole plateau, 3000 metres above sea level, the endless universe will meet you ina different way than on any other place on earth. It is lonely but at the same timeinconceivably grand. One thing is certain, no one will return home without beingaffected by meeting the nature in Antarctica. Life is an adventure that should be feltboth in body and soul and this can be experienced in full during our visit to the SouthPole.
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]


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The organisers and guidesSvante Strands Norwegian company, Newland AS, has organised this expedition andwill provide most of the equipment and all the logistics. Svante and Helen Turton havebeen to the North and South Pole a number of times. They are very well acquainted withthe conditions and needs for such a trip. All previous groups on their polar expeditionshave reached their objective.

As a rule of thumb, we always have 1 guide pr. 5 clients on these trips. Svante andHelen will guide the group themselves to ensure the best treatment for you as a firsttime explorer in Antarctica.

Svante Strand (main guide): Worked in the Special Forces for 8 years

Guided many groups in Norway (climbing, glacier, skiing) Climbed Elbrus, Kilimanjaro and Mont Blanc Guided groups on Elbrus and Kilimanjaro


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Guided 7 groups to the North Pole Guided 1 group to the South Pole Nordaustlandet expedition 09

Helen Turton (assistant guide): Young peoples outdoor centre manager for 14 years Crossed Greenland Last degree to the North Pole Last degree to the South Pole Led many young people and adult groups in Europe, Falklands and South Georgia UKMLTB Winter Mountain Leader certificate Project manager, trainer and participant skiing the full distance to the South Pole

with the Commonwealth Womens Antarctic Expedition

Svante and Helen are highly qualified guides who have loads of experience regardingpolar conditions, winter training, skiing, survival, medical knowledge and working withyoung people on expeditions. Having some of the best guides in the world will really

make this trip an experience of a lifetime.

Main Antarctic Expedition Day by day:(Changes may occur due to weather and runway conditions) Late Nov Depart Norway and the UK for Punta Arenas exact date to beconfirmed27.11.2011 Day 1: Fly from Punta Arenas to basecamp at the Union Glacier28.11.2011 Day 2-5: Training and acclimatisation2.12.2011 Day 6: Return to Union Glacier final adjustments and preparations3.12.2011 Day 7: Fly twin Otter or Basler to start at 89 degrees south4.12.2011 Day 8: Rest day and acclimatization5.12.2011 Day 9 18: Skiing south arrive at the South Pole base on 14 December

(same day as Amundsen arrived 100 years previously)15.12.2011 Day 19: Day at the bottom of the world16.12.2011 Day 20: Pick-up with the Twin Otter or Basler at the South Pole - return toUnion Glacier17.12.2011 Day 21: Celebration dinner at basecamp18.12.2011 Day 22: Return to Punta ArenasLate Dec Onward travel home to Norway and the UK exact date to be confirmed

Timetable can change due to weather, flight schedule and runway conditions


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How hard is it? The South Pole and the ice plateau are definitely the most inaccessible areas in theworld at almost 3,000 metres above sea level and with thin air, constant wind and lowtemperatures.

To get the most out of the expedition, we recommend physical training 3 times a week,some skiing experience beforehand, and spending time outdoors in winter conditions.

You should be used to the outdoor life and be in good physical shape to participate. Wewill cover all these aspects during the three training preparation weekends, so its not aproblem if you havent had previous experience on skis or camping in winter conditions.Its more about having a positive attitude to learning something new, being willing tohave a go at everything, and working well together within the team.

Preparation training Weekends: This expedition is much more than simply a physical endurance expedition to the end of the earth its definitely not a race this time between the Norwegians and the British! Itsabout learning more about each others countries, cultures, languages, learning newskills, finding out more about the history of Antarctica and its modern-dayoperations.and making international friends for life.

There will be three training weekends in total:- Norway in February 2011 Svalbard (a group of islands under Norwegian sovereignty situated in between

the north of Norway and the North Pole) in April 2011. UK in September 2011.

The training events will address various issues, including cold weather survival trainingand ski skills, fund raising, kit, equipment training and physical training schedules.

There will also be the opportunity to link into the historical aspects, that make thiscentenary anniversary expedition so unique, through organisations such as the ScottPolar Research Institute in UK and the Fram Museum in Norway.

Your safety: We have guided groups to the North Pole and the South Pole since 2005 withoutaccidents, and worked with young peoples groups on expeditions around the world.Svante and Helen have considerable experience and will be able to take care of you inevery situation. We have a 100% back-up system. We will be equipped with satellitephones, GPS, emergency tracking system, flare gun and a good selection of relevantmedicines and drugs. Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions (ALE) provides backup supportwith satellite phone contact available to a doctor 24 hours a day, and their Twin Otterand Basler aircraft ready to take off day or night if something unexpected happens.


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EquipmentWe will be in a part of the world where correct equipment is of vital importance. Allequipment that will be used has been proven to work under the most extremecondiitions in recent years. Training will also be provided to ensure that everybodyunderstands the importance of using the equipment appropriately to ensure success.Most of the equipment for this trip will be provided by us to ensure a trip withoutfrostbite or any other accidents. A complete equipment list will be distributed whensigning up for this expedition..

How to get there?Punta Arenas in Chile (Patagonia) is the first stop. This is a pleasant city with approx.120,000 inhabitants on the far southern tip of South America. Tierra del Fuego (Land of Fire) is directly across the Strait of Magellan, and Punta is a meeting place foradventurers from all over the world. After a few days of preparations and briefings inPunta Arenas, we fly to the Union Glacier in the Ellsworth Mountains (you can see it onGoogle Earth!). This is the basecamp location for ALE, who will be providing our backupsupport during our journey in Antarctica.

The trip from Punta to Union Glacier will be in an Ilyusin 76 plane - a plane somewhat

larger than a Hercules C130 plane. Depending on the wind conditions over Cape Hornand the Drake Passage, the trip should take about 4.5 hours. The Union Glacierbasecamp is located 950 metres above sea level and the runway consists of blue iceformed naturally after the wind has swept down from the mountains for thousands of years. Antarctica is generally a very windy place and delays can occur due to poorweather.

Accommodation: We use the same hotel in the centre of Punta Arenas each year as a starting point for all

of our expeditions - the prices are reasonable, good service and our equipment store islocated nearby. We overnight in 4 man winter tents from Helsport, that are specifically


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designed for winter and harsh conditions, and we will bring all our own food with us forour time in Antarctica.

On our wayAfter a short training and final preparation trip around the Union Glacier area, theexpedition will continue southwards in a Basler plane to 89 degrees south. The altitudehere is approx. 2800 metres, and the atmosphere at the Poles is compressed due to theearths centrifugal power. We feel the effects of altitude in the beginning and we willtake it easy the first few days, taking plenty of time to acclimatise properly. From 89degrees it is a barely noticeable climb over a wavy terrain up to the Pole at about 3000metres above sea level.

This is big sky country - the terrain is endless and grand. This effect of the terrain andthe altitude make it seem closer to the universe. Whereas at the North Pole you look atthe pack ice and wonder how it is possible to get through, in Antarctica you concentrateon the sky and the uninterrupted view of the horizon.

Life in the tent is considerably more pleasant at the South Pole than at the North Pole. This is due to the dry air and also the fact that it will be summer in the Southernhemisphere. The temperature inside the tent is usually quite pleasant and without icing

problems. For this reason it is possible to use down sleeping bags in Antarctica, andeven dry off facemasks, goggles, mitts and socks on a washing line inside the tent!

Even if snow conditions in Antarctica can be difficult, we will be able to cover longerdistances since there is no pack ice to climb over. The weight of the sledge will bearound 35 kilos. The most important qualifications are stamina and cheerfulness!

The South Pole


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All the Degrees of Longitude in the Southern hemisphere meet at the Pole. At the actualSouth Pole point we see the famous mirror ball surrounded by the flags of nations thatrepresent the signatories of the Antarctic Treaty. The Amundsen-Scott US researchstation is located near the Pole, but this is international territory and we can set up ourtents near the Pole. It is a unique experience just being there. Buildings, installationsand different research projects are scattered over quite a large area and Hercules cargo

planes from McMurdo station land a couple of times a day.

We will most likely spend at least one day at the South Pole before the Basler comes topick us up. The flight to Union Glacier takes about 4.5 hours. On our return to thebasecamp, we will have a celebratory party and then probably spend a few days waitingfor air transport back to Punta Arenas.

Local timeNorway minus 4 hours and UK minus 3 hours in Punta Arenas, Chile. We operate onChilean time during our stay in Antarctica.

CurrencyIn Punta Arenas you will easily find ATMs and the use of credit cards is widespread. At

the South Pole base, it is actually possible to buy from a small range of souvenirs withU.S. dollars. More advice will be given nearer the time regarding recommended amountsof money to bring.

Climate The temperature can vary from -10 to -40 at this time of year. The sun is up all day andall night, but gives very little heat when outdoors due to the constant katabaticmountain winds rolling down from the Pole. However inside the tent, it is pleasant andthe sun actually warms up the tents to a comfortable temperature (so that dont have towear the big down jacket inside!)

Passports and visasEveryone will need a valid passport (with a minimum of 6 months validity after thereturn date).Check with your government if a visa is required to enter UK, Norway, Chile (and anycountries en route such as France or Spain).NOTE: Chile has very strict rules on food imports.

Vaccination and healthNo vaccine required for this trip.Newland AS requires a health form to be completed for this expedition please makesure that Newland AS are notified of any changes to medical conditions after submissionof this form and before each of the training events. ALE, the logistics company, will alsorequire medical information nearer the time.


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Insurance You must have adequate medical and accident insurance that also covers possiblemedical evacuation / repatriation (check out www.ihi.com). Remember to bring a copyof all your insurances.

Delays that prevent us catching any scheduled flights north from Punta, howevercaused, will not be covered.Ordinary insurance will normally not cover polar expeditions, but only be valid as far asPunta. You can also check with your own insurance company and ask if they can extendyour existing travel insurance to include the Antarctic for the specified period. Advicewill be provided nearer the time regarding the best type of flight ticket to purchaseto/from Punta Arenas.

Remember to check: Some insurance companies require that you make an extension if the single journey isover a certain duration.Be sure that the insurance covers the selected geographic area.We recommend that you check that your insurance covers:

Cancellation - must be drawn simultaneously with the trip booked Baggage Responsibility Delays

Personal infoWhen signing up on one of our trips you will receive some papers to be filled out andreturned to us:

Personal form (fill in and return) Medical form (fill in and return)

Waiver (sign and return) Standard condition (sign and return) Equipment list Photography and filming consent (fill in and return)

Standard Conditions This is for your information regarding all aspects of the trip, deposits, payment,cancellation, insurances, our responsibility etc. The form will be sent to you whensigning up for this expedition.

Signing upParticipants have a confirmed place on this trip when the deposit of $7.500 USD is paid.

Account and bank detailsAccount holder : Newland AS


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Account : 2220.11.66245Bank : Sparebanken Oest,Bank address : Bragernes Torg 2, 3017 Drammen, NorwaySwift : DNBANOKK Iban nr : NO91 2220.11.66245

The full cost The full cost will be calculated as soon as possible (about $ 55.000 USD) The price includes all transport from Punta Arenas and back to Punta Arenas, food andgeneral equipment. (Important: Our logistics partner can raise the price by a maximumof 10% due to increasing fuel costs in 2011)

What is included?We will provide everyone with special mitts, hats and facemasks to prevent frostbite.

Thin wool liner gloves, special hand-made long woollen mitts, long windproof mitts,windproof hat and a neoprene facemask are all included in the price.

All transport and baggage up to 68 kilos from Punta Arenas, food and accommodationsouth of Punta Arenas. Equipment: We will provide: tents, sledges, skis, ski poles, boots,sleeping bags, sleeping mats, stoves, cooking gear, fuel, communication, food and othershared gear.

What is not included?Our price does not include: the three training weekends, air fare to/from Punta Arenas,accommodation food and transportation in Punta Arenas, sightseeing (optional and timepermitting on return to Punta), personal clothing, insurance, expenses connected withalterations to air tickets necessitated by late return to Punta Arenas.

Fund raising and sponsorship There is no cheap way of getting to the last continent on earth!

It is recognized that one of the biggest challenges facing every participant will be raisingthe money to pay for an expedition of this nature. Support and advice will be givenregarding helping to fund-raise the necessary amount but at the end of the day, this isdown to the individual to pay their way. It is envisaged that the expedition will apply forgrants and sponsorship deals as a group, as well as work to raise the funds on anindividual basis.

Media and press involvementWe hope that this expedition will generate some very supportive press coverage in bothNorway and the UK, especially due to the special nature of the centenary celebrationsthat will be taking place in 2011. We will require your consent to use of any imagestaken on the training events and preparation as well as on the main expedition, beingused for this purpose. This will hopefully raise the positive profile of the expedition andattract further sponsorship and financial support - assisting everyone to reach their finalgoal of the South Pole.

What next? You secure a place on this trip by paying a deposit of $7.500 USD. The rest of thepayment and regulations are outlined in the Standard Conditions for this trip. It isadvised that you read through the conditions thoroughly.


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Liability The expedition will be organised through Newland AS, and will be led by Svante Strandand Helen Turton. Furthermore, they will do their best to complete the trip as planned,as well as keep participants informed of all aspects of the expedition. The individualparticipant will be covered by the Travel Guarantee Fund in Norway (RGF). But it isimportant to emphasise that this trip cannot be compared with normal organised travel,and that special conditions apply. It is also important to make clear that accidents andinjuries can occur and that all parties join at their own risk, and participate in the fullknowledge of these facts. All participants must sign a waiver stating that they fullyunderstand this, and that they participate on this trip at their own risk.

Risk Trips to the most extreme areas of the earth always involve a certain amount of risk. Thorough preparation, good equipment, a wide knowledge of polar regions andexpedition leaders who have been to the South Pole several times before, ensure thatthe risk during the actual expedition is small.

Generally speaking, this is an area where bad luck can have more far-reachingconsequences than in other places. Mishaps can occur en route, such as fractures,frostbite or acute illnesses. In case of emergency, the Twin Otter or Basler can normallybe summoned quickly, and there are normally planes stationed at Patriot Hills. There isusually a doctor at the basecamp. The nearest hospital is in Punta Arenas, and it wouldtake some time to reach it. The plane needs good weather to land at the Union Glacierand, as there usually isn't one stationed there, it would generally take at least 24 hoursto reach Punta Arenas.

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