Travelling through East Greenland's deep frozen wilderness of islands, glaciers & frozen fjords, you will look into the skills involved in not only surviving, but  moving efficiently in this harsh environment.  Course content will focus on the essential skills involved in high latitude expeditions.  For those using the course as preparation for longer trips, either over Greenland's Inland Ice or on North or South Pole expeditions, the course will provide a foundation of skills and an opportunity to test and discuss equipment and techniques.  Please contact us to dicuss specific requirements - it may be that a customised trip is the best option.

We will look at the following:-

• Equipment use.  A look into the different systems available.  Practical techniques and care.
• Clothing systems.
• Travelling order.  Skiing technique, pacing and travelling systems (timing and day structure)
• Camping.  Storm procedures.  How to have a comfy night's sleep.  Cooking and tent routines.
• Terrain-specific points.  Sea ice and glacier.
• Navigation.  Use of GPS, compass, snow features, wind direction, sun.

Next Steps....
One of our guides would be more than happy to discuss the course with you - either telephone the office or email your details through and we'll call you.  To book, please contact us to check availability.  You will then receive a booking pack.  Once your place on the course is confirmed, you will receive a dossier with lots of relevant info, including tips on preparation and training.

Dates:
Friday 11^th - Sunday 20^th March 2011
Friday 9^th - Sunday 18^th March 2012

Available spaces:
6

Price:
Ex. Keflavik International Airport £1896

Payment:
15% non-refundable deposit upon booking.  Full payment at least 10 weeks before start of course.

Including:

• Flybus transfers
• 2 nights' guesthouse accommodation Reykjavik (twin room, breakfast incl.)
• Reykjavik - Kulusuk flight
• Services of leader
• All food whilst in Greenland
• Use of tents, stoves, pulks, satellite beacon
• 1 night's hotel accommodation in Kulusuk (twin, full board)
• Kulusuk - Reykjavik flight

Not including:

• International flights to Iceland
• Food whilst in Iceland (except breakfasts in guesthouse)
• Personal clothing & equipment (please enquire about our rental equipment)
• Personal insurance
• Any costs incurred through missed or delayed flights

All above subject to GES Terms & Conditions, available before booking.

Experience required:
No previous experience required.  This course is designed to introduce and provide a foundation of cold weather expedition skills.

Fitness Required:
You will get most out of the course with a reasonable level of endurance.  You will be undertaking up to 7 hours of moderate activity every day.

This example itinerary is liable to change due to weather/ice conditions.  The course will be tailored to the needs of the participants, whether that be on sea ice glacier/icecap or land travel.

Day 1
Arrive in Iceland.  Transfer to Reykjavik.  Overnight in a guesthouse (twin room)

Day 2
Fly to Kulusuk, East Greenland.  Meet course leader.  Briefing on course content.  First night in the tents.

Day 3
Look at packing of pulks.  Ski over the sea ice of Ikasartik fjord, focusing on travelling order and ski technique.  Set up camp for a storm.  Stove use.

Day 4
Ascend onto the glacier of Apusiajik, looking at crevasse safety and route choice.  Care of skis & equipment. 

Day 5
Focus on navigation, including GPS & compass use, wind direction, snow features and 'sun compass'.

Day 6
A day bringing all the skills together.

Day 7
The second day bringing all the skills together.

Day 8
A last day of skiing back to the village of Kulusuk.  Overnight in the hotel (twin room)

Day 9
Fly Kulusuk to Reykjavik.  Overnight in a guesthouse (twin room)

Day 10
Transfer through to Keflavik International Airport.  End of trip.