Before you set out to explore Earth’s vast, untouched polar regions, learn and develop your polar expedition skills on the stunning Chäserstatt plateau. Join one of the world’s most renowned polar guides, Dixie Dansercoer, as he accompanies you on this immersive three-day ski and pulka program. With his help, you’ll find your ski legs, enjoy your surroundings in the Alps, and learn everything you’ll need to traverse the icy landscapes on your own one day.
Your adventure starts in a scenic village tucked in the Alps. From there, you’ll traverse to the Chäserstatt plateau, your classroom for the next three days. Be warned, views of the Aletsch Arena are breathtaking — make sure you pay extra attention during your polar expedition training, be it choosing optimal equipment or cooking with limited facilities. Dixie’s goal is to have you walk out of the Valaisian Alps as an independent polar explorer, and he’ll do just that!
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What you get in this adventure:
All of the logistical equipment and some of the personal technical equipment will be provided by your guiding service, including:
If you have your own equipment, feel free to bring it.
Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:
Personal equipment:
Clothing list:
This list will be finalized and clarified while preparing it finely with Dixie Dansercoer.
Day 1:
Day 2:
Day 3:
This course is introductory and crafted for adventurers who are looking to explore their first polar region, or have a project in mind. You don’t need to have prior knowledge of what it takes to venture on a polar expedition. Consider this to be a hands-on field seminar.
To be able to complete your polar expedition training in the Alps, you’ll need to have a good fitness level. Some routes may be short, but they’re all challenging. You can expect to spend anywhere from five to seven hours trekking or skiing at high altitude, on physically and psychologically testing terrain, with many instructions to keep in mind. That said, your safety is Dixie’s number one priority and he’ll make sure you tackle the Alps successfully.
An important skill needed for enjoying polar regions is flexibility, especially when dealing with weather and ice conditions. Preparation is key and your guide will make sure you’re properly equipped prior to the expedition. Rest assured you’re in good hands. Your guide has extensive knowledge of the area and climate, they’ll know just what to do if the weather takes a turn for the worse.
It’s highly recommended that you cover all your bases with travel and medical insurance. Serious accidents can happen in alpine terrain and we recommend insurance to avoid paying out of pocket for costly medical expenses. And as we’ve recently seen, travel plans can be abruptly halted, so it’s a good idea to have cancellation insurance that also covers lost baggage. It’s tried and tested and it works.
If you have not taken out insurance with Expeditions Unlimited, specify your registration, the name of your insurance company, policy number and the telephone number. Expeditions Unlimited offers insurance with the European Insurance Contract n°304243. Details are available upon request or downloadable from www.tamera.fr.
The percentages include the full cost of travel, including airline taxes. In summary, Expeditions Unlimited offer three additional insurance formulas:
You’ll meet your guide at the Salina Maris Hotel in Mörel.
All policies regarding cancellation, rescheduling and trip insurance will be clearly laid out by your guide prior to booking your adventure. Contact us if you’d like more information on a specific adventure.
