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At Polar Guides we focus on what we are good at. We have a depth of experience and knowledge guiding expeditions in polar environments. Please be assured that you will be in expert hands. Operating out of Finse, Norway in the Hardangervidda area for our Norway trips, this unique location offers a genuine experience.
Baffin and Svalbard speak for themselves - for those with big dreams and a desire to explore.
Frequent flyers to Antarctica and the South Pole, Are and Denise are considered top guides amongst their polar colleagues. You will be in expert hands on these expeditions.
ANTARCTICA- The name speaks for itself
Is your dream to follow in the ski tracks of historical polar explorers? Looking for something that involves commitment, endurance and takes you to a different level of experiences? Look no further, Ski to the South Pole. Offering coast to South Pole and last degree South Pole , taking you from 89 degrees to the pole.
Prior experience essential. Expedition training to be discussed.
South Pole Last Degree
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Ski Coast to Pole
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Iceland - Crossing Vatnajökull
A location that is quietly breath-taking
- Dates: 18 April to 1 May 2026
- Cost: £4795
- Experience level: Confident on skis, in good physical condition and an understanding of winter camping at -15C
- Min of 3, max of 6
- Includes: Expedition transport while in Iceland, group equipment and pulks, expedition food except snacks, sleeping bags and sleeping system, safety and communication items
- Does not include : travel to and from Iceland, hotel and food while not on expedition, ski and ski boots, personal travel insurance, personal expedition clothing
- Please email for information polar@polar-guides.com
Lake Athabasca - Canada
Seldom travelled and unfamiliar to most, this inland sea spans 285 km long at 60 degrees N, and offers challenging conditions in a true northern wilderness setting. Perfect for winter and polar expedition training and pre-Antarctica travel. Crossing from W to E, starting in Fort Chipewyan and skiing to Uranium City
- Dates: March 2027 14 days
- Cost: £4225
- Experience level: Confident on skis, in good physical condition and an understanding of winter camping at -10 to -25C
- Min of 4, max of 6
- Includes: Group equipment and pulks, expedition food except snacks, sleeping bags and sleeping system, safety and communication items
- Does not include : travel to and from expedition start and end, hotel and food while not on expedition, skis and ski boots, personal travel insurance, personal expedition clothing
- Please email for information polar@polar-guides.com
Norway - Hardangervidda Crossing
Starting from the famous location of Finse, this crossing gives a taste of everything polar.
Skiing across the Hardangervidda Plateau proper, the extraordinary beauty and similarity to a polar setting makes it the perfect place to hone your winter expedition skills and get back to the simple life of expedition travel. We will cover everything you want from a winter ski expedition and ensure you are well prepared for the environment.
- Dates: 6-14 March, 2026 Booked, no spaces left
- Cost: £1995.00
- Experience level: Confident on skis, in good physical condition and an understanding of winter camping at -15C
- Min of 6, max of 10
- Includes: expedition equipment and food, 2 nights in Finsehytta/DNT.
- Does not include ski, boots and travel to FInse and return to Oslo from Hauklister/DNT.
- Please email for information polar@polar-guides.com
Baffin Island Canadian Arctic - Akshayuk Pass, Auyuittuq National Park
Baffin Island Canadian Arctic - Akshayuk Pass, Auyuittuq National Park
If you yearn for adventure and to explore places few people go, this is the spot for you. As well as crossing this beautiful land, you will also have the opportunity to learn about the local Inuit who call this area home. Baffin Island expeditions are one of a kind. Ski under the guardians of the Akshayuk pass, Mount Thor and Asgard, gods of all time.
As these trips are uniquely designed with limited space, arrangements are made by enquiring to Polar Guides.
- Dates: March 2027 16 days
- Costs: £5250-5500 depending on numbers
- Min of 6, max of 8
- Includes: Group equipment and pulks, expedition food except snacks, sleeping bags and sleeping system, safety and communication items
- Does not include : travel to and from expedition start and end, hotel and food while not on expedition, skis and ski boots, personal travel insurance, personal expedition clothing
- Please email for information
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