Last Degree Ski Only: $73,995 USD
December 4 – December 19, 2024
Last Degree Ski & Vinson Climb: $95,995 USD
December 4 – December 31, 2024
Note: The South Pole Last Degree Ski dovetails with your Vinson climb – Team 1
You’re already at the end of the earth, so why not tack on a Last Degree Ski to the South Pole? Climbing Vinson is one of the world’s great adventures, but so is skiing to the South Pole—our take: let’s do both!
Adding on the South Pole Last Degree Ski means you’ll arrive in Antarctica before our team climb of Vinson (Team 1) where you’ll spend eight days skiing to the last degree latitude at the South Pole. While at the South Pole, you’ll be able to experience the spirit of determination and discovery that has inspired a century of Antarctic exploration and scientific research. Once you’ve gotten a feel for what life is like there, you’ll fly back to Union Glacier Camp, where you will gear up for your Vinson expedition. If you’re ready to walk in the footsteps of British explorer Robert Falcon Scott and Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen, join us for this unique experience.
A ski to the South Pole entails skiing with skins on nearly flat snow for roughly 63 miles. Clients will ski six to eight hours per day and set up camps on the glacier along the way. Temperatures hover around -40°C/F while the sun circles above.
All prices are in US Dollars.
CTSS requires clients to buy trip insurance for all expeditions. Please see our page on trip insurance and cancellation policy for more information.
All payments once submitted are non-refundable and non-transferable. If balances are not received by specified dates, the client forfeits their place on the program and any prior fees paid.
This itinerary reflects the Vinson expedition (Team 1) plus the South Pole Last Degree Ski.
- Day 1: Arrive in Punta Arenas, Chile
- Day 2: Breakfast, gear checks, guide briefing
- Day 3: Luggage check-in
- Day 4: Fly to Union Glacier, Antarctica
- Day 5: Expedition preparation in Union Glacier, Antarctica
- Day 6: Expedition preparation in Union Glacier, Antarctica
- Day 7: Fly from Union Glacier to 89°S and start skiing
- Day 8 - 11: Ski to the South Pole
- Day 12: Arrive at the South Pole or 90°S
- Day 13: Return to Union Glacier, Antarctica
- Day 14: Rest day in Union Glacier, Antarctica
- Day 15: Gear checks, guide briefing in Union Glacier, Antarctica
- Day 16: Fly from Union Glacier to Vinson Base Camp
- Day 17: Carry to Low Camp
- Day 18: Move to Low Camp
- Day 19: Carry to High Camp
- Day 20: Rest day
- Day 21: Move to High Camp
- Day 22: Summit Vinson and descend to High Camp
- Day 23: Descend to Vinson Base Camp
- Day 24: Fly to back to Punta Arenas, Chile
- Day 25: Fly home
- Day 26: Contingency day
- Day 27: Contingency day
Our expeditions are designed to be fully inclusive, except for some services/items of a personal nature like flights, gear, insurance. Here’s a detailed list so you know what to expect
Included:
- Professional guides
- Flights to and from Punta Arenas, Chile, to Union Glacier, Antarctica
- Flight to and from Union Glacier, Antarctica, to the South Pole
- Flights to and from Union Glacier, Antarctica, to Vinson Base Camp
- Checked luggage up to 55 lbs (25 kg) to Antarctica
- Accommodation at Union Glacier Camp and during the expedition
- All expedition food on the expedition, including breakfast, dinner, snacks, and hot drinks
- All team gear, including four-season tents, cooking gear, group duffels, stoves, etc.
- All ski equipment
- Satellite phone to update the CTSS blog and available to clientele at $3/min
Excluded:
- Flights to and from Punta Arenas, Chile
- Transportation from and to the airport in Punta Arenas
- All meals in Punta Arenas, Chile, and specialty expedition lunch food
- Hotel in Punta Arenas, Chile, if not doing Vinson before
- Luggage over 55 lbs (25 kg) to Antarctica
- All personal climbing gear is the responsibility of the client
- In the event of a rescue, evacuation, or early departure from the group, the client is responsible for any rescue expenses incurred or excess expenses above and beyond our normal trip costs, including transport, hotels, evacuation, flight changes, and gear shipping.
- Vehicle pick-up and transfer to the South Pole if you are unable to complete the expedition.
- Guide tips (customary but optional)
- Costs incurred as a result of events beyond the control of CTSS above and beyond the normal expedition costs
- Required trip insurance policy (for trip cancellation, interruption, rescue & evacuation, medical treatment, repatriation, etc.)
