SOUTH POLE – November 2009
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The Last Degree
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Some of the greatest stories of modern exploration are those of attempts to reach the Geographic South Pole. Still the names of explorers like Scott, Amundsen and Shackleton continue to fascinate us as we learn of their heroic journeys. Today, you can follow in their footsteps on the same journey.
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Brief Itinerary
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|  | Fly into Punta Arenas (Chile), preparation, packing, equipment check.
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| | | As soon as the weather is suitable, a 4.5hr flight from Punta Arenas to Patriot Hills base in Antarctica. Set up camp and begin expedition preparation activities, including sled packing and pulling, skiing, camp procedures, equipment finalizations.
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| | | Briefing, then we fly to the Thiel Mountains in our specially equipped aircraft, refuel and then fly to 89 degrees South, 60nm from our goal and where we begin our journey to the Geographic South Pole.
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| | | The expedition team continues towards the Pole. We develop a regular routine and expect to average 10 miles per day, starting off with 5 to 6 miles per day for the first few days and increasing as we acclimatize, develop our systems and a traveling
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| | | The team reaches the The Geographic South Pole and the most southerly point on earth. After celebrations a return flight to Patriot Hills of approximately 6 hours over the polar plateau. When you arrive back at Patriot Hills camp we will have a celebration dinner where you can contemplate and enjoy your wonderful achievement – a marvelous story that so few have lived!
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| | | At Patriot Hills camp we will rest and recover from the last few days.
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| | | Weather permitting, the aircraft from Punta Arenas arrives in camp with new supplies and will take off with our group for the final leg of your Antarctic journey.
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| | | Celebrations and a sad departure home.
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See Participant information pack for more details
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*Pictures of world globes created with the Earth and Moon Viewer by John Walker.
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