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Anexclusive polarexpeditionled bypolar explorer
Dixie Dansercoer with 90 north as the final
destination.
Thisjourneywillrequirephysicalstrengthand
enduranceaswellas mentalfitnessandis tobe
interpretedas anexpeditioninits purestform.
YouwillflywithDixietothedrifticestationof
Barneo,a floatingairfieldinthemiddleofthe
unpredictableArcticOceanat apositionlocated
closeto89north.Fromthereahelicopterwill
takeyouandtherestoftheteamtogetherwith
thesledgesandequipmenttotheexactdeparture
pointforTheLastDegreeNorth.
111kilometresfurtheron youwillhaveearnedthe
righttoclaimwithappropriatepridethatyou
haveactuallystoodonthe northpole.
Aphysicallyandmentallychallengingjourney,the
uniqueexperienceofwhichyou willcarrywithyouforalifetime.
NORTH POLETHE LAST DEGREE
TO THE GEOGRAPHIC NORTH POLE[2 WEEKS]
In the course of these exhila-rating journeys you will disco-ver
the unspoilt splendour ofnature as well as making yourown journey
of self-discovery.
An experience that will inspireyou permanently, throughoutyour
life.
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Asteria ExpeditionsAnnick Desmet
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Te pole grabs you, once you have been there
and keeps drawing you back;
a draw to the vastness of the landscape,
to the purity of nature
The above quotation by an Asteria Expeditions
polar explorer perfectly sums up the unique polar
experience. Thus first of all there is the special and
impressive splendour of nature. Anyone who has
ever travelled to the Arctic or the Antarctic waxes
lyricalindescribingthebreathtakingpolarlandscape.
In addition to the dazzling stimulus of the scenery,
a journey to the polar regions also and above allbrings about
reflection and awareness. Much more
than just a trip, it is a unique life experience, the
like of which cannot be summed up in words: there
is an absolute need to experience it for yourself.
To our great satisfaction we experience this ongoing
involvementandour expresscommitmentourselves.
An infectious fascination and enthusiasm which we
will be happy to share with you. Perhaps you too
willbecomeaprivilegedambassadorfor experiencing
these unique locations on our planet.
Organisingapolarexpeditionshowssurprising
parallels with running a business, as Dixie
Dansercoer and Julie Brown have found
time and again in the long run-up to one of
their sensational journeys to the south or
north pole.
Together they have developed business
support motivation concepts, giving keynote
speeches and propagating the utilisation of
unprecedented human potential.
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RECOMMENDATION BY A FELLOW
TRAVELLER
Boudewijn AertsThe Last Degree to the north pole
is probably the most extreme trip
I have ever undertaken. Thanks to
our guides, who combined practical
intuition with a great deal of calm
eveninhighlyprecarioussituations
we were able to set off with mental
and physical strength.
It was truly a unique experience for
us all. Easy as walking across ice
may seem, it does need strong
commitment. I felt hugely inspired
during the preparatory period as
well as on the ice!
The geographic north pole is a
point indicated by the Earths axis
of rotation.
The geographic north pole is the
northernmost point on Earth, where
all meridians intersect and all direc-
tions point south.
Located in the middle of the Arctic
Ocean, the geographic north pole is
approximately 800 km away from
the nearest land.
The sun shines uninterruptedly on
the ice fields for 6 months (from
March to September) and goes on
never to appear on the horizon for
the next 6 months.
The thin layer of pack ice (1 to 4
metres thick) is moving continuously.
Vast ice floes collide with one
another and crack with an intense
cracking noise in the background
going on subsequently to create
new ice formations.
Such high pressures give rise to
ridges up to 10 metres high.
Whenever two such ice floes are
split asunder, a channel of water
appears between them that some-
times stretches out like a river for
hundreds of kilometres.
Climate conditions at the north
pole in April: clear and dry with
temperatures varying from 30C
(-22F) to -20C (-4F). Wind speeds
of 10-20 m/s with snowstorms now
and then but of course the unsur-
passed midnight sun at the north
pole.
A TYPICAL DAY ON TH
In the morning, melting snow and
have hot water for breakfast, fol
thermos flasks for the rest of
Analysing weather conditions bef
selecting suitable clothing which is rig
on the day.
Clearing up the tent, loading everyt
and start of the skiing
We need to allow for progress fro m 6 t
every hour and a ha
In the evening, pitching the tents
equipment and changing
After that: evening meal, comm
HQ, relaxing to a spot of musi
followed by a normal nigh
around 8 hours.
The geographic north pole is a virtual point
where there is no-one and nothing and which you
constantly drift away from.
NORTH POLETHE LAST DEGREE
TO THE GEOGRAPHIC NORTH POLE
NORTH POLE
The north pole is a drifting icepack
on the ever-moving Arctic ocean
and offers variety to the dynamic
habitat for animal life such as polar
bears, walruses, arctic foxes, seals,
etc.
The scenery is that of very broken
terrain in which areas of open
water alternate with pack ice zones
up to as much as 4 metres high.
Temperatures feel extra cold due to
their saline and damp nature.
The presence of open water requires
a specific choice of equipment and
due care.
Thegeographicnorthpoleisavirtual
point where there is no-one and
nothing and which you constantly
drift away from.North
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