Svalbard MINI-EXPEDITION

Expedition details

The possibilities and variations on this trip are endless and will be tailor-made to fit the individuals in the team. We will combine skiing with pulkas, beautiful tent camps, skiing and maybe a summit . Most likely, we will see reindeer, grouse, and other wildlife as we ski into the stunning scenery Svalbard offers.

We do packing, preparations & briefings in Longyearbyen and then head out by transport towards Bolterdalen and our starting point. This trip is not technical, we are on snow the entire time, all campsites are on snow and the terrain varies between glacier and snow-covered ground.

the route

From Bolterdalen, we head into Janssondalen, towards and up Møysalbreen. The complete route is about 50 km

Day by day

Day: We all arrive at Longyearbyen a day before we head out, and use this day to pack provisions and equipment. (Forgotten items can be bought in the local sports store). The next day we will be transported to our starting point outside of town. We ski into Janssondalen where we set camp. Instructions on how to set camp and camp routines are done as we go along. We do bear watch during the night for around 1 hour each. This is the best hour of the night, as it it quiet and a good time for reconnecting with yourself and the beautiful nature around you. This is also a perfect opportunity to make those incredible pictures as the light is gorgeous.

Day 2: We enjoy a good breakfast and make the plan for the day. We ski further into the valley towards Møysalbreen. As we get closer we will see the glacier rise up, and start out ascend towards the top. If the weather allows us we set up camp on the top and wake up to an amazing view tomorrow morning!

Day 3: After another night of bear watch from on top of the mountain we wake up to the most incredible view (weather permitting) enjoy a good breakfast. We either pack up camp for a short move or we just put on a small backpack and go for a day trip. Today we have time to summit one of the nunataks rising up out of the glacier.

Day 4: As this is our last day out in the field, we pack up the camp and start our decent back down the glacier. We head back to our starting point and are shuttled back to Longyearbyen. We end the day with a warm shower and a nice dinner in Longyearbyen where there are many restaurants to be found.

Day 5: Clean up and restitution is on the plan for the day as we prepare ourselves to go back to our everyday life with new memories and experiences.

What is included

We will provide an experienced guide, all general equipment such as tents, navigation, sleds, pulling harness (if needed), and security, communication and safety essentials like polar bear protection.
And all possible advice in the buildup. Just call :-)

What is not included

The price does not include: Return travel to Longyearbyen on Svalbard. Food and shelter before start; you are free to choose accommodation to your liking.
Personal equipment, we will send you a packing list.

Travel- and cancellation insurance.
You may be asked to contribute if you have food allergies, intolerance, etc, so that we can be sure you have enough and safe food.
Any unforeseen delays / weather / change of plan may also result in extra cost.

meals

We include breakfast, lunch and dinner once we leave "civilization" behind and until we are back in town.
Breakfast is Borge's special enriched porridge recipe, coffee/tea.
Lunch and snacks during the day, we do many short stops to eat and drink regularly rather than only one.
Dinner is composed of Real Turmat / DryTech expedition food.

signing up / Deposit / invoice

The system works as follows: Your Booking Form will give you a place in the queue. We will then send you a Deposit Invoice. This is non refundable according to our Travel Conditions. Once paid, your place on the trip is guaranteed and you are on your way.
3 months before the start of the trip we'll send final invoice with remaining balance