ARCTIC WINTER EXPEDITION - For teachers
Experience The Arctic Winter Expedition For Yourself...
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Summary
The Arctic is a truly magical place. There is a peace and excitement in the air here that is felt no where else. On this trip you will learn and experience how to survive and thrive in Arctic conditions and develop resilience, self-confidence, leadership and teamwork skills to the highest of standards. You will learn to build igloos and snow caves, and manage husky dog teams; and if you are lucky, get to see the incredible northern lights!
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Why Choose this Event?
Are You A Teacher With A Passion For Adventure?
Combine your love for teaching with your desire to explore the world.
Embark on a transformative journey that goes beyond the classroom, shaping you into an educator with unparalleled confidence and enriched perspectives.
Elevate Your Professional Journey And Personal Confidence
Elevate your career by integrating real-world experiences into your teaching.
These experiences not only foster resilience and ignite innovative teaching approaches but also nurture personal growth alongside professional development.
Inspire Your Students’ Imagination And Cultivate Confidence
Extend the impact of your own adventures by taking students on these transformative expeditions.
Become a catalyst for personal and academic growth, by deepening participant engagement and fostering a love for exploration that you know so well.
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Price: £1,850
Dates: Fri 5th – Thurs 11th April 2024
Duration: 7 Days - 6 Nights​
- Location: Arctic
- Event Type: Expedition
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- This Event is For: Teachers
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- Accommodation
- Return Flights
- All Meals on the Trip
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Course Content -
What You Will Do
- Cross-country skiing
- Snow shoeing trips into the peaceful wild backcountry
- Tracking animals
- Husky dog sledding
- Planning and leading expeditions
- Safely building and sleeping in snow shelter
- Navigating in white out conditions through dense forests and across tundra-like environments
- Establishing arctic expedition base camps
- Conducting search and rescue operations with avalanche beacons
- Developing arctic first aid skills
Event Details
The Experience
The Arctic is a truly magical place. There is a peace and excitement in the air here that is felt nowhere else.
On this trip you will learn how to survive and thrive in Arctic conditions.
We will be sharing how we work with you and your students to develop resilience, self-confidence, leadership and teamwork skills to the highest of standards.
Experience all of the activities that you can do with your students: including building igloos and snow caves, and managing husky dog teams; and if you are lucky, get to see the incredible northern lights!
Plus take part in pedagogy and personal development discussions around the campfire at night.
Course Content
- Cross-country skiing
- Snow shoeing trips into the peaceful wild backcountry
- Tracking animals
- Husky dog sledding
- Planning and leading expeditions
- Safely building and sleeping in snow shelter
- Navigating in white out conditions through dense forests and across tundra-like environments
- Establishing arctic expedition base camps
- Conducting search and rescue operations
- Developing arctic first aid skills
- Optional Extra – Go snow mobiling! EURO 240pp
- Personal development work book and journal
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Day 1 – Arrive in Delhi, A mandatory expedition briefing at IMF
Arrive Delhi and check-in at the hotel. In the post lunch session we will have to attend a mandatory briefing at the Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF). Here we would be introduced to the Liason Officer (LO) for our climb. Overnight Hotel in Delhi
Day 2 – Fly to Delhi – Leh (3500m). Rest and acclimatize
Take the early morning flight from New Delhi to Leh. It is a short flight of about 75 mins, but offers great views, as we fly over the Himalayan states of Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir. Overnight Hotel in Leh
Day 3 – Explore around Leh
We spend a day allowing our bodies to adapt to the high-altitude and soak in the local culture. There is plenty to keep you occupied. We visit some of the monasteries in and around Leh such as the Shey, Thiksey and Hemis. There is also the option of visiting the old Leh Palace and the Khardung La Pass (world’s highest motorable road at 5,600m/18,400ft). Leh also has a useful market and you could do some last-minute shopping and pick up some gear for the climb. Overnight Hotel in Leh
Day 4 – Drive Leh to Skiu (3400m) – 3hrs & trek to Sara – 4hrs
This is one of the most spectacular drives in Ladakh, from Leh we start driving down on the Srinagar Leh Highway, crossing the famous Magnetic Hill and Patthar Sahib Gurudwara on the way to the confluence of Indus and Zanskar. From the Confluence we take the road going into the Zanskar Gorge to reach Chilling, from here the road drive continue till Skiu, a small village. From this point we start our trek and the trek is gentle all the way but seems longer due to sun exposure along the river Markha. In between we stop for our pack lunch and then continue our trekking till we reach to Sara – great camping place next to small homestay. Overnight Camp.
Day 5 – Trek to Markha (3700m) – 4hrs
The trail to Markha is not too strenuous but very long – rising about 200m across 11km, crossing the Markha river a couple of times. Markha is a substantial village, complete with a derelict fort on the hillside and a small village monastery. Overnight Camp.
Day 6 – Trek to Thachungste (4150m) – 4-5hrs
Kang Yatse (6400m), a magnificent snow-clad mountain commands the views for the next two days. On the walk there are sights of some fascinating geological creations of large boulders balanced precariously on top of consolidated earth spikes. Continue down over a bridge to Thachungtse, a lovely valley to camp in. A popular place to spot herds of blue sheep slide up and down the steep cliffs with incredible agility. Overnight Camp.
Day 7 – Trek to Nimaling (4720m) – 4hrs
You pass several mani (stones with prayer inscriptions) walls and suddenly come across a small lake. The view is wonderful from here – both of Kang Yatse, whose bulk gets reflected in the still waters of the lake, and also of the Markha Valley which we are now well above. Overnight Camp.
Day 8 – Trek to Chogdo over Kongmaru La (5130m) 6-7hrs, drive to Leh (2hrs)
We pack our camping equipment and proceed to the grazing grounds of Nimaling. From there it is a gradual ascent to Kongmaru La pass at 5260m with prayer flags fluttering. Beautiful views all round from the pass. We descend steeply at first before it becomes gradually as we reach the stream. A little ahead from there is Chuskirmo with chortens and a small shop. We walk a little further down and get into vehicles to drive to Leh. Overnight at Hotel
Day 9 – Drive Leh to Kargil (2800m) 6-7hrs
We drive at a leisurely pace down to the Indus valley – stopping at the popular sightseeing points. Nimu, the confluence of river Indus & Zanskar, Alchi monastery & Lamayuru monastery would be the main attractions for the day. Overnight Hotel in Kargil
Day 10 – Drive Kargil-Tangol (3-4hrs)
You get the first views of the Nun-Kun peaks today as you take the bumpy road by the Suru River. You reach Tangol and rest. Overnight Camp
Day 11 – Trek to Nun Base camp
Sort out equipment and start the hike to Base Camp. Overnight Camp
Day 12 – Rest day at Base Camp
Acclimatization day at base camp as we make final preparations to start the climb.
Day 13-Day 22 – Climbing Period
We set up 3 camps (C1-5500m, C2-6100m & C3-6400m)
Day 23
Trek Base Camp to Tangol
Day 24
Drive Tangol to Leh
Day 25
Free day in Leh
Day 26
Fly Leh-Delhi (3500m); debriefing at IMF
Day 27
Trip Ends. Fly home
- Cross-country skiing
- Snow shoeing trips into the peaceful wild backcountry
- Tracking animals
- Husky dog sledding
Planning and leading expeditions
Safely building and sleeping in snow shelter
Navigating in white out conditions through dense forests and across tundra-like environments
Establishing arctic expedition base camps
Conducting search and rescue operations
Developing arctic first aid skills
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IAN
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