Greenland Ice SHEET ski crossing
Experience one of the world's last great wildernesses,
a place of unparalleled beauty.
WITH THE EXPERIENCE OF 6 CROSSINGS, let us take you there.
our expertise
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Ice Horizons specialise in Greenland ice sheet ski crossings. With the experience of leading 6 expeditions across this route, we are the dedicated professionals to take you on one of the world’s great expeditions. A challenging coast to coast, twenty-eight day cross-country ski traverse of 575km.
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THE JOURNEY
We start in Kangerlussuaq in the dramatic west coast fjords of Greenland, and ski 575km across the magical expanse of the Greenland ice sheet, to finish on the east coast of Greenland in Isortoq, one of the world’s most remote and tiny Inuit villages. We will traverse a crevasse field before rising onto the ice sheet after the first few days. Along the journey we will stop at an abandoned radar station.
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THE ENDURANCE
It will be hard and it will be cold. You'll need to be in excellent physical condition. This is a long expedition needing stamina, patience and the mental fortitude to ski an average of 9 hours each day. The weather will test your resilience as we brave through temperatures between -40 to 0 degrees Celsius. We will ski with sleds carrying all our equipment and food for the entire expedition. |
THE ACHIEVEMENT
Leaving behind the outside world and its many complexities, you will be reduced to simplicity on the ice sheet. You will find a profound freedom and pureness in the singular purpose and uniqueness of polar ski travel. This will be a spiritual journey as much as a physical one. A journey that will bring you to the peak of your fitness, and leave you mentally stronger than ever before.
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"Massive thanks to you for the biggest adventure of my life. I will remember fondly. It was a pleasure to be on your team".
Prokop, 2023
Reference from Monika, 2022 team member:
"Going to Greenland with Ice Horizons was one of the greatest experiences of my life, leaving me with unforgettable memories. The expedition was very well organised with support offered before, during and even after the trip (since I managed to cause an international media storm ;).
David was on hand to advise on gear, equipment, clothing, nutrition and training. He went an extra mile to secure snacks and even speciality tea bags for me. Things like extra baggage and insurance were taken care of. Although the expedition had its challenges such as adverse weather or broken equipment, the knowledge and experience of the guides as well as handy work of Maarten moved us forward every day. It was also great to have contact with a doctor just a satellite phone call away.
We had an excellent team and grew to become close friends, many of which carry on going on expeditions together.
Despite the hardship of cold weather and daily tiredness I wouldn't hesitate to do this all over again. With Ice Horizons of course!"
"Going to Greenland with Ice Horizons was one of the greatest experiences of my life, leaving me with unforgettable memories. The expedition was very well organised with support offered before, during and even after the trip (since I managed to cause an international media storm ;).
David was on hand to advise on gear, equipment, clothing, nutrition and training. He went an extra mile to secure snacks and even speciality tea bags for me. Things like extra baggage and insurance were taken care of. Although the expedition had its challenges such as adverse weather or broken equipment, the knowledge and experience of the guides as well as handy work of Maarten moved us forward every day. It was also great to have contact with a doctor just a satellite phone call away.
We had an excellent team and grew to become close friends, many of which carry on going on expeditions together.
Despite the hardship of cold weather and daily tiredness I wouldn't hesitate to do this all over again. With Ice Horizons of course!"
