Skiing & Snowboard Touring
Skiing and Snowboard Touring in Antarctica
Ski/Snowboard Touring offers keen adventurers a chance to take on some of the world’s most incredible slopes. Experienced participants will have the chance to enjoy day-trips to traverse across remote, snow-capped peaks to descend into pristine bays filled with floating bergs, penguin rookeries or even a breaching whale! Those interested in a multi-day ski adventure can opt to attempt Shackleton’s route across South Georgia.
From alpine bowls and crevassed glaciers, to long open slopes, join us to summit and ski a range of Antarctic landscapes, venturing to some amazing wild and remote corners. A spirit of adventure is a must. After all, when you strap on your skis, you’ll be exploring places where few have ever skied before!
Required Experience
The Ski/Snowboard Touring program requires a reasonable level of fitness and previous experience. The snow conditions will be varied and the terrain can be challenging at times. While you don’t need to be a back-country athlete to participate, and there are opportunities to develop skills during the expedition.
Below are the minimum ability requirements:
-Advanced level of skiing or snowboarding ability (ability to ski/ride in advanced terrain-black run resorts runs is required)
-Off-piste experience in a variety of snow conditions
-Previous touring experience is an advantage, but not essential (depending on your off-piste experience and overall ability)
The guides can teach you the required touring skills from day one, as well as important mountaineering skills including ice axe and crampon use, roped glacier travel, constructing snow and ice anchors, assessing and moving in avalanche terrain, personal avalanche equipment and rescue, constructing emergency shelters, navigation and interpreting weather. Participants are required to bring their own gear including touring skis, boots, helmet, poles and climbing harness.
Embark on a Once-in-a-Lifetime Ski or Snowboard Expedition
This is more than just a ski trip—it’s an adventure into the heart of the polar wilderness. Whether tackling steep descents in Antarctica or tracing the path of legendary explorers in South Georgia, Ski & Snowboard Touring offers an unforgettable journey into some of the world’s most extreme and breathtaking landscapes.
Check availability for Ski & Snowboard Touring excursions on our polar expeditions and take your skills to the most remote slopes on Earth!
What to Expect From Skiing and Snowboard Touring in Antarctica
Participants will summit and ski a range of landscapes, exploring areas virtually untouched by other skiers or snowboarders.
Access to some of the most remote skiable terrain in the world, from wide-open slopes to steep, technical descents
Expert guidance from polar ski guides, ensuring a safe and rewarding backcountry experience
Varied terrain, including glaciated landscapes, rolling hills, and dramatic Antarctic peaks
Opportunities to develop essential mountaineering skills, including ice axe and crampon use, roped glacier travel, and avalanche safety
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