Ski touring and mountaineering in Antarctica for a maximum of 10 skiers, guided by Jordi Tosas
A ski touring and mountaineering expedition across Antarctica aboard the Hans Hansson, guided by Jordi Tosas. Nineteen days of sailing, climbs and descents on untouched glaciers, in an exclusive group of max 10 skiers, returning by plane.
From the trip description by B4Experience
On-snow support
- Independent: Below this trip's level of support
Ski or ride independently, without trip staff accompanying you on the mountain.
- Hosted: With your guide
Trip hosts ski or ride with the group, help everyone get oriented, and share local knowledge.
- Guided: Included
Professional guides lead the group and select suitable terrain and routes based on conditions and ability. Instruction is not included.
- Coached: Not confirmed
Professional coaches lead the group, select suitable terrain, and provide instruction and personalized feedback to help you improve.
- Backcountry guidingTwo IFMGA/UIAGM High Mountain guides throughout the expedition. Maximum ratio of 1 guide per 5 participants. The main guide will be Jordi Tosas.
- 1 guide : 5 guests
Terrain, ability and who it is for
- You must be an advanced and autonomous mountain skier, proficient on untreated snow, slopes up to about 35 degrees, crampons, ice axe, roped glacier progression, and basic crevasse rescue. Physically, you should be able to complete 5 to 8-hour days with 800-1,000 m vertical gain for several consecutive days.
- Difficulty: Advanced
- Sport
- Ski
- Max group size
- 11 guests
From the trip description by B4Experience
What the price includes
Included
- Lodging
- Meals
- Transfers · partly
- Expedition aboard the polar expedition vessel Hans Hansson with shared double cabins.
- Professional crew and all operational ship costs.
- All necessary permits for the expedition development.
- Charter flight from King George Island to Punta Arenas at the end of the expedition.
- Arrival transfer between the Falkland Islands airport and the boarding port.
- Arrival transfer between Punta Arenas airport and the hotel.
- Two IFMGA/UIAGM High Mountain guides throughout the expedition.
- Maximum ratio of 1 guide per 5 participants.
- All meals on board during the expedition.
- Kayaks available for passenger use, as long as conditions and operations allow.
- Personal safety equipment for expedition operations.
- One night hotel in Punta Arenas in shared room with breakfast included.
- Technical and equipment advice before the trip.
Not included
- Airfare to the Falkland Islands (we can arrange this).
- International return flight from Punta Arenas (we can arrange this).
- Extra nights needed due to flight connections (we can arrange these).
- Alcoholic beverages.
- Personal ski equipment and avalanche safety gear: DVA, shovel, and probe.
- All personal expenses.
- Tips, optional.
- Mandatory rescue insurance.
- Travel and cancellation insurance: optional but recommended (we can arrange this).
- Everything not described in the "INCLUDED" section.
Not confirmed by the company: Lift pass, Lesson.
Day by day
- Day 1: EMBARKATION IN STANLEYArrival by air to Stanley, in the Falkland Islands, and embarkation on the expedition ship Hans Hansson. After settling in the cabins, the group will meet the crew and attend maritime and environmental safety briefings.Accommodation: Expedition vessel Hans Hansson
- Day 2: HEADING TO ANTARCTICAFirst day of ocean navigation heading to the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula. The pace will depend on sea state, wind, and weather systems.Accommodation: Expedition vessel Hans Hansson
- Day 3: LIFE ON BOARD AND POLAR PREPARATIONThe journey continues aboard the Hans Hansson, a small and maneuverable ship designed as an expedition base. The day will combine navigation, review of glacier progression protocols, and forecast analysis.Accommodation: Expedition vessel Hans Hansson
- Day 4: GLACIER SAFETY AND PLANNINGThird estimated day of navigation toward the Antarctic region. Guides will deepen cord team planning, gear use, and response to cold, low visibility, or group separation situations.Accommodation: Expedition vessel Hans Hansson
- Day 5: ARRIVAL TO ANTARCTIC REGIONLast estimated day of the crossing from Stanley, although the actual duration may vary due to sea and wind. If approaching the South Shetland Islands or the northern Peninsula allows, anchorage, zodiac access, and glacier conditions evaluation will begin.Accommodation: Expedition vessel Hans Hansson
- Day 6: FIRST SKI DAYSThe operational skiing and exploration window begins. The captain and guides will choose the objective based on weather, visibility, wind, sea ice, waves, and glacier conditions.Accommodation: Expedition vessel Hans Hansson
- Day 7: SKIING AMONG ISLANDS AND FJORDSAnother opportunity for activity in the Antarctic region, without a guaranteed mountain or route. The team will assess areas like the South Shetlands, Northern Gerlache, or the Danco Coast, always according to actual conditions and permits.Accommodation: Expedition vessel Hans Hansson
- Day 8: GLACIER TERRAIN AND VARIABLE SNOWPlanning will again adapt to weather windows and ship positioning. A moderate route or a longer day might be sought, with elevation changes varying roughly between 500 and more than 1,000 meters.Accommodation: Expedition vessel Hans Hansson
- Day 9: MOUNTAINS RISING FROM THE OCEANFlexible day to take advantage of the best terrain available among islands, fjords, and mountains rising directly from the ocean. After breakfast and the technical briefing, gear will be prepared and a zodiac approach made.Accommodation: Expedition vessel Hans Hansson
- Day 10: EXPLORATION OF THE DANCO COASTThe expedition may explore sectors of the Danco Coast, with references like Paradise Harbour, Andvord Bay, Neko Harbour, or Enterprise Island, with no area guaranteed. The small size of the Hans Hansson allows searching suitable channels, bays, and anchorages.Accommodation: Expedition vessel Hans Hansson
- Day 11: ASCENT IN SMALL GROUPSThe daily skiing operations window continues. If weather and glaciers allow, ascents between three and eight hours will be made, organized in small groups with a maximum planned ratio of 1:5.Accommodation: Expedition vessel Hans Hansson
- Day 12: ADAPTING TO CONDITIONSThe day’s objective will be decided based on the weather report, wind, visibility, sea ice, and snowpack stability. Mountains of Northern Gerlache, Danco Coast, or nearby islands may be considered, always without promising a specific summit.Accommodation: Expedition vessel Hans Hansson
- Day 13: GREAT ANTARCTIC OBJECTIVESPossible exploration day around Anvers, Brabant, Neumayer Channel, Doumer Island, or other accessible areas. The region’s great summits are considered ambitious, not guaranteed, and will only be attempted if the group level, schedule, and conditions offer a safe margin.Accommodation: Expedition vessel Hans Hansson
- Day 14: SKIING, GLACIER AND ZODIACEach skiing opportunity will begin with an assessment of the landing and glacier. The group may ascend with skins and roping, overcome crampon and ice axe sections on foot, and descend the line checked during the ascent.Accommodation: Expedition vessel Hans Hansson
- Day 15: SEARCHING FOR THE BEST TERRAINThe expedition will continue looking for the best balance between skiing, sailing, and exploration. The Lemaire Channel and Kiev Peninsula will only be considered as an extraordinary possibility if ice allows access; they do not constitute the core of the program.Accommodation: Expedition vessel Hans Hansson
- Day 16: SKIING OR POLAR EXPLORATIONPenultimate opportunities for ascents and descents in the Antarctic Peninsula. The program does not guarantee powder snow, specific summits, or a fixed number of days but does aim to ski whenever reasonably safe.Accommodation: Expedition vessel Hans Hansson
- Day 17: FINAL ACTIVITY WINDOWLast planned day within the main skiing and exploration window. The activity will depend on the charter flight schedule, ship position, and environmental conditions.Accommodation: Expedition vessel Hans Hansson
- Day 18: FLIGHT TO PUNTA ARENASThe Hans Hansson will position in the King George Island area to coordinate landing and charter flight to Punta Arenas. The operation may be advanced, delayed, or modified due to weather.Accommodation: Hotel in Punta Arenas, subject to flight operationMeals: Breakfast
- Day 19: INTERNATIONAL RETURNAfter breakfast in Punta Arenas, international return begins to the country of origin, aiming to arrive before Christmas. Flexible tickets are recommended, as the hotel night provides initial margin for Antarctic flight changes but does not guarantee to absorb unlikely delays of multiple days in case of bad weather for the Drake Passage flight.Accommodation: Not applicableMeals: Breakfast
From the trip description by B4Experience
Where you stay
Hans Hansson expedition vessel
The Hans Hansson is a small expedition ship with capacity for only 12 passengers, designed to offer an intimate, flexible experience adapted to the group’s pace. Robust and prepared to navigate Antarctic ice, it combines the charm of an exploration boat with simple and comfortable accommodation, allowing you to make the most of every day of skiing and adventure in Antarctica.
Getting there
The starting point is Stanley, in the Falkland Islands, and you must arrive by air before the boarding on December 4. On December 4 we will arrange a group transfer by car from the airport to Port Stanley.
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Dates and prices
- Dec 4 – Dec 22, 20272027/28 · 19 days24,000 EURLimitedChoose these datesNot published
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Good to know
The planned configuration is up to 11 participants, with between nine and ten effective places for skiers and approximately two for companions. There will be two mountain guides and the promised maximum technical ratio will be 1:5.
From the trip description by B4Experience
