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  • Eduardo Brenner 88 (9301)
    El Chaltén, Santa Cruz, Argentina
  • info@mount-patagonia.com

Antarctica Ski Expedition 2028

Punta Arenas · Malvinas Islands · Antarctic Peninsula

Antarctica Ski Expedition 2028

Antarctic Peninsula

December 2 to 21, 2028

6 to 10 guests

2 IFMGA Mountain Guides

Highlights

A once-in-a-lifetime ski mountaineering expedition to the Antarctic Peninsula aboard a private expedition vessel, exclusive to our group. After crossing the Southern Ocean, we will spend 10 full days skiing untracked lines: every day we land by Zodiac directly onto glaciers and snow-covered shores, skin up pristine alpine peaks and ski down with sweeping views of icebergs and the ocean. The return is made by charter flight from King George Island to Punta Arenas, avoiding a second ocean crossing.

Data Sheet

Private vessel · Open group

10 ski days in Antarctica

Group led by 2 expert guides

Return by charter flight

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Trip Itinerary

Dec 1
Arrival in Patagonia.

Arrival at Punta Arenas, Chile (PUQ). Transfer to the hotel, gear check with the guides and final briefing before the Malvinas flight. Overnight in Punta Arenas (not included).

Dec 2
Flight to the Malvinas Islands & embarkation.

Flight from Punta Arenas to the Malvinas Islands. Welcome ashore and boarding of our private expedition vessel: safety briefing, crew introduction and cabin assignment. Depending on weather conditions, we start the navigation.

Dec 3 - 7
Ocean navigation: crossing to Antarctica.

4 to 5 days of open ocean navigation heading south. Onboard activities: marine wildlife watching (whales, petrels, albatrosses), lectures on Antarctic history and detailed avalanche safety briefings by the mountain guides.

Dec 8 - 9
Southern Ocean buffer days.

Two flexible days built into the itinerary to account for Drake Passage / Southern Ocean weather windows. If navigation goes smoothly, these days will be added to the skiing and exploration itinerary.

Dec 10 - 19
10 days of Antarctic ski mountaineering.

The core experience: 10 full days dedicated to skiing untracked lines in the Antarctic Peninsula. Daily routine: Zodiac landings from the boat directly onto glaciers and snow-covered shores, skinning up pristine alpine peaks and skiing down with views of icebergs and the ocean. All decisions depend on weather and snow safety, managed by our 2 certified UIAGM/IFMGA guides.

Dec 20
Weather spare day.

Final reserve day in the Antarctic Peninsula to guarantee operational safety, or to secure a last day of skiing or navigation before departure.

Dec 21
Fly back to Punta Arenas.

Disembarkation at King George Island (South Shetland Islands). Antarctic fly-over: charter flight back to Punta Arenas, avoiding the return ocean crossing. End of services upon arrival at Punta Arenas Airport.

Navigation dates and itinerary are subject to weather and sea conditions.

Included Services

  • Expert leadership: 2 professional IFMGA mountain guides with 12 trips to the Antarctic Peninsula, dedicated exclusively to the group for 20 days.
  • Private charter vessel: 20 days of private navigation and accommodation on an expedition boat.
  • All-inclusive onboard: all meals, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages prepared by the ship's chef.
  • Safety & logistics: Zodiac operations for landings, safety gear coordination and polar logistics.
  • Charter flight from King George Island to Punta Arenas (Dec 21).

Not Included Services

  • International flights to/from Punta Arenas.
  • Flight from Punta Arenas to the Malvinas Islands (Dec 2).
  • Hotel nights and meals in Punta Arenas (Dec 1 and Dec 21).
  • Personal ski mountaineering equipment.
  • Mandatory medical / evacuation insurance.
  • Services not specified.

Booking Conditions

  • 20% deposit to confirm your spot.
  • 30% one year before departure.
  • 50% final payment six months before departure.

Important Notes

  • Payments are non-refundable once the trip is confirmed.
  • If the boat cancels the trip before departure, payments will be reimbursed to participants.
  • We recommend taking out trip cancellation insurance.
  • Medical evacuation insurance is mandatory. We recommend Global Rescue.

The Expedition Vessel

A 26.5 m expedition vessel with an ice-strengthened steel hull, built for polar waters and exclusively chartered for our group.

  • Dimensions: 26.5 m length overall, 7.1 m beam, 3.4 m draft.
  • Hull: ice-strengthened steel hull with aluminum superstructure.
  • Speed & range: 8 knots cruise (11 max), 8,000 nautical miles / 40 days of endurance.
  • Navigation: GPS, electronic charts, 2 radars, autopilot, depth sounder and AIS.
  • Communications: DSC VHF & HF radio, SatC, Iridium Pilot and Starlink.
  • Safety: fire detection and suppression systems, 2 x 20-person liferafts, EPIRB, SART, immersion suits and lifejackets.
The Expedition Vessel
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Eduardo Brenner 88 (9301) - El Chaltén.

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