Dates
Polar Training Course 1 - Sunday, 16th February to Monday, 3rd March 2025
Polar Training Course 2 - Saturday, 8th March to Sunday, 23rd March 2025
(Course 2 subject to numbers - please contact us if this is the course you wish to apply for)
Instructors
Polar Training Course 1 - Hannah McKeand & Are Johansen
Polar Training Course 2 - Hannah McKeand & Andy Chapman
Arrival
The course begins with a 7.30pm evening orientation before dinner at 8.00pm, you need to arrive in Finse during the day on the first day of the course.
Cost
$5,890 USD per person (All food and accommodation included except for expedition trail food)
Early Bird Deal - $5,500 USD per person (Full payment by 1st August 2024)
Cancellation Policy
Before and not including 1st October – Full refund.
After and including 1st October - Your fee refunded, less a 20% non-refundable deposit amount (balance can be deferred to the following year).
Deposits are non-refundable as of October 1st of the year in which they are paid.
After the 1st December - no part of your fee is refundable, but your fee, less the 20% non-refundable deposit amount, can be deferred to the following year.
Fees can only be deferred for one year, so you should plan on attending next season.
“A really comprehensive introduction to a world I had never experienced. The enthusiasm and passion from everyone at PET is infectious and after this course I definitely want to go and experience more of this Polar world.”
Included
Food and accommodation
Mini expedition freeze-dried meals
All equipment
Not Included
Travel to and from Finse
Ski and boot hire
Compulsory clothing - You must have all the items listed on our clothing list unless listed as optional.
Mini expedition snack/trail food (will be purchased by students during a trip to the local town)