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)

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.
— Richard Morwood - 2022 Student

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)