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2027 \u201cFull\u201d North Pole Expedition<\/h2>\n

The Arctic Ocean is one of the most remote and inhospitable environments on the planet, and the journey from land to the Geographic North Pole is easily one of the most difficult adventures in history. In spring 2027, a team of five committed adventurers will have the opportunity to join renowned polar adventurer and expedition guide Eric Larsen on a once-in-a-lifetime expedition to the Geographic North Pole.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1697497203038{padding-top: 45px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;background-color: #e9eaea !important;}”][vc_column]

About The Expedition<\/a> | Apply<\/a> | Explore The Route<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” parallax=”content-moving” parallax_image=”555″ parallax_speed_bg=”1.1″ css=”.vc_custom_1784065770027{background-position: center;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” el_id=”about”][vc_column]

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Why Now?<\/h3>\n

Due to a variety of environmental, political and logistical factors, no one has completed a land-to-pole crossing since 2014. For 2027, Eric has secured logistical support from Siberia for drop-off, resupply and pickup at the North Pole. This creates a rare opportunity to attempt the full crossing of the Arctic Ocean from land to the Geographic North Pole.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″]

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About the Expedition<\/h3>\n

Traveling by skis, snowshoes and sometimes swimming, expedition teams must navigate a constantly shifting ice pack of pressure ridges and open leads of water for nearly two months. With no permanent landmarks or established routes, the surface conditions form a maze of broken and fractured sea ice. While there have been nearly 14,000 summits of Everest, fewer than 250 people have completed the full crossing of the Arctic Ocean from land to the Geographic North Pole.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]

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The Expedition<\/h3>\n

The Full Arctic Ocean Crossing<\/h2>\n

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The route from Cape Arctichesky to the Geographic North Pole spans roughly 620 miles \/ 1,000 kilometers across the moving surface of the Arctic Ocean.<\/p>\n

This expedition is designed for competent and capable individuals who are committed to working together as a team. It is an opportunity to develop expedition skills, test personal limits and experience one of the planet\u2019s last truly wild places while pursuing an objective that few others in history have completed.<\/p>\n

Participants will travel by ski and snowshoe, manage pressure ridges and open leads, establish camp on moving sea ice and contribute fully to navigation, equipment management, meal preparation and daily decision-making throughout the expedition.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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ARRIVAL<\/h3>

Fly to Krasnoyarsk, Siberia.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>Late Feb<\/span><\/div><\/div>

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EXPEDITION START<\/h3>

Fly to Cape Arctichesky for the expedition start.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>Mar 7<\/span><\/div><\/div>

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RESUPPLY 1<\/h3>

First expedition resupply.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>Week 1<\/span><\/div><\/div>

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RESUPPLY 2<\/h3>

Second expedition resupply.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>Week 3<\/span><\/div><\/div>

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RESUPPLY 3<\/h3>

Third expedition resupply.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>Week 5<\/span><\/div><\/div>

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ARCTIC TRAVEL<\/h3>

Continue north across the shifting Arctic Ocean ice pack.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>Week 6<\/span><\/div><\/div>

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NORTH POLE<\/h3>

Arrive at the Geographic North Pole.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>Week 7<\/span><\/div><\/div>

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EXTRACTION<\/h3>

Fly from the North Pole to Krasnoyarsk, Siberia.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>Week 8<\/span><\/div><\/div>

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DEPARTURE<\/h3>

Return home.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>Return<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

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Preparation & Commitment<\/h3>\n

Preparing for the Arctic Ocean<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Expedition Preparation<\/h3>\n

This is not a guided sightseeing trip with Sherpa support. It is an authentic polar expedition where participants will be required to help in all aspects of expedition life. Success begins long before stepping onto the Arctic Ocean. Every accepted participant will complete a comprehensive preparation program that includes personalized physical training guidance, equipment selection and testing, expedition planning and logistics, remote preparation sessions and a mandatory Arctic Ocean training course before departure.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″]

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Expedition Readiness<\/h3>\n

By the expedition start, every team member should be confident operating safely in extreme cold while traveling and camping as part of a self-sufficient expedition team. Participants must be prepared for long days, severe cold, difficult surface conditions and the uncertainty inherent in remote Arctic travel.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Expedition Commitment<\/h3>\n

The full Arctic Ocean crossing to the Geographic North Pole remains one of the world\u2019s most demanding expeditions. Embarking on an adventure like this means accepting variables outside your control. There is significant uncertainty involving flight timings, weather, surface conditions and more. Participants should expect to contribute fully to camp setup, meal preparation, navigation, equipment management and daily decision-making.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″]

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The Ideal Candidate<\/h3>\n

The strongest applicants are curious, humble, adaptable and motivated by learning rather than simply reaching a destination. We value people who stay calm under pressure, encourage teammates, solve problems creatively, embrace discomfort with a positive attitude and want to become stronger expedition travelers through experience.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1784063454146{padding-top: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;}”][vc_column]

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Tentative Expedition Cost: $265,000 USD<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Final costing is contingent on fuel costs and additional logistics-sharing opportunities. Costs could be higher or significantly lower if Barneo becomes operational in 2027.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces” css=”.vc_custom_1697512389831{background-image: url(https:\/\/ericlarsenexplore.com\/scholarship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Everest_1.jpg?id=188) !important;}” el_id=”apply”][vc_column]

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Expedition Application<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”application” width=”2\/3″]

Application<\/strong>
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