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| The highest mountain of Iceland, wild nature, polar climate, glacers and geysers |
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| Frostbites, crevasses |
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The target of our expedition is located in the south-east of Iceland. The most difficult mountain element is a glacier that we have to cross in order to reach the peak. Generally, rock difficulties do not occur; our worst enemy will be a hurricane wind which blows like a Jumbo Jet engine. Reaching Hvannadalshnúkur should take us one day, starting from a base camp. Although Iceland lies on the Polar Circle, the climate is quite warm due to warm Atlantic currents that surround the island. So don't worry, these are no Artic conditions.
Our plan includes sightseeing of the area near the glacier Vatnajökull and of the town Höfn. For the ornithologists, geologists, glaciologists and natural scientists it will be a fascinating adventure. Many very rare specimen can be found there. In case of weather problems, we will modify our plan and limit visits to ''non-mountain'' places.
If we have enough time, we will try (in the second option) to reach the peak of the Faroe Islands - Slaettaratindur and Kunoyarnakkur – the highest cape of Europe.
Iceland is known for being the most expensive country in the world so our program is very economical, that is, we sleep only in tents and prepare meals by ourselves.
Of course, when we will reach the peak – we will make a party! We will celebrate our success with a specific (like it was during the expedition in Transylvania where garlic and wooden dowels were taken). But this time it will be another specific - the most popular Polish product – of course, in a liquid state ;-)
The fact that a famous singer Björk lives in Reykjavik is also o a great importance. She will be our mental supporter!
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Depending on the amount of participants, we have two options:
PROGRAM - OPTION 1:
1 day – departure from Warsaw (flight)
2 day – shopping and sightseeing in Reykjavik
3 day – drive to Skaftafell National Park
4 day – reconnaissance, deposit
5 day – mountain action
6 day – mountain action
7 day – mountain action
8 day – drive to Höfn
9 day – sightseeing in Höfn and ''Ice Lagoon''
10 day – drive to Reykjavik
11 day – departure to Poland (flight)
The plan between 4 and 9 day may be subject to change!
PROGRAM - OPTION 2:
1 day – (evening) departure from Warsaw (by bus) or from another city
2 day – travel by ferry, form Denmark
3 day – the whole day spent on the Faroe Islands
4 day – the next day of travel by ferry
5 day – reaching Iceland, drive to Skaftafell National Park
6 day – reconnaissance, deposit
7 day – mountain action
8 day – mountain action
9 day – mountain action
10 day - sightseeing in Höfn and ''Ice Lagoon'', boarding on a ferry
11 day – travel by ferry
12 day – the whole day spent on the Faroe Islands
13 day – another day of travel by ferry
14 day – Denmark, drive to Poland
The plan between 6 and 9 day may be subject to change!
Amount of participants and their suggestions will be deciding about which option to choose.
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backpack (70-90 l), trekking shoes, flip-flops, socks (coolmax, other), thermoactive underwear, polar fleece pants and 2 polar jackets; jacket and pants with membrane (gore, other), gloves - 2 pairs (5-fingers type and mittens), gaiters, 2 warm hats, glacier glasses (or goggles), cream (UV 25), crampons, ice axe, folding poles, climbing harness, 2 screw lock HMS carabiners, headlamp, portable stove with burner, gas, vacuum flask, cutlery (knife + spoon), tent, sleeping bag, foam pad, first aid blanket, first aid kit + private medicines, hygienic accessories, passport, money
Please note:
In the first option we travel with cheap airlines so the whole luggage (including hand luggage) must not weigh more than 20 kilos! The excess luggage will cost about 24 PLN per 1 kilo!
People not interested in climbing on Hvannadalshnúkur and who want only to visit Iceland and the Faroe Islands (in the second option) do not have to take crampons and ice-axe.
*See: [Full gear list]
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FIRST DATE: 2012-03-15 till: 2012-03-26
SECOND DATE: 2012-03-15 till: 2012-03-31
Participants will be informed about the exact date and time of departure by e-mail or phone
APPLICATION: do 15 lutego
DURATION: 11/16 DAYS |
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COSTS: option I - 3500 PLN
Including: airline travels, local transport, lodging (campsites), insurance, permits, food (we prepare food by ourselves), care of the expedition director.
Not including: excess baggage, gas.
option II - 3700 PLN
Including: bus travel to Denmark, transport by ferry in rooms for 4 people, two days on the Faroe Islands, local transport (bus), lodging (campsites), insurance, permits, food (we prepare food by ourselves), gas (large bottle), care of the expedition director.
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