Arctic Activities
Every day in the Arctic is shaped by conditions, terrain, and opportunity. Activities are designed to combine exploration, research, and immersion in one of the most extreme environments on Earth.
Experience the
Arctic wilderness
01 — Nourishment
Arctic Dining
Curated by Roman & Erica, the dining experience transforms each meal into a moment of connection. Shared tables on snow and ice, warm drinks under the Arctic sky, and cuisine designed to fuel both body and spirit during the expedition.
02 — Shelter
Expedition Tents
Immersive arctic tenting using Tentipi Safir models — premium Nordic shelters designed for extreme polar conditions. Each tent accommodates up to three expedition members, creating an authentic wilderness camp with protection against temperatures down to -40°C.
Safir 7 & 9
Tentipi Models
-40°C
Rated Temperature
3
Per Tent
Wood Fired Heating
Tentipi Eldfell 7 Pro wood-burning stoves bring warmth and atmosphere to each shelter. The crackle of fire in an Arctic tent is an experience in itself - primal, calming, and deeply human.
03a — Warmth
Diesel Heating
Volcano multi-fuel stoves provide reliable heat through the coldest Arctic nights. Engineered for expedition use - capable of maintaining comfortable temperatures while polar winds rage outside.
03b — Reliability
06 — Recovery
The Arctic Sauna
After long days traversing glaciers and fjords, the mobile Arctic sauna offers deep recovery. Heat your body to the core, then step outside into the crisp polar air — or take the plunge into the Arctic Ocean.
— Includes optional Arctic Ocean swimming
07 — Rest
Reindeer Skin Beds
Traditional Arctic bedding using authentic reindeer skins layered over expedition cots. The natural insulation properties of reindeer hide have kept Arctic peoples warm for millennia - providing unmatched comfort in sub-zero sleeping conditions.
Each sleeping setup combines Urberg Wildlight folding cots with layered reindeer skins, creating a warm cocoon inside the Tentipi shelters. Sleeping bags rated to -40°C complete the system.
The Adventure
Your primary modes of Arctic travel and exploration across the Svalbard wilderness.
Traverse
Snowmobile
Your primary vehicle across the Arctic. Each expedition member rides their own snowmobile, covering vast frozen landscapes between camp locations, research sites, and settlements. The 2-3 hour transit days are an adventure in themselves — carving through glacier valleys with nothing but white horizon ahead.
120km/h
Top Speed Capability
Expedition cruising speed is 40-60 km/h depending on terrain. At these speeds the -20°C air feels closer to -45°C with wind chill. Full-face helmets and heated grips are essential.
Svalbard has no roads between settlements. Snowmobiles are the only overland transport in winter - there are more registered snowmobiles than people on the islands.
Option to bring dogs back to camp for an overnight stay instead of visiting Barentsburg. Bond with the pack in the true Arctic wilderness - they sleep outside, perfectly at home.
The Pack
Dog Sledding
A 3-hour mountain run through the backcountry behind Barentsburg with a team of Alaskan Huskies. You drive your own sled, standing on the runners, commanding the dogs through frozen valleys and across open plateaus. Arctic travel at its most primal - no engine, no GPS, just you and the pack.
8-12
Dogs per Team
25 km/h
Running Speed
-40°C
Breed Tolerance
Alaskan Huskies can cover over 160 km in a single day during endurance races, burning up to 12,000 calories daily - roughly 6x a human marathon runner.
Glide
Cross-Country Skiing
Ski across glaciers and through frozen valleys on Nordic cross-country skis. Unlike groomed resort trails, you'll be breaking trail across raw Arctic terrain — glacial moraines, sea ice, and untouched snowfields stretching to the horizon. The silence is absolute.
Training and technique guidance provided for all experience levels. Equipment is expedition-grade, designed for backcountry touring in extreme cold.
0-400m
Elevation Range
15-25 km
Daily Distance
-15°C
Avg Temperature
Typical terrain elevation profile
Svalbard sits at 78°N latitude - further north than any point in mainland Alaska. In April, you'll ski under 24 hours of continuous daylight, with the sun circling the horizon without setting. Time loses all meaning on the trail.
AIM
Arctic Sharpshooting
Settle into position on a snowbound firing line and learn to shoot with control in extreme polar conditions. Inspired by the precision demands of biathlon marksmanship, this experience focuses on breath, posture, trigger discipline, and target acquisition while working against cold air, glare, wind, and numb hands.
Training and technique guidance provided for all experience levels. Rifles and range equipment are cold-weather adapted, with instruction centered on safe handling, steady aim, and maintaining composure in Arctic conditions.
50m
TARGET RANGE
5 shots
PER ROUND
-15°C
Avg Temperature
Accuracy
Precision
More to explore
Beyond the core camp experience, each day brings new opportunities shaped by conditions and curiosity.
Explore the
Arctic with us
Custom expeditions designed for research teams, institutions, and visionary partners.
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