The South Pole: Conquering the Final Degree

Cross 70 miles of Antarctic snow and ice on this skiing expedition to the South Pole.

Expedition Guide: Geoff Somers

Geoff Somers has completed several "firsts," including the then-longest unsupported Arctic journey of 1,400 miles and the first and only crossing of the entire Antarctic continent by its greatest axis, a seven-month, 4,000-mile journey. During both these epic adventures, Geoff oversaw logistics.

Environment & Conditions

• Average temperatures of -20°F, with high winds
• Altitudes above 9,000 feet
• Cross-country skiing, winter camping
• Excellent physical condition required
• Latitude 90°0'S
• Longitude 0°0'E

The A&K Advantage

• Experience Antarctica as the polar explorers did, relying on only yourself, your guide and your teammates to succeed
• Become one of the privileged few to arrive at the South Pole by skis, camping en route
• Explore in the company of Geoff Somers, veteran of more than a dozen polar expeditions
• Visit the new U.S. Amundsen-Scott South Pole Research Station