Arctic ICE Swimming Adventure Svalbard
Svalbard
We are thrilled to announce plans for our next polar ice swimming adventure to the Far North… experience the true Arctic, the frigid waters of Longyearbyen at 78 latitude North - the last stop before the North Pole! You will have the most experienced ice swimming support and guidance with Ram Barkai, founder of the International Ice Swimming Association and his team. We offer recorded and official IISA Ice Swimming events from 250m up to 1000m, as well as introduction dips for those new to ice swimming. Join us for the ultimate Arctic Swim challenge!
- Ice Swimming events from 200m up to 1KM
- Return flights included to Longyearbyen.
- Stylish and unique accommodation at Basecamp Hotel
- Magnificent Arctic surroundings, mountains glaciers and snow.
- Kayaking excursions near glaciers
- Cruises and Hiking excursions in search of wildlife
- Expert guidance and leaders
- Full logistics backup including follow-boats, sauna tents and polar bear protection
- Special celebratory dinner and most meals.
WELCOME to the ICE!
The International Ice Swimming Association presents this adventure
with swims from 200m to 1KM+ in the waters of Ice Fjord, Longyearbyen,
Svalbard located at 78 degrees North. The 9 day program is equally
open for swim participants as well as friends or supporters. You will
have the most experienced ice swimming support and guidance with Ram
Barkai, founder of The International Ice Swimming Association and his
team. Our base in the far northern settlement of Longyearbyen is at
the Basecamp Longyearbyen Hotel, with its unique sealskin and
driftwood decoration. Near the glaciers of Isfjorden we have time to
acclimatize and then conduct our thrilling swim event, supported by
follow boats, experienced leaders and a sauna shelter. We complement
our exciting days on Svalbard with a excursions into the ‘Ice Fjord’,
including kayaking, trekking and wildlife viewing, other adventure
activities and a celebratory dinner.
Your Ice Swim Adventure Leaders
Ram Barkai
Founder and Chair of the International Ice Swimming Association
(“IISA”). Swimming Expedition Leader and Race Director.
Author of Fire and Ice, Ram is a veteran extreme cold water swimmer,
with swims in Antarctica in 2008 (Guinness World Record Swim at 70S)
and in 2014 at -1C with his South African team. Ram has initiated and
overseen many Ice Swimming events and adventures. Ram has 11 Ice
Miles, 5 Extreme Ice Miles, 17 Ice Km and many more…. He swam in the
Arctic and Antarctica, Cape Horn, Magellan strait and Beagle channel,
Northern Iceland, Scotland and Ireland, Across the Bering Strait and
in Siberia mid-winter at -33c air temp. Ram featured in various
Discovery, History channel, CNN, Al Jazeera and many other
documentaries. Ram’s vision is to take Ice Swimming to the Winter
Olympic Games.
Dr Michal Starosolski
Expedition Doctor, Emergency Physician
Michal is a professor and Emergency Medicine Specialist, rescue
diver, active member of Water Rescue Services and coordinator of
Training Centers. Since 2015 Michal works with the International Ice
Swimming Association in Poland, responsible for swimmer safety and
rescue issues. He has been a Medical officer during the IISA World
Championships, expeditions on Titicaca Lake, Baltic Sea as well as our
2022 Svalbard Ice Swimming expedition.
Sam Whelpton
Expedition head of logistics
Sam is a veteran open water and marathon swimming. Sam has also
completed various ice swims from the Arctic to Antarctica via Lesotho
high mountains. Sam is an Ironman (woman), English Channel swimmer
along with many other achievements.
Stewart's Take
Join us in 2024 for the next ICE swimming adventure in the High Arctic waters of Svalbard!
Overview
We are thrilled to announce plans for our next polar ice swimming adventure to the Far North… experience the true Arctic, the frigid waters of Longyearbyen at 78 latitude North - the last stop before the North Pole! You will have the most experienced ice swimming support and guidance with Ram Barkai, founder of the International Ice Swimming Association and his team. We offer recorded and official IISA Ice Swimming events from 250m up to 1000m, as well as introduction dips for those new to ice swimming. Join us for the ultimate Arctic Swim challenge!- 1km Arctic Swimmers must have done at least one Ice KM under 25 minutes in the past 12 months.
- Each swimmer must have a completed and valid IISA Medical. The medical must be completed not earlier than 6 months prior to departure.
- Each swimmer must have his/her medical insurance
- Swimmer will be obliged to wear a tow float during each swim.
- The 1km event will be held with 4 swimmers in a heat.
- Swim Entries must be done via IISA Website – Arctic Ice Swimming Adventure
- Ice Mile requests maybe considered by Ram Barkai on a case by case basis if water temperature is above 3C.
- Please make sure you always have your swim gear and a towel in case we come across an irresistible ice dip location.
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LAND PROGRAM: BASECAMP HOTEL SVALBARD
This unique hotel in Longyearbyen is decorated in authentic trapper's
style down to the last detail, with service on a personal level. From
the glass-roofed loft look up to a sky filled with northern lights or
the midnight sun. The hotel is also a basecamp for further adventures:
excursions available to other lodges as well as dog sledding, glacier
walks and hikes and cruises in Isfjorden.
The interior of Basecamp Hotel is covered with driftwood, sealskin,
maps, pictures and objects that illustrate the past and the present of
life in the Arctic. The rooms are all different, with comfortable
beds, private bathrooms and no TVs. Breakfast and wifi are included.
From Longyearbyen we take you to other remote outposts in the
wilderness.
Basecamp Hotel has 16 rooms and can accommodate more than 40 people.
Each room is individually decorated in traditional trapper style with
driftwood, sealskin and slate. No two rooms are alike. In all rooms
there are comfortable beds and private bathrooms with showers. Double
rooms come with either two single beds or one double bed. In triple
rooms there are bunk beds, in real trapper’s style. Double beds are by
request only. Two of the rooms in Basecamp Hotel are suites, with
separate bedrooms, lounge, and bathroom. From all the rooms you have a
beautiful view over the town, towards the mountains surrounding the
valley of Longyeardalen.
For full information about Basecamp Hotel click here:
- Group airfares Oslo / Longyearbyen / Olso in Go Plus class with extra baggage allowance
- Accommodation at hotels/lodges as indicated in the itinerary (or similar)
- Meals as indicated Breakfast = B / lunch = L / dinner = D
- Transfers in Longyearbyen to/from events - and from flights as indicated in the itinerary
- ICE Swimming expedition guides from International Ice Swimming Association
- Marked course swim event in Isfjorden with two open follow boats. Ashore will be a sauna and shelter tent.
- Polar bear protection guides to follow the event
- Hot and cold drinks, snacks during the swim event
- Excursions as indicated in the itinerary
- Single hotel supplement (if required or necessary)
- Arrival transfers in Oslo (train tickets may be purchased individually on site)
- Airfares, land arrangements or meals not otherwise mentioned in the itinerary.
- Passport and visa expenses.
- Baggage, cancellation and personal insurance (which is strongly recommended).
- Excess baggage charges (flight tickets do include 2 x 23kg luggage).
- All items of a personal nature such as additional purchases in the hotel, laundry, bar, beverage charges and telecommunication charges.
Tour Dossier
Arctic ICE Swimming Adventure Svalbard
Join us for the ultimate challenge - a new Polar ICE SWIMMING event to the Far North of Svalbard… the last stop before the North Pole!
File Creation date: 2024-03-29 - for updated information and dates and prices see the following page:
http://expeditionsonline.com/tour/arctic-ice-swimming-adventure_345
Arctic ICE Swimming Adventure Svalbard
Duration: 9 days
Location: Svalbard
Available: August 2024
Start: Oslo, Norway
Finish: Oslo, Norway
Highlights
- Ice Swimming events from 200m up to 1KM
- Return flights included to Longyearbyen.
- Stylish and unique accommodation at Basecamp Hotel
- Magnificent Arctic surroundings, mountains glaciers and snow.
- Kayaking excursions near glaciers
- Cruises and Hiking excursions in search of wildlife
- Expert guidance and leaders
- Full logistics backup including follow-boats, sauna tents and polar bear protection
- Special celebratory dinner and most meals.
Itinerary
We are thrilled to announce plans for our next polar ice swimming adventure to the Far North… experience the true Arctic, the frigid waters of Longyearbyen at 78 latitude North - the last stop before the North Pole! You will have the most experienced ice swimming support and guidance with Ram Barkai, founder of the International Ice Swimming Association and his team. We offer recorded and official IISA Ice Swimming events from 250m up to 1000m, as well as introduction dips for those new to ice swimming. Join us for the ultimate Arctic Swim challenge!
- 1km Arctic Swimmers must have done at least one Ice KM under 25 minutes in the past 12 months.
- Each swimmer must have a completed and valid IISA Medical. The medical must be completed not earlier than 6 months prior to departure.
- Each swimmer must have his/her medical insurance
- Swimmer will be obliged to wear a tow float during each swim.
- The 1km event will be held with 4 swimmers in a heat.
- Swim Entries must be done via IISA Website – Arctic Ice Swimming Adventure
- Ice Mile requests maybe considered by Ram Barkai on a case by case basis if water temperature is above 3C.
- Please make sure you always have your swim gear and a towel in case we come across an irresistible ice dip location.
Ship Information
LAND PROGRAM: BASECAMP HOTEL SVALBARD
This unique hotel in Longyearbyen is decorated in authentic trapper's
style down to the last detail, with service on a personal level. From
the glass-roofed loft look up to a sky filled with northern lights or
the midnight sun. The hotel is also a basecamp for further adventures:
excursions available to other lodges as well as dog sledding, glacier
walks and hikes and cruises in Isfjorden.
The interior of Basecamp Hotel is covered with driftwood, sealskin,
maps, pictures and objects that illustrate the past and the present of
life in the Arctic. The rooms are all different, with comfortable
beds, private bathrooms and no TVs. Breakfast and wifi are included.
From Longyearbyen we take you to other remote outposts in the
wilderness.
Basecamp Hotel has 16 rooms and can accommodate more than 40 people.
Each room is individually decorated in traditional trapper style with
driftwood, sealskin and slate. No two rooms are alike. In all rooms
there are comfortable beds and private bathrooms with showers. Double
rooms come with either two single beds or one double bed. In triple
rooms there are bunk beds, in real trapper’s style. Double beds are by
request only. Two of the rooms in Basecamp Hotel are suites, with
separate bedrooms, lounge, and bathroom. From all the rooms you have a
beautiful view over the town, towards the mountains surrounding the
valley of Longyeardalen.
For full information about Basecamp Hotel click here:
Arctic ICE Swimming Adventure Svalbard
For the latest, up-to-date departure dates and prices please refer to the tour page:
http://expeditionsonline.com/tour/arctic-ice-swimming-adventure_345
Included
- Group airfares Oslo / Longyearbyen / Olso in Go Plus class with extra baggage allowance
- Accommodation at hotels/lodges as indicated in the itinerary (or similar)
- Meals as indicated Breakfast = B / lunch = L / dinner = D
- Transfers in Longyearbyen to/from events - and from flights as indicated in the itinerary
- ICE Swimming expedition guides from International Ice Swimming Association
- Marked course swim event in Isfjorden with two open follow boats. Ashore will be a sauna and shelter tent.
- Polar bear protection guides to follow the event
- Hot and cold drinks, snacks during the swim event
- Excursions as indicated in the itinerary
Excluded
- Single hotel supplement (if required or necessary)
- Arrival transfers in Oslo (train tickets may be purchased individually on site)
- Airfares, land arrangements or meals not otherwise mentioned in the itinerary.
- Passport and visa expenses.
- Baggage, cancellation and personal insurance (which is strongly recommended).
- Excess baggage charges (flight tickets do include 2 x 23kg luggage).
- All items of a personal nature such as additional purchases in the hotel, laundry, bar, beverage charges and telecommunication charges.
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