Your mission is….to survive in a stark and stunning environment like no other.
Do you have what it takes to travel 350 km north of the Arctic Circle, learn to navigate across frozen lakes and to camp out in -20°C with the Northern Lights as company?
We are taking just 14 participants in this all female group of arctic adventurers to raise funds and awareness for a special reason – because Her Heart Matters!
Cardiovascular disease in women has been under-researched, under-diagnosed and under-treated for too long and we need to change that. Will you join us?
The total fundraising target for this trip is €6,500* (which includes flights, internal transfers, accommodation, guides, training, food and equipment hire).
*Of the €6,500 that you raise, €3,500 goes to the Irish Heart Foundation.
Pay a €250 deposit to secure your place!
If you are interested in this event, fill out the form below or get in touch with Muireann by phone: 087 601 7986 or by email: mcollinsoregan@irishheart.ie
Get ready to learn new skills and survive the extreme cold of the arctic while raising money for the prevention and care of heart disease and stroke across Ireland.
We provide all specialist equipment: Down sleeping bags, sleeping mats, jackets, mitts, skis, snow shoes, poles and more.
Two days training in advance of the expedition is included. You’ll have the opportunity to meet the guides and get hands on with some of the kit. We’ll also advise you on a fitness plan.
The total fundraising target for this trip is €6,500* (which includes flights, internal transfers, accommodation, guides, training, food and equipment hire).
*Of the €6,500 that you raise, €3,500 goes to the Irish Heart Foundation.
| Day 1
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Depart Dublin Airport for Tromsø, Norway followed by bus transfer to Kilpisjärvi, Finland
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| Day 2
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Morning: Cold weather & safety briefing, introduction to ski skills. Lunch in our cosy cabin.Afternoon: Introduction to snow shoeing. Arctic survival skills training.
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| Day 3
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Morning: Workshop: Avoiding cold weather injuries. 3 – 4 hour return ski journey to an open shelter and lunch cooked on a fire pit.
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| Day 4
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Morning Briefing and introduction to pulk systems. 4 hour ski journey across a vast, frozen lake – team pulk hauling practice.
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| Day 5
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Morning: Packing and prep for overnight expedition.Afternoon: Arrival at campsite – set up camp and enjoy camp dinner (hopefully under the Aurora).
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| Day 6
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Decamp after breakfast – ski out.
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| Day 7
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Relax, optional activities: ski or snow shoe with us. Option for National Park visitor centre, jacuzzi, sauna, ice-hole dip!!!
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| Day 8
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Depart for Dublin Airport.
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If you are interested in this event, please get it touch with Muireann by phone: 087 601 7986 or by email: mcollinsoregan@irishheart.ie
