Mt. Sidley climb. Antarctica

PAYMENT POLICY
A deposit of $15,000 is due at time of registration to reserve a space on the expedition.
A full payment is due 120 days prior to the expedition start date.

CANCELATION POLICY
Refunds will not be issued for cancellations made less than 120 days prior to the scheduled date.

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Trip overview

Santiago, Chile - Punta Arenas - Union Glacier - 
Sidley Base Camp – Summit - Sidley BC – 
Union Glacier – Punta Arenas - Santiago, Chile

Why go there?

Mount Sidley (4181 m) – the highest point of the  Mary Bird Land, in very rarely visited area. It is officially recognized as the highest volcano of Antarctica, one of the “Seven volcanos of the World”.  Mt.Sidley - a large mountain, with a huge caldera, which forms a wall height of 1200 meters, the opposite slopes of the mountains are flat and could easily be reached on skis. A layer of ice in the area reaches is a three-kilometer thick. There is no actual volcanic activity in the region, according to scientists last eruption occurred about 4.7 million years ago.

Good advice

A prepayment of $ 5000 (including $ 1500 non-refundable amount) must be done not later than 120 days before the expedition. The remaining amount must be paid no later than 90 days prior to the expedition.

In case of refusal to participate in the program less than 90 days before the beginning of tour, the money paid for the program will not be returned !

NOTE: Time of departure to Antarctica and return to the mainland may be moved in case of bad weather (there have been rare cases where a storm was up to 10 days). In case of such shifting the timing of flights the program is guaranteed! In case of refuse the client from participating due this shifting and postponement of flights, the money for the travel not returned

Tips guidelines (important information!)

You entrust your life, health, your time and money to the guides. And the guides take this responsibility for you and for the success of the whole trip. They are doing this 24 hours per day. 10-20 USD per day is expected as the normal amount of tips for the Guides and the staff of the program. If you liked everything about the trip, please don't forget to thank them. You can give the tips directly to the Main Guide and he will distribute it among the staff; additionally, you can thank specific staff members.

Necessary travel papers (documents)

Passport with 6 months validity after the return flight.
Filled in special forms for visiting Antarctica (we will assist).
Chilean multiple entry visa if needed for your nationality.

By air and by land

The price includes all flights in Antarctica.
Return flight from Punta Arenas to Antarctica
Luggage allowance for these flights (hand + checked luggage) is 25 kg, excess luggage is $77/kg
Group equipment is divided equally among the members to carry during the ascent.

Accommodation

We can reserve any hotel in Punta Arenas for you, from 2 to 4 stars, or you can do it online yourself.
In Antarctica we stay in strong double tents, 2-3 members per tent.

Meals

We buy all the necessary food in Punta Arenas and guides cook in the mess tent in BC and in their tents on the route. The guide coordinates and assists.
White gas (4 liters per person) is provided for use in BC and in the higher camps.

Staff

One guide per 3-5 clients.

Health and medical insurance

The group will have a first-aid kit.
Each member must have medical insurance that covers altitude (5000m), 'dangerous sports' and evacuation with a coverage of at least 300,000 USD.

Weather

Antarctic summer: when it is sunny the temperature inside a tent is from 0°C to +15°C. Snow storms are frequent; then the temperature can quickly drop to -35°C. Near the summit it can be -40 degrees Celsius/Fahrenheit.

Extra expenses

Hotel in Punta Arenas USD $100-150 per day
Meals in Punta Arenas USD $50-100 per day
Luggage over 25 kg (including hand luggage) – 77 USD per kg

Internet, phone

At Union Glacier Camp you can buy airtime on shared satellite phones or you can bring your own. The guide will have a satellite phone for emergency only, but you can use it against a per-minute fee.

Possibility of renting personal equipment

Please let us know well in advance if you need to rent any gear. The shops in Punta Arenas have limited choice and stock.

Personal gear

Group equipment for BC (provided by 7 Summits Club)
• Mess tent
• Tents in higher camps (2-3 members to a tent)
• Cooking utensils (gas-stoves, pots and pans)
• Satellite phone ($5 per 1 minute)
• First-aid kit
• Solar battery charger

Group climbing equipment (provided by 7 Summits Club)
• gas-stoves
• kitchen utensils
• snow shovels
• tents for high camps
• rope (50 m)
• walkie-talkies

Personal equipment for BC (not included in the
price)
• sleeping bag (good for -40?C)
• sleeping mat
• personal items for washing
• personal notebook (if needed)

Climbing equipment
• crampons (G12 model recommended)
• backpack (40-50 liters)
• harness
• 6mm cord for prussic knots
• screwgate carabiners - 3
• collapsible ski poles
• thermos
• descender (rappel device)
• ice-axe
• camera
• video camera and accessories
• accumulators (batteries)
• personal eating utensils for high camps

Clothes and footwear
• trekking shoes
• climbing boots (Millet’s “Everest” recommended)
• down jacket + down trousers (or down overalls)
• Gore Tex jacket with a large hood
• Gore Tex trousers
• Polartec Windblock jacket and trousers
• jacket “Polartec - 100” - 2 items
• warm underwear - 2 sets
• Polartec gloves – 2 pairs
• Thinsulate gloves
• Thinsulate mittens - 2 pairs
• warm woolen socks - 4-5 pairs
• balaclava
• warm hat
• Polartec Windblock face mask
• UV glasses
• ski goggles (preferably)
• gaiters