Our 7-day training course covers all of the essential skills needed for expeditions in extreme cold environements.
EXPERT GUIDANCE
Led by professional Arctic leaders you’ll gain vital insights on kit management, cold weather safety and expedition strategies to help you succeed.
SKIING AND PULKS
Expert training on how to ski with pulks, moving across variable terrain and skiing efficiently. This training will also cover how to efficiently pack and manage your pulk in extreme weather.
EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT
Learn how to erect your tent with a variety of snow conditions, ensuring you can sleep warmly and safely in the most formidable weather conditions. You’ll also learn how to effectively use a stove in the cold and wet, as well as routines to ensure they continue working. Proper expedition clothing and equipment usage will also be taught to ensure your safety.
CAMARADERIE AND CULTURE
Spend time in the stunning Arctic frontier that is Swedish Lapland, Europe’s last true wilderness. Immerse yourself in the culture of the Indigenous Sámi and bond with your fellow Spiners for extreme cold confidence.
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Race Details
- Location: Kiruna, Lapland, Northern Sweden
- Date: 30 Nov – 6 Dec 2024
- Duration: 7 Days
- Cost: £2, 450
- Temperature: -5°C / -40°C
- Terrain: Arctic tundra
- Daylight Hours: 8 hours
- Nearest Airport: Kiruna
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What's Next?
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Training FAQs
Phil Hayday-Brown and Mike P James are the Arctic Skills Training Course instructors.
Phil started his career at The John Ridgway Adventure School learning the skills that would take him to the North and South Poles. Racing to the magnetic North Pole when working in the High Canadian Arctic (Nunavut) he went on to help organise and take part in the first race to the South Pole since the 1911/12 famous race between Scott and Amundsen. In 2013, Phil completed an expedition to the Geographic North Pole, breaking an unofficial world record for the fastest team to the North Pole over the last 2 degrees. Other recent recces include Lake Baikal in Siberia and Greenland where Phil has been exploring new race opportunities for Spine.
Mike is a BASI, SSE and Joint Services Nordic Ski Tour Leader, Coach and Instructor. Mike has extensive experience in his capacity as an Organiser, Chief Instructor, Mountain Ski Tour Leader and Instructor:
- Two/Three-week Nordic and Mountain Ski Touring packages – Norway & Canada.
- ‘Saboteurs of Telemark’ Training, Re-enactment and Battlefield Study – Norway.
- Royal Marine – Military Ski Instructor/Teacher Training – Norway.
Whilst you will already have outdoor skills such as navigation, camping and using stoves, this course will equip you with essential skills crucial for expedition success in extreme cold weather conditions.
You are provided with skis with skins or snowshoes, poles and a pulk with harness, towing system and bag. This kit provision is included in the training fee.
Payment schedule
The entry fee for the Training course is £2450.00. To secure your place in the course, you will need to make a deposit payment of £1118.72 on entry. The remaining fee will be paid 90 days before the event starts. Alternatively, you can pay in full when you enter.
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Deposit
Pay a £1118.72 deposit in order to secure your place.
90 days to go
100% of the total entry fee is now due and the remaining £1331.28 must be paid.