PolarExperience

SATURDAY

 

9.00 - 10.00 a.m.

Check in, equipment to rooms, a welcoming coffee and croissant.

 

10.15 a.m. - 12.30 p.m.

Morning session

• What are the Poles? Geography, politics and importance.

• The Arctic vs. Antarctica: The most important differences.

• History of the most important polar discoveries.

• Transport possibilities, organisations and logistic support.

• Modern-day expeditions (inc. Polar Circles 2005-2012)

• What are freezing temperatures? Why go into the cold?

• How do you protect yourself against the cold?

• Problems and dangers

 

12.30 - 1.30 p.m.

Lunch

 

1.30 - 3.00p.m.Afternoon session (Part 1)

• What is an expedition and how do you prepare for it?

• The budgetary perspective

• Physical preparation

• Mental preparation

• Logistical preparation

• Nutrition

 

3.00 - 3.15 p.m.

Coffee break

 

3.15 - 4.30 p.m.

Afternoon session (Part 2)

• Clothing from A to Z

• Equipment from A to Z

 

4.30 - 6.00 p.m.

Hike

 

6.00 - 8.00 p.m.

Aperitif and evening meal

 

8.00 - 10.00p.m.

Film about polar expeditions

 

10.00 - 11.00p.m.

Local beer in the cosy on-site tavern 

 

Price per person

€ 465

 

Included

• Overnight accommodation in a 2-person room with private bathroom.

• Full pension from lunch day 1 up to and including lunch day 2.

• Course and lecture by Dixie Dansercoer.

• Dixie Dansercoer’s book 'Polar Exploration'.

• Membership card for CBTJ, valid for 1 year in all Gîtes d’Etapes in Wallonia.

• VAT

• Contribution to guarantees.

 

Not included

• Transport to/from Villers-Sainte-Gertrude.

• Travel insurance.

 

Number of participants

A maximum of 20 per weekend

 

Dates

22th of October to 23th of October 2016