Experience one of the most stunning places on earth, the Arctic Circle. Trek across this frozen landscape, camp in the back country and experience the Northern Lights.

To register your interest for our next Arctic Adventure in 2027, please contact the events team by email [email protected] or use the contact form at the bottom of this page.

In March 2027, we are taking a small team on the trip of a lifetime to experience one of the most stunning places on earth, the Arctic Circle. Over five days, you will train in cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, Arctic survival skills, navigation, and campcraft. The adventure culminates in a two-day trek into the backcountry, where you will spend the night in a remote Arctic campsite with the Northern Lights for company.

Your adventure runs from Sunday 7 March - Sunday 14 March 2027, and starts when you land in Tromsø, Norway. We then transfer to our Arctic base in Kilpisjärvi, Finland.

Here our guides will teach you the essential skills to survive and move in the extreme environment of the Arctic Circle.

• Cross country skiing
• Snowshoeing
• Arctic Survival Skills
• Campcraft
• Navigation

You will then be prepared to tackle the Arctic cold in snowshoes or skis, pulling all your equipment in a pulk sled.

A cosy cabin will be your home for the week. With the warmth of wood stove heating, you will be melting snow for water and working together as a team to put your skills into practise and survive in the Arctic.

Have you ever seen the Northern Lights before? You might be lucky to experience them on this adventure you won’t ever forget.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to push yourself, learn new skills and experience the extreme cold of the Arctic regions.
 

Alex, Arctic Adventure Challenge finisher 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to raise a minimum sponsorship amount?
Yes, you must raise the minimum sponsorship of £4,950. Upon registration, there will be specific terms and conditions relating to fundraising and milestones. You must have raised a minimum of 80% (£3,960) prior to departure, with the remaining 20% due up to 4 weeks post event.

If you have any questions regarding the fundraising, please contact our events team via email to [email protected].

Do I need to book my flight?
Flights will be booked on your behalf, from London Heathrow. Here is the planned itinerary, which will be confirmed closer to the time of departure.

Sun 7 March
Depart London Heathrow 08:10 - Arrive Tromso 12:45
Sun 14 March
Depart Tromso 13:45 - Arrive London Heathrow 16:40

This will include 1 handbag, 1 cabin bag and 1 checked bag per person. 

Do I need to be fit, or a skier, to take part? 
You do not need to be able to ski or have any experience of wilderness travel. A reasonable level of fitness is required for you to get the most and best out of the adventure. You will be provided with a fitness plan to support your training.

What equipment do I need?
We provide all your specialist equipment; sleeping bags, jackets, mitts, skis, snow shoes, poles. A full kit list will be provided upon registration.

Is there any training before we go?
Prior to the challenge there will be various online Teams meetings so you can meet your team mates and guides. You will have the option to join a Whatsapp group ahead of your trip to meet your fellow explorers and to support you in your training plan that will be provided before you go.

What is the itinerary?
We've outlined a very top line itinerary here.

• Day 1: Transfer from Tromsø airport to accommodation at Kilpisjärvi, Finland. Join the evening welcome & dinner. 
• Day 2: Safety Briefing followed by a presentation on how to stay warm in extreme environments. An introduction to cross and back-country skiing, lunch at the cabin followed by an introduction to snowshoeing 
• Day 3: Ski to a remote shelter for lunch cooked on the fire pit. Skills sessions en-route. 
• Day 4: Longer ski and snowshoe day, taking a pulk (sled) with us for pulling practice. 
• Day 5: Depart on skis to a remote Arctic campsite/hut, dinner and hopefully enjoy the Aurora by night.
• Day 6: Return to cabin. Dry kit. Farewell dinner. 
• Day 7: Depart. 

On these training days you will learn the skills needed from our guides who will also provide and teach you how to use all the specialist equipment you will need.

What is included?
Mostly everything is included in your sign up. Flights, pre-departure advice and training plan, the challenge itself, transfers, accommodation, specialist equipment and meals.

What is not included?
Travel insurance (that includes cross-country skiing), warm clothing and outdoor boots. Once you have registered on the event, we can advise on the best travel insurance providers. 

Do I need to book transfers?
You will need to organise a transfer from your home to the airport. When you land at Tromso Airport there is one pre-booked transfer for our participants, departing no later than 5pm. There will also be a return airport transfer on departure day.