Exped Greenland

The very nature of adventure means that the unexpected can sometimes become part of the journey and that is all part of the experience. While we will always strive to deliver “Plan A”, there may be occasions where operational, safety, weather or environmental factors require us to adapt plans and implement contingency routes or alternative arrangements.

As with all Rat Race adventures, participant safety and overall event delivery remain our highest priorities. We therefore reserve the right to amend routes, itineraries or logistics where necessary, using the experience and judgement of our expedition team to make the best decisions on your behalf in changing conditions. Wherever possible, we will communicate any changes in advance. More often than not, these unexpected moments become part of the adventure itself adding to the stories, memories and unique character of the experience.

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Rat Race require you to be over 18 on the day of Registration for this adventure.

Fitness Requirement: High

This expedition is designed for adventurous individuals with good endurance fitness and previous outdoor experience. You do not need to be a competitive athlete, but you should be capable of undertaking multiple consecutive days of sea kayaking, trekking and glacier travel while carrying expedition equipment (up to 30kg) in a remote Arctic environment. Previous experience of multi-day trekking, paddling, camping and cold-weather travel is strongly recommended. A positive attitude, resilience and the ability to work as part of a small expedition team are just as important as physical fitness.

Kayaking Experience

Participants should be confident and efficient paddlers, not experts and no qualifications are needed. Those needing to improve their paddling skills should seek coaching beforehand.

Partcipants should be comfortable:

• Paddling for several hours at a time.
• Handling a loaded sea kayak.
• Managing themselves in cold conditions on the water.
• Performing basic kayak manoeuvres confidently.

Trekking Experience

• Strong hillwalking ability.
• Experience moving on rough mountain terrain.
• Confidence using trekking poles.
• The ability to cope with demanding conditions over multiple days.

There will be training on the expedition on the use of crampons and ice axes. However, it is useful for participants to come with this knowledge and experience. A two day basic winter skills course would cover what is needed pre expedition. 

For example - 2 day winter skills course - https://www.glenmorelodge.org.uk/winter-mountain/winter-mountain-skills/intro-to-winter-skills/

What Experience is Not Required?

• Previous glacier travel experience.
• Mountaineering qualifications.
• Sea kayak leadership qualifications.
• Arctic expedition experience.

No, glacial terrain provides a myriad of hiking conditions, sometimes this means that crevasses need to be stepped or jumped over. All of these skills will be taught but having severe vertigo will cause a problem in this type of environment. 

If you find yourself unable to join us on the start line of this event, you are able to transfer your entry into an event credit voucher once for use on a new entry into an event of your choice. Transfers must be requested within the qualifying transfer window to be accepted and processed. Credit vouchers are valid for 12 months from the date of issue. Credit vouchers are exempt from the transfer process. To find out more information and how to submit a request, view of full transfer policy HERE 

This adventure has a significant, early upfront cost for Rat Race to secure the vessel and staff, as such the transfer window for this event will close 12 MONTHS before the departure date of your Exped Antarctica trip.

You are very welcome to fundraise for any charity close to your heart while taking part in the event. Please note, however, that our Charity Refund Offer applies exclusively to participants fundraising for Children with Cancer UK.

You can view our current volunteer positions here. 

Add Refund Protect to your booking during purchase and receive a full refund of your entry fee if you are unable to attend the event due to a qualifying unforeseen circumstance. PLEASE NOTE this protection is with our 3rd party partner Refund Protect and NOT Rat Race. In the event you make a refund application this is administered by the Refund Protect customer service team, Rat Race are not privy to the application and cannot intervene on your behalf to influence the outcome determined by their team.

To add Refund Protect (administered by a 3rd party) to your Rat Race booking simply select this option when presented during the entry process. Refund Protect cannot be added retrospectively. Rat Race will then send you name and booking details to Refund Protect in order to protect your transaction with them. If you opt to pay in instalments and transfer your entry before the entry cost is full paid you will be liable to ensure the cost of Refund Protect has been fully covered. This total amount will be deducted from any Rat Race credit due through the transfer process or you will be invoiced by Rat Race for the outstanding amount as Rat Race have paid this on your behalf to Refund Protect at point of entry. 

Yes. Comprehensive travel insurance is compulsory for this event and must cover both general travel and participation in the outdoor endurance activities included within the itinerary. You will also require Evacuation Insurance, which covers emergency extraction and onward medical transport by helicopter or similar should urgent assistance be required in this remote environment.

We strongly recommend arranging your insurance as soon as you enter the event and booking flexible flight options where possible to allow for any unexpected changes. Please ensure your chosen policy specifically covers the activities you will be undertaking during the expedition. There are a number of specialist adventure travel insurers available, including Mann Broadbent.

VIEW FULL MANDATORY KIT LIST HERE

Rat Race is audited and accredited to the prestigious BS8848 expedition safety standard, with robust emergency protocols and response systems in place across all adventures. Participant and staff safety is our highest priority. Every trip is supported by detailed in-country risk assessments, qualified staff with adventure-specific competencies, high-level first aid capability, and 24/7 medical and emergency response support. In the event of an incident, our teams are trained to deliver immediate, life saving care, coordinate evacuation where needed, and follow comprehensive medical procedures. We’ll also advise you on the required travel insurance for your trip and request proof of cover before departure.

Yes, Rat Race credit can be used towards the cost of any Expedition booking. However, discount codes and promotional offers cannot be applied to Expeditions. Unlike our larger events, Expeditions operate with very small group sizes and involve significant logistical costs, specialist guides, local operators, accommodation and transport arrangements. As a result, margins are considerably tighter and we are unable to offer additional discounts on these trips.

You can stay connected throughout your adventure with Holafly eSIM. It's a quick and hassle-free way to get reliable mobile data as soon as you land, so you can navigate, keep up to date with the event WhatsApp group (link shared in 1 week to go email) and share your photos during the trip!

You can bag 5% off your Holafly eSIM by purchasing your e-sim HERE. Your Rat Race discount is applied automatically when using this link.