Snowshoeing in Antarctica & the Arctic

Snowshoeing in Antarctica or the Arctic

Snowshoes are a lightweight, traditional mode of transport that were originally used by indigenous North Americans in polar terrain. Because of how wide and light they are, they are an excellent method of crossing deep snow and accessing areas that are normally not accessible to people on foot. So, strap on your snowshoes and prepare for the ultimate Antarctic activity.

There really is no better way to take in a new place than by exploring it on foot.  With that in mind many expedition ships offer you the chance to explore your way inland from the Polar shorelines with a wide variety of snowshoeing expeditions built for everyone. From the casual explorer to the hard-core snowshoe-er. Some ships may have snowshoes available for use on shore excursions at no additional cost.

For the basic walks you just need to be in reasonably good shape and health. The snowshoe activities generally last usually somewhere between 2 and 6 hours. Keep in mind that there are no paths and that you will be travelling over fairly rugged terrain and will be taking on some hills. 

Snowshoeing is generally bookable as an optional adventure activity and an additional cost will apply. We recommend that you book in advance to avoid disappointment. Sometimes snowshoeing may only be available to book onboard your expedition ship or additional places may be made available onboard. Please contact us for more information. 

Snowshoeing may be cancelled for a number of reasons including weather and wind conditions, lack or too much snow or regulations. There may be age restrictions and people with some pre existing medical conditions may not be able to participate.