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Join
TravelQuest
International
on a rare travel
experience, as we journey to the geographic South Pole, January 2-10,
2005. Boarding our chartered transport jet from the southern tip of
Chile, we will fly deep into the heart of Antarctica, the most remote
and remarkable destination on Earth.
As we fly over Drake Passage and enter the Antarctic Circle, we will see
below us icebergs and the vast ice shelves of this amazing continent.
Our flight will also take us over the spectacular Ellsworth Mountains
and Vinson Massif, Antarctica’s highest peak, before arriving at Patriot
Hills base camp, approx 825 nautical miles inside the Antarctic Circle.
Established in 1987, it is the only private camp in Antarctica, and will
serve as our home base for the duration of our stay.
At the South Pole, we will visit the ceremonial and geographic pole, as
well as tour inside the dome at Amundsen-Scott Station – with time to
take photos to document our achievement. To complete our historic
expedition, our return journey will include a stop at the Patuxent
Range, a good resource for meteorite recovery
and investigations. Over 20,000 meteorites have been recovered from
Antarctica, including whole specimens and fragments. Most of these
meteorites are found in regions of blue ice, free of snow at mountain
bases. It is believed that these meteorites fall all over Antarctica (as
all over the world), then are moved as drifts move, being stopped at
mountain bases with the wind removing the snow and exposing the
meteorites.
Over the last 100 years, this harsh continent has attracted explorers,
adventurers, and scientists, all sharing a dream to visit the “Last
Frontier”, a land of incredible beauty and irresistible mystery. Don’t
let this rare opportunity pass you by. Space
on this expedition is limited to just 6 members. Be a part of history.
Contact TravelQuest to make your reservation today! |
