At entry you will receive a tourist card, which has to be returned at departure. Despite its height, the volcano's extremely remote location means that it is little known even in the mountaineering world compared to the much more accessible Mount Erebus, the second highest Antarctic volcano which is located near the U.S. and New Zealand bases on Ross Island. Following your booking we will send you a detailed equipment list. We will be happy to advise you personally during the selection and purchase of required equipment. We plan to climb the peak via a new, interesting route in the spirit of real adventure and traverse all its three summits. Swiss or EU citizens: When entering the country, you need a valid passport.

If you are not sure whether taking part in an expedition is the right thing for you, feel free to contact Lukas Furtenbach at Tel +43 512 204134 or per email [email protected] for an answer to this question during a personal interview! [ngg_images tag_ids=”ngg_sidley17_gal” display_type=”photocrati-nextgen_basic_thumbnails” override_thumbnail_settings=”1″ thumbnail_width=”165″ thumbnail_height=”110″]. Rear Admiral Byrd discovered a huge volcano during a flight on November 18, 1934. The shield volcano is the continent´s tallest volcano and the highest mountain of Marie-Byrd-Land. Der Mount Sidley wurde zum ersten Mal 1990 vom Neuseeländer Bill Atkinson bestiegen. The mountain was discovered by Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd on an airplane flight, November 18, 1934, and named by him for Mabelle E. Sidley, the daughter of William Horlick who was a contributor to the 1933–35 Byrd Antarctic Expedition. Now we are really “out there”, in the middle of the worlds largest desert and get to absorb the reality of our exposed location feeling like Astronauts on another planet. We may ski to low camp on hard packed, wind blown snow, but most of the climb will be done with crampons. The feature is marked by a 5 km wide caldera[3] on the southern side and stands NE of Mount Waesche in the southern part of the range. Vor uns der knapp 4.300m hohe fast noch nie bestiegene Vulkan. It wasn‘t until 2010 that Sidley saw its third ascent. The brittle cold is palpable but with our perfect expedition clothing and equipment we are well prepared for all that Antarctica can throw at us. Below us the sheer walls of the Weiss Amphitheater drop away 1200 meters. We strongly recommend taking out a suitable travel insurance for Antarctica (including trip cancellation, interruption, medical and luggage insurance). Mount Sidley in der Antarktis Gefühlt aber wahrscheinlich auch in der Realität bin ich der ‘einsamste’ Mensch auf unserem Planeten, ja vielleicht sogar im gesamten Universum.

It is pure polar wilderness. He later named the mountain after Mabelle Sidley, the daughter of a contributor to the Byrd Antarctic Expedition.

[5], Aerial view of the Mt. At departure day: transfer to the airport and individual flight home. In allen anderen Richtungen eine unendlich scheinende Hochebene aus purem Eis. Several hour climbs with a backpack and around 1000 meters per day should not be a problem for you. If you are a newcomer, no problem, we offer a bespoke program aimed to train you for reaching your desired destination. The traveller has the right to withdraw from the travel contract at any time by paying the according cancellation fee stated in the  General Terms of Conditions the tour operator. The harsh elements and austere immensity of this ice desert renders it the world‘s premier adventuring playground. Ich bin mit der Kombination E-M1 Mark II plus 12-100 4.0 Pro Objektiv unterwegs, welche die komplette Expedition […], Gefährlicher Abstieg über Gletscherspalten Etwas wehmütig, aber nichtsdestotrotz gut gelaunt angesichts des fantastischen Erlebten, packen wir bei bestem sonnigen Antarktis Wetter unsere Zelte zusammen. Travelers have to be able show evidence of their planned departure (Airplane ticket) as well as enough money for their stay in Chile. Only a chain of active, barely explored volcanoes breaks through the ice sheet, one of the most interesting volcanic regions on earth. Storms and blizzards are rare up here at this time of the year and we are more likely to experience the fragile stillness of the high pressure system in the high and dry Antarctic interior. The map above showed the elevation as 4,181 m (13,717 ft). Legendary US polar explorer Richard Evelyn Byrd explored this part of Antarctica between 1929 and 1941 on three expeditions and named it after his wife Marie. We reveal the terms and conditions of the tour operator Antarctic Logistics & Expeditions, whose travel, cancellation and liability conditions are fully met. All Rights Reserved. Laut, stark, schnell, gewaltig. Along a 900-kilometer stretch of Antarctica‘s Pacific Coast, 18 major volcanoes protrude the ice sheet, similar in size to the Cascade volcanic chain in North America. Mount Sidley, 4285 meters, is a huge and remote mountain set on the white expanse of the West-Antarctic ice sheet. Warm clothing, heat generating activity, a high calorie food and cosy camping gear make the elements of Antarctica not only tolerable but truly enjoyable. Wir überlegen, wie […], Toiletten in der Antarktis Wir befinden uns im Basislager am Mount Sidley. Day 1: Flight with Iljushin IL76 to Antarctica From Punta Arenas we fly in one of the most stunning aircrafts in polar aviation, a specially equipped Iljushin IL76 transport jet, 4 ¼ hrs to the American Union Glacier airbase in Antarctica´s Ellsworth Mountains. Day -2 to -1: Preparations and excursions in Punta Arenas We begin the journey in the southern gateway city of Punta Arenas, Chile. You should have experience with multi-day peaks in cold environments; climing at altitude 4500 meters and with unsupported alpine-style ascents in winter conditions. We set up tents and give ourselves a night of acclimatizing to the thinner air here at 2.000 meters elevation. Chile These spectacular snow features are formed by wind and moisture depositing rime ice on small obstacles, over the years evolving into massive structures. Mount Sidley offers several interesting route options, including a longer easy ascent from the north side and a steeper climb up the west ridge from the Bennett Saddle. General Terms of Conditions the tour operator, Transfers to and from Punta Arenas airport for Antarctic flights, Briefing with logistical provider in Punta Arenas prior to departure, All flights to, within and from Antarctica as shown in itinerary, All meals and accommodation while in Antarctica, A personal baggage allowance of 25 kg on the Punta Arenas – Union Glacier flight including skis, International flights to and from Punta Arenas (LAN recommended, booking of flights is available), Accommodation and meals in Punta Arenas (hotel reservation will be coordinated), Personal equipment and clothing (we will help to organize and purchase the best polar clothing and polar-proof sleeping bag at special rates with our sponsoring partners), Any excess baggage costs over confirmed baggage allowance, Extra expenses incurred in Punta Arenas due to delays. Our private Twin Otter and aircrew will be standing by all time. Summit day offers spectacular views as we follow the summit ridge along the rim of the caldera. Flight with Iljushin IL76 to Antarctica From Punta Arenas we fly in one of the most stunning aircrafts in polar aviation, a specially equipped Iljushin IL76 transport jet, 4 ¼ hrs to the American Union Glacier airbase in Antarctica´s Ellsworth Mountains. Therefore flexibility is required. Weather and conditions on the mountain can lead to program or route changes. You need to bring your own personal equipment including a sleeping bag with a comfort zone for -20° C. Please consider that the temperature is likely to drop below -30° C, and a strong win-chill-effect and storms can occur. Information on recommended vaccines and health regulations: Marie-Byrd-Land is located in West-Antarctica between 158° W and 103°24’ W and covers an area of 1.6 million squarekilometers, three times the size of France. From base camp to the summit involves approximately 2200 meters of elevation gain. . We review our expedition plan, acclimatize and finalize preparations as well as camp set up. We recommend that each participant undergoes a medical examination prior to the expedition. Mount Sidley was first climbed as late as January 11, 1990 by New Zealander Bill Atkinson, followed by two more ascents in the early 1990‘s by US Antarctic Scientific Program field parties. The shield volcano is the continent´s tallest volcano and the highest mountain of Marie-Byrd-Land. Du erhälst einen Link, um Dein Passwort zurückzusetzen. Our select group has skied and climbed in one of the most stunning landscapes on this planet to the summit of one of the most remote peaks on earth – a magnificent achievement that will live with us for the rest of our life. We have planned a relaxed schedule with reserve time. Also there are no fishing fleets along its shores, no artificial moorings, aircraft runways or landing strips and not even research stations. Deposit Payment is made less than eleven months prior to the end of the trip and is US$ 5.000,00. The Executive Committee Range, which stretches about 80 kilometers from North to South includes Mount Sidley. It is imperative that participants adhere to the instructions and decisions made by the mountain guide. The majestic, mostly snow covered peak features a 5 kilometers wide caldera and sheer walled 1200 meters deep amphitheater, created by an explosive eruption 4,7 million years ago. Day 11: Return to Union Glacier Camp with Twin Otter Fly back to Union Glacier Camp. We land on the ice runway and settle in at Union Glacier Camp.

We weave our way between a maze of fantastical ice “mushrooms”. Mount Sidley offers several interesting route options, including a longer easy ascent from the north side and a steeper climb up the west ridge from the Bennett Saddle. Flight home: We recommend you to book your return flight for a week after we returned from the Antarctica so we have a buffer for possible delays, which are common with expeditions to the Antarctica. Note: In this trip, Furtenbach Adventures will act as an intermediary. With years of expedition experience, we know what has proved its worth and what not. No two Antarctic adventures are the same and details may not happen exactly as described. Blue ice slopes guard the upper mountain and fantastical snow “mushrooms” sprout along the upper ridge, creating an elaborate maze to the summit. In case you should have any extra time in Punta Arenas, the Team will gladly provide you with information about excursions and sightseeing in the area. Do you dream of the unexplored and crave the extraordinary? Following our summit success we return to high camp and retrace our steps back to our base camp.

A key success factor in expeditions is being in good shape. Revolutionizing high-altitude mountaineering with new standards to make it safer and more successful. Ich befinde mich im größten Niemandsland der Erde, dem Marie Byrd Land in der Antarktis. Der Mount Sidley ist ein erloschener Schildvulkan nordöstlich des Mount Waesche und mit 4181 m der höchste Berg im Marie-Byrd-Land in Westantarktika.. Der Vulkan ist ein ausgedehnter, größtenteils schneebedeckter Berg und der höchste und eindrucksvollste der fünf erloschenen Vulkane, welche die Executive Committee Range bilden. Schon die Fahrt dort hin bringt die erste Überraschung. Day 2-3: Final expedition preparations in Union Glacier Camp. Mount Sidley is the highest dormant volcano in Antarctica, a member of the Volcanic Seven Summits, with a summit elevation of 4,181–4,285 metres (13,717–14,058 ft). Mount Sidley has been climbed by fewer than 10 teams and there is still opportunity for exploring new routes. Good health is a prerequisite for participation. The route that we climb will be decided depending on the landing site as well as the team‘s skill and experience. Zumindest fast, denn eine kleine quadratische weiße Kiste mit schwarzem Neopren umhüllt stört den perfekten Eindruck.