Clothing and equipment for winter visits
Daytrip with snow mobile and dog sledges:
Remember to bring your driving license, which must be shown before every snow mobile trip!
Each guest will be given a complete set with outer clothing.
This includes following:
Warm snow mobile suit
warm snow mobile shoes
gloves, a cap covering face
helmet, snow mobile goggles
Equipment the guest must bring:
thick woollen socks, preferably several pairs
woollen under wear
warm woollen trouser / fleece trouser
warm woollen sweater
woollen gloves (to wear under snowmobile gloves)
gloves and cap
windproof jacket and trouser (for general use)
warm winter shoes
sun glasses, sun cream
Overnight trips with snowmobile to Basecamp Ship in the Ice or Basecamp Isfjord Radio, Kapp Linné:
Same as daytrip with snow mobile, but in addition we recommend following:
1 pair of shoes to wear indoors, or slippers
necessary toiletries
one change of clothes for the evening on board
if needed: personal medicine
This can be packed in a backpack that will be strapped on the back of the scooter
Useful equipment:
binocular
camera
heating bag (can be bought at Basecamp Trapper´s Lodge)
Overnight trips with dog sledge to Basecamp Ship in the Ice:
Same as overnight trips with snowmobile to the ship.
Riding with dogs can be very different from time to time. Some days, when the snow conditions are difficult, helping the dogs may be necessary, especially when it is warm. Other days, the conditions are better and the weather is cold. Then it is particularly important to bring enough warm clothes. The list of necessary equipment for trips with the dog sleigh is essentially the same as for scooter trip. However, one should keep in mind that one has the possibility to regulate the temperature with several layers of clothing.
Ski trips:
The guest must provide ski equipment and appropriate clothing for himself. You will need steel-edged mountain skis wherever you travel on Svalbard. It is very important to dress in a manner that allows you to effectively control regulate the temperature. While skiing you will get warm and one should dress lightly so as to keep from excessive perspiration, but still have clothes available to keep from freezing as soon as one stops. It is important to have at least one change of clothes, and preferably an extra pullover or down jacket. Several pairs of dry and warm socks may also be crucial for an enjoyable camping trip.
