Adventures at RedBalloon Days

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Cross Country Ski Traverse Over Greenland (tas) Description: In May - June of 2007, we are embarking on a ski traverse across the icy interior of Greenland. The aim will be to cross the island from Ammassalik - Kulusuk on the East Coast to Sondre Stromfjord on the West Coast, a distance of 335 miles (540km). The entire expedition will take place over a 34 day period. The expedition will be flown by helicopter from Ammassalik onto the icecap at the beginning of the traverse and from here we will travel an average of around 18-20km each day. Team members will haul sleds weighing (initially) 95kg with all the provisions for the entire journey. At the end of our journey we will be collected by vehicle and transported the short distance to Sondre Stromfjord for our flights home. You will need previous backcountry winter experience on skis and the ability to work well within a team environment. The nature of this expedition demands strong team cohesion and commitment. An essential ingredient is physical fortitude for working hard in a cold weather environment. We have programmed our traverse to take place over the early summer season when conditions are the most favorable and we can anticipate temperatures of 25 degrees on the coldest days. Your guide Leifur rn Svavarsson (Einar Finnsson) will be leading the expedition on the traverse. In addition to having Greenland ski traverses in the past, Leifur has considerable polar travel experience. (Einar has done two crossings of the Greenland Icecap and several other expeditions in the Artic including; north- south crossings of the Icelandic highlands, crossings of the Vatnajkull glacier, two circle tours in Ammassalik Island in east Greenland and an expedition to the uninhabited Hornstrandir region of north-west Iceland). If you would like to join the expedition please request an Expedition Application Form and forward along with a list of your skiing and outdoor experience and the deposit for the trip.... Read More about the "Cross Country Ski Traverse Over Greenland (tas)" on the RedBalloon Days Website

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Cross Country Ski Traverse Over Greenland (nt) Description: In May - June of 2007, we are embarking on a ski traverse across the icy interior of Greenland. The aim will be to cross the island from Ammassalik - Kulusuk on the East Coast to Sondre Stromfjord on the West Coast, a distance of 335 miles (540km). The entire expedition will take place over a 34 day period. The expedition will be flown by helicopter from Ammassalik onto the icecap at the beginning of the traverse and from here we will travel an average of around 18-20km each day. Team members will haul sleds weighing (initially) 95kg with all the provisions for the entire journey. At the end of our journey we will be collected by vehicle and transported the short distance to Sondre Stromfjord for our flights home. You will need previous backcountry winter experience on skis and the ability to work well within a team environment. The nature of this expedition demands strong team cohesion and commitment. An essential ingredient is physical fortitude for working hard in a cold weather environment. We have programmed our traverse to take place over the early summer season when conditions are the most favorable and we can anticipate temperatures of 25 degrees on the coldest days. Your guide Leifur rn Svavarsson (Einar Finnsson) will be leading the expedition on the traverse. In addition to having Greenland ski traverses in the past, Leifur has considerable polar travel experience. (Einar has done two crossings of the Greenland Icecap and several other expeditions in the Artic including; north- south crossings of the Icelandic highlands, crossings of the Vatnajkull glacier, two circle tours in Ammassalik Island in east Greenland and an expedition to the uninhabited Hornstrandir region of north-west Iceland). If you would like to join the expedition please request an Expedition Application Form and forward along with a list of your skiing and outdoor experience and the deposit for the trip.... Read More about the "Cross Country Ski Traverse Over Greenland (nt)" on the RedBalloon Days Website

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Cross Country Ski Traverse Over Greenland (qld) Description: In May - June of 2007, we are embarking on a ski traverse across the icy interior of Greenland. The aim will be to cross the island from Ammassalik - Kulusuk on the East Coast to Sondre Stromfjord on the West Coast, a distance of 335 miles (540km). The entire expedition will take place over a 34 day period. The expedition will be flown by helicopter from Ammassalik onto the icecap at the beginning of the traverse and from here we will travel an average of around 18-20km each day. Team members will haul sleds weighing (initially) 95kg with all the provisions for the entire journey. At the end of our journey we will be collected by vehicle and transported the short distance to Sondre Stromfjord for our flights home. You will need previous backcountry winter experience on skis and the ability to work well within a team environment. The nature of this expedition demands strong team cohesion and commitment. An essential ingredient is physical fortitude for working hard in a cold weather environment. We have programmed our traverse to take place over the early summer season when conditions are the most favorable and we can anticipate temperatures of 25 degrees on the coldest days. Your guide Leifur rn Svavarsson (Einar Finnsson) will be leading the expedition on the traverse. In addition to having Greenland ski traverses in the past, Leifur has considerable polar travel experience. (Einar has done two crossings of the Greenland Icecap and several other expeditions in the Artic including; north- south crossings of the Icelandic highlands, crossings of the Vatnajkull glacier, two circle tours in Ammassalik Island in east Greenland and an expedition to the uninhabited Hornstrandir region of north-west Iceland). If you would like to join the expedition please request an Expedition Application Form and forward along with a list of your skiing and outdoor experience and the deposit for the trip.... Read More about the "Cross Country Ski Traverse Over Greenland (qld)" on the RedBalloon Days Website

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Cross Country Ski Traverse Over Greenland (nsw) Description: In May - June of 2007, we are embarking on a ski traverse across the icy interior of Greenland. The aim will be to cross the island from Ammassalik - Kulusuk on the East Coast to Sondre Stromfjord on the West Coast, a distance of 335 miles (540km). The entire expedition will take place over a 34 day period. The expedition will be flown by helicopter from Ammassalik onto the icecap at the beginning of the traverse and from here we will travel an average of around 18-20km each day. Team members will haul sleds weighing (initially) 95kg with all the provisions for the entire journey. At the end of our journey we will be collected by vehicle and transported the short distance to Sondre Stromfjord for our flights home. You will need previous backcountry winter experience on skis and the ability to work well within a team environment. The nature of this expedition demands strong team cohesion and commitment. An essential ingredient is physical fortitude for working hard in a cold weather environment. We have programmed our traverse to take place over the early summer season when conditions are the most favorable and we can anticipate temperatures of 25 degrees on the coldest days. Your guide Leifur rn Svavarsson (Einar Finnsson) will be leading the expedition on the traverse. In addition to having Greenland ski traverses in the past, Leifur has considerable polar travel experience. (Einar has done two crossings of the Greenland Icecap and several other expeditions in the Artic including; north- south crossings of the Icelandic highlands, crossings of the Vatnajkull glacier, two circle tours in Ammassalik Island in east Greenland and an expedition to the uninhabited Hornstrandir region of north-west Iceland). If you would like to join the expedition please request an Expedition Application Form and forward along with a list of your skiing and outdoor experience and the deposit for the trip.... Read More about the "Cross Country Ski Traverse Over Greenland (nsw)" on the RedBalloon Days Website

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Cross Country Ski Traverse Over Greenland (vic) Description: In May - June of 2007, we are embarking on a ski traverse across the icy interior of Greenland. The aim will be to cross the island from Ammassalik - Kulusuk on the East Coast to Sondre Stromfjord on the West Coast, a distance of 335 miles (540km). The entire expedition will take place over a 34 day period. The expedition will be flown by helicopter from Ammassalik onto the icecap at the beginning of the traverse and from here we will travel an average of around 18-20km each day. Team members will haul sleds weighing (initially) 95kg with all the provisions for the entire journey. At the end of our journey we will be collected by vehicle and transported the short distance to Sondre Stromfjord for our flights home. You will need previous backcountry winter experience on skis and the ability to work well within a team environment. The nature of this expedition demands strong team cohesion and commitment. An essential ingredient is physical fortitude for working hard in a cold weather environment. We have programmed our traverse to take place over the early summer season when conditions are the most favorable and we can anticipate temperatures of 25 degrees on the coldest days. Your guide Leifur rn Svavarsson (Einar Finnsson) will be leading the expedition on the traverse. In addition to having Greenland ski traverses in the past, Leifur has considerable polar travel experience. (Einar has done two crossings of the Greenland Icecap and several other expeditions in the Artic including; north- south crossings of the Icelandic highlands, crossings of the Vatnajkull glacier, two circle tours in Ammassalik Island in east Greenland and an expedition to the uninhabited Hornstrandir region of north-west Iceland). If you would like to join the expedition please request an Expedition Application Form and forward along with a list of your skiing and outdoor experience and the deposit for the trip.... Read More about the "Cross Country Ski Traverse Over Greenland (vic)" on the RedBalloon Days Website

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Cross Country Ski Traverse Over Greenland (wa) Description: In May - June of 2007, we are embarking on a ski traverse across the icy interior of Greenland. The aim will be to cross the island from Ammassalik - Kulusuk on the East Coast to Sondre Stromfjord on the West Coast, a distance of 335 miles (540km). The entire expedition will take place over a 34 day period. The expedition will be flown by helicopter from Ammassalik onto the icecap at the beginning of the traverse and from here we will travel an average of around 18-20km each day. Team members will haul sleds weighing (initially) 95kg with all the provisions for the entire journey. At the end of our journey we will be collected by vehicle and transported the short distance to Sondre Stromfjord for our flights home. You will need previous backcountry winter experience on skis and the ability to work well within a team environment. The nature of this expedition demands strong team cohesion and commitment. An essential ingredient is physical fortitude for working hard in a cold weather environment. We have programmed our traverse to take place over the early summer season when conditions are the most favorable and we can anticipate temperatures of 25 degrees on the coldest days. Your guide Leifur rn Svavarsson (Einar Finnsson) will be leading the expedition on the traverse. In addition to having Greenland ski traverses in the past, Leifur has considerable polar travel experience. (Einar has done two crossings of the Greenland Icecap and several other expeditions in the Artic including; north- south crossings of the Icelandic highlands, crossings of the Vatnajkull glacier, two circle tours in Ammassalik Island in east Greenland and an expedition to the uninhabited Hornstrandir region of north-west Iceland). If you would like to join the expedition please request an Expedition Application Form and forward along with a list of your skiing and outdoor experience and the deposit for the trip.... Read More about the "Cross Country Ski Traverse Over Greenland (wa)" on the RedBalloon Days Website

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Cross Country Ski Traverse Over Greenland (sa) Description: In May - June of 2007, we are embarking on a ski traverse across the icy interior of Greenland. The aim will be to cross the island from Ammassalik - Kulusuk on the East Coast to Sondre Stromfjord on the West Coast, a distance of 335 miles (540km). The entire expedition will take place over a 34 day period. The expedition will be flown by helicopter from Ammassalik onto the icecap at the beginning of the traverse and from here we will travel an average of around 18-20km each day. Team members will haul sleds weighing (initially) 95kg with all the provisions for the entire journey. At the end of our journey we will be collected by vehicle and transported the short distance to Sondre Stromfjord for our flights home. You will need previous backcountry winter experience on skis and the ability to work well within a team environment. The nature of this expedition demands strong team cohesion and commitment. An essential ingredient is physical fortitude for working hard in a cold weather environment. We have programmed our traverse to take place over the early summer season when conditions are the most favorable and we can anticipate temperatures of 25 degrees on the coldest days. Your guide Leifur rn Svavarsson (Einar Finnsson) will be leading the expedition on the traverse. In addition to having Greenland ski traverses in the past, Leifur has considerable polar travel experience. (Einar has done two crossings of the Greenland Icecap and several other expeditions in the Artic including; north- south crossings of the Icelandic highlands, crossings of the Vatnajkull glacier, two circle tours in Ammassalik Island in east Greenland and an expedition to the uninhabited Hornstrandir region of north-west Iceland). If you would like to join the expedition please request an Expedition Application Form and forward along with a list of your skiing and outdoor experience and the deposit for the trip.... Read More about the "Cross Country Ski Traverse Over Greenland (sa)" on the RedBalloon Days Website

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Cross Country Ski Traverse Over Greenland (act) Description: In May - June of 2007, we are embarking on a ski traverse across the icy interior of Greenland. The aim will be to cross the island from Ammassalik - Kulusuk on the East Coast to Sondre Stromfjord on the West Coast, a distance of 335 miles (540km). The entire expedition will take place over a 34 day period. The expedition will be flown by helicopter from Ammassalik onto the icecap at the beginning of the traverse and from here we will travel an average of around 18-20km each day. Team members will haul sleds weighing (initially) 95kg with all the provisions for the entire journey. At the end of our journey we will be collected by vehicle and transported the short distance to Sondre Stromfjord for our flights home. You will need previous backcountry winter experience on skis and the ability to work well within a team environment. The nature of this expedition demands strong team cohesion and commitment. An essential ingredient is physical fortitude for working hard in a cold weather environment. We have programmed our traverse to take place over the early summer season when conditions are the most favorable and we can anticipate temperatures of 25 degrees on the coldest days. Your guide Leifur rn Svavarsson (Einar Finnsson) will be leading the expedition on the traverse. In addition to having Greenland ski traverses in the past, Leifur has considerable polar travel experience. (Einar has done two crossings of the Greenland Icecap and several other expeditions in the Artic including; north- south crossings of the Icelandic highlands, crossings of the Vatnajkull glacier, two circle tours in Ammassalik Island in east Greenland and an expedition to the uninhabited Hornstrandir region of north-west Iceland). If you would like to join the expedition please request an Expedition Application Form and forward along with a list of your skiing and outdoor experience and the deposit for the trip.... Read More about the "Cross Country Ski Traverse Over Greenland (act)" on the RedBalloon Days Website

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Mountaineering 5 Day Snow & Ice Quest For 6 Description: A five-day winter mountaineering expedition and corporate teambuilding activity in Kosciuszko National Park. Learn snow shoeing, ice climbing, mountain survival and camping in igloos and snow-caves. Senior Mountaineering Instructors are there to guide and show the way. The expedition will culminate in an ascent of Mt Twynam, which at 2195m is Australia`s third highest mountain! No previous climbing or mountaineering experience is required, however participants should be prepared for an adventure!... Read More about the "Mountaineering 5 Day Snow & Ice Quest For 6" on the RedBalloon Days Website

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Arnhem Land Marine Wildlife Rescue 7 Days Description: The North East Arnhem Land Coast is one of Australias most beautiful coastlines, virtually free from development and enjoying the custodianship of the Yolngu Aboriginal Traditional owners. However, this virtually pristine coastline is facing a significant environmental threat from marine debris washed in on the ocean currents. Discarded fishing nets, rubber footwear, empty bottles and plastic bags are all carried by these currents from throughout the South East Asian region and deposited on the Arnhem Land Coast. All of this waste is a major threat to the wildlife, as animals get caught up in the nets and choke on the rubbish. This project aims to work alongside and under the direction of the Yolngu Aboriginal Rangers from Dhimurru Land Management as we together collect, catalogue and dispose of the marine rubbish. Dhimurru also conducts helicopter rescue flights to free marine turtles caught in ghost nets. There may be opportunities to assist in releasing marine turtles through this program depending on seasonal conditions. Not only will we be using high-tech techniques for dealing with this modern problem, but also relying on and learning from traditional Yolngu Aboriginal knowledge and understanding of the land, sea and animals. The marine rescue project will follow the following itinerary: Day 1 Arrive in Gove for community project briefing and travel to base camp, Day 2 to 6 Community project work with Dhimuru rangers along coastline, Day 7 Return to Gove where trip concludes. The 7 day project includes 6 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 6 dinners, permit fees, a professional guide and the services of Dhimurru rangers, 6 nights camping on a twin share basis and 4WD transport from Gove.... Read More about the "Arnhem Land Marine Wildlife Rescue 7 Days" on the RedBalloon Days Website

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Sports Rafting Adventure For 10 Description: Looking for a new challenge in the water? Sports rafting is a great way to facilitate group bonding and is perfect for corporate groups or a fun bucks day out. Get ready for action as you and your friends or colleagues navigate one of our two-person sports rafts down the river! Sports rafting is different from classic white water rafting and the two-person sports raft brings you closer to the water so you get maximum thrill and enjoyment out of smaller rapids. On the day of your rafting experience, your guide will explain all of the necessary paddle movements and techniques and will guide you down the river but the navigation is completely up to you! We start this full day adventure in the morning with a safety brief and after you have tried a few manoeuvres in easy water, the challenge of the rapids begins! To keep your strength during a full day of sports rafting we provide you with a delicious lunch on the river bank. After recharging your energy, we hit the river again for more fun in the rafts! Please Note: The best time to enjoy this adventure is September March. Dates outside of this are subject to water levels and conditions, please contact us for further information.... Read More about the "Sports Rafting Adventure For 10" on the RedBalloon Days Website

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3-night Escape To Ayers Rock Description: A trip to Australias red centre should be on everyones to-do list at least once in their lifetime, making a stay at Ayers Rock Resort the perfect gift for someone special. The resort allows you to immerse yourself in the timeless landscape of one of the world`s most beautiful natural wonders. Your comfortable 4 -star accommodation is centrally located to all resort and touring facilities. With over 65 tours, local activities and attractions within the resort and the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, your days will be action-packed. Ride a camel across the desert dunes, hop on a Harley, or embark on a base walk of Uluru (Ayers Rock) to name just a few. Nestled behind spectacular sand dunes, the resort lies hidden from the rest of the national park. The perfect way to relax in this timeless environment is a visit to the Red Ochre Spa. A stroll through the renowned Mulgara Gallery is also highly recommended. By night, dine under a canopy of stars at the award-winning Sounds of Silence buffet BBQ dinner. There are also 13 other dining experiences throughout the Resort, including brasserie-style, buffet and al a carte restaurants, as well as casual caf dining.... Read More about the "3-night Escape To Ayers Rock" on the RedBalloon Days Website

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