Table of Contents

Foreword by Eric Phillips, President of the International Polar Guides Association (IPGA)

About this Guide

1 Introduction

2 Motivations and limitations

3 Understanding the cold

4 Preparations

5 What to take

6 Out there

7 In camp

8 Problems and dangers

A Good Polar Regime

Glossary

About the Author

Belgian native Dixie Dansercoer is the ultimate polar explorer and outdoor enthusiast. His achievements include a high-altitude mountain biking world record, becoming windsurfing champion of his country and completing several marathons and triathlons, but he is particularly captivated by the Polar landscapes. Dixie has pioneered crossings of both poles on foot and has advised the European Space Agency. His renown has even led to the erection of his statue in his home town of Nieuwpoort.