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Which of these sounds most like a normal week for you? I'm active in everyday life, but I don't usually do long or demanding physical activities I exercise regularly and can comfortably stay active for a few hours I regularly do endurance activities such as hiking, cycling, running or skiing I'm used to long, physically demanding days - and I can do it again the next day

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You've been out being active all day and reach a beautiful viewpoint. Your friend says: "Should we go a little further?". What sounds most like you? I'd ask how far "a little further" actually is I'd probably stay here. Sometimes you've already found what you came for I'd check the time, conditions and my energy level and then decide I'd be curious to see what's around the next corner

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You've been hiking, running or skiing for several hours. There's still a long way before camp. What's your reaction? I'm ready to call it a day, take a long break and set basecamp here I'd take a short break and then I would keep moving I'd keep going at a steady pace and focus on getting there I'd keep moving, maybe have something to eat and knowing we'll get there soon and then I can rest

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There's no hot shower waiting, no comfortable bed and no restaurants waiting at the end of the day. What sounds most like you? Wonder why I agreed to this I like the feeling of being completely disconnected from everyday life. I'd probably enjoy the simplicity of it I'd be fine with it as long as I knew what to expect

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You wake up on the third morning and unzip your tent. Your legs are tired and the wind has increased. What sounds most like you? Can I call an uber? Let's see how the day develops Time to eat, get ready and get moving This is what I came for

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You are skiing for several days and you need to decide what you need for the trip. What sounds most like you? I like pack carefully. I'd rather carry less and make every item count I'm fine carrying what I need. I just want to know what's in my bag I actually enjoy being self-sufficient and prepared for whatever comes that I don't know of I'm more interested in the journey than thinking about the logistics

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Everything you need has to be packed into a sled you'll pull behind you. How would you feel about carrying a 20 kg sled or pulk while skiing for several hours? That would be a completely new level of physical challenge for me It sounds challenging, but I'd be willing to train for it I'm used to physical demands and I regularly do long activities with a heavy pack or other resistance I've done similar demanding activities and feel comfortable carrying a significant load for several hours and repeating it over several days

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The weather changes and your planned route is no longer the best option. What sounds most like you? No problem. Changing plan is part of the adventure I'd be disappointed as I had my heart set on the original plan I'd want to understand the alternatives before continuing I'd focus on making the best of it

Discover the Arctic on skis

Svalbard ski crossings

Svalbard from East to West coast

Start here if this is your first ski crossing. From the open Arctic East coast to Tempelfjorden.

The greatest ski crossing

If you are ready then explore the ski crossing from the remote East coast to the historic West coast of Svalbard.

Ski crossing across Oscar II Land to Ny-Ålesund

Ski crossing across Oscar II Land
to Ny-Ålesund

If you are ready then explore this ski crossing with breathtaking fjords, across glaciers and history.

Wilderness camp

Start here if you wish to experience camping in the Arctic wilderness but do not feel like days of ski crossing.

Ski & Pulk

If you are ready then this do a wilderness weekend with ski & pulk in Nordenskiöld Land National Park on Svalbard

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