Svalbard Warnings Or Dangers

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The snowmobile scene

by Saagar

Even if you may take the advantage of using snowmobiles while here you may arrive to my conclusion that the noise, fumes and general "unquiet" they cause is a major nuisance in Longyearbyen.Despite all the regulations on their use, the snowmobile scene is insane, to put it right.However, there are limitations on where the snowmobiles are allowed to go, so places such as the side valleys of Adventdalen, Foxdalen and Bolterdalen and other places are snowmobile-free. You can go skiing in the quiet here.

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Where to meet for tour departures

by Saagar

Some organised tours will pick you up at your guest house or hotel. Others invite you to meet somewhere else for a pre-departure briefing and equipment/clothes check and distribution. Most operators give you very little info ahead. When days of more competition arrives to Svalbard, the companies will shape up in this respect, hopefully.In the case of Spitsbergen Travel, likely the biggest company here, they have a funny name for their meeting place: "Spitsbergen Travel Tour Production". This is stated on the ticket/voucher you get for the tour, and you will really have to find out where this is and ensure you have sufficient time to get there. Every tour seem to have somebody lost or missing and invariably they wait outside Spitsbergen Travel office - wrong! Yet so logical. To find Spitsbergen Travel Tour production you need to go past the Radisson SAS Polar Hotel and go down toward the...

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Avalanches - late winter 2005

by Saagar

The log at www.sysselmannen.svalbard.no and www.svalbard.net (link) have issued warnings against unusual avalanche danger on the slopes around Longyearbyen/Advent dalen, especially north-facing slopes, but also almost equally bad on east-, west- and aouth-facing slopes. There is reason for extreme caution.The reports are followed by some practical advice provided by Longyearbyen Red Cross Association on http://svalbard.net/feltlogg/felt.php?mid=5 (in the Norwegian).

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Hiking and camping near the coast

by Saagar

Don't set up rest or night camp on the beach, but go inland, preferably a few hundred meters. The reason is that polar bears roam the shoreline for edibles. That should preferably not include you.At night, maintain vigil, with one person staying awake as bear guard.

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Glacier crevasses

by Saagar

Apparently the glaciers on Svalbard are of the "cold" type that don't move that much, except for periodical magnificient thrusts when dynamic pressure/tensions get too much.Nevertheless there are massive dangers connected with touring/sightseeing and crossing glaciers, such as crevasses, collapsing ice towers, calving glaciers etc. Take heed to guides' advice and stay off a glacier if you are not properly equipped and in a team.

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Look out fore Polarbear.....

by 928bente

It`s a fact that moust tourists never get to see a polarbear when visiting Svalbard. But it`s also a fact that you shuld not leave Longyear without a shotgun.... When thats said, there are seldom accidents involving polarbear.

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Look out fore Polarbear.....

by 928bente

It`s a fact that moust tourists never get to see a polarbear when visiting Svalbard. But it`s also a fact that you shuld not leave Longyear without a shotgun.... When thats said, there are seldom accidents involving polarbear.

Laundry

by Keelo

I stayed at the Spitzbergen Funken Hotel and the first week I turned in 8 Socks , 8 Underwear, 8 T-shirts, 4 pairs of jeans and 2 long johns. The price for getting them laundered-----------$200.00 Take enough clothes to last you till your gone.

Snitches everywhere

by Keelo

If you plan to have a drink, WALK!!! The bartenders will call the police if you try to drive after drinking. With the KROA and the RADDISON getting special mention. i e The geek with the glasses at the KROA. On Svalbard the law is .02 is the limit anything above that is drunk driving. They don't even have to catch you . Hearsay is enough.The taxi drivers also count your drinks and have radios for quick response.

Polar bears don't like tourists

by Naryan-Mar

When you visit Svalbard don't forget about the very important rule - not to cross the borders of the town without a gun! At least I was told it's very dangerously because of possible meeting with Polar bears. They can attack people and I was told they do it from time to time. BTW I also saw foreign tourists who easily violated this rule. But if you are not crazy enough don't follow them.

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Q:  Me and my husband are planning our anniversary trip in Spitsbergen. We're from Mexico and want this to be the trip of a lifetime.... 

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A: Hi - welcome to VT! I'd recommend staying at the Radisson. It's really nice and the restaurant is excellent. Spitsbergen Travel (www.spitsbergentravel.no/eng/) booked... 

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