We’re gearing up for winter soon and to help you jet off somewhere cool, I’ve partnered with LAN Airlines and Quark Expeditions to announce a new travel contest.

Win an Adventure Trip to Southern Chile and Antarctica with a friend

LAN Airlines and Quark Expeditions together with Columbia Sportswear have launched TurboDown to South America & Beyond. They are giving away one FREE Trip for Two (2) to Southern Chile and Antarctica. 

The Giveaway

Two (2) round-trip tickets compliments of LAN Airlines to Southern Chile and Antarctica (approximate retail value $4,600 USD). Explore the end of one continent and the beginning of another.

The Trip

I don’t think there is a more EPIC adventure than this. The trip is a two-part adventure that includes 17 days of journey by land and an adventure by sea!

5-Day Land Trip inclusive of ground transportation, meals and lodging, near Punta Arenas in the Torres del Paine National Park.

5-Day EcoCamp trek in Torres del Paine National Park for two (2), including lodging and meals (breakfast, lunch and dinners)

5-Day EcoCamp trek in Torres del Paine National Park for two (2), including lodging and meals (breakfast, lunch and dinners)

10–12 Day Antarctic Explorer discovery expedition to the Antarctic Peninsula from Quark Expeditions for one grand prize winner and their guest, including: Lodging and meals (breakfast, lunch and dinners) while onboard the ship Various activities that could include zodiac cruising, landings, onboard lectures, hiking.

And, since you’ll be headed to one of the chilliest places on Earth you’re going to need the right gear…

When you enter, you also get a chance at a daily draw to win the newly released 650 TurboDown Jacket from Columbia Sportswear EACH day of the contest (approximate retail value $165 USD)

ENTER HERE

What to Know:

Contest runs from September 1st, 2014 at 12:00AM PDT and ends September 30, 2014 at 11:59PM PDT.

Open to residents of US.

Blackout dates: December 21, 2015–January 17, 2016

Trip must be booked before November 30, 2014 for travel between November 1, 2015–March 1, 2016 (during the Antarctica tourist season).

See full Terms & Conditions.

Update: This contest has now ended.