The Schedule

Antarctica

           Arrive Punta Arenas, Chile:                  October 23, 2001
           Fly out to Patriot Hill, Antarctica           November 29
           Arrive South Pole                                   February 2, 2002

Arctic

           Arrive Canada                                          March 6, 2002
           Departure for the North Pole                 March 17
           Arrival North Pole                                     May 17, 2002.

The dates are tentative due to weather and other conditions. Tina could celebrate her birthday on the North Pole (May 26):  

"I had a birthday on top of Everest in 1999. That was very nice. I wouldn´t mind to repeat the experience."