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Generous snowfall on the backbone of fjords and V-shaped valleys makes Iceland’s Troll Peninsula a unique skiing destination. Despite altitudes rarely surpassing 1,200m (3,900 ft), its corn-laden and treeless slopes stretch and stretch, offering surprising steeps along with long and laidback descents—all the way to the ocean. With 3,400 square kilometers (1,300 square miles) of mountainous terrain, you and your guide can pick from a myriad of untouched slopes and some of the best skiing in the world. Spring near the Arctic Circle also means long days, ensuring daylight for off-piste objectives, while giving you plenty of time to unwind—whether in a hot tub or at a local brewery. 

  • Summit-to-sea adventure near the Arctic Circle

  • Easily accessible steep runs due to low elevations

  • Long, treeless slopes with views of fjords and the Atlantic Ocean

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Icelandic Mountain Guides
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Icelandic Mountain Guides
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Icelandic Mountain Guides offer the perfect variety of experiences to satisfy anyone’s desire for adventure. Whether you want to relax in the unparalleled beauty of Iceland's nature or take a more challenging adventure, they’ve got you covered. The possibilities are endless and the memories will last a lifetime.
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Ruth Z (source: Guide’s Website)

I wouldn’t change anything about my tour. It was really perfect…Ivar, our guide, was one of the best because he really knows the area and the region really well, and he explained and it was really one of the best ski trips I have ever had.

Things to know

  • What you get in this adventure:

      • An experienced, certified ski guide with extensive knowledge of the area
      • 6 days of backcountry ski touring
      • Backcountry permits
      • Cottage accommodation with made up beds
      • Meals during the adventure as indicated in the itinerary
      • All transportation during the adventure in a minibus
      • Safety equipment

    What’s not included:

      • Lunch on day 1 or 6 (restaurant stop)
      • Technical backcountry ski touring equipment
      • Entrance fees to swimming pools
      • Accommodation in Reykjavik before and after the trip 
      • Transportation to and from Reykjavik
  • To enjoy this backcountry adventure, you need to be in excellent physical shape. You will be on your feet for up to 8 hours a day for 6 days, along with daily ascents of up to 1000+ m. You will need to manage controlled descents in variable conditions. All participants should feel comfortable on challenging blue or black-level resort runs and be able to carry a loaded daypack while skinning up variable degrees of terrain. That said, your guide can pick more and less challenging routes according to your skill level, including more gradual and less demanding slopes.

    Clients takes full responsibility for meeting the physical fitness level requirement of the trip. Clients that are physically unfit or not equipped for their tour can be dismissed from the tour at their own expense.  

  • To participate in this tour, previous backcountry skiing experience is highly preferable. You will be skiing on varied terrain for up to 8 hours every day. If you’ve never backcountry skied before, but feel comfortable on blue and black resort pistes, heading out with a guide is your best bet. They will take care of the planning, oversee your technique, and teach you the backcountry basics such as skinning and steep skiing. They also have the experience and avalanche training necessary to keep you safe.

  • For technical backcountry ski touring gear, you will need to bring:

      • Alpine touring skis, telemark skis or splitboard with skins (can be rented)
      • Touring boots and poles (can be rented)

    For personal items, we recommend bringing:

      • One triple-action locking carabiner or two conventional locking carabiners
      • Repair kit and Leatherman for your equipment (can be shared between several people)
      • Backpack with straps for skis (30 – 40 liters)
      • Small first AID kit including a blister kit
      • Ski socks
      • Warm underwear (wool or synthetics)
      • Pants, e.g soft-shell
      • Light fleece jacket
      • A soft-shell jacket or other windproof and breathable layer
      • Waterproof jacket and pants
      • Light puffy jacket (e.g. down or Primaloft)
      • Ski-goggles
      • Sunglasses
      • Warm hat
      • Water bottle/thermos (1-2 liters total)
      • Gloves – two pairs thin and thick
      • Sunscreen and lip balm
      • Ski helmet (optional)
      • Ski strap
      • Favorite sweets/energy bars (optional)
      • Camera (optional)
  • All mandatory gear can be rented if you don’t have your own. You can rent:

      • Avalanche safety pack, including backpack, beacon, shovel and probe from Fjallakofinn
      • Alpine touring or telemark skis, touring boots and poles can be rented from Fjallakofinn
      • Splitboards can be rented from Fjallakofinn

    Keep in mind that renting ski touring equipment in Iceland can be tricky, and you’re better off bringing your own equipment if possible.

    Ski rental locations are in Reykjavik and should be picked up the night prior to your outing. If you need to rent gear, let us know and we can help make arrangements.

  • Group sizes and pricing:

      • This trip is not private, meaning that solo skiers are welcome!
      • For this adventure, the max client-to-guide ratio is 8:1. All prices are per person.
      • The minimum number of clients that have to book for the tour to operate is 4. 
      • The maximum number of participants is 12, with the second guide joining the tour if 9 or more clients book. 

    Ski touring in Iceland’s Troll Peninsula can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

    Min. age requirements:

      • If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
      • Minors may be permitted to join private tours on a case-by-case basis.

    If your group has skiers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

  • Secure your early bird spot with a 10% deposit! This tour gets sold out very quickly, but with early-bird booking, you will be the first one to know about any new upcoming dates. Pick your preferred dates without the risk of your bucket list adventure selling out!

    • Only 10% of the total amount should be paid as a deposit upon booking. This deposit is non-refundable, but can be transferred to another 57hours adventure any time in case the dates don’t suit you.
    • Once the dates are set, you can confirm your booking by the end of the year by paying another 20% of the total amount.
    • The final balance is due 3 months (90 days) prior to departure.
    • Once the trip has been confirmed, the regular cancellation policy applies.

    For regular dates, a 30% deposit to secure your place is due upon booking. The remaining amount is paid 3 months (90 days) prior to departure. Once the trip is confirmed by the guide, the cancellation policy stated below applies. 

      • 30% of the tour price is non-refundable.
      • 50% of tour price is non-refundable if cancelled 30-59 days prior to departure.
      • 75% of tour price is non-refundable if cancelled 16-29 days prior to departure.
      • 100% of the tour price is non-refundable if formally cancelled with less than 16 days’ notice.

    Any reimbursable expenses arising out of the Booking incurred by Guide prior to the date of cancellation (including but not limited to plane tickets, car rental payments, and lodging or transportation fees) are non-refundable as soon as they are incurred by the Guide.

    IMG reserves the right to alter tours and itineraries due to weather or road conditions. All programs can be changed or cancelled at any moment during the trip to assure the safety of the clients and staff of IMG. 

    No responsibility is accepted for losses or expenses due to delays, changes of flights or other services, as well as because of strikes, accidents, sickness, damage, negligence, weather, war, changes in schedules, or other similar causes. IMG does not assume responsibility for accidents or death that can be traced to the participant’s negligence, acts of third parties or exterior circumstances, such as weather, natural occurrences, war, or other similar causes.

  • To get to the Troll Peninsula, most people fly into Keflavik International Airport, 40 minutes from Reykjavik. Your guide will pick you up in the city at around 8 a.m. on Day 1, so an overnight stay in Reykjavik the day before is recommended. You will arrive at your first skiing destination in the Troll Peninsula in the early afternoon.

  • 57hours is committed to providing safe outdoor adventure experiences. We require all guides using our platform to have a COVID-19 safety plan and to make the details of that plan  accessible to travelers. In most cases, group sizes will be reduced, guides will avoid overcrowded locations, and other safety measures will be met depending on the location and activity.

    We also expect clients to respect local regulations and take measures to protect themselves, their guides, and the communities they’re traveling to. For more information on COVID-19 measures in North Iceland, please refer to these official COVID-19 guidelines for traveling to and from Iceland.

    Please contact us if you have any questions or require further information. We are happy to provide you with the most up-to-date information!

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