Backcountry Skiing in Lyngen, Norway
Top three reasons to go skiing in Lyngen Alps
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Eighteen hours of daylight and quality snow late in the season
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Summit-to-sea descents with unimpeded views of Norwegian fjords
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Switch between steep couloirs and gentle bowls on untouched snow
The Lyngen Alps’ unique terrain provides top-notch backcountry skiing. Here you’ll find a wintry mountain range surrounded by water and full of fjords—a landscape brimming with everything from rip-roaring couloirs and mountain faces to elusive tree-skiing and nonchalant bowls all the way to the sea. You’ll make the most of your time touring from early sunrise to late night runs under midnight light—and the high-latitude means extending your ski season into June is not only possible, but preferable, with long days and mild temps during the spring. Set out for untracked lines with a local guide and experience skiing above the Arctic Circle!
SeasonApril through May |
Nearest cityTromsø, Norway is 2 hours away |
Duration11 days |
Skill levelIntermediate to advanced |