Ski & Sail Northern Norway’s Pristine Fjords

Things to know

• What’s included?

  Included:

  • • Experienced, UIAGM/IFMGA-certified mountain guides with extensive knowledge of the area
    • 8-day Norway fjords ski holiday (6 days of skiing)
    • Accommodation for 7 nights in a cabin on a sailboat charter (Saefthinge) with bunks or double berths and shared bathroom facilities
    • Full board
      • Breakfast and multi-course dinner on board
      • Lunch on board (sandwiches and snacks on excursion days)
    • Harbor fees and permit fees
    • Zodiac (tender) transfers from boat to shore and vice versa
    • Coffee and tea on board

  Add-ons:

  • • Ski gear — leave us a note at checkout if you need anything

  Not included:

  • • Flights to Norway
    • Alcoholic beverages
    • Food and accommodation prior to and after the tour
    • Ski touring and mountaineering equipment
    • Guide gratuities — optional (both for guiding staff and boat crew)
    • Anything not mentioned in the “Included” section above
    • Insurance — mandatory, available to add at checkout
• How fit do I need to be?

  You’ll need great fitness and intermediate skiing experience to enjoy this Norway fjords ski holiday. You’ll climb and descend up to 1,500 m (4,920 ft) daily, often through variable snow conditions and across glaciated terrain, with peaks ranging from 700 to 1,200 m (2,300 to 3,940 ft) above sea level.

  To successfully tackle each day, you should feel comfortable on Black Diamond slopes, even if you take your time to navigate them. However, the terrain may include advanced pitches, steeper tree runs, and rugged alpine sections.

  Snow conditions will vary widely—from icy stretches and deep powder to hard-packed or wind-affected surfaces. If you’re confident skiing in these diverse conditions and have the endurance for challenging climbs, you’ll be well-prepared for this unique ski adventure in the fjords.

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• Waiver and release of liability

  Liability waivers are a standard part of all guided outdoor adventures. Recently, the requirements have become a bit more rigorous for ACMG guides—meaning that you’ll need to agree to the signing of the waiver at the time of booking.

  Prior to booking, we ask you to review the waiver. During the checkout process, you’ll have to acknowledge the risks and agree to the signing of the waiver. You are required to bring a printed copy on the trip.

  Please note that signing and agreeing to the terms of the waiver is required in order to join this adventure. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to us prior to booking.

• What do I need to bring?

  Clothing list

  • • Wool or synthetic socks and liner socks
    • Long underwear top — synthetic or wool
    • Light fleece or wool sweater
    • Wind shell — nylon or ‘Schoeller’ type jacket
    • Waterproof breathable jacket
    • Warm insulated jacket — down or synthetic
    • Long underwear bottoms — synthetic or wool
    • Multipurpose stretch nylon or ‘Schoeller’ type pants
    • Waterproof breathable pants
    • Warm hat — wool or synthetic
    • Brimmed cap for sun protection
    • Face warmer — scarf, neck tube or balaclava (optional)
    • Light gloves — wool, synthetic or leather
    • Insulated gloves or mitts with waterproof outer shell
    • Spare gloves or mitts
    • Handkerchief for blocking the sun (optional)

  Snow safety equipment

  • • Avalanche beacon with good batteries (and spares)
    • Shovel
    • Probe (2.4m or longer preferred)

  Ski touring equipment

  • • Skis or split board
    • Ski strap
    • Ski or snowboard boots
    • Poles
    • Climbing skins
    • Skin wax (or a candle)
    • Ski crampons — mandatory
    • Boot crampons and lightweight ice axe — optional, don’t bring these if you don’t have them or don’t like steep skiing
    • Binding repair kit to fix your personal travel setup
    • Ski helmet
    • Ski scraper

  Personal equipment

  • • Ski pack (30-40 L)
    • Sunglasses (both orange and dark lenses help a lot for travel in all conditions)
    • Goggles (orange lenses)
    • Sunscreen and lip cream (SPF 30+)
    • Head lamp with good batteries
    • Insulated water bottle or thermos (1-2 L)
    • Lunch bag or container
    • Personal blister kit (i.e: Leukotape-P and Compeed/Second Skin blister pads)
    • Tincture of Benzoin or Cavilon (to help the Leukotape stick for the whole week if necessary)
    • Pocket knife — optional
    • Camera — optional
    • Binoculars — optional

  Glacier gear list

  • • Harness — fitted for over your ski clothing
    • Locking carabiners (x2)
    • Non-locking carabiners (x2)
    • Prussik cord (5m x 6mm) — optional
    • Sewn sling (120cm) — optional

  Personal items for the sailing boat

  • • Small soft-sided duffle bag (30-50 L) to contain your clothes in your berth
    • Shoes
    • Winter boots for wearing around town
    • Micro-spikes — especially the early season (late April / early May) trips as melt-freeze cycles can create very slippery conditions in the town
    • Slippers or Crocs
    • Comfortable clothing
    • Personal medications and toiletries (including small-sized soap and shampoo)
    • Ear plugs
    • Reading material
    • Chargers & adapters for electronic devices (normal AC power is available as 220V Euro plug)
    • Cash (NOK or EUR) to pay for your beer tab, souvenirs, and tips/gratuities

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• Group sizes and age requirements

  Group sizes and pricing

  • • For this Norway fjords ski holiday, the maximum client-to-guide ratio is 5:1. Two certified mountain guides will guide you throughout the trip.
    • The maximum group size is set at 8 participants.

  A Norway fjords ski holiday 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 younger than 18 may be permitted to join this Norway fjords ski holiday on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.

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

• Getting there and meeting location

  The starting point of your Norway fjords ski holiday will be either Alta or Tromsø, depending on the itinerary you choose. To get there, you will first fly into Oslo Airport (OSL). From there, there are several flights daily to Alta Airport (ALF) and Tromsø Airport (TOS). Please contact us to confirm the exact starting point of the trip before booking your flights.

  You will meet your guides at the pier in the Alta harbor at 4pm on Day 1 or at an alternative location in Tromsø. You will get more detailed information after booking the adventure.

• Safety measures and insurance

  Covering all your bases with insurance is mandatory. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout.

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• Guide’s cancellation policy

  A 50% deposit to secure your place is due upon booking. The remaining amount is paid 3 months (90 days) prior to departure.

  If you need to cancel a reservation, please do so in writing. Once your booking is confirmed, you and your Guides enter into financial obligations and they cannot refund payments or release you from your contractual obligations. Therefore, it is highly recommended buying cancellation insurance to cover your losses for the case that you can’t participate or have to interrupt your trip “for any reason”.

  Your Guides do reserve the right to change guides, particular lodging or the itinerary or venue should unforeseen circumstances (guide sickness, hut or route closing etc.) force them to do so or should the physical condition of the participants, weather or mountain conditions make a continuation as planned too risky. Your Guides will not be deemed to be in default for any delay or failure to perform their obligations under this agreement resulting from acts of God, the elements, war, acts of government, civil or military authorities, natural calamities, catastrophe, fire, flood, accidents, epidemics, shortage of transportation, or any other like events beyond our reasonable control.