Included: Experienced, UIAGM/IFMGA-certified mountain guides with extensive knowledge of the area 6- or 8-day Norway fjords ski holiday Accommodation for 5 or 7 nights in a cabin on a sailboat charter (S/V Noorderlicht) 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 — can be rented at checkout Single supplement — can be added at checkout 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) Travel and medical insurance — mandatory

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. For more skiing adventures in Norway, click here !

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

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 10 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. 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

Medical and travel protection is mandatory for this Norway fjords ski holiday. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible , simply choose Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner! Redpoint tailors their protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations. Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered. Once your booking is confirmed and your trip is paid in full, you will be offered to purchase Redpoint’s protection. If you need any help or require more information, let us know and we will be happy to help!

Deposits and cancellation policy

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.

Four skiers on a snowy mountain in Norway

A skier on a mountaintop in Norway, with trees along the slope

Two skiers looking at the sea and islands from a mountaintop in Norway

Two skiers smiling and holding ski poles on a snowy mountain slope in Norway

Two skiers with backpacks cross a snow-covered landscape with mountains in the background

A red wooden cabin by the sea with snowy mountains under a clear blue sky

A skier facing reindeer on snowy mountain terrain in Norway

Skier descending a snowy slope in Norway with the sea in the background

Snow-covered mountain peaks with a view of the sea in Norway

Two skiers on a snow-covered mountain overlooking the sea and islands in Norway

A skier walking with equipment over her shoulder on a street in Norway, with a signpost in the background

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Ski & Sail Northern Norway’s Pristine Fjords

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Season

March through April

Duration

6 to 8 days (4 to 6 days of skiing)

Accommodation

Elegant and comfortable Noorderlicht sailboat

Difficulty

Guides

Tom Wolfe, Massimo Candolini, Sawback Alpine Adventures

Book a call

From $4,195 () / 6-8 days

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Life on board
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Things to know

The best ski lines in northern Norway don’t end in a parking lot—they drop all the way to the sea. For 6–8 days, we’ll live aboard a historic expedition sailboat, navigating the fjords between Alta and Tromsø while chasing peaks rising up to 4,900 feet. We’ll shred steep couloirs and untracked snow, and maybe even share a line with some curious reindeer! Each evening, we’ll regroup for a hearty meal on deck and watch for puffins, sea eagles, and arctic foxes while we drift towards our next target. In this untouched Arctic wilderness, every descent feels like the highlight of the trip—until the next one tops it.

Adventure highlights

Chase empty lines

Access untouched terrain and optimal spring snow across Norway’s coast
Waste no time

Wake up at the foot of your line and go straight for the ascent—no cars or slogs
Waterfront après

Return from big ski days to hot meals and a cozy bed aboard a historic sailboat

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Ski & Sail Northern Norway's Pristine Fjords: 6-Day Adventure

Set off on a skiing and sailing adventure through the breathtaking Norwegian fjords! We’ll carve through some of Norway’s best lines over 4 skiing days with expert mountain guides. Our home for the week will be the spacious Noorderlicht sailboat, where we’ll sleep in comfortable cabins, enjoy a full board, and unwind with coffee and tea. With convenient Zodiac transfers, we’ll easily reach the most stunning ski spots. Pack your skis and get ready for the journey of a lifetime!

We meet at the pier in Alta harbor at 4pm to board the Noorderlicht, our home for the week. After settling in, we’ll share a welcome drink with the Captain and crew, who will share important safety information and trip logistics. We’ll set sail into the breathtaking fjords and enjoy a multi-course dinner on board, sharing our excitement for the adventures ahead.

Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Noorderlicht sailboat
Each day begins with a hearty breakfast to fuel us for our adventures ahead. We will navigate the maze of islands and fjords between Alta and Tromsø, using the ship’s mobility to chase the best snow and weather. The Lyngen Alps and surrounding ranges offer everything from mellow glacier runs to steep chutes—most dropping right to the sea! From the boat, we’ll skin up routes that would take days to access by land. After a day on the slopes, we’ll return to our boat for dinner to share our experiences and plan for the next day’s exploration.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Accommodation: Noorderlicht sailboat
On our final morning, we will disembark in Tromsø in time for everyone to make their flights. We’ll take a moment to soak in the stunning fjords one last time before heading to the airport.

Meals: Breakfast

Ski & Sail Norway's Pristine Fjords: 8-Day Adventure

Set off on a skiing and sailing adventure through the breathtaking Norwegian fjords! We’ll carve through some of Norway’s best lines over 6 skiing days with expert mountain guides. Our home for the week will be the spacious Noorderlicht sailboat, where we’ll sleep in comfortable cabins, enjoy a full board, and unwind with coffee and tea. With convenient Zodiac transfers, we’ll easily reach the most stunning ski spots. Pack your skis and get ready for the journey of a lifetime!

If you’d like to fully embrace the fjords, opt for this 8-day option. You’ll get two extra days to explore the slopes and relax aboard the sailboat.

We meet at the pier in Alta harbor at 4pm to board the Noorderlicht, our home for the week. After settling in, we’ll share a welcome drink with the Captain and crew, who will share important safety information and trip logistics. We’ll set sail into the breathtaking fjords and enjoy a multi-course dinner on board, sharing our excitement for the adventures ahead.

Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Noorderlicht sailboat
Each day begins with a hearty breakfast to fuel us for our adventures ahead. We will navigate the maze of islands and fjords between Alta and Tromsø, using the ship’s mobility to chase the best snow and weather. The Lyngen Alps and surrounding ranges offer everything from mellow glacier runs to steep chutes—most dropping right to the sea! From the boat, we’ll skin up routes that would take days to access by land. After a day on the slopes, we’ll return to our boat for dinner to share our experiences and plan for the next day’s exploration.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Accommodation: Noorderlicht sailboat
On our final morning, we will disembark in Tromsø in time for everyone to make their flights. We’ll take a moment to soak in the stunning fjords one last time before heading to the airport.

Meals: Breakfast

Ski & Sail Northern Norway’s Pristine Fjords

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Meet your guides

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Tom Wolfe

IFMGA/ACMG Certified Guide

Tom Wolfe is an ACMG/IFMGA-certified mountain guide who’s been guiding since moving to Canmore in 1995, the place he calls home. His winters consist of a mix of ski guiding at lodges, heli-ski operations, and remote backcountry destinations throughout western Canada. During the warmer months, Tom spends his days on water. He is a certified Paddle Canada Moving Water Canoe Instructor and Wilderness Canoe Guide.

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Massimo Candolini

UIAGM Mountain Guide

Massimo has been a Mountain Guide since 2003 and a passionate mountaineer since childhood. His love for winter and skiing has led him to scale countless peaks in the Alps, where he has honed his skills and expertise. As a guide, he loves sharing his knowledge and passion for mountaineering, inspiring others to embrace the beauty of the mountains. Today, his love for snow and ice takes him to the polar regions, where he is on a relentless quest for the perfect excursion.

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Sawback was founded by Tom Wolfe in 1995, running mountain hiking trips for groups. Since then they have expanded programming to offer just about any mountaineering adventure you could imagine. Tom is an IFMGA Mountain Guide and a member of the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides (ACMG). Sawback trips are guided by owner/operator Tom Wolfe along with a staff of certified IFMGA and ACMG guides.

Life on board

S/V Noorderlicht

After big days in the mountains, you’ll love coming home to the Noorderlicht—a 150-foot (50-meter) schooner with over a century of maritime heritage. Her two masts and red hull cut an impressive figure in the Norwegian Sea, while inside she offers the perfect blend of nautical character and mountain comfort.

Your cabin keeps things shipshape with a comfortable double berth or bunks, proper storage, and power for devices, while modern shared bathrooms with hot showers are just down the hall. Between the wood-paneled salon for route planning and the cozy bar for après-ski, with fresh meals prepared daily by our chef, the Noorderlicht feels like an intimate mountain lodge that just so happens to float in prime skiing territory.

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Devon Fuller (source: Google Reviews)

Was a blast skiing with Tom!! Tom is a serious and very professional guid, I would be more than happy to take another trip with him. Thanks for all the fun turns.

Iwona Erskine-Kellie (source: Google Reviews)

Best skiing of my life! Awesome people, fantastic guides, and superb choice of terrain, and let us not forget all that delicious food. I will come back for more!

Daniel Friedmann (source: Google Reviews)

Excellent guiding, planning, hospitality and safe skiing. we are repeat customers now!

Things to know

Included:
- - Experienced, UIAGM/IFMGA-certified mountain guides with extensive knowledge of the area
  - 6- or 8-day Norway fjords ski holiday
  - Accommodation for 5 or 7 nights in a cabin on a sailboat charter (S/V Noorderlicht) 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 — can be rented at checkout
  - Single supplement — can be added at checkout
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)
  - Travel and medical insurance — mandatory
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.

For more skiing adventures in Norway, click here!
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
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 10 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.
The starting point of your Norway fjords ski holiday will be either Alta or Tromsø. 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.
Medical and travel protection is mandatory for this Norway fjords ski holiday. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, simply choose Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner!

Redpoint tailors their protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations. Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.

Once your booking is confirmed and your trip is paid in full, you will be offered to purchase Redpoint’s protection. If you need any help or require more information, let us know and we will be happy to help!
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.
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.
57hours partners with Redpoint Travel Protection, offering you a fully integrated program with a single point of contact for all your needs, from emergency services to travel assistance and protection claims. We highly recommend purchasing a comprehensive protection policy from Redpoint, which will protect you both before and during your travels. Before your departure, your investment is protected by the trip cancellation benefit. Once you depart, your policy provides coverage for trip interruption, medical assistance and rescue, baggage loss, trip delay, and more. Once you complete booking with 57hours, we'll create bespoke quote for you (and your group), making sure you're fully protected for the adventure ahead.