Ski & Sail in the Lyngen Alps: All-Women Journey Under the Midnight Sun

Things to know

• What’s included?

  What you get on this adventure:

  • • Experienced woman ski guide with extensive knowledge of the area & woman skipper
    • 8-day sailing & ski touring adventure in the Lyngen Alps
    • Accommodations in a shared cabin (bunk or double bed)
    • Linen, pillows, duvets, hand towels
    • All meals throughout the trip (breakfast, lunch, dinner, apres-skis)
    • Non-alcoholic beverages (tea, coffee, juice, water)
    • All boat-related expenses (fuel, harbor fees)
    • Use of fishing equipment
    • Warm suits and life vest

  What’s not included:

  • • Transportation to and from Tromsø, Norway
    • Technical backcountry ski touring equipment
    • Shower towels
    • Alcoholic beverages
    • Personal insurance
    • Guide gratuities — optional
• What’s the boat like?

  Your home for the week will be Jolly, a 49-foot long Långedrag steel cruiser. This Dutch-built boat is equally as sturdy as it is comfy and spacious, so you can rest assured that Jolly will never fail to protect you even if the seas get rough. Jolly moves with some help from the wind and can easily reach a cruising speed of 6.5-8 knots to give you a comfortable ride.

  Its cabins snuggly accommodate up to seven guests aboard, with whom you can mingle in the common area in the center of the boat—but don’t miss the chance to bask in the sun on its huge deck if the weather’s nice! There are two private cabins in the front end and both are ensuite. The single and triple cabins are in the aft and share a bathroom and a shower.

• What about the food?

  This all-women ski touring adventure in the Lyngen Alps is an all-inclusive one. There’s not a thing for you to worry about on this cruise. After a full day out skiing, you’ll get back to your cozy sailboat and a delicious meal.

  Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks are included in this trip, as well as non-alcoholic beverages (tea, coffee, juice, water). Regarding the food, vegetarian, vegan, fish, or meat dishes are available—you won’t be left hungry. All of it can be prepared as Arabic, Indian, Spanish, Chinese, Thai, or Norwegian food, courtesy of Jolly’s incredible cook Maria!

  If you’ve got any special dietary requirements, let us know upon booking.

• How fit do I need to be?

  To enjoy sailing & ski touring in the Lyngen Alps, you need to be in good enough shape to climb anywhere from 3,280 to 4,920 ft (1,000-1,500 m) above sea level. You will be on your feet for several hours a day for 4 days, covering several miles of terrain every day. 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.

• What if I’ve never backcountry skied or sailed before?

  To participate in this all-women ski touring adventure in the Lyngen Alps, you need to have backcountry skiing experience. There will be an expert guide with you who will take care of the planning and help you hone your skiing skills, but the tour is not meant for total beginners.

  If you’ve never sailed before, that’s absolutely fine! There are no sailing prerequisites to join this tour, though having some sailing skills is always a plus. The crew can handle all aspects of the boat without any assistance, but your guides believe that the best way to truly experience sailing is to join in on the action. The extent to which you participate is entirely up to you and your level of comfort.

• What do I need to bring?

  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)
    • Ski crampons
    • Ice axe or whippet
    • Avalanche safety equipment (can be rented):
      • Digital, 3-antenna avalanche transceiver or beacon
      • Lightweight snow shovel
      • Avalanche probe

  For personal items, we recommend bringing:

  • • Helmet
    • Warm clothing for skiing and sailing
      • Wool long-sleeved top and bottom base layers
      • Wool or fleece top mid-layer
      • Insulated down or synthetic puffy jacket
      • Wind and waterproof shell jacket with hood (Gore-Tex recommended)
      • Waterproof shell pants (Gore-Tex recommended)
      • Extra medium thick top layer
    • Gloves and mittens
    • Warm hats (thick and thin)
    • Rubber boots or any waterproof shoe (soft-sole only)
    • Shower towels
    • Comfy slippers to use indoors
    • Sunglasses
    • Synthetic or wool underwear and socks
    • One triple-action locking carabiner or two conventional locking carabiners
    • Repair kit and Leatherman for your equipment (can be shared between several people)
    • Non-breakable water bottle
    • Thermos with a warm beverage — optional
    • First aid kit
    • Sleeping mask
    • Toiletries (including sunscreen and lip balm with SPF)
    • Daypack large enough to carry all items you might need throughout the day
    • Personal medications
    • Headlamp (with extra batteries)
    • Camera — optional
• Can I rent equipment?

  All mandatory gear can be rented for ski touring in the Lyngen Alps if you don’t have your own. You can rent:
  Avalanche safety pack, including backpack, beacon, shovel and probe
  Alpine touring or telemark skis (or splitboards), touring boots and poles

  You can rent everything you need from Tromsø Outdoor. If you need to rent gear, let us know and we can help make arrangements.

• Group sizes and age requirements

  Group sizes and prices:

  • • For skiing and ski touring in the Lyngen Alps, the maximum number of participants is 7. That’s the boat’s maximum capacity.
    • It takes a minimum of 4 participants for this tour to operate. The trip gets confirmed at the moment that at least 4 people have paid the deposit. Please refrain from purchasing plane tickets prior to the confirmation.
    • This trip gets sold out really fast and the chance of them not happening is extremely low!

  Sailing and ski touring in the Lyngen Alps 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.

• Getting there and meeting location

  Your sailing & ski touring trip in the Lyngen Alps begins in Tromsø, Norway. To get there, you can fly to Tromsø Airport (TOS), and then take a bus or a taxi to the town. Other options include ferries, taking a bus, or renting a car.

  You will meet your guide at 4 pm on Day 1 in Tromsø marina.

• Safety measures in Norway

  We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with both emergency medical and travel insurance. With medical insurance, if you have an accident or medical emergency on or off the mountain, you’ll avoid paying out of pocket for costly expenses. This covers everything from hospital treatments to emergency air transportation and more.

  Travel insurance covers canceled flights, natural disasters and other scenarios that may interrupt your travel plans. Personal travel insurance is mandatory.

  We also expect you to respect local regulations and take measures to protect yourselves, your guides, and the communities you’re traveling to.

  If you need assistance selecting the right insurance for your group, let us know and we will be happy to help!

• Deposits and cancellation policy

  Deposits

  You can secure one of the set dates with a 30% deposit upon booking. The remaining 70% of the trip price is to be paid 90 days prior to departure, at the latest.

  Cancellations

  Booking fees are non-refundable in all cases. During checkout, however, you can choose one of 57hours’ flexibility options:

  Basic

  • • In case of cancellation within 48 hours after booking, the amount paid is fully refundable.
    • For cancellations 60 or more days before the trip, you are eligible for a 70% refund of the trip price.
    • For cancellations 0-59 days before the trip, there is no refund.

  Flexible

  • • In case of cancellation within 48 hours after booking, the amount paid is fully refundable.
    • For cancellations 60 or more days before the trip, you are eligible for a full refund of the trip price.
    • For cancellations 30-59 days before the trip, you are eligible for a 50% refund of the trip price.
    • For cancellations 0-29 days before the trip, there is no refund.

  Super Flexible

  • • In case of cancellation within 48 hours after booking, the amount paid is fully refundable.
    • For cancellations 30 or more days before the trip, you are eligible for a full refund of the trip price.

  For cancellations 0-29 days before the trip, you are eligible for a 50% refund of the trip price.