Fjord til fjell is the best motto to have when in Norway—it means “from the fjord to the mountain”, and it perfectly sums up our 8-day trip in Seiland. After more than 30 years of skiing and guiding all over the world, I can say that this is truly a one-of-a-kind location with some excellent ski tours and a reliable snowpack. Seiland is a remote island in the north of Norway, within the Arctic Circle, and the perfect place to experience Norwegian culture and traditions. Based out of Seiland House, we’ll take a boat every day to a different location, spend the day cruising untracked slopes of Seiland and Stjernøya Islands, and get back home to a hot tub and a sauna. Skiing in Norway doesn’t get any better than this.
Join our 8-day ski touring adventure in Northern Norway and experience skiing like nowhere else in the world! We’ll be based in Seiland House, beautiful accommodation on its eponymous island, and go skiing to different slopes and fjords every day. All our meals will be prepared by our kind hosts, Stig and Daniela, and there’s also a Caribbean Bar where we’ll sip on cocktails. After spending the day on fresh snow and untracked slopes, we’ll return to the lodge and relax in a hot tub or a sauna.
Once you land in Alta Airport, make your way to the ferry terminal (shuttle service provided upon request). Catch the ferry from Alta and arrive in Seiland in the afternoon, where dinner and our cozy lodge await.
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Seiland House
We’ll have breakfast, go skiing for the day, and come back to the lodge—and rinse and repeat for the upcoming week! All our meals are included in this tour as well as transfers during the trip. So we hop into our boat, cruise to our ski location for the day, and ski our heart out. Seiland has a good snowpack and interesting tours with outstanding fall line skiing. Then we’ll return to our lodge and treat ourselves to a sauna or a hot tub, both of which are a part of our accommodation.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Accommodation: Seiland House
After our final breakfast, we’ll say our goodbyes. We’ll take you to the airport in the morning so you can fly back to Oslo. If you’d like to stay longer in the area, just ask us for some recommendations!
Meals: Breakfast
I’ve done several trips and courses with Tom. He’s a fantastic guide. He has a tonne of knowledge, sets a friendly atmosphere on trips, and really works to make trips as good as he can for everyone on them.
My family and I had the adventure of a lifetime. It was an incredible experience and Sawback did an excellent job. We would highly recommend the trip and Tom to everyone.
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This ski touring adventure in Northern Norway is perfect for experienced backcountry skiers capable of handling 1,500 m (4,920 feet) of climbs and descents per day. You’ll mostly ascend peaks between 700 and 1,200 m (2,300-3,940 ft).
You’ll go for day trips from your lodge and reach your playground for the day by boat. You can expect glaciated terrain and often variable snow conditions. Late March is the start of peak season for ski touring in Northern Norway—the temperatures are mild and stable, with lows typically around -10°C and highs typically below 0°C. The snowpack is coastal, meaning deep and stable despite the low elevation, with excellent powder skiing found well into April.
All excursions set off from the sea and reach the peaks of a spectacular landscape of the fjords of Seiland Islands with the taste of the Arctic. Ski touring in Northern Norway means a good snowpack and interesting tours with outstanding fall line skiing.
Every morning you’ll hop into a motorboat at Seiland House’s landing and go search for your playground for the day. Usually you’ll cover elevation differences of 800-1,300 m (2,625-4,265 ft), that’s 3-5 hours spent ascending, and then you’ll often descend along a different route to a different return point in a neighboring fjord.
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.
You’ll need to bring all of the following personal equipment for ski touring in Northern Norway. Please don’t bring extra equipment. If you have any questions at all about gear, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Clothing:
Snow safety equipment:
Snow touring equipment:
Glacier gear
Personal equipment:
Personal belongings
There are no equipment rentals on Seiland. However, your guides do rent ski gear if arranged in advance. It’s still highly recommended you bring your own equipment and that you make sure it’s in top condition.
Group sizes and pricing
Ski touring in Northern Norway can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.
Min. age requirements
If your group has skiers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
To get to your ski touring trip in Northern Norway, you first have to get to Oslo. From Oslo Airport (OSL), catch a flight to the smaller Alta Airport (ALF). Once you get there, take the ferry to Seiland. Make sure to plan ahead in time and take into consideration all modes of transport.
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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!
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.
Tom is a top notch guide! In addition to delivering a great ski touring trip, he is a fun person to hang out with back at the lodge. I feel safe touring with Tom.