Covid measures in Norway

57hours is committed to providing safe outdoor adventure experiences. We require all guides using our platform to have a COVID-19 safety plan and to make the details of that plan accessible to travelers. In most cases, group sizes will be reduced, guides will avoid overcrowded locations, and other safety measures will be met depending on the location and activity. We also expect clients to respect local regulations and take measures to protect themselves, guides and the communities they’re traveling to. For more information on COVID-19 measures in Norway, please refer to Norway’s COVID-19 and travel recommendations . Please contact us if you have any questions or require further information. We are happy to provide you with the most up-to-date information!

What you get in this adventure: An experienced, certified ski guide with extensive knowledge of the area 7 days of of ski & sail adventure Accommodation for the duration of your trip Full board on the sailing ship Airport transportation All meals (breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and snacks) and drinks What’s not included: Transportation to Norway Accommodations before and after the trip Technical backcountry ski touring equipment Alcoholic beverages and personal expenses

How fit do I need to be?

To enjoy this guided ski touring and sailing trip on Norway’s coast, you need to be in very good physical shape. The climbs are mostly above 800m (2,625 ft), after which a nice descent follows. You will be on your feet for multiple hours a day for 5 full days, covering several miles of terrain every day. One long or two short trips are made per day on diverse terrain. 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 before?

Due to the varied terrain (wide, narrow, flat, and steep), location and length of tour, this adventure is for intermediate to advanced backcountry skiers, meaning you need to have previous backcountry skiing experience. You will be skiing, touring, and summiting on glaciated terrain for multiple hours every day. The terrain is very varied and you’ll ski or snowboard across large walls and couloirs. Your guide will take care of the planning, oversee your technique, and teach you how to better manage the terrain. They also have the experience and avalanche training necessary to keep you safe.

What equipment 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) Travel Equipment Skis or split board Ski strap Ski or snowboard boots Poles Climbing skins Skin wax (or a candle) Ski crampons — mandatory Binding repair kit to fix your personal travel setup Ski helmet — optional Personal Equipment 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) Pocket knife — optional Camera — optional, but recommended 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 Lightweight ice axe — optional, don’t bring if you don’t have one or don’t like steep skiing If you have any questions regarding the equipment list, feel free to contact us prior to booking.

Group sizes and age requirements

Group sizes and pricing: For this group adventure, the max. client-to-guide ratio is 7:1. All prices are per person. Cost is per person and it doesn’t decrease as the group grows. If joining alone, you’ll be placed with peers that share a similar level of experience. Skiing and sailing on Norway’s coastline 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.

Deposits and cancellation policy

A 20% deposit to secure your place is due upon booking. The remaining amount is paid 90 days (3 months) prior to departure. Once the trip is confirmed by the guide, the cancellation policy stated below applies. If Client cancels the Booking anytime prior to one hundred twenty (120) calendar days in advance of the trip contemplated by the booking, Client is entitled to a full refund. For cancellations ninety (90) to one hundred nineteen(119) calendar days in advance, Client is entitled to a refund in the amount of fifty percent (50%) of the total amount paid when Booking. For cancellations seventy five (75) to eighty nine (89) calendar days in advance, Client is entitled to a refund in the amount of twenty-five percent (25%) of the total amount paid when Booking. After that deadline, Client is not entitled to any refund. Any reimbursable expenses arising out of the Booking incurred by Guide prior to the date of cancellation (including but not limited to plane tickets, car rental payments, and lodging or transportation fees) are non refundable as soon as they are incurred by the Guide.

Deposits and cancellation policy

A 20% deposit to secure your place is due upon booking. The remaining amount is paid 42 days prior to departure. Once the trip is confirmed by the guide, the cancellation policy stated below applies. If Client cancels the Booking anytime prior to one hundred twenty (120) calendar days in advance of the trip contemplated by the booking, Client is entitled to a full refund. For cancellations ninety (90) to one hundred nineteen(119) calendar days in advance, Client is entitled to a refund in the amount of fifty percent (50%) of the total amount paid when Booking. For cancellations seventy five (75) to eighty nine (89) calendar days in advance, Client is entitled to a refund in the amount of twenty-five percent (25%) of the total amount paid when Booking. After that deadline, Client is not entitled to any refund. Any reimbursable expenses arising out of the Booking incurred by Guide prior to the date of cancellation (including but not limited to plane tickets, car rental payments, and lodging or transportation fees) are non refundable as soon as they are incurred by the Guide.

Getting there and meeting location

Depending on the adventure you choose, you’ll fly into different airports. When you book the preferred trip, your guide will let you know about the details of getting there. Airport pick-up and drop-off are included in the price of the adventure. Once you and your guide agree on the details of your itinerary and you get to your desired location in Norway, you’ll meet others at the airport. From there, you’ll be taken to the harbor.

Skiing and sailing on Norway’s coastline

A skier in Norway on a skiing and sailing trip

Skiers on a dinghy on Norway’s coastline

Norway

Skiing and Sailing on Norway’s Coastline

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Season

February through May

Nearest city

Your adventure begins at one of Norway’s four locations

Duration

7 days

Skill level

Intermediate or advanced

Guides

Olivier van Warmerdam, Luuk van den Engel, Sailing Taxi

From $3,480 / 7 days

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Change up your usual winter pace on this sailing and backcountry skiing adventure along Norway’s wild coastline that offers some of the best ski powder on Earth. Each day, you’ll anchor in a different location for unmarked powder skiing overlooking the ice-cold Arctic Ocean: Senja, Steigen, the Lyngen Alps, or Finnmark. You can’t go wrong with 1,000+ meter white-clad mountains all to yourself—acres of varied terrain covered in fluffy powder or spring snow combined with icy vistas of the Far North. Add to the equation the coziness of your sailing ship and a hot shower at the end of each day and you’ve got yourself a whole new rhythm for your next vacation.

Discover the remoteness of quiet fjords on Norway’s coastline
Revel in the summit-to-sea descents and step up your off-piste game
Your sailing ship is both comfy and durable, making it ideal for this rugged adventure

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Brought up on sailing, Olivier's passion for this unique activity has continued to grow ever since he was six. During his years in secondary school, he spent as much time as possible sailing, windsurfing, and skiing and eventually became an instructor in all of them. In 2017, he began a two-year expedition on a sailing ship called Whisper and with all the experience he’s gained throughout the years, he now organizes exciting trips on the new expedition boat, Moondance.

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Luuk van den Engel

Ever since he was a kid, Luuk has had a great passion for adventure sports. After his studies, he joined the first Sailing Taxi project in 2018, where the first ideas for sailing and skiing trips in Norway were born. Due to running day-to-day operations in Norway, Luuk has extensive knowledge about the area and looks forward to welcoming guests during their sail and ski expeditions in Norway.

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Sailing Taxi

Sailing Taxi is a company whose goal is to organize the most thrilling and action-packed outdoor adventures in the stunning regions of the far north. They offer expeditions on Moondance, an extremely durable sailing yacht designed with comfort in mind, making it perfect for unforgettable adventures to the far-flung corners of the world.

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Perfect combination!

Catrien about Sailing Taxi

Swimming in ice cold water after a day of ski touring. Fresh fish for dinner, straight from the fjord. The trip to the Lyngen Alps really had everything I love in one program. The combination of skiing in an incredibly beautiful Norwegian mountain landscape with views over the fjords and sailing through the fjord in search of the mountain of tomorrow, was unique and challenging.

Norway is a candy shop!

Peter about Sailing Taxi

Norway’s candy shop is big, very big, and we’ve only discovered a small corner of it. Treeruns for when the weather is bad, open bowls for the better days and the countless amazingly beautiful couloirs for the ultimate dessert. Norway has it all, not to mention the views along the way. Highly recommended!

Things to know

57hours is committed to providing safe outdoor adventure experiences. We require all guides using our platform to have a COVID-19 safety plan and to make the details of that plan accessible to travelers. In most cases, group sizes will be reduced, guides will avoid overcrowded locations, and other safety measures will be met depending on the location and activity.

We also expect clients to respect local regulations and take measures to protect themselves, guides and the communities they’re traveling to. For more information on COVID-19 measures in Norway, please refer to Norway’s COVID-19 and travel recommendations.

Please contact us if you have any questions or require further information. We are happy to provide you with the most up-to-date information!
What you get in this adventure:
- - An experienced, certified ski guide with extensive knowledge of the area
  - 7 days of of ski & sail adventure
  - Accommodation for the duration of your trip
  - Full board on the sailing ship
  - Airport transportation
  - All meals (breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and snacks) and drinks
What’s not included:
- - Transportation to Norway
  - Accommodations before and after the trip
  - Technical backcountry ski touring equipment
  - Alcoholic beverages and personal expenses
To enjoy this guided ski touring and sailing trip on Norway’s coast, you need to be in very good physical shape. The climbs are mostly above 800m (2,625 ft), after which a nice descent follows. You will be on your feet for multiple hours a day for 5 full days, covering several miles of terrain every day. One long or two short trips are made per day on diverse terrain. 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.
Due to the varied terrain (wide, narrow, flat, and steep), location and length of tour, this adventure is for intermediate to advanced backcountry skiers, meaning you need to have previous backcountry skiing experience. You will be skiing, touring, and summiting on glaciated terrain for multiple hours every day. The terrain is very varied and you’ll ski or snowboard across large walls and couloirs. Your guide will take care of the planning, oversee your technique, and teach you how to better manage the terrain. They also have the experience and avalanche training necessary to keep you safe.
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)
Travel Equipment
- - Skis or split board
  - Ski strap
  - Ski or snowboard boots
  - Poles
  - Climbing skins
  - Skin wax (or a candle)
  - Ski crampons — mandatory
  - Binding repair kit to fix your personal travel setup
  - Ski helmet — optional
Personal Equipment
- - 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)
  - Pocket knife — optional
  - Camera — optional, but recommended
  - 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
  - Lightweight ice axe — optional, don’t bring if you don’t have one or don’t like steep skiing
If you have any questions regarding the equipment list, feel free to contact us prior to booking.
Group sizes and pricing:
- - For this group adventure, the max. client-to-guide ratio is 7:1. All prices are per person.
  - Cost is per person and it doesn’t decrease as the group grows.
  - If joining alone, you’ll be placed with peers that share a similar level of experience.
Skiing and sailing on Norway’s coastline 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.
A 20% deposit to secure your place is due upon booking. The remaining amount is paid 90 days (3 months) prior to departure. Once the trip is confirmed by the guide, the cancellation policy stated below applies.
- If Client cancels the Booking anytime prior to one hundred twenty (120) calendar days in advance of the trip contemplated by the booking, Client is entitled to a full refund.
- For cancellations ninety (90) to one hundred nineteen(119) calendar days in advance, Client is entitled to a refund in the amount of fifty percent (50%) of the total amount paid when Booking.
- For cancellations seventy five (75) to eighty nine (89) calendar days in advance, Client is entitled to a refund in the amount of twenty-five percent (25%) of the total amount paid when Booking.
- After that deadline, Client is not entitled to any refund. Any reimbursable expenses arising out of the Booking incurred by Guide prior to the date of cancellation (including but not limited to plane tickets, car rental payments, and lodging or transportation fees) are non refundable as soon as they are incurred by the Guide.
A 20% deposit to secure your place is due upon booking. The remaining amount is paid 42 days prior to departure. Once the trip is confirmed by the guide, the cancellation policy stated below applies.
- - If Client cancels the Booking anytime prior to one hundred twenty (120) calendar days in advance of the trip contemplated by the booking, Client is entitled to a full refund.
  - For cancellations ninety (90) to one hundred nineteen(119) calendar days in advance, Client is entitled to a refund in the amount of fifty percent (50%) of the total amount paid when Booking.
  - For cancellations seventy five (75) to eighty nine (89) calendar days in advance, Client is entitled to a refund in the amount of twenty-five percent (25%) of the total amount paid when Booking.
  - After that deadline, Client is not entitled to any refund. Any reimbursable expenses arising out of the Booking incurred by Guide prior to the date of cancellation (including but not limited to plane tickets, car rental payments, and lodging or transportation fees) are non refundable as soon as they are incurred by the Guide.
Depending on the adventure you choose, you’ll fly into different airports. When you book the preferred trip, your guide will let you know about the details of getting there. Airport pick-up and drop-off are included in the price of the adventure. Once you and your guide agree on the details of your itinerary and you get to your desired location in Norway, you’ll meet others at the airport. From there, you’ll be taken to the harbor.