Skiing and Sailing on Norway’s Coastline

Things to know

• 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’s included?

  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.