Just 1,000 km from the North Pole, Norway’s northernmost anchorages are where the ski lines are untracked and the sun never sets. Welcome to Svalbard! Aboard KÉRABAN LE TÊTU (“the hard-headed)—a 16-meter (52-foot) aluminium sailboat built for the world’s most remote waters—a small group of up to four will ski untouched Arctic peaks and return to warm cabins, a three-course dinner, and a crew that’s already handled everything else. No crowds, no packed boats, and total flexibility to go ashore beyond skiing for exploring glaciers, observing wildlife, or whatever we feel like that day. Just a tight-knit group, a world-class skipper and guide, and the kind of terrain most skiers will never see.
Board a 16-meter sailboat with a small group of up to four and spend eight days skiing the Svalbard archipelago under the midnight sun. KÉRABAN is purpose-built for high-latitude Arctic sailing—aluminum hull, top-tier rigging, thermal insulation throughout—and small enough to reach terrain that larger boats can't. Your skipper, mountain guide, and onboard chef take care of everything from conditions assessment to three-course dinners. You focus on the skiing.
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Just four guests, one crew, and nowhere to be except out on the snow or back at the table.
The KÉRABAN is small enough that everyone knows each other by day two—meals happen together, the skipper pulls out charts after dinner, and the guide talks through the next day’s lines over wine.
The boat and the crew handle the logistics; your only job is to show up rested and ready. A chef spoils you daily with a full breakfast before the skin track, après-ski snacks when you’re back, and a three-course dinner built around Arctic specialties and carefully chosen wines. Bunks are ensuite, the lounge is warm, and outside the windows, there’s nothing but Arctic ocean and snow-covered peaks as far as you can see.
The sailboat boasts the highest standard deck fittings, rig, and sails. They are maintained and equipped above World Sailing Offshore Special Regulations Category 1 standards.
This adventure is ideal for intermediate to advanced backcountry skiers with excellent fitness. Every day, you will travel 10–20 km (6–12 mi), with 1,000–1,200 m (3,280–3,940 ft) of elevation gain.
All participants should feel comfortable on black-level resort runs, as you’ll be skiing on glaciated terrain with variable snow conditions. No sailing experience is necessary.
Due to the terrain, location, and length of the tour, this expedition is for intermediate to advanced backcountry skiers. If you’re just starting out, your guides recommend getting some intro touring experience with a guide before booking.
Clothing
Snow safety equipment
Travel equipment
Personal equipment
Glacier gear
All mandatory gear can be rented if you don’t have your own. Your guides can provide equipment subject to sufficient notice and availability. Equipment rental will be charged and included in the price. If you wish to arrange rentals, leave us a note at checkout and we’ll take care of it.
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Min. age requirements:
If your group has skiers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
No, due to very limited space onboard (just 2 double-berth cabins), a single occupancy cabin is not available.
To get to Svalbard, most people fly into Svalbard Airport (LYR) in Longyearbyen, the largest settlement on the Norwegian archipelago and the starting point of your adventure. There are daily flights to Longyearbyen from Oslo; book early, as seats fill up fast. Norwegian Air flies from Oslo, while SAS arrives from Stockholm.
Your guide will transfer you from the airport to the sailboat. During the evening you’ll have a briefing with your guide and get the full rundown on the days ahead.
We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout.
Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner—tailors 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.
Secure your spot with a 30% deposit upon booking! The remaining 70% of the trip price must be paid 90 days prior to departure at the latest. If booking within 90 days of departure, the full amount is required at the time of booking.
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Fabulous crew, lovely people, great food, fun and accommodating. Excellent well appointed boat with unbelievably experienced skipper.