Included: An experienced, certified ski guide with extensive knowledge of the area (1:4 guide-to-client ratio) 8-day backcountry ski touring trip in Iceland’s Troll Peninsula (6 days of skiing) Skiing with pro freeride snowboarder Marion Haerty (for 2027 departures) Accommodation for 7 nights in a shared house in the Akureyri area All group and emergency gear Not included: Flights to Iceland Transportation Meals Personal and technical ski touring gear Gear rental Anything not mentioned in the “Included” section above Insurance — recommended, available to add at checkout Guide gratuities — optional

How fit do I need to be?

In order to join this Troll Peninsula ski touring trip, excellent fitness is required, along with solid off-piste skills . You should be a proficient resort skier or snowboarder, comfortable on both groomed and ungroomed terrain. Some prior uphill experience is also needed , along with familiarity with touring gear and an avalanche transceiver. An avalanche safety course is recommended but not required. Expect to climb up to 3,000 ft (915 m) a day at a pace of about 1,000 ft (305 m) per hour, and to be on your feet for six full days in a row.

What if I’ve never backcountry skied before?

All participants in this backcountry ski touring tour must be skilled skiers or split borders. If you wish to take part in this tour, you must have prior backcountry experience and be comfortable skiing 35-degree terrain in variable conditions. Skiing in the backcountry has little resemblance to resort skiing.

What equipment 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) 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 Sunglasses or ski goggles Gloves and hat Wind and waterproof shell jacket with hood (Gore-Tex recommended) Ski pants (Gore-Tex recommended) Down jacket or vest Synthetic or wool base layers, underwear and socks Swimsuit One triple-action locking carabiner or two conventional locking carabiners Repair kit and Leatherman for your equipment (can be shared between several people) Water bottle and 1L of water Thermos with a warm beverage — optional Food you can eat on-the-go First aid kit Sunscreen Daypack large enough to carry all items listed (around a 30-40L backpack) Camera — optional

Can I rent equipment?

All mandatory gear can be rented if you don’t have your own. You can rent: Avalanche safety pack, including backpack, beacon, shovel, and probe Alpine touring or telemark skis, touring boots and poles can be rented from the Hlíðarfjall ski resort in Akureyri Splitboards can be rented from the Hlíðarfjall ski resort in Akureyri Keep in mind that backcountry ski gear is hard to come by in Iceland. We recommend you bring replacement parts as well as a small tool kit in order to fix common issues with your setup. We do have a location we can get to rent skis or fix minor issues should the need arise.

Group sizes and age requirements

Group sizes: For this adventure, the max client-to-guide ratio is 4:1. The maximum group size is set at 10 participants. Ski touring in Iceland’s Troll Peninsula 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 you plan to ski with anyone under the age of 18, please contact us prior to booking to make arrangements. If your group has skiers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

Getting there and meeting location

To get to Akureyri, the starting point of your tour, most people fly into Keflavík Airport. Your guide recommends flying with IcelandAir. Their rates are around $500 – $650. From there, you can take a bus, shuttle, or taxi to Reykjavík. You should then rent a car and take a 5-hour drive to Akureyri. After booking, your guide will send you the emails of the other participants so you can coordinate rental cars and split the cost of the rental and gas. Once you and your guide agree on the details of your itinerary, your guide will suggest the best place to meet in Akureyri. From there, you’ll head to your tour. The guide will choose the appropriate terrain dependent on conditions and the ski ability of the group.

Safety measures and insurance

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.

Troll Peninsula | Iceland

Backcountry Ski Touring in Iceland’s Troll Peninsula

Name: Iceland Troll Penninsula Backcountry Skiing - Guided Tour
Brand: 57hours
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (3 reviews)

8 days | Challenging | 5.00

From $3,450 ()

Book a call

Tucked just below the Arctic Circle, the Troll Peninsula is one of those places most skiers have never heard of, and that’s exactly why we love it. The jagged peaks rise straight out of the fjords and are covered in deep, stable spring snow. You’ll find couloirs, wide-open bowls, and runs that drop up to 5,000 ft (1,525 m) all the way down to the sea. For six days, we explore a different valley each morning and chase the best snow we can find. In the evenings, we soak in the hot springs and keep an eye on the sky for the northern lights.

Adventure Highlights

Summit-to-sea descents: Ski from mountaintops all the way down to the Arctic Ocean, with runs of up to 5,000 ft (1,525 m)
Terrain for every mood: Wide-open bowls, steep couloirs, and a new valley to explore each day, with stable spring snow
Small group, big days: With just four skiers per guide, every day is built around getting the most out of the snow

Duration

8 days

Season

April

Group size

Up to 10 people

Accommodation

Comfort: Shared house in the Akureyri area (double-occupancy rooms)

The adventure, day by day

Download itineraries

Did you ever feel drawn to the land of fire and ice? This week-long ski touring trip in Iceland’s stunning Troll Peninsula with a seasoned local guide is just what you need. The Troll Peninsula is a world-class backcountry skiing destination, with outstanding terrain variety and amazing summit-to-sea descents. Stay at a comfy lodge, soak in Iceland’s legendary hot springs and bask in the northern lights!

Day 1: Arriving to Iceland and getting to Akureyri

Today is all about getting to Akureyri in the north of Iceland. The majority of the flights to Reykjavik arrive in Iceland around 5 AM the next day. So please plan to arrive in Iceland either the day before or very early on the first day of your itinerary in order to make the 5 hour drive to Akureyri. Or you can also fly directly to Akureyri. Upon arrival, settle into your accommodation, meet your guide and your team, and go through an equipment check.

Days 2-7: Ski days

A ski tourer descending Troll Peninsula’s slopes

Enjoy six days of ski touring the Troll Peninsula! Explore the many different valleys with a wide range of conditions and slope angles—there’s something for everyone here! Your guides will emphasize putting in as much time on the slopes as possible, and you will be part of the team and the decision-making process. You won’t only ski a ton—you’ll also learn about group dynamics, safe travel in avalanche terrain, and outdoor leadership. And if you happen to get overwhelmed, feel free to take a rest day or two!

Day 8: Departure

This is a color photograph of downtown Reykjavik, Iceland seen from a high angle view on a winter morning. The building rooftops are covered in snow.

After breakfast, get ready to head back for Reykjavík, where you will arrive in the early afternoon. If you’re in a rush, you can book and make an evening flight on this day. You can also spend your afternoon and evening exploring Iceland’s wonderful capital and depart the following day.

Meet Scout, your adventure agent

Tell it what you’re after. You’ll have a day-by-day trip in a minute, quoted by a certified local guide.

Let’s build your itinerary. What are you into?

Talk to Scout

Photo gallery

Northern lights above Iceland are most prominent in April

Adventure, packed to go

Backcountry Ski Touring in Iceland’s Troll Peninsula

Adventure Brochure

Adventure brochure

Download to share and explore full itineraries, key info, FAQs, and guide details.

Download now

What others say about this adventure

5.00 (3 reviews)

Pattie S.

This is the crew you want with you on an adventure! Rock, ice, or backcountry they make the day out one for the memory bank!

Sara H.

Awesome company, great people, book with them! So much fun!

Mark V.

Awesome guide service with some of the best professionals around! Highly recommend it for any outdoor adventure you might be looking to have!

Show all reviews

Things to know

Included:
- - An experienced, certified ski guide with extensive knowledge of the area (1:4 guide-to-client ratio)
  - 8-day backcountry ski touring trip in Iceland’s Troll Peninsula (6 days of skiing)
  - Skiing with pro freeride snowboarder Marion Haerty (for 2027 departures)
  - Accommodation for 7 nights in a shared house in the Akureyri area
  - All group and emergency gear
Not included:
- - Flights to Iceland
  - Transportation
  - Meals
  - Personal and technical ski touring gear
  - Gear rental
  - Anything not mentioned in the “Included” section above
  - Insurance — recommended, available to add at checkout
  - Guide gratuities — optional
In order to join this Troll Peninsula ski touring trip, excellent fitness is required, along with solid off-piste skills. You should be a proficient resort skier or snowboarder, comfortable on both groomed and ungroomed terrain. Some prior uphill experience is also needed, along with familiarity with touring gear and an avalanche transceiver. An avalanche safety course is recommended but not required.

Expect to climb up to 3,000 ft (915 m) a day at a pace of about 1,000 ft (305 m) per hour, and to be on your feet for six full days in a row.
All participants in this backcountry ski touring tour must be skilled skiers or split borders. If you wish to take part in this tour, you must have prior backcountry experience and be comfortable skiing 35-degree terrain in variable conditions. Skiing in the backcountry has little resemblance to resort skiing.
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)
  - 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
  - Sunglasses or ski goggles
  - Gloves and hat
  - Wind and waterproof shell jacket with hood (Gore-Tex recommended)
  - Ski pants (Gore-Tex recommended)
  - Down jacket or vest
  - Synthetic or wool base layers, underwear and socks
  - Swimsuit
  - One triple-action locking carabiner or two conventional locking carabiners
  - Repair kit and Leatherman for your equipment (can be shared between several people)
  - Water bottle and 1L of water
  - Thermos with a warm beverage — optional
  - Food you can eat on-the-go
  - First aid kit
  - Sunscreen
  - Daypack large enough to carry all items listed (around a 30-40L backpack)
  - Camera — optional
All mandatory gear can be rented if you don’t have your own. You can rent:
- - Avalanche safety pack, including backpack, beacon, shovel, and probe
  - Alpine touring or telemark skis, touring boots and poles can be rented from the Hlíðarfjall ski resort in Akureyri
  - Splitboards can be rented from the Hlíðarfjall ski resort in Akureyri
Keep in mind that backcountry ski gear is hard to come by in Iceland. We recommend you bring replacement parts as well as a small tool kit in order to fix common issues with your setup. We do have a location we can get to rent skis or fix minor issues should the need arise.
Group sizes:
- - For this adventure, the max client-to-guide ratio is 4:1.
  - The maximum group size is set at 10 participants.
Ski touring in Iceland’s Troll Peninsula 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 you plan to ski with anyone under the age of 18, please contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
If your group has skiers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
To get to Akureyri, the starting point of your tour, most people fly into Keflavík Airport. Your guide recommends flying with IcelandAir. Their rates are around $500 – $650. From there, you can take a bus, shuttle, or taxi to Reykjavík. You should then rent a car and take a 5-hour drive to Akureyri. After booking, your guide will send you the emails of the other participants so you can coordinate rental cars and split the cost of the rental and gas.

Once you and your guide agree on the details of your itinerary, your guide will suggest the best place to meet in Akureyri. From there, you’ll head to your tour. The guide will choose the appropriate terrain dependent on conditions and the ski ability of the group.
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.
- If canceled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
- If canceled 90 or more days before departure, a 70% refund of the total trip price will be issued.
- If canceled within 89 days of departure, no refund will be issued.
- Booking fees are non-refundable after a 48 hours grace period.

Have more questions?

Our team is here to answer your questions and plan with you.

Book a call

Book This Adventure for a Private Group

Book a fully private 57hours adventure for your group. We customize dates, group sizes, terrain, guides and accommodations — so your adventure fits your people and your goals.

Talk to an Adventure Planner