Nestled in Iceland’s remote Northern regions, the Troll Peninsula may at first seem like an unexplored wilderness. However, those in the know are well familiar with its status as a first-class ski touring and ski mountaineering location. From steep couloirs to milder but still engaging open slopes, the Troll Peninsula can accommodate all levels of backcountry skiers. There’s an endless number of peaks and valleys here, with up to 5,000 feet of vertical descents. The snowpack here is stable, and the snow is abundant, and you can even ski straight from a peak to the ocean, a true one-of-a-kind experience. And the fantastic views of the surrounding fjords and the magnificent glow of Iceland’s iconic northern lights are just the cherry on top of an already superb ski touring experience that gives other world-class ski destinations a run for their money.
Enjoy Troll Peninsula’s stunning summit-to-sea skiing
Experience one of Iceland’s finest ski touring destinations
Engaging terrain and varied steepness ensure that you’ll never get bored
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!
After you arrive in Reykjavík, enjoy a 5-hour morning drive to Akureyri during which you get to experience Iceland’s stunning scenery. Upon arrival, take the time to nap and relax, before meeting your guides and going through an equipment check. Explore the beautiful town of Akureyri and have dinner with the group.
IMPORTANT: The majority of the flights to Reykjavik arrive in Iceland around 5 AM the next day. 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.
Enjoy five 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!
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.
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 the Troll Peninsula, Iceland, please refer to Iceland’s official COVID-19 travel advice website.
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:
What’s not included:
Iceland is quite expensive, and the meals there are often $20-$30/person. Please factor this into your budget. If you wish to save some money, it’s possible to cook at the lodge.
In order to enjoy this backcountry adventure, you need to have a decent level of fitness. You will be on your feet for 5 full days. While there is terrain for all skill levels in the Troll Peninsula, 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.
This is an objective-based adventure that often leaves little time for education along the way. You can expect the guides to make many decisions without explanation. Their primary focus is providing an experience that is fun, memorable, objective-based and most importantly, safe. Objectives match the guests ability and outcome desires.
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. Participants should be comfortable ascending at least 3000 feet of elevation gain in a day.
For technical backcountry ski touring gear, you will need to bring:
For personal items, we recommend bringing:
All mandatory gear can be rented if you don’t have your own. You can rent:
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:
Ski touring in Iceland’s Troll Peninsula 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.
For regular dates, a non-refundable deposit of $200 per person secures your reservation. The balance of program fees will generally be due 90 days prior to the starting date of the program. It is your responsibility to adhere to the fee payment schedule. Late payment will result in cancellation of program reservations and forfeiture of all fees paid.
If you decide to cancel the trip, the following policy applies:
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.
