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All meals are included in the price of this trip. Special dietary requirements can be accommodated, please let us know down below if you have any.

People
1 Person
Date(s)
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Duration
6 day
Guide(s)
Sara Hlín Sigurðardóttir, Soti Summits
Reserve deposit (30%) $0
Second Payment Amount: $0
  • This women-only ski tour takes you deep into Iceland’s remote Hornstrandir Nature Reserve, where untouched powder, breathtaking fjords, and Arctic tranquility await. Based aboard the Örkin, a cozy expedition boat, you’ll enjoy delicious meals, starlit evenings, and unparalleled slopes that lead right to the sea. Guided by experienced pros, you’ll explore some of Iceland’s most dramatic backcountry terrain alongside a supportive group of adventurous women. With expert guides, small group camaraderie, and landscapes straight out of a dream, this is more than a trip—it’s a story you’ll tell for years.

    • You’ll meet your guides at the Isafjordur harbor around 11am, and after a quick safety briefing, board the Örkin, a beautifully restored oak boat with all the necessary amenities. The meeting point is 40 minutes away from Reykjavik, but you can rent a car and leave it at Isafjordur (since most rentals have a drop-off here, you will only have to pay for the days you have to use the car). We’ll embark for the remote fjords of Hornstrandir and anchor in a secluded cove for an introductory ski run before dinner!

      Skiing: 2 hours
      Sailing: 6 hours

      View at Isafjordur
    • Embark on a fjord-to-fjord ski tour among the beautiful Westfjords. We’ll load up with a generous breakfast, and sail the chilling seas of Iceland until we find a good slope with great conditions. Then, it’s anchors away and time to tour! Summit-to-sea skiing is the name of the game, and if opportunities arise, we may ski some of the steep couloirs straight down to the fjord. The only tracks you’ll find here are those of an arctic fox, and if we’re lucky, we might even spot a few!

      When we’re off the slopes, we’ll enjoy the views from the spacious deck, make use of the onboard SUP-s, or if we’re feeling fearless, take a revitalizing dip in the ice-cold waters.

      Skiing: 5-6 hours per day
      Elevation: +/- 600 m / 1,970 ft

      Woman in Iceland
    • Get up early to enjoy a final ski run before motoring back to Isafjordur. We will have you back in the harbor in time for your flight to Reykjavik!

      Reykjavik aerial view
    • Included:

        • An experienced, certified ski guide with extensive knowledge of the area
        • 6 days of all-women backcountry ski and sail holiday
        • Safety briefing on Day 1
        • Sailboat transportation and accommodations for the duration of the tour
        • All meals for the duration of the tour
        • Use of onboard SUPs

      Not included:

        • Technical backcountry ski touring equipment (available for an additional fee, please let us know in advance if you’d like to rent)
        • Transportation to Iceland
        • Transportation from Reykjavik to the Isafjordur harbor and back
        • Food and accommodations off the boat
        • Guide gratuities — optional
        • Travel and medical insurance — optional
    • To enjoy this backcountry adventure, you need to be in excellent physical shape. You will be on your feet for 6 days, covering miles of complex and glaciated terrain every day. You will need to manage steep, 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.

      For more backcountry skiing adventures in Iceland, click here!

    • 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
        • Harness for glacier travel (for advanced touring)
        • Crampons (for advanced touring)

      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
        • 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

      Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

    • This tour is meant for intermediate to advanced skiers with previous backcountry skiing experience. You will be skiing, touring, and summiting on steep, complex, and glaciated slopes for 6 days. 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.

    • Group sizes and pricing

        • For this Iceland ski holidays women trip, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 8:1.
        • It takes a minimum of 2 people for this tour to operate. The maximum group size is set at 8 participants.

      Backcountry skiing in Iceland 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 younger than 18 may be permitted to join the ski tour on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.

      If your group has skiers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

    • The starting point of your Iceland ski holidays women trip is Isafjordur. To get there, most people fly into Ísafjörður Airport (IFJ / BIIS). To ensure that you arrive at Isafjordur in time to meet with your guide, which will usually be around 11am, we recommend flying into Reykjavik at least one day before the tour.

      Your guides will provide more information before the start of the trip.

    • We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with both medical and travel protection. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, simply choose Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner!

      Redpoint tailors their 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.

      Once your booking is confirmed and your trip is paid in full, you will be offered to purchase Redpoint’s protection. If you need any help or require more information, let us know and we will be happy to help!

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