Staying at accommodation near the harbor is recommended, with an ideal arrival the day before to rest, enjoy Tromso, and have sufficient time to rent gear. Upon boarding, the crew provides a warm welcome and assists with checking and storing gear. After settling into the cozy cabins and selecting any rental gear, take a thorough tour of the boat and undergo comprehensive safety briefings led by the skipper and guide. Once everyone is settled, set sail towards the initial anchorage or ski spot and enjoy the first dinner onboard, prepared by the talented chef.
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Do you enjoy powder skiing and want to venture into ski touring? This first timers' ski & sail adventure in the Lyngen Alps is perfect for beginners. Developed with IFMGA guides, this hassle-free, stress-free program provides expert coaching in stunning surroundings. Enjoy comprehensive gear education, personalized instruction from certified guides, and carefully selected ski areas with gentle slopes. Progress gradually in skill and confidence throughout the week, ending ready to enjoy more advanced ski touring. Experience breathtaking scenery and endless powder skiing domains from a sailboat base.
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Do you enjoy powder skiing and want to venture into ski touring? This first timers’ ski & sail adventure in the Lyngen Alps is perfect for beginners. Developed with IFMGA guides, this hassle-free, stress-free program provides expert coaching in stunning surroundings. Enjoy comprehensive gear education, personalized instruction from certified guides, and carefully selected ski areas with gentle slopes. Progress gradually in skill and confidence throughout the week, ending ready to enjoy more advanced ski touring. Experience breathtaking scenery and endless powder skiing domains from a sailboat base.
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These initial days focus on getting acquainted with the gear and practicing basic techniques on local beginner-friendly slopes. The guide covers essential skills such as uphill travel, transitioning between skiing and hiking, and basic avalanche awareness. The morning begins with a hearty breakfast, followed by an assessment of the weather and snow conditions. Then, head to the selected ski spot for a 3-5 hour ski tour. Upon returning to the boat, enjoy nourishing après-ski snacks and have some rest time before dinner. In the evening, sail to the next anchorage, enjoying the stunning Arctic landscapes.
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As the days progress, each day introduces slightly more vertical ascent and technical difficulty. The guide offers personalized tips and support every step of the way, ensuring confidence and skill build progressively. The daily routine remains structured yet flexible, starting with breakfast and a conditions assessment. Then, embark on more challenging ski tours, with routes tailored to growing skills and comfort levels. After daily adventures, return to Varuna for après-ski snacks, relaxation, and a delicious dinner. Evenings are spent sailing to new spots, with opportunities to spot wildlife and enjoy the serene beauty of the fjords.
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Arrival at port either the prior evening or in the morning. Savor the final breakfast together, reflecting on the incredible experiences and memories made. After breakfast, it’s time for heartfelt goodbyes as disembarkation happens in the morning, with the option to explore more of Tromso or begin the journey home.
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What you get in this adventure:
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- An experienced, certified ski guide with extensive knowledge of the area
- Eight days of sailing
- Six days of skiing
- Seven-night ship rental with professional skipper and chef
- Standard offshore lifejacket and lifeline
- Shore landings and tours with the dinghy
- Bedding and towels
- Onboard food (breakfast, lunch, snacks, dinner), hot beverages and non-alcoholic beverages
- Fuel and all port dues
What’s not included:
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- Ski, trekking or other outdoor activity gear
- Air fares to and from Tromsø
- Transfer to the harbor and the boat
- Food and beverages on the day of arrival until boarding
- Alcoholic beverages
- Voice and data communication using onboard equipment
- Insurance (personal medical, travel, cancellation, etc.)
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Sailing and skiing in Lyngen Alps is ideal for intermediate to advanced backcountry skiers. Every day, you will travel up to 8 hours, with ascents from 4 to 9km and peaks ranging from 800m to 1500m. Slope angles are mostly between 25-30 degrees over glacier plateaus, but you can reach as much as 40 degrees and deep powder if you opt for gorges and the steeper lines. All participants should feel comfortable on black level resort runs as you will be skiing on glaciated terrain with variable snow conditions. Experience with sailing is not necessary.
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Due to the terrain, location and length of tour, this adventure is for intermediate to advanced backcountry skiers. If you’re just starting out, we recommend heading out for some intro touring with a guide and gaining some backcountry experience.
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Here’s what you’ll need to bring:
Clothing list
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- 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
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- Avalanche beacon with good batteries (and spares)
- Shovel
- Probe (2.4m or longer preferred)
Travel Equipment
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- 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
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- Pack (30-40 litres)
- 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
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- 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.
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All mandatory gear can be rented if you don’t have your own. Your guides are able to provide any equipment subject to sufficient notice time and availability of gear. Equipment rental will be charged and included in the price.
If you wish to rent equipment during your stay (including safety gear), let us know and we can help make arrangements.
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Group size:
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- Small groups limited to 6 guests provide comfort, personalized attention and flexibility in the choice of landing spots / exploration or ski areas, and smoothness during embarking and disembarking.
- Prices are per person in double bed cabins (2 persons). A single cabin (1 person) may be requested with a price surcharge. The cost doesn’t decrease as the group grows.
Min. age requirements:
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- If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
- Minors as young as 14 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.
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To get to your sailing yacht in Tromsø Harbor, fly into Tromsø Airport. Keep in mind that there are no direct flights to Tromso from the USA. Most international flights to Tromsø go via Oslo and there are direct flights from London-Gatwick, Oulu/ Luleå, Frankfurt, Copenhagen and Stockholm. Once you land in Tromsø, it takes about 10-20 minutes to get to the harbor. You can either…
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- Get a taxi
- Take the express coach (Flybussen) — step off at Scandic Ishavshotel and walk 200 m (650 ft) to the harbor (this bus might be more comfortable than the regular bus if you’re carrying gear)
- Take the bus no. 42 or 40 — 22-minute ride + 5-10 minute walk
The exact location of the Varuna boat may change on short notice. Prior to departure, you’ll receive a WhatsApp message from the crew with the exact location. Please keep in mind that the boat will not be ready to host you before 5 pm, though you may drop off your luggage from 1 pm onwards. Please contact the crew in advance if you plan on doing so or if you are delayed.
Should you need some last-minute gear or personal items, there’s a sports shop, a pharmacy, and a supermarket at a walking distance from the harbor.
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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 travelling to. For more information on COVID-19 measures in Lyngen Alps, NO, please refer to the Visit Norway 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!
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