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Ski & Sail Northern Norway’s Pristine Fjords

Guide(s)
Tom Wolfe, Massimo Candolini, Sawback Alpine Adventures
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While it’s highly recommended you bring your own ski gear, you can rent it from your guide with advanced notice. If you’re interested in this option, please check the box below and we’ll get back to you with a quote.

If you’d like to have a boat cabin all to yourself, please check the box below and we’ll get back to you with a quote.

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.

Liability waivers are a standard part of all guided outdoor adventures. For this trip, acknowledging the risks and agreeing to sign the waiver is mandatory before the trip. This is required in order to join the adventure—please check more details in the FAQ section.

People
1 Person
Date(s)
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Duration
8 day
Guide(s)
Tom Wolfe, Massimo Candolini, Sawback Alpine Adventures
Reserve deposit (50%) $0
Second Payment Amount: $0
  • Set off on a skiing and sailing adventure through the breathtaking Norwegian fjords! We’ll carve through some of Norway’s best lines over 6 skiing days with expert mountain guides. Our home for the week will be the spacious Noorderlicht sailboat, where we’ll sleep in comfortable cabins, enjoy a full board, and unwind with coffee and tea. With convenient Zodiac transfers, we’ll easily reach the most stunning ski spots. Pack your skis and get ready for the journey of a lifetime!

    If you’d like to fully embrace the fjords, opt for this 8-day option. You’ll get two extra days to explore the slopes and relax aboard the sailboat.

    • We meet at the pier in Alta harbor at 4pm to board the Noorderlicht, our home for the week. After settling in, we’ll share a welcome drink with the Captain and crew, who will share important safety information and trip logistics. We’ll set sail into the breathtaking fjords and enjoy a multi-course dinner on board, sharing our excitement for the adventures ahead.

      Meals: Dinner
      Accommodation: Noorderlicht sailboat

      Noorderlicht against icebergs
    • Each day begins with a hearty breakfast to fuel us for our adventures ahead. We will navigate the maze of islands and fjords between Alta and Tromsø, using the ship’s mobility to chase the best snow and weather. The Lyngen Alps and surrounding ranges offer everything from mellow glacier runs to steep chutes—most dropping right to the sea! From the boat, we’ll skin up routes that would take days to access by land. After a day on the slopes, we’ll return to our boat for dinner to share our experiences and plan for the next day’s exploration.

      Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
      Accommodation: Noorderlicht sailboat

      Two skiers on a snow-covered mountain overlooking the sea and islands in Norway
    • On our final morning, we will disembark in Tromsø in time for everyone to make their flights. We’ll take a moment to soak in the stunning fjords one last time before heading to the airport.

      Meals: Breakfast

      A skier walking with equipment over her shoulder on a street in Norway, with a signpost in the background
    • Included:

        • Experienced, UIAGM/IFMGA-certified mountain guides with extensive knowledge of the area
        • 6-day Norway fjords ski holiday
        • Accommodation for 5 nights in a cabin on a sailboat charter (S/V Noorderlicht) with bunks or double berths and shared bathroom facilities
        • Full board
          • Breakfast and multi-course dinner on board
          • Lunch on board (sandwiches and snacks on excursion days)
        • Harbor fees and permit fees
        • Zodiac (tender) transfers from boat to shore and vice versa
        • Coffee and tea on board

      Add-ons

        • Ski gear — can be rented at checkout
        • Single supplement — can be added at checkout

      Not included:

        • Flights to Norway
        • Alcoholic beverages
        • Food and accommodation prior to and after the tour
        • Ski touring and mountaineering equipment
        • Guide gratuities — optional (both for guiding staff and boat crew)
        • Travel and medical insurance — mandatory
    • You’ll need great fitness and intermediate skiing experience to enjoy this Norway fjords ski holiday. You’ll climb and descend up to 1,500 m / 4,920 ft daily, often through variable snow conditions and across glaciated terrain, with peaks ranging from 700 to 1,200 m / 2,300 to 3,940 ft above sea level.

      To successfully tackle each day, you should feel comfortable on Black Diamond slopes, even if you take your time to navigate them. However, the terrain may include advanced pitches, steeper tree runs, and rugged alpine sections.

      Snow conditions will vary widely—from icy stretches and deep powder to hard-packed or wind-affected surfaces. If you’re confident skiing in these diverse conditions and have the endurance for challenging climbs, you’ll be well-prepared for this unique ski adventure in the fjords.

      For more skiing adventures in Norway, click here!

    • Liability waivers are a standard part of all guided outdoor adventures. Recently, the requirements have become a bit more rigorous for ACMG guides—meaning that you’ll need to agree to the signing of the waiver at the time of booking.

      Prior to booking, we ask you to review the waiver. During the checkout process, you’ll have to acknowledge the risks and agree to the signing of the waiver. You are required to bring a printed copy on the trip.

      Please note that signing and agreeing to the terms of the waiver is required in order to join this adventure. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to us prior to booking.

    • Clothing list

        • 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

        • Avalanche beacon with good batteries (and spares)
        • Shovel
        • Probe (2.4m or longer preferred)

      Ski touring equipment

        • Skis or split board
        • Ski strap
        • Ski or snowboard boots
        • Poles
        • Climbing skins
        • Skin wax (or a candle)
        • Ski crampons — mandatory
        • Boot crampons and lightweight ice axe — optional, don’t bring these if you don’t have them or don’t like steep skiing
        • Binding repair kit to fix your personal travel setup
        • Ski helmet
        • Ski scraper

      Personal equipment

        • Ski pack (30-40 L)
        • 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)
        • Tincture of Benzoin or Cavilon (to help the Leukotape stick for the whole week if necessary)
        • Pocket knife — optional
        • Camera — optional
        • Binoculars — optional

      Glacier gear list

        • Harness — fitted for over your ski clothing
        • Locking carabiners (x2)
        • Non-locking carabiners (x2)
        • Prussik cord (5m x 6mm) — optional
        • Sewn sling (120cm) — optional

      Personal items for the sailing boat

        • Small soft-sided duffle bag (30-50 L) to contain your clothes in your berth
        • Shoes
        • Winter boots for wearing around town
        • Micro-spikes — especially the early season (late April / early May) trips as melt-freeze cycles can create very slippery conditions in the town
        • Slippers or Crocs
        • Comfortable clothing
        • Personal medications and toiletries (including small-sized soap and shampoo)
        • Ear plugs
        • Reading material
        • Chargers & adapters for electronic devices (normal AC power is available as 220V Euro plug)
        • Cash (NOK or EUR) to pay for your beer tab, souvenirs, and tips/gratuities
    • Group sizes and pricing

        • For this Norway fjords ski holiday, the maximum client-to-guide ratio is 5:1. Two certified mountain guides will guide you throughout the trip.
        • The maximum group size is set at 10 participants.

      A Norway fjords ski holiday 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 this Norway fjords ski holiday 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 Norway fjords ski holiday will be either Alta or Tromsø. To get there, you will first fly into Oslo Airport (OSL). From there, there are several flights daily to Alta Airport (ALF) and Tromsø Airport (TOS). Please contact us to confirm the exact starting point of the trip before booking your flights.

      You will meet your guides at the pier in the Alta harbor at 4pm on Day 1 or at an alternative location in Tromsø. You will get more detailed information after booking the adventure.

    • Medical and travel protection is mandatory for this Norway fjords ski holiday. 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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