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Rory Dixon
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  • Come join us on this unforgettable adventure in Svalbard! Aboard a sturdy, 85-foot, steel-hulled yacht, we’ll visit some of the remotest corners of the Earth. With two hugely experienced guides, we’ll use our skis to reach and explore pristine, untouched slopes. Accommodation is in cabins aboard the yacht, all meals are included, as well as a dedicated crew of three, who will make sure our journey runs smoothly!

    • Make your way to Svalbard, a remote archipelago in the middle of the Arctic Ocean. Take a 5-minute taxi ride to Longyearbyen marina, which is where you’ll board the boat. Meet the team, go through a safety briefing, organize your ski and safety equipment, and allocate bedrooms. Enjoy drinks and dinner, either at a marina restaurant or onboard, prepared by the chef!

      Meals: Dinner
      Accommodation: Cabin on a yacht

      Sunset in Svalbard aboard a yacht
    • We’ll enjoy a simple continental breakfast around 8am. Chat with the guides and the group about the day’s plan and pack for the ski tour. The chef will also prepare mountain snacks, typically a sandwich and some fruit. At around 8:30 or 9am., we’ll put on our life jackets and board the 5-meter RIB tender, which will transport us to shore. Attach skins to your skis, clip in your boots, turn on your transceivers, and we’re ready to roll!

      The ski tour will often aim for a ridge or summit, with a thrilling descent back to the waterfront, usually arriving at a different location from the start. Around 3pm, the guide will radio the yacht for pick-up. Once back on board, we’ll be greeted with a warm meal and drinks, such as hot beverages or wine. For the courageous ones, there’s an option to take a quick swim in the sea! We’ll then sail to a new location. In the evening, you can unwind with dinner, drinks, and scenic views, and some may choose to help with sailing or fishing. Dinner is served around 8:30pm, and after a cozy evening, we’ll head to bed.

      Meals: Breakfast, packed lunch, and dinner
      Accommodation: Cabin on a yacht

      One skier skinning up in Svalbard
    • We arrive back at the marina, most likely already the night before. In the morning of Day 9, pack up, say goodbye to your group, guides, and crew, and disembark the boat. Take a 5-minute taxi ride to the airport for your flight back home.

      Kamak docked
    • Please note that daily plans are flexible and may vary based on weather conditions, snow quality, and other factors.

    • Included:

        • Two experienced mountain guides with extensive knowledge of the area
        • 9-day Svalbard ski & sail yacht tour
        • Accommodation aboard a yacht for 8 nights in cabins
        • Crew (professional chef, deckhand, skipper)
        • Harbor fees and fuel
        • All meals onboard
        • Drinks

      Add-ons

        • Ski touring equipment

      Not included:

        • Flights to Svalbard, Norway
        • Accommodations prior to and after the tour
        • Alcoholic beverages — drinks are included, but feel free to bring a bottle of liquour
        • Guide gratuities — optional
        • Travel and medical insurance — optional
    • In order to join this Svalbard ski & sail yacht tour, off piste skiing experience is required. Naturally, great fitness is needed as well, as you’ll be climbing up pristine slopes to summits and then skiing all the way down to the sea.

      The ski touring will be at a gentle pace, following the easy contours of the mountain, with plenty of breaks along the way. Two highly experienced guides will manage the group, monitor conditions, and plan the itinerary to ensure that everyone remains safe, feels included, and has a fantastic experience. For the descent, participants need to be confident skiers with some experience skiing mellow gradient off-piste terrain. Both the ascent and descent will take place on slopes that are not steep.

      Given the different fitness and skiing abilities in the group, having two guides provides flexibility: the group can tackle easier routes together, but for those wishing to challenge themselves more on certain days, the guides can split the group as needed. It’s recommended to prepare in the months leading up to the trip by doing sports, walking, or doing light cardio.

      For more backcountry skiing adventures in Norway, click here!

    • Due to the terrain, location and length of tour, this Svalbard ski & sail yacht tour is for experienced backcountry skiers only. If you’re just starting out, we recommend heading out for some intro touring with a guide and gaining some backcountry experience.

    • 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
        • Comfortable clothing for the boat
        • Two pairs of shoes (for the inside and for the deck)
        • Handkerchief for blocking the sun (optional)

      Snow safety equipment

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

      Travel equipment

        • 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

      Personal equipment

        • 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
        • Sea sickness pills (just in case)
        • Pocket knife — optional
        • Cash to thank the team
        • Camera — optional
        • Binoculars — optional
    • Group sizes and pricing

        • For this Svalbard ski & sail yacht tour, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 4:1.
        • It takes a minimum of 9 people for this tour to operate. The maximum group size is set at 9 participants.
        • The tour is confirmed at the latest 120 days prior to the departure. The tour is bookable up to 90 days before the departure.

      Svalbard ski & sail yacht tours 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.
    • To get to Svalbard, most people fly into Longyearbyen, the largest city on the Norwegian archipelago where your adventure begins. There are daily flights to Longyearbyen from Oslo, Norway, but we encourage you to book early.

      From the airport, take a 5-minute taxi ride to the marina, which is where your yacht will be waiting for you.

    • 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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