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Backcountry Skiing

Sailing and Skiing in Svalbard: Everything You Need to Know

Recorded on: February 4, 2025
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Tom shared:

  • What it’s like to ski Arctic Pow and the types of conditions you can expect
  • The sailboat and why it’s an essential part of the experience
  • Key gear you need to bring to maximize your time in the Arctic
  • Logistical details and how to prepare for a Svalbard ski adventure
  • Why having a guide to navigate Svalbard enhances your experience
  • Exciting things to do in Longyearbyen, the world’s northernmost settlement

Picture yourself carving through a blend of fresh Arctic powder and perfect spring corn on a thrilling summit-to-sea run you’ve just discovered. Meanwhile, a gourmet multi-course meal is being served on a luxurious 150-foot yacht under the glow of the midnight sun.

Tom Wolfe’s backcountry ski trip in Svalbard is a sight to behold.

Starting from Longyearbyen, the northernmost permanent settlement on Earth, Tom leads his clients island-hopping in search of the ultimate skiing. Whether it’s gentle slopes, expansive open bowls, steep ridgelines, or challenging 50-degree chutes, the skiing options are as endless as the Arctic Sea. And the adventure doesn’t stop once the skis are off—between runs, you’ll cruise on a lavish schooner, savor dishes crafted by a private chef, and maybe even encounter a polar bear.

Curious why Svalbard has been one of Europe’s hottest backcountry destinations in recent years? Don’t miss this webinar, where Tom covered everything from planning & logistics to how to get there, what to bring, and what to expect.

Svalbard | Norway
Skiing at the Edge of the World
From $6,310 | 8 days

Webinar host

Tom Wolfe
ACMG/IFMGA Mountain Guide

Tom Wolfe is an ACMG and IFMGA Mountain Guide. He guides year-round, with winters being a mix of ski guiding at lodges, heli-ski operations, and remote backcountry destinations. Summers are a split between guiding climbing trips in the mountains of BC and guiding paddling trips on rivers in Canada’s western shield country.

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