Join us on the beautiful island of Kvaløya...
Kvaløya is a beautiful mountainous island neighbouring Tromsø deep in the arctic circle. The island has a perfect mix of mellow rolling terrain and pointy ‘alpine’ peaks. This gives us great variety in objectives for all standards.
Day ski touring we typically skin for 1 – 4 hrs and aim to reach summits with stunning views and ski wide open slopes right down to sea level..sometimes on to the beach! Impressive summits, expansive sea views and thrilling descents are what this trip is all about. There is ‘gnarly’ skiing here, but also a lot of very pleasant, more mellow, open slopes and fantastic tree skiing through native birch woodland….we like it all!
What's included
Your trip includes guiding, self catered half board accommodation and transport locally. We handle the logistics so you can concentrate on the adventure.
Accommodation
7 nights on a luxury self catered houseboat.
Food & Drink
Half board food included.
Expert Guiding
6 days of expert guiding by IFMGA Mountain Guides plus use of technical equipment.
Local Transport
Private van transport and airport transfers.
Sample Itinerary
Day 1
Shakedown
Find our ‘ski legs’, get comfortable with our group, practice use of safety equipment, and size up the off piste terrain
Sample Itinerary
Participant Requirements
Fitness
Fitness Level 2 and above. Capable of full days in the mountains carrying a pack.
Ski Level
Ski Level 2 and above. Comfortable skiing off-piste in variable snow. Able to skin uphill for 2–4 hours per day
Basic ski touring experience (kick turns, transitions)
Equipment
Skis and boots suitable for touring are required. If you're aiming for more technical objectives, you may also need a harness, crampons and ice axe.
