Backcountry Ski Adventure in North Iceland
Multi-Day Guided Ski Touring & Deluxe Lodging with Summit Heliskiing
Overview
A perfect tour for anyone wanting to earn their turns during the day & spoil yourself at night. Epic backcountry ski-touring on Iceland's Troll Peninsula with amazing descents all the way down to the ocean, plus wonderful food & lodging. Experience 5$frac12; days of incredible ski-touiring. The tour is inclusive of the guide, all meals & accommodation at Sóti Lodge, plus includes exclusive access to Barðslaug, an authentic geothermal pool (only a few steps from the lodge), floatation sessions, hot tub and sauna. Come as a solo or group and join one the fixed tour dates, or choose your best date (s) 7 duration for a fully private tour.
The tour starts with a pick-up from either Akureyri, Reykjavik or Keflavik and transfer to Sóti Lodge in the beautiful Fljótin region of the Troll Peninsula approximately 30-minute drive away from Siglufjörður, along one of the most picturesque parts of the Arctic coast way. After a comfortable night and breakfast in Soti Lodge, the ski day will start at 09:00 with a gear check and safety briefing with your guide for the day. Departure by helicopter is at 11:00am directly from the helipad at the lodge, with some of Troll Peninsula's best peaks on the menu!
To view the multi-day program & a full list of possible tour routes, see the Itinerary tab.
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Accommodation & Meals
Summit Heliskiing operate out of the Soti Lodge on the northwestern side of the Troll Peninsula. The lodge provides stylish accommodations, delicious meals made from locally sourced ingredients, an onsite pool complex, and stunning views of the magnificent surrounds, from sea to summit. All meals and apres ski snacks are included in the tariff. For more information on accommodation, meals, and facilities, see the Lodging tab.
Ski Terrain & Vertical
The Troll Peninsula is magical due the amount of skiable terrain in relatively compact region. Most of the mountains are skiable with a fabulous terrain mix of open, low-angle alpine bowls & valleys to steep couloirs and faces. Due to the Troll Peninsula's location in the northern latitudes just below the Arctic Circle, there is no tree skiing.
Depending on the group and the terrain skied, an average of 8 runs per day can easily be achieved. Whilst the mountains on the peninsula rise up as high as the 1,445m Dýjafjallshnjúkur (the peninsula’s highest peak), most peaks skied are in the 1,200 to 1,300m altitude range. It is possible to ski runs all the way from the peaks to the seashore. Peak to sea runs will average around 800 to 900m vertical. The average heli ski run ranges between 700 & 1,200m vertical drop.
Snow Quality
The snowpack is predominantly coastal and in the springtime (April/May) ranges from powder to corn snow. Stable avalanche conditions are the norm, allowing for steeper runs to safely conducted (if the group wants!). The corn snow in May allows for more intermediate skiers & snowboarders to enjoy heliskiing in the region.
Helicopter & Guides
Summit Heliskiing have partnered with Norðurflug, Iceland’s most experienced helicopter service, and use their A-Star B2 helicopters, seating four guests with a guide. All guides have expert local knowledge of the region, ensuring the best runs are chosen every time. Guide to guest ratio whilst skiing is 1:4.
Ski Ability & Equipment
The Troll Peninsula Heliskiing Multi-Day Tour can is suitable for fit, strong intermediate or better skiers with previous backcountry off-piste powder & mixed snow conditions experience. Participants need to bring their own ski boots but are provided with all avalanche safety gear (airbag, shovel, shovel, probe & beacon) and high performance freeride skis. Snowboarders should bring their own board.
Lodge & Helipad Location
The Sóti Lodge and helipad are co-located near Fljot on the north-western side of the Troll Peninsula in northern Iceland. The closest major airport is Akureyri, 1¾ to 2¼hr drive away. Keflavik airport or Reykjavik city centre are 5hr drive time to Soti Lodge. Note that flights to Reykjavik from international origins land at Reykjavik's Keflavik International Airport (KEF).
The best way to get to Soti Lodge is with a rental car. For more detail on the best ways to get to Soti Lodge, see the 'Travel to Iceland page.
