Lyngen Alps Norway
The Lyngen Alps are an iconic backcountry ski area in far north Norway. The Lyngen Alps range is in part surrounded by water, allowing for typically Norwegian ski & sail adventures where boats are used to access the skiing terrain plus as a base for meals & accommodation.
The Lyngen Alps are about 90km long & 20km wide with a highest point of 1833m. The range includes glaciers, steep couloirs, gentle bowls & tree skiing down low. Summits typically skied in the Lyngen Alps are less than 1200m high, with descents going all the way down to sea level. "Skin out, ski in" is a reasonable motto for any visit to the area.
Summary of Pros & Cons for Lyngen Alps
Pros
- Quality snow & reliable snow pack until late in the season;
- Endless backcountry powder skiing & snowboarding options;
- High adventure above the Arctic Circle;
- Stunning surroundings & views;
- Terrain includes easy bowls to challenging couloirs;
- Ski directly back to the boat;
- Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) viewing possible;
- Delicious fresh fish available.
Cons
- Can be expensive;
- Some 'easy access' terrain can get tracked in the peak season;
- Too bad if you don't like fish!
Pro or Con (depending on your perspective)
- Accommodation often on boats;
- Isolated & dark in winter;
- Long days later in the season;
- Becoming increasingly popular;
- Access to the ski terrain is all human powdered on skins or boot pack.
Where is Lyngen Alps, Norway?
The Lyngen Alps are above the Arctic Circle only about 40km east of the city of Tromsø, but a world away in reality. The Norwegian capital of Oslo is 1150km to the south. Flights to Tromso are all via Oslo & take around 2hr.
Whilst boats are a common way to travel & ski the Lyngen Alps (50km+ by boat from Tromso). It is possible to access some portions of the ski terrain in as little 1.5hr from Tromsø via car & ferry. If not travelling as part of a tour, cars can be rented at Tromso airport. Use our preferred car rental search engine here.
Lyngen Alps Accommodation
The Lyngen Alps jut out into the fjords allowing for multiple accommodation options along its shoreline or on boats. Anyone not on a tour or boat can rent rooms in numerous lodges & private homes or apartments - many, if not most, have skiing directly from & to the door.
Search & book all Lyngen Alps accommodation here.
Alternative accommodation can be sought in & around Tromso if one has a vehicle to travel to the ski terrain.
Review
The Powderhounds will attempt to visit Lyngen Alps Spring 2020. Who wants to come? Stay tuned for our photos & insights.
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