Lofoten Islands Norway Ski Touring
The Lofoten Islands of Norway provide a ski experience like no other. Based in a self-contained fisherman's cabin by the sea, this tour seeks out the best of the terrain & snow in the islands, and does it by land. This is backcountry ski touring in Norway without the boat!
Located above the Arctic Circle west of Narvik, the archipelago is laden with deep fjords & precipitous mountains rising over 1,000m straight out of the sea. Connected to the Norwegian mainland by a series of bridges, the island chain provides amazing ski touring & freeride descents in spectacular coastal landscapes. Despite its location with the Arctic Circle, temperatures are relatively mild (due to ocean current influences) when compared to the usual extremes in other places during winter, providing comfortable touring conditions. For detailed information see our Lofoten Islands page.
Itinerary
On the Lofoten Islands Norway Ski Touring Trip you will explore new summits on the 5 ski touring days, experiencing the pleasures of skiing right down to the sea. In the afternoon's you will visit different villages, bars, local sights & just lap up this incredible place. At night there will opportunities to seek out the Northern Lights. For more detailed information on the program, see the Itinerary tab.
Accommodation & Meals
Accommodation will be in a fully self contained 'fisherman's' cabin near Svolvaer, the main town on the Lofoten Islands. Svolvaer is located magnificently along the coast on a series of small islets with a backdrop of stunning peaks. The cabin will have a full kitchen, living room & shared bedroom & bathroom facilities. Meals can be purchased from town & opportunities will be available to shop for food & drink supplies for preparation in the cabin.
Ski Ability
This trip is for all those who want to enjoy skiing and the mountains in a unique environment. You will need to have previous experience of ski touring, the use of skins & basic mountaineering skills. You will need to be able to ski in all types of snow and moderate slopes. The slopes of the itineraries are very accessible, so a strong intermediate is the minimum ski standard. On any given day, the group will perform between 800 and 1200 meters of vertical ascent. It is best if the group a ll has similar ski abilities, but it is not essential.
Arrival & Transport
Arrival and departure are from the Harstad/Narvik airport (a.k.a. Evenes EVE airport). All flights to EVE are via Oslo. You will be met at the airport for transfer to your accommodation at Svolvaer. All transport during the trip will be in a private vehicle specifically for your group.
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