Itinerary
Day 1: Reykjavík - Kulusuk - Kummiiut
Depart as a group on a flight from Reykjavík Iceland to Kulusuk Greenland. In Kulusuk, the group loads baggage onto a snowmobile and starts the trip to Kuummiut (pulled by a snowmobile). After a approximately 12 km you will find a boat waiting for the group at the ice edge, from where you will sail to Kuummiut, a small village of 350 inhabitants. Arrival in Kuummiut is by the late afternoon. Most likely there will be a 'welcome committee' comprised of children from the village. Night in village hostel accommodation.
DAY 2 - The Kuummiut Mountain
Today you will climb the 1050m high mountain above Kuummiut. The group will put on the skins in front of the accommodation and start climbing until we meet a beautiful ridge up to the summit of Kuummiut Mountain. Magnificent mountain view awaits us at the top before a beautiful descent down a small glacier and via the moraine down to the Ammassalik fjord again. Night in the same accommodation as day 1.
Ascent / Descent approx. 1050 m. Skiing: 6 - 7 hours.
DAY 3 - From Kuummiut to Sweitzerland
With the help of a snowmobile the group will cross over to Tunu (the backside), traveling through a mountain valley towards the Tasiilaq Mountain Hut, situated in the southern part of the very impressive Sweitzerland mountains. You will be pulled behind snowmobiles. The group will stop and ski between impressive steep granite summits and hanging glaciers during the journey. The transportation time to the hut varies depending on the snow conditions. In the late afternoon we arrive at the mountain hut. Night in the cosy Tasiilaq Mountain Hut.
Ascent 1000 m. / Descent 200 m. Skiing: 8 - 9 hours.
DAY 4 - Sweitzerland
Discover the Sweitzerland mountain range on skis. Climb up to a col to get a view over the huge Karale glacier tongue and discover the "back side“ of the Tripples (2233 m). Few people get to go to this remote area so prepare yourself for untouched snow and steep mountains in all directions. Night in the Tasiilaq Mountain Hut. If the weather is clear we will have a look out for the northern lights.
Ascent / Descent 700 m. Skiing: 6-7 hours.
DAY 5 - Tasiilaq Fjord
Start the day by skiing down to the Tasiilaq Fjord (800 m descent) and from there we travel with the help of a snowmobile up to a narrow valley. We climb to a small col at 500m, and depending on conditions, up to a glacier above the col to get a nice descent. We then continue back to Kuummiut for 2 nights in the village at the same hostel as previous.
Ascent 500-700 m. / Descent 1300 to 1500 m. Skiing: 8 to 9 hours.
DAY 6 - Tunu
Cross the small fjord of Tunu to get to some of the magnificent mountains towering above the village. With skins we reach a col at approx 500m from where you can enjoy the view over the islands towards the south. Descent back to Tunu and crossing over to the village. On the way home we have the option of a second climb to 500 m. Ascent (with another 500m optional) / Descent 500 to 1000m. Skiing: 6 to 7 hours.
DAY 7 - Kuummiut - Kulusuk
Travel back to Kulusuk, first with boat and then approx 12 km by skis. Arrival at Kulusuk village in the late afternoon where you will stay overnight in comfortable accommodation at the Kulusuk Hostel.
DAY 8 - Kulusuk- Reykjavík
Short exploration of Kulusuk village in the morning before traveling back to Iceland. By skis we complete the 3 km from the village to the airport where we board the flight back to Reykjavík.
Please note: The day to day activities are subject to change according to weather and snow condition and will not necessary be in the described order. Final decision on which routes will be skied each day is in the hands of the guide, and is based on snow conditions, avalanche danger & the wishes of the group etc. All times are approximate.
