SKITOUR LOFOTEN TRIP Norway
Trip type: Skitouring, Splitboarding
Duration: 8 days
Country/Region: Norway, Island group of the Lofoten
Price: 3’290,00 CHF p.P.
Participants: 4-8
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A ski touring week on the Lofoten archipelago promises unique descents in Norwegian powder snow with sea views, Aurora Borealis sightings and the ascent of beautiful peaks in the far north. A trip of superlatives!
Requirements:
Riding technique
Average
Kick turns
Experience advantageous
Alpine technique
First exprience advantageous
Fitness
Generally fit for moderate ascents
Use of ice axe and crampons
No experience necessary
Ski touring trips on the Lofoten Islands, Norway – between ocean descents and the northern lights
The mountain ranges in the far north of Norway, in the Lofoten archipelago, offer the best conditions for challenging descents with fjord views every winter. The best way to explore these peaks is on a ski touring trip on the Lofoten Islands. An experienced mountain guide selects the best descents with us and accompanies us daily on the ski tours with sea views. The views are hard to beat, because with a bit of luck we may even spot marine animals such as whales, as well as the famous Northern Lights, which will dance above our heads at night if the sky is clear.
First we reach the Lofoten Islands, for example from Svolvaer, a very worthwhile destination. The mountain landscapes are considered the most spectacular in Norway and are known for their incredible touring opportunities. The descent from the peaks often continues down to sea level with constant slopes, which means: put your skis on in the morning and only take them off again when you reach the coast. The rugged mountain slopes of the Lofoten offer the right experience for every level, from easy tours to alpine tours with climbing passages. For example, we will visit renowned ski tours such as Vågan, Geitgaljartind, Narvikfjellet, Rundfjellet, just to mention a few possibilities! On the Lofoten Islands, there is always the possibility of reaching powder snow slopes of up to 40 degrees, should we opt for gullies and steeper downhill variants.
In the evening, we enjoy the peace and quiet of our accommodation while the northern lights dance above our heads. We joke with like-minded people about the wonderful day’s skiing and enjoy a glass of wine before calling it a day.
Hunting for "First Lines" in the Lofoten archipelago
In this area of Norway, you will not only come across untouched slopes and deep powder snow at its finest, but also the Northern Lights, food at its best and dream views of the fjords and the sea.
Your benefits with Exped Tribe:
Local and multilingual mountain guide
Support member
who will document the trip with professional recordings and look after your well-being. You will receive drone videos, photos and much more as a souvenir of your adventure.
Small groups
of max. 8 participants. Increased flexibility, familiar atmosphere and harmonious get-together. We do our best to ensure that all participants have an incredible adventure! We conduct expectation phone calls and pool participants who have similar expectations and abilities. We are happy to accept special requests!
Vegetarian friendly
We offer Alpine gourmet cuisine, completely without meat/fish!
Co2 compensation
Planting of several trees per participant. You will receive a certificate of your trees and will be able to follow their growth.
Rental materials
Cost-effective rental materials such as sleeping bags, climbing equipment and much more are available.
Planned itinerary for the ski tour in the Lofoten Islands
Day 1
Arrival from Zurich or Milan by plane. If desired, we can also organize a train journey. We fly via Oslo to Bodo, Evenes or Svolvaer, where we are taken directly to the ferry that takes us to our accommodation.
Day 2-7
Every day we look for exciting ski tours with the best snow and views of the sea, from 700 to 1500m, depending on the conditions and level of all participants. The areas around Narvik and Evenes are ideal for this. Each ascent is followed by a fun descent down to sea level! Our mountain guides know the area like the back of their hands and know exactly where the best descents are! In the evening, we stop off at the local “rorbuer”, a type of reddish accommodation also known as a fisherman’s hut.
Day 8
Back to the airport, short tour of the village and return flight to Switzerland.
Important information about your ski touring trip in the Lofoten Islands
Clothing
- Hard shell jacket
- Spare underwear (the warmest you have)
- Warm ski touring pants, warm base layer and sweater
- Soft shell or fleece jacket
- Hat, gloves, balaclava
Miscellaneous
- Sunglasses
- Ski goggles
- Sun and lip cream
- Water bottle and thermos flask
- Camera and power bank if necessary
- Backpack (30-50l)
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Technical equipment
- Helmet
- Skis with ski touring bindings
- Telescopic poles
- Climbing skins
- Crampons
- LVS set (avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe)
- Avalanche airbag, if available
- Light ice axe
- Crampons
- Climbing harness
For the overnight
- Hut sleeping bag
- Headlamp
- Toiletries (reduced to a minimum)
Included
- IFMGA mountain guide
- Overnight stay in local accommodation and huts
- Half board
- Transfers
- Professional photo reportage and videos
- An activity to support the local community
- Group material
- Co2 compensation with the planting of 10 trees/participant
Excluded
- Travel to and from the destination country
- Private insurance with repatriation costs covered
- Food on the day of travel and tour provisions
- Alcoholic drinks
- Gratuities
- Everything that is not listed under “Included”
Catering
- Snack (not included, serves to replenish energy levels): This is eaten between breakfast and dinner and taken with you for the appropriate number of days. Dried fruit, chocolate, cheese, wholemeal bread and energy bars are all suitable. Remember that your rucksack should not be too heavy.
- Half board (included): Out of commitment to animal welfare, we do not offer fish/meat on our tours. Nevertheless, you can of course order what you like best at the local restaurants, whether vegetarian or animal-based
Rental material
- Ski touring set: skis, ski bindings, skins, CHF 250.00
- Avalanche airbag, CHF 120.00
- Helmet, CHF 30.00
Others, Add-ons
- If desired, this adventure can be supplemented with an overnight stay in Oslo and a city tour;
- On request, luxury accommodation with sauna can be offered on the last evening in Bodo;
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