skiLyngen Alps, Tromsø

Lyngen Alps Sail-to-Ski

ELEVATION6,200 ft

DURATION8 days

GRADEtechnical

LOCATIONNorway

DATESMarch – April

Overview

Basing on a boat is a great way to enjoy a ski vacation. No commute — we wake up every morning only minutes from clipping into our skis. At the end of the day, we step onto the boat for après ski with all our friends as we motor to our next destination. Our hosts Nick and Estella are also a big part of the experience. The SkyDancer is their home, and aboard we are invited into their world. All meals are outstanding and plentiful. Dinner is served family-style, always hearty and tasty. Breakfast is buffet-style so we can all eat when we choose as we prepare for our day. Lunch is sandwiches and snacks put together from leftover breakfast and goodies Estella sets out for us. The Lyngen Alps rise dramatically from the fjords of Arctic Norway near Tromsø — some of the most spectacular mountains in Europe. Jagged peaks with long couloirs plunge directly into saltwater fjords. Each morning we assess conditions and sail to the best available terrain, giving us an enormous range of options each day. Six full days of ski touring and ski mountaineering in one of the world's truly elite backcountry destinations. This trip includes 2 IFMGA/AMGA certified mountain guides, the SkyDancer's captain and chef/deckhand, 7 nights aboard, and all meals. Only alcohol and personal insurance are excluded.

Highlights

Live aboard the SkyDancer sailboat — wake up minutes from the ski terrain

6 full days of ski touring and ski mountaineering in the Lyngen Alps

Sail to a new fjord and mountain each day — maximum terrain flexibility

Dramatic Arctic peaks plunging directly into Norwegian fjords

All meals prepared by the SkyDancer's chef — hearty family-style dinners

2 IFMGA/AMGA certified guides + captain and chef/deckhand

One of Europe's premier ski mountaineering destinations

Gallery

Ski tourer traversing steep snowy slope above Lyngen Alps fjord, Norway

Skier at Lyngen Alps summit with skis and fjord panorama, Arctic Norway

Group of three backcountry skiers posing on Lyngen Alps summit ridge above fjord

Ski mountaineers skinning up steep snow-covered slope in the Lyngen Alps, Norway

Lone skier descending past jagged rock face on Lyngen Alps ski tour, Norway

Skiers skinning up Lyngen Alps slope with blue fjord and peaks behind, Norway

Backcountry skiers navigating narrow snowy gully in Lyngen Alps, Arctic Norway

Skier standing on snow-covered shore beside Lyngen Alps fjord, Norway

Group of four ski mountaineers on snowy Lyngen Alps ridgeline under clear sky

Backcountry skier climbing steep Lyngen Alps face with fjord and peaks behind

Four backcountry skiers traversing high-altitude snow ridge in Lyngen Alps, Norway, with prominent snow-capped peak behind

Two skiers pausing on snowy ridge overlooking fjord and snow-capped peaks in the Lyngen Alps, Norway

Itinerary

DAY 1

Board the SkyDancer

Move into your cabin, organize gear, attend the trip briefing, and enjoy dinner. Plan to board between 10am and 1pm. Use the morning for any last-minute shopping — alcohol, specialty items, or gear needs.

DAY 2

Ski Day 1

First full day of ski touring and ski mountaineering in the Lyngen Alps. Guides assess conditions and select the best terrain. Sail to the next destination in the evening.

DAY 3

Ski Day 2

Second full day on the mountain. The boat's mobility means we can always find the best snow — different aspect, different fjord, different peak.

DAY 4

Ski Day 3

Third day of ski touring. By now the group is moving well together and the guides push into bigger terrain.

DAY 5

Ski Day 4

Fourth full day. The Arctic light, the fjord views, and the quality of skiing in the Lyngen Alps is unlike anywhere else in Europe.

DAY 6

Ski Day 5

Fifth day. Conditions and snowpack assessed by the guides each morning — always positioned for fresh snow and ideal aspects.

DAY 7

Ski Day 6

Final full day of skiing. Make it count — one last big run above the fjord before sailing back.

DAY 8

Departure

Disembark and transfer to Tromsø for your flight home.

FROM$6,900 / person

March – April

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