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This skiing in Iceland tour features faraway fjords, epic descents, and cozy nights by the fire at Kvíar Lodge. Glide from one fjord to another with no skiers in sight except for your skiing partners. Conquer rarely seen peaks and be the first to swish down untouched slopes. Hit different skiing territories that are accessible only by boat. In moments of rest, admire blue fjord waters. Get ready for adventures unlike any you’ve seen before!
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Today begins your off-the-beaten-path skiing in Iceland adventure! After lunch, take the speedboat Bjarnarnes from the harbor in Ísafjörður. Your destination is Kvíar Lodge, where you’ll spend a few hours searching for good snow. Make sure to eat wel...)
Today begins your off-the-beaten-path skiing in Iceland adventure! After lunch, take the speedboat Bjarnarnes from the harbor in Ísafjörður. Your destination is Kvíar Lodge, where you’ll spend a few hours searching for good snow.
Make sure to eat well and dress warm before boarding the speedboat and keep your ski gear ready. Your guide will take you through a safety briefing before you hit the slopes. Then enjoy your first descents down the mountainous of your choice for starters.
After getting a taste of unspoiled slopes, enjoy a well-deserved dinner at the farmhouse.
Today a short boat ride will take you to the head of Lónafjörður Fjord, the most astonishing fjord in Iceland. The fjord offers amazing runs and pristine backcountry skiing. With your skins on, you have many options. Depending on the group, we’ll go...)
Today a short boat ride will take you to the head of Lónafjörður Fjord, the most astonishing fjord in Iceland. The fjord offers amazing runs and pristine backcountry skiing. With your skins on, you have many options.
Depending on the group, we’ll go to Rangali (the northwestern extremity of the fjord) and skin up to Rangalaskarð Pass, or to Miðkjós (the northwestern extremity of the fjord) and skin up the peaks of Snókur and Breiðuskarðahnjúkur.
While the steep Rangalaskarð Pass reveals superb views over Hornvík Bay, the peaks of Snókur (497 m/1630 ft) and Breiðuskarðahnjúkur (709 m/2326 ft) offer top-quality ski runs.
After thrilling descents, board a boat and return to Kvíar Lodge. You may spend half an hour on the beach picking mussels for dinner starters. After a hearty meal, relax in a hot sauna.
After breakfast, jump onboard a Zodiac boat and head to Veiðileysufjörður, a spectacular fjord surrounded by high mountains. Today’s plan is to ski over to Lónafjörður Fjord. For a true test of endurance, make at least two long runs. You’ll be reward...)
After breakfast, jump onboard a Zodiac boat and head to Veiðileysufjörður, a spectacular fjord surrounded by high mountains. Today’s plan is to ski over to Lónafjörður Fjord. For a true test of endurance, make at least two long runs. You’ll be rewarded by long, wide slopes with not a soul around, except your skiing companions.
End the day in Rangali, which features the most stunning fjordscapes in the country. Then take a boat ride to Kvíar Lodge.
This evening, enjoy a mouth-watering dinner, the best way to end the perfect ski day.
Spend today exploring the mountains in the spectacular Hrafnfjörður Fjord. The head of the fjord has smooth runs all the way from the tops that are sure to blow your mind! Our favorite ones are from the top of Hvítserkur and Mt. Bláfell. The pass bet...)
Spend today exploring the mountains in the spectacular Hrafnfjörður Fjord. The head of the fjord has smooth runs all the way from the tops that are sure to blow your mind! Our favorite ones are from the top of Hvítserkur and Mt. Bláfell.
The pass between Mt. Bláfell and Mt. Hattarfell is easily an experienced skier’s paradise. Just be warned that you’ll find it hard to pull yourself away from the scenery.
If you’re looking for the ultimate challenge, go down the West Face of Mt. Hattarfell. This has been done only once before!
For the last full day of skiing, we have something special in mind. Take a short boat ride to Höfðaströnd Beach and skin up to the top of Mt.Tröllafell, also known as Troll Mountain. Once you’ve reached the top, feel the rush of adrenaline as you sta...)
For the last full day of skiing, we have something special in mind. Take a short boat ride to Höfðaströnd Beach and skin up to the top of Mt.Tröllafell, also known as Troll Mountain. Once you’ve reached the top, feel the rush of adrenaline as you start to carve the snow.
Challenge yourself on the mountain’s steep couloirs or relish wide open runs.
The mountain holds plenty of untouched slopes for you to make the first descents!
Early in the morning, board a boat and transfer back to Ísafjörður, where you can do some skiing near the town. Once you’ve discovered the town’s many options for a traverse or steep couloirs, you may never want to go home. We encourage you to stay a...)
Early in the morning, board a boat and transfer back to Ísafjörður, where you can do some skiing near the town. Once you’ve discovered the town’s many options for a traverse or steep couloirs, you may never want to go home.
We encourage you to stay an extra night in Ísafjörður and treat yourself to another day of skiing in the surrounding mountains.
This ski touring and backcountry skiing in Iceland tour is designed for experienced skiers who seek fresh, untouched territories. The trip is challenging, but you’ll enjoy the best skiing Iceland has to offer. There will be a wide range of skiing ...)
You’ll spend the nights at a stellar Kvíar Lodge where a delectable dinner will be waiting for you every evening. Located in Kvíadalur Valley in Hornstrandir Nature Reserve, the lodge offers tranquility and peace. )
You’ll spend the nights at a stellar Kvíar Lodge where a delectable dinner will be waiting for you every evening. Located in Kvíadalur Valley in Hornstrandir Nature Reserve, the lodge offers tranquility and peace.
The itinerary of this tour is just a guideline. Depending on where the best snow is and what the group wants to do, we can change it as we please. Every day you’ll get on a boat that will take you to the best ski area for the day. The Westfjord...)
The itinerary of this tour is just a guideline. Depending on where the best snow is and what the group wants to do, we can change it as we please. Every day you’ll get on a boat that will take you to the best ski area for the day. The Westfjords have lots of unskied runs waiting to be discovered..
We usually spend about 6-8 hours in the mountains each day. This counts to about 1200-1400 altitude meters. We normally start around 10 a.m. since the days are long at high latitudes in spring.
We’ve been leading skiers into the mountains for over ten years and never had trouble finding snow in spring. Even in late May, you can still find snow down to sea level. While some terrain is getting thin in late May, the bright nights and sparkling corn snow make up for it.
All good skiers who are in good physical shape are welcomed to join this trip, despite the lack of touring experience. We do, however, recommend that you try ski touring at least once before the tour. This way you’ll feel more comfortable throughout the trip!
Yes, you can rent skis and related gear from us. Feel free to drop us an email and we can discuss options and prices.
Of course, snowboarders are more than welcome to join this tour. Normally, they have a splitboard setup or snowshoes and ski poles for the uphill.
