Ski and Sail Norway
Ski and Sail in Norway
Norway

Sunnmøre Alps | Lyngen Alps | Lofoten Islands | Svalbard

With snow-covered peaks rising straight from the ocean, jaw-dropping scenery and wildlife there is something special about Arctic Norway. Heliskiing is not possible in Norway so backcountry skiing here is all about earning your turns on touring skis or a splitboard. With a range of yachts, varying in type, size and comfort level at your disposal the possibilities for genuine exploration-style skiing are limitless.

The Norwegians call this type of experience, “Friluftsliv” which literally translates to “free air life”.....exploring and appreciating what nature has to offer.

Norway's spectacular mainland coastline stretches for over 1000 miles and features several mountain ranges that create ski touring opportunities. High latitudes mean that snow cover down to sea level is typical - a huge benefit compared to higher-elevation ski touring where altitude makes climbing much harder. Being so far north also opens up the possibility of seeing the Northern Lights or of skiing under the midnight sun. The season begins in the south where Alesund is a highlight and, as the season stretches into May and even June, the focus moves up to the Northern areas around Tromsø, Lyngen and Svalbard.

Trip Types

Our Norway ski-touring trips are flexible and can be tailored to your needs. Groups can be as small as 4 or as large as 12, while durations typically range from 4 to 9 nights. We can source both sailing and motor yachts with on-board experiences that range from "hands-on" to "don't lift a finger" luxury.

Many trips are entirely yacht-based, but it is also possible to access ski areas by fjord before staying ashore in beautiful boutique hotels or to combine ski-touring in Lofoten with resort and heliskiing in Riskgransen in neighbouring Sweden. We can fulfil requests for different durations of trip, size and type of vessel and the itinerary is flexible to navigate around the best skiing and weather.

Skiing and sailing deep Norwegian fjords and snow covered peaks is luxury adventure at its finest.

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Sailing in Lyngen Alps
Sailing in Lyngen Alps
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Skiing in Lyngen Alps

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Skiing in Lyngen Alps
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Ski touring Lyngen Alps

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Typical Scenery from the yacht
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Ski Touring, Lyngen Alps
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Sailing between the peaks
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Summit to Sea
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Getting ready to ascend
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On deck - S/Y Firebird
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Firebird - Oyster 885
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Panoramic view from the lounge
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Lounge area - S/Y Firebird
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Akkarvik by Night
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Northern Lights - Lyngen, Norway

The Lowdown

Sea to Summit

The Lyngen Alps in Norway offer some of the best wilderness ski-touring in the world. Heliskiing is not permitted in Norway so the only way of accessing the virgin snow is to strap skins to your skis and use a bit of muscle to get to the top. The rewards are beyond imagination - no sign of civilisation, untouched mountains plastered in powder snow and scenery that will blow you away as you descend from summit to shore.

Outstanding Terrain

The quality of snow and the variety of terrain are truly awesome with endless opportunities for all abilities to explore anything from wide open spacious bowls to steep couloirs and Alaskan-looking spines.

Magnificent Scenery

This part of the world is truly a photographer’s dream and if you embark on your adventure early enough in the season it is very likely that you will experience the Northern Lights.

Variations for Landlubbers

If boats aren't your thing or you're prone to seasickness, trips can be tailored to keep time at sea to a minimum. In the Sunnmøre Alps, you can shuttle by fast boat on calm fjords to serene boutique hotels or further north, Narvik is the perfect base from which to do some tours in the Lofoten Islands and to head to Riksgransen which offers both lift-served terrain and heliskiing.

Versatility

Choose from a motor-yacht to increase comfort and range or a sailing yacht to add another dimension to the trip. Go as a small group of 4-6 or as a far bigger group of friends or family. Change the trip duration, add nights ashore and adjust the itinerary to suit your skiing ambitions.

Availability and locations of yachts are constantly changing so give us a call to discuss the trip that you have in mind and we'll be happy to find something to suit.

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