LYNGEN ALPS
8 DAYS-6 SKI DAYS | PRICE: 4’600 €
The Lyngen peninsula is located above the Arctic Circle, latitude 69N and 70N. It has stupendous scenery, with glaciers between vertical snow-covered peaks reaching 1’800m. The Lyngen peninsula and the numerous islands around it, combined with the flexibility of being based on a sailboat, offer an endless choice of unmarked powder skiing domains overlooking the deep blue fjords. Mid-March to early May allow for balanced conditions and accessibility, with excellent snow coverage and quality provided by the Northern Latitudes and milder weather conditions – temperature and visibility wise – than earlier in the season.
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Embark & Disembark: | Tromsø, Norway | ||||||||||||||||||||
Guests: | 6 + 1 Guide | ||||||||||||||||||||
The Lyngen peninsula is located above the Arctic Circle, latitude 69N and 70N. It has stupendous scenery, with glaciers between vertical snow-covered peaks reaching 1’800m. The Lyngen peninsula and the numerous islands around it, combined with the flexibility of being based on a sailboat, offer an endless choice of unmarked powder skiing domains overlooking the deep blue fjords.
We will be picking you up at the Tromso Airport and welcome you onboard to comfortably settle in, get acquainted with the crew and boat, check gear and go through safety briefings. The first evening we will be setting sail headed north through the Grøtsund and towards the Ullsfjord, Sorfjord and the Lyngenfjord, a 6 to 8 hour beautiful sailing ground through the fjords under the midnight sun, before we set anchor.
For ski-mountaineering, the peaks range between 800 and 1’500m, scattered between the Lyngen peninsula and a variety of islands, with typical ascents from 4 to 9km, 4 to 8 hours. Slope angles are mostly below 25-30 degree over glacier plateaus, but we can reach as much as 40 degrees and deep powder if we opt for gorges and the steeper lines.
Sailing time between the different anchorages will range from 1h to 3h depending on the selected ski area and weather conditions.
Evenings onboard become a special time for camaraderie and sharing experiences, planning the anchorages and ski lines along your voyage.
- Small group, limited to 6 guests on our 22m / 73 ft Garcia sailboat, for unhindered space and comfort. The boat is thoughtfully adapted to host and embark-disembark skiers and their gear, making the entire operation smooth and safe.
- Virtually endless choice of ascent and descent lines thanks to the variety of the domains, excellent snow coverage and quality. Being based on our sailboat, weather permitting we can sail to, anchor and disembark pretty much anywhere.
- You will be guided by our professional IFMGA mountain guides Brian Farquharson, Andres Scherrer and Paul Degonda. With more than 10 years of experience in the Lyngen Alps and Svalbard, they provide an intimate understanding of the local weather patterns, snow conditions and lines to opt for the most enjoyable spots in safety.
- As we are well into the territory of adventure, we have well established safety protocols aboard and onshore, as well as defined high standards of safety gear.
LYNGEN ALPS
AT A GLANCE
1500m
HIGHEST PEAKS
9km
MAX ASCENTS
30%
TYPICAL MAX GRADIENT
8h
MAX DURATION
You will be welcomed back onboard in a cozy and comfortable environment, securely at anchor in a protected bay. Your gear and ski clothing will be taken care of by the crew, making sure they are dry and ready for the next morning.
Getting a rest in your spacious cabins with individual restroom, shower and heating system, or enjoying the views surrounding the anchorage, you will find the environment to relish the day’s experience and properly relax ahead of dinner.
Ours is a culinary experience as well. Our first mate and chef will propose gourmet cuisine and typical local dishes assorted with a selection of quality wines, bearing in mind the nutritional requirements of outdoor activity. To store energy and recover properly we will carefully prepare meal packs with proper nutritional ingredients and hydration to carry with you as you head for your climb, and you will be treated with après-ski recovery snacks that will make you return eagerly onboard.
Evenings onboard become a special time for camaraderie and sharing experiences, planning the anchorages and ski lines along your voyage.
DAY 1
- Embarking on Varuna, welcome by the crew, checking and storage of gear, accommodation in cabin
- Welcome by the crew, checking and storage of gear, accommodation in cabins
- Retrieving of rental gear if applicable
- Review of the boat, safety briefings by skipper and guide
- Setting sail towards the initial anchorage / ski spot, first dinner onboard
DAY 2 - 7
These are our designated ski days. We have the knowledge and flexibility to select / change spots according to prevailing weather and snow conditions:
- Breakfast and assessment of prevailing conditions, final choice of spot
- 4-8h ski touring
- Welcome back onboard, nourishing après ski snacks, rest time prior to dinner
- Sailing on to and anchoring at the next day’s spot
DAY 8
- Arrival to port in the morning
- Goodbyes and disembark in the morning
- Stay onboard the ship for the specified voyage duration
- Professional skipper, chef and IFMGA mountain guide
- Standard offshore lifejacket and lifeline
- Shore landings and tours with the dinghy
- Bedding and towels
- Onboard food (breakfast, lunch, snacks, dinner), hot beverages and non-alcoholic beverages
- Fuel and all port dues
- Air fares to and from departure point.
- Insurance (personal medical, travel, cancellation, etc)
- Alcoholic beverages.
- Food and beverages on the day of arrival until boarding
- Ski, trekking or other outdoor activity gear.
- Voice and data communication using onboard equipment.
- Entry fees into parks, museums, etc