Located in Norway at 69° North, the Lyngen Alps are one of the most unique and greatest ski destinations in the world. This mountain range offers a lifetime of ski mountaineering objectives that few places on earth can match.

The Lyngen Alps are famous for couloir skiing and big steep faces. Intermediate and Advanced skiers will feel challenged and rewarded. The glaciers and summits offer magnificent views of the ocean and fjords.

The ideal time to ski here begins in March and can last all the way to the end of May when you can ski in the sun 24 hours of the day. It is truly a unique experience being able to sleep in and then ski alpenglow at 11pm in the evening.

The MS Strønstad is our ski and sail vessel: up to 12 guests, a dedicated crew with captain, chef and host, 10 bathrooms, a sauna, a hot tub and a bar.

At 8 to 10 knots it reaches more distant zones efficiently, and its RIB drops us at the base of the mountains. An on-board desalinator lets us anchor in places most boats avoid because they would run out of fresh water.

After a long day of skiing, grab an après and head for the sauna or hot tub.

All our guides are certified by the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides (ACMG) or equivalent associations internationally recognized through the IFMGA. Their training in avalanche safety, navigation, risk management and client care keeps your trip safe, personalized and unforgettable.

With over 10 seasons guiding ski and sail trips, you're in good hands.

This trip is for strong intermediate to advanced skiers and splitboarders who can handle any snow: powder, wind crust, corn and everything in between. Our goal is to challenge you appropriately while ensuring you feel comfortable and supported throughout the journey.

Fly into Tromsø (TOS). The dock is a 15-minute taxi from the airport.

You will meet your guide at 5 pm at the dock before boarding the boat.

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The Lyngen Alps rise straight out of the fjords to glaciated summits, steep couloirs and big alpine faces. The high point is Jiehkkevárri (1,834 m), an ice-capped giant and the highest mountain in Troms. There are no lifts and no crowds, just a boat that repositions to put you on the best aspect for the day's conditions. Objectives range from moderate tours to technical peaks, so the trip builds as it goes, and most days end at the shoreline with the RIB waiting.

Uløya is an island just east of the Lyngen Alps, and Uløytinden (1,114 m) is its classic. Sitting across the fjord gives it some of the best views of the Lyngen Alps. Easy ascent, exhilarating 1,100 m descent to the ocean. The hardest part is watching your skis instead of the view.

Ringvassøya is a large island near Tromsø and our go-to when the weather turns. It shelters us from rough seas, and its peaks top out around 1,050 m with big views over the fjords. When stability allows, there are technical descents worth waiting for. We often dock in Finnkroken, where houses left unchanged since the 1950s show how Northern Norwegians lived after the war.

Above 70° north, Arnøya (Árdni) is the 15th largest island in Norway and one of the quietest. We usually anchor at Akkarvik, a village of about 10 people. Slopes of around 30 degrees run to the ocean, with the whole Lyngen Alps and the surrounding islands laid out from the north.

Jiehkkevárri (1,834 m) is the highest mountain in Troms and the crown of the Lyngen Alps. From sea level on Sørfjorden it's roughly 2,000 m of skinning, much of it on glacier, to an ice-capped summit with the fjords and the open ocean laid out below. The descent is one of the longest in Lyngen: wide glacier turns up high, then down through the forest to the fjord. It's a full day of 8 to 10 hours with crevassed glacier travel, which is why the harness and two locking carabiners are on the packing list. It's our favourite run and the trip's biggest objective. We only go when the snowpack, weather and group all line up.

EQUIPMENT LIST

• Touring skis or Split-board

• Skins

• Poles

• Boots

• Ski Crampons - REQUIRED

BACKPACK STUFF

• Transceiver

• Probe

• Shovel

• A proper day touring backpack, 30-40 litres

• Headlamp -unless your trip is the end of April

• Ski strap - REQUIRED

TECHNICAL CLOTHES

• Large insulated jacket that you can take off and put on at any moment over your outerwear

• Gore Tex jacket - for going down

• Soft Shell jacket - for going up

• Ski pants - because you need pants

• Long underwear (top and bottom)

• Ski Socks x4 - stinky feet

• Thin Gloves

• Medium gloves

• Thick gloves

• Buff

• Goggles - windy

• Sunglasses - sunny

• Beanie

• Helmet

Glacial Travel Kit

• Lightweight harness

• 2 locking carabiners

AFTER SKI STUFF

• 4 comfortable evening outfits.

• Toiletries

• Swimsuits for the spa!

• Trail runners

• Flip flops or Sandals for the boat

Most brochures showcase perfect sunny days atop mountains blanketed in fresh snow, the very reasons you come to Norway. However, they often overlook the reality that it's not always like that. Snow must fall from the sky, and with this precipitation comes wind and rough seas. Being stuck on a monohull sailboat can be challenging in such conditions. Fortunately, with a hot tub and a sauna, plus ample space, these days transform into comfortable rest days. While you relax in the hot tub with a beverage, you might spot other ski and sail groups wandering the harbor or gazing at you with envy from their decks. It's these unique amenities that truly set us apart from other ski and sail trips.