Greenland Crossing - A Cross Country Ski Expedition in a Class of its Own.

In May / June of 2011 Icelandic Mountain Guides organize their 6th expedition across the Greenland Glacier the worlds second biggest sheet of ice. The aim is to cross the interior of Greenland from Ammassalik/Kulusuk on the East Coast to Sondre Stromfjord on the West Coast. The entire expedition will take up to 32 days in total. 

For any back country enthusiast this is the ultimate expedition, where one needs to overcome several challenges, not all of them physical! 

Cross country skiing: 4 to 5 weeks polar expedition.
Walking per day: 6 to 8 active hours.
Total distance: 540 kilometers (335 miles)
Altitude: 900 – 2.500 m.y.s (2.950 - 8.200 feet)
Max elevation one day: 250 m (820 feet)
Duration: 4 - 5 weeks


Please contact our office for Greenland Crossing departure date and price information.

Equipment List 

Included : Guiding services, necessary permits and insurance for the crossing, flight Reykjavík - Kulusuk, boat or helicopter transport Kulusuk - Tasiilaq, helicopter transport Tasiilaq - Hahn Glacier, all food underway, pulkas, tents, cooking equipment.
Note : Because of some irregularities in flight to and from Greenland an extra day or two might be needed. Icelandic Mountainguides can not be held responsible for extra cost regarding flight delays or other unseen/unexpected situations.
Duration : 4-5 weeks