Alpine Ski Touring

Mountains & Fjords of the North

Alpine Ski Touring

Ski touring in the world famous Troll Peninsula in the north of Iceland. A must do trip for all ski touring and back country skiing enthusiasts!

Tour code: IMG50

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Explorer skiing down a slope
A person skiing down a mountain slope in North Iceland with the ocean and mountains in the background
A man in a green jacket skiing down a snowy and steep mountain slope on a bright day
A man in blue taking a landscape selfie in the snow with the snowy mountains in North Iceland
A group of explorers taking a quick break on a snowy mountain in the North of Iceland
A man in an Icelandic sweater standing next to a small, cozy hut in a snowy winterland in the north of Iceland
People relaxing in a hot tub with snowy mountains behind them in the North of Iceland
A man in blue posing in front of a snowy mountains and the ocean with his skis
A man resting in the snow on a mountain in Tröllskagi, Iceland close to the ocean looking at the sun
A man in blue admiring Icelandic horses
Two explorers ski touring in the North of Iceland while the sun is setting
Happy people in a swimming pool with snowy mountains and a blue ocean behind them

Ski From Impressive Summits To The Ocean In North Iceland

Tröllaskagi [Troll-peninsula] is Iceland's no. 1 ski-touring destination – and for a good reason! The terrain is amazing, skiing to the ocean is beyond cool, avi conditions are relatively stable and often allow for long days and steep runs – and if that is not your cup of tea – then there are plenty of feel-good slopes – long, carefree skiing towards the ocean. Just what you want for your ski-holiday

With Icelandic Mountain Guides, you are getting expert knowledge of skiing in Tröllaskagi and the Icelandic experience from a guide who knows the ins and outs of living in Iceland. It´s beyond skiing! 

The accommodation is comfortable and self-catering. Full board is included and your guide will manage the cooking with as much input from you as you like. Or you can soak in the hot tub.

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Tour Overview

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Pickup
Included
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Group Size
4 - 12 participants (second guide for groups 9 - 12)
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Language
English
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Accommodation
Cottage accommodation with made up beds
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Alpine skiing per day
3 - 8 hrs
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Max. accumulated ascent
1500 m (5000 ft)
18
Minimum age
18 years
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Duration
6 days
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Difficulty
Demanding

Customer Reviews

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We did the “Mountains and Fjords of the North Tour” which included 6 days of skiing. What a great experience! We perhaps got a bit lucky with the weather, but we started with three sunny ski days with great snow followed by 3 somewhat gray days but still with great skiing. Our guide Johann planned great tours for us and adjusted them a bit based on our abilities. He also was our cook and the meals were great. We enjoyed getting to know the other campers which included two Scots, Swiss, French, and us two Americans.

This tour is fairly strenuous with 3000' of climbing or more each day, but our guide kept the pace steady. He spent lots of time checking the reports to figure out what our best options were and the choices were great. He also watched out for our safety, with avalanche beacon training, plus digging snow pits to check stability, etc.

Bottom line: trip of a lifetime!

MISSIONMAN, USA-2018-04-14

Tour Highlights

Amazing ocean views
Relaxing in a hot tub
Skiing down impressive slopes
Ski touring at its best

Included

  • Qualified and experienced local guide
  • Cottage accommodation with made up beds
  • All transport during the tour (from/to Reykjavík)
  • Full board - dinner on day 1 to breakfast on day 6

Not included

  • Lunch on day 1 or 6 (restaurant stop)
  • Entrance fees to swimming pools
  • Beverages
  • Personal equipment

Optional extras

  • Accommodation in Reykjavík before and after the tour

Tour Map and Itinerary

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Map & Itinerary

Mountains & Fjords of the North

Reykjavík - Öxnadalsheiði - Eyjafjörður

Day 1

Early pick up from accommodation at 8:00. An early morning departure from Reykjavík by road 1 to the north of Iceland. We arrive at our destination, west of the Eyjafjörður fjord, in the early afternoon. The first skiing will take place that day in Öxnadalur at Kinnafjall (1104 m/3620 ft) when we skin up before skiing down the 600 m (1300 ft) of elevation gained. The base camp on this tour is a country guesthouse.
Driving: 5 hrs
Skiing: 3 hrs
Ascent/Descent: 570 m (1900 ft)

Ólafsfjörður - Dalvík - Eyjafjörður

Day 2

Múlahyrna is a small peninsula situated between the villages of Dalvík and Ólafsfjörður, and here we will find today's skiing. A gentle climb up the Gvendarskál valley is rewarded with view to the dim blue sea of the Eyjafjörður and the North Atlantic Ocean. From here there are various possibilities of descents. Often we have one run down some excellent ski slopes that goes straight down to the valley, before we climb up again and choose a different descent. In good snow conditions it is possible to ski down a steep open slope that faces Eyjafjörður, with the ocean directly below your skis! After a good day of skiing we can relax in the hot tubs of the swimming pool in the village of Dalvík.
Skiing: 5 - 7 hrs
Ascent/Descent: 900 - 1200 m (2900 - 3900 ft)

Eyjafjörður - Kaldbakur - Grenivík - Akureyri

Day 3

At the East side of the Eyjafjörður fjord a beautiful mountain named Kaldbakur rises from sea-level to an altitude of 1200 m (3900 ft). The name Kaldbakur means “Cold back” and cold it can be! This impressive mountain boasts one of Iceland’s longest descent has abundant snow in the winter time. The scenery from the top is least to say incredible. A magnificent view of nearby mountains, the fjord and into the Icelandic highlands will salute us from up on the summit. After removing our skins, we hit the slopes and ski down to the coast. On the way back we will experience a little of the local culture and history with a visit to the tuff farm at Laufás and the town of Akureyri, where it is possible to go for a relaxing bath at the Jacuzzis of the town’s swimming pool.
Skiing: 6 - 7 hrs
Ascent/Descent: 1100 m (3500 ft)

Dalvík - Eyjafjörður

Day 4

The mountains over the village of Dalvík offer several good ski routes and a few of those can be found on the Sauðaneshnjúkar peaks (992 m/3250 ft). The climb to the top is easy and from there we get a long descent down a great couloir back down to the valley. We can also take a detour to the Jökulbakstindur further in the valley for a choice of different and possibly steep descents. On the way back we will visit a nearby microbrewery for a taste of the local brew.
Skiing: 6 - 8 hrs
Ascent/Descent: 1000 - 1500 m (3280 - 4920 ft)

Eyjafjörður - Héðinsfjörður - Siglufjörður

Day 5

Today we pick up and move further north to enjoy a couple of ski routes on the tip of the Tröllaskagi peninsula. This area only came recently accessible with the opening of a new tunnel, and at the same time new possibilities for exciting ski routes came available. Our first destination is in the uninhabited fjord Héðinsfjörður where we will find the mountain Vatnsendahnjúkur. There we will climb up the Möðruvallaskál for a rather steep descent that offers an impressive view over the fjord and the ocean. After a good day of skiing we head back to the guesthouse for a nice dip in the hot tub.
Skiing: 5 - 6 hrs
Ascent/Descent: 850 m (2780 ft)

Siglufjörður - Reykjavík

Day 6

Before heading back south to Reykjavík we are going to take advantage of the Siglufjörður ski area and use their lifts to get in position for one final ascent. Our target is Illviðrishnjúkur (Bad Weather Peak) sitting to the west of the fjord Siglufjörður, with a steep descent that will take us right back to your vehicle. Return to Reykjavík in the late afternoon.
Skiing: 3 - 4 hrs
Ascent: 250 m (820 ft)
Descent: 700 m (2300 ft)

Please note

  • The day to day activities are subject to change according to weather and snow condition and will not necessary be in the described order. Final decision on which routes will be skied each day is in the hands of the guide, and is based on snow conditions, avalanche danger etc. All times are approximate. There are abundant possibilities for skiing in the area. For example we might do some classic routes like Hesturinn (the Horse), Hestaskarðshnjúkar or Fýlaskarðshnjúkar, or we might try our skills at some known steep descents like Rimar or Finninn (the Finn).

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Practical Information

Facilities (showers, wc, water, accommodation, electricity)
  • Hotel rooms have private bathroom facilities. Electricity, cold and hot water in the rooms.
  • Cottages have shared bathroom facilities. Electricity, cold and hot water in the cottages.
  • Linen is included in the price as well as duvets, pillows and towels
Special diets
  • I am a vegetarian/vegan/gluten intolerant, will there be a food option for me, what is it?

Special dietary supplement, such as vegetarian, pescatarian, vegan, gluten free or other supplements, can be ordered at some extra cost. The supplement will include meals that meet the requirements of your diet.

Is this available as a private option?

Yes, most of our ski-touring groups are private groups. Please contact ivar@mountainguides.is for a quote on a private departures. 

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