Ski Touring Tromsø

Half Day Open Group
Photos: Kristin Fosland Olsen & Agathe Ledoux
  • 4-5h
  • Up to 6 persons
  • Tromsø
  • Intermediate
  • 2 350

Within a 30-minute drive from Tromsø center, there are many backcountry options to experience skiing with views to the ocean and fjords. Join an open group on this half day ski touring adventure, and let our guides find the best snow and the right peaks!

This tour is bookable per person for intermediate skiers, that have minimum 5 weeks of previous alpine skiing experience. We need a minimum of 3 participants to confirm the tour, and the groups are up to 6 skiers per guide maximum.

You will experience:

  • An exceptional ski touring adventure led by knowledgeable local guides

  • Breathtaking views and memorable moments amid pristine natural settings

  • Professional instruction in ski touring techniques and skills

  • A pace tailored for both beginners and experienced skiers

  • Guidance from an expert with extensive local insight and a strong focus on safety

Together with your guide you will decide when and where to meet.

Typically, departures are at 9:00 am from Tromsø city.

Welcome to a great time in the mountains!

Booking

Booking and prices is per person. Minimum participants to confirm the trip is 3 persons.

After booking, we will let you know if the trip is confirmed as soon as we have enough participants. If we don't have enough bookings on this trip for the day you have requested, we will offer you an alternative date.

If we cannot gather a large enough group for your available days to ski, you'll get a full refund (minus the 5% admin fee), see Terms & Conditions for more info.

What is included:

  • Guidance and instruction from a certified guide

  • Skiing in gentle terrain (except for multi-day tours or very experienced skiers)

  • A day suitable for families, beginners, or intermediate skiers

  • 4-5 hours total, including guiding and driving time.

What is not included:

  • Ski touring equipment: Rental available from www.tromsooutdoor.com.

  • Driving: You need to organise your own transport to the meeting location you agree with the guide. If you want us to organise transport/driving for you, choose the "transport/driving included"-option when booking.

  • Avalanche equipment: Book with us or rent at www.tromsooutdoor.com.

  • Clothes suitable for ski touring/winter activities.

Included / Not included

Please ensure you bring the following items:

  • Ski-touring equipment (touring skis/splitboard, ski touring/snowboard boots, poles & skins)

  • Avalanche equipment (shovel, probe and avalanche beacon)

  • Ski crampons or splitboard crampons (mandatory)

  • Backpack 30-40 liter

  • Helmet & ski goggles

  • Windproof and waterproof shell jacket and pants

  • Down Jacket

  • Mid-layer fleece

  • Wool or synthetic fiber base layer

  • Wool socks

  • Two pairs of gloves/mittens

  • Beanie

  • Sunglasses, sun protection, and sports tape

  • Headtorch

  • 1.5 litres of hot or cold beverage

  • Snacks and adequate food for a full-day excursion

IMPORTANT: For safety reasons, always pack an additional down jacket or vest, along with a beanie and two pairs of mittens / ski gloves in each group members backpack. A rescue situation caused by a troubled knee will last at least 3-4 hours.

If you need rental gear, please reserve your touring package and avalanche safety package in advance at www.tromsooutdoor.com or www.tromsoskisykkel.no.

Use the discount code "tromsoskiguides" (lowercase) to receive a 15% discount. You must also rent or bring a ski helmet and ski goggles.

Equipment

Responsibility:

As a guest, you have a co-responsibility for following the instructions and recommendations of the guide. In addition, you are obliged by Norwegian law to tell the guide or Tromsø Ski Guides if you have any injuries or medical conditions that may affect the trip as a whole.

Insurance:

Tromsø Ski Guides has liability insurance for our guides. We do not offer travel insurance, cancellation insurance or accident insurance to our guests. All guests must purchase their own travel and accident insurance through their own insurance agency.

Cancelation policy:

All prices includes a 5% administration fee, this is non-refundable. For the remaining trip price, the following terms for refund applies in case of a cancellation. If you cancel the trip:

  • More than 45 days before: Full refund of the trip price to your account or as a TSG gift card (without the non-refundable 5% admin fee).

  • 30-45 days before: 50% refund of the trip price to your account or as a TSG gift card.

  • 10-30 days before: 25% refund of the trip price to your account or as a TSG gift card.

  • Less than 10 days before & no-show: No refund.

In case of very bad weather or conditions, we will do our very best to offer a different and better area for our ski adventure. In case of exceptionally bad weather, where the guide has to cancel the tour, you will have a full refund minus the 5% admin fee.

Minimum participants:

With less than three participants signed up for the trip, Tromsø Ski Guides has the right to cancel the trip and offer a full refund (minus the 5% admin fee), or an alternative departure of the same trip.

Terms & Conditions

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