Heliskiing in Riksgränsen, off-piste skiing by lift in Narvik and ski touring in untouched mountain terrain among Norwegian fjords. Do you want to experience all the best Scandinavia has to offer on skis? Then this trip is for you!
Six days of skiing with your own mountain guide who searches for the best snow conditions of the day and shares his knowledge of avalanches, safety equipment, snow and navigation.
During the week we have one day of heliskiing and we plan it to get the most out of the helicopter time. The package includes one hour of effective flight time and with our experienced guides it will be an unforgettable day!
Two to three days we're going ski touring and depending on the weather and conditions we choose the best tour for the group. In the area there are hundreds of nice peaks to choose from, both in Norway and Sweden.
In addition to that, we will also use the lift system in Narvik during the week. Narvikfjellet offers many vertical meters and very nice off-piste skiing easily accessible from the lift. The view of the Atlantic Ocean and the surrounding mountain peaks makes the experience complete!
Our home for the week is Gratangen, north of Narvik in the among beautiful Norwegian fjords and mountains. From here we can easily reach Riksgränsen for heliskiing, Narkvikfjellet for lift-carried off-piste and if the conditions are good, it is even possible to make a day trip to Lofoten for ski touring. In other words, a perfect starting point for adventures!
Preliminary weekly programme:
(The following is a preliminary schedule that may change depending on snow conditions, tides, weather and wind)
Sunday – Arrival day
On Sunday evening we gather at the hotel and the mountain guide goes over the week's program and equipment.
Monday – Ski touring
As always, weather and wind govern our choice, but today's goal is a peak ride that provides 700-800 vertical meters. Maybe it will be Melkefjell, Spanstind or Rivtind, all with amazing sea-view!
Tuesday – Off-piste skiing in Narvik
We use Narvikfjellet's lift to reach very nice and easily accessible off-piste skiing. The mountain guide will show you his best local tips with wonderful skiing and all with the magnificent view of the Norwegian fjords and the Atlantic.
Wednesday – Heliskiing
A nice full day of heliskiing where we have an hour of helicopter time to ourselves. It may not sound like much, but with our experienced mountain guides and pilots, it means a day of at least 5000 meters of vertical skiing. We might finish with a final ski tour to make the most of the helicopter time. Many guests testify that this is the best heliskiing in Europe and we are sure that this day will be a memory of a lifetime.
Thursday – Ski touring
The Sleeping Queen gets its name from the profile of the mountain – a beautiful silhouette of a woman where you can see the outline of her forehead, nose and chin. The view from the top is at least as breathtaking and the mountain also offers great downhill skiing.
Friday – Skitouring or off-piste skiing
Tour day of the longer kind and we are aiming for Rombakstøtta. This impressive mountain above the Rombak fjord has one of the most magnificent views imaginable. Here we will probably have to use crampons and ice ax its last bit towards the top.
Saturday – Off-piste skiing in Narvik
We maximize the last day with off-piste skiing in Narvik. Now the legs are starting to get tired after the week and we use the lift to access nice rides on Narvikfjellet.
Sunday – Home journey day
The following is included in the package:
• Guiding by internationally authorized mountain guides (UIAGM/IFMGA) for 6 days.
• One day heliskiing with a guide. Effective flight time included is 1 hour (not during the weekend).
• Loan of avalanche safety equipment (shovel, probe and transceiver).
• Loan of ice axe, harness and crampons.
• Transport by minibus throughout the week, incl. diesel & tolls.
• 7 hotel nights in a shared room (single room possible for an extra fee).
• Breakfast, lunch (lunch bag fixed at breakfast) and dinner.
Not included:
• Personal equipment.
• Lift card.
This trip is arranged for private groups. We then have the opportunity to tailor both the arrangement and the date according to your wishes. Contact us at info@mountainguidetravel.se and we will get back to you with a plan that suits your wishes!
