Catskiing and Heliskiing in Greenland: Top Outdoor Adventures Awaiting You
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Greenland is one of the true wild, unexplored frontiers on earth, and its isolation and cold climate make for an epic heliskiing experience! Hop on and explore this mysterious country!
Greenland offers the world’s ultimate heliskiing experience. Between the Atlantic and the Arctic Oceans, this huge island has the whole combo: wild unexplored terrain, great snow conditions, the possibility of skiing from a mountain’s summit to the water’s edge, and a rich local culture. Fly over Greenland’s arctic landscape and ski down steep couloirs, open bowls or flat glaciers. You may even get to do a first descent! So jump on a chopper and join a professional guide on this unbelievable adventure. Explore-Share.com only promotes mountain trips led by certified guides.
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FAQs: Heliskiing and Catskiing in Greenland
What should I know about Heliskiing and Catskiing Greenland?
Greenland contains an overwhelming amount of raw natural beauty, and nestled within these beautiful spots are some of the best heliskiing skiing spots on earth, with the epic views, lack of people and wide open spaces providing a near-perfect setting.
There are no roads between settlements in Greenland, so flights or ferries are your only options for going between places.
Some of the heliskiing skiing can be very challenging, so being very fit and in excellent shape before arriving will maximise enjoyment of the activity.
The settlements in Greenland are full of intriguing histories and culture which they are very proud of, providing many hours of exploration and discovery, thus ensuring there is always something to see and do.
Why should I choose Greenland for my Heliskiing and Catskiing adventure?
**The isolation **
For the vast majority of people, little is known about Greenland. Its extremely remote location does not help, but this has helped foster a fascinating culture relatively free of outside interference, with Danish rule being the exception. This makes for a true bucket-list experience, as you can say you have been to one of the last true frontiers on earth.
The size
Greenland is the worlds largest island, and three quarters of it is covered by the only permanent ice sheet outside Antarctica. It is also the least densely-populated country on earth, making the scale of the place seem even more massive.
The conditions
As Greenland's latitude is so far North, skiing can be done for much of the year, with April-May being the best time. There are plenty of heliskiing opportunities close to the capital city of Nuuk, and snow is a near-constant, making for ideal conditions.
What can I expect from the weather in Greenland?
Extremely cold for most of the year, with temperatures regularly plunging well below freezing and Summers only reaching 7 degrees celsius maximum
Which language is predominantly spoken in Greenland?
Greenlandic, Danish
What currency is accepted in Greenland?
Danish krone
How can I get to Greenland?
Regular flights from Copenhagen, Denmark, and Reykjavik, Iceland
What’s the country code of Greenland?
+299
What’s the high season for Heliskiing and Catskiing in Greenland?
April-May, when there is still plenty of snow but the weather is more bearable and there is more daylight
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