Kebnekaise’s Haute Route Guided Skiing

Upon arrival in Kiruna, we’ll take a scenic one-hour drive to Nikkaluokta, a small Sámi mountain village. After settling into our cabins, we’ll check our gear to ensure everything’s ready for the ski touring adventure ahead.

In the evening, we’ll gather for welcome drinks and dinner at a local restaurant.

Our polar ski tour begins with a snowmobile journey through the mountains to the remote Sälka cabin, where we’ll spend the night. We’ll assess snow conditions and practice moving as a group before heading out to explore nearby terrain.

If the weather is favorable, we may summit and ski Sälka, a 1,372-meter peak with panoramic views of the Scandinavian mountain range.

Afterward, we’ll return to the cabin for a home-cooked dinner and relax in a wood-fired sauna, where we can also prepare water for a traditional backcountry “shower.”

We’ll head to Nallo, a remote mountain cabin known for its exceptional terrain. Along the way, we’ll explore several ski touring routes, stopping to enjoy the landscape before settling into the cabin for the night.

On this day, we’ll venture deeper into Nallo’s alpine playground, offering everything from mellow bowls to steep couloirs right outside our door.

If conditions allow, we may ascend Sielmatjåkka, one of Sweden’s 12 peaks over 2,000 meters, standing at 2,004 meters.

We’ll tackle Jojoleden, or the “Yoyo Route,” a challenging traverse known for its rolling ascents and descents across three mountain passes. For those looking for more, there’s the option to add extra runs and summit legendary mountains like Pyramiden, making for a rewarding day on skis.

The day ends at our cabin in Tarfala, surrounded by towering glaciers.

On the second day in Tarfala Valley, we’ll explore high-alpine terrain with views of Sweden’s largest glaciers.

If conditions are right, we’ll ride down Liljetoppsrännan, one of the area’s most famous couloirs. Alternatively, we can opt for long runs across Tarfala’s glaciated terrain.

We’ll wrap up the trip by skiing up and down Kebnekaise, Sweden’s highest peak at 2,097 meters. Your expert guide will choose the best route based on weather, conditions, and group energy, either via Östra Leden’s fixed ropes or through Halspasset.

After reaching the summit, enjoy a thrilling 1,000-meter descent to Kebnekaise Mountain Station, where hot showers, a sauna, and a farewell dinner await.

After breakfast, we’ll take snowmobiles back to Nikkaluokta, then drive to Kiruna Airport or Kiruna Central Station for your departure.