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Guided ski touring in the Arctic, 1-week Skiing from a lodge in Uløya, Lyngen Fjord
Enjoy a ski touring week sliding on the most amazing powder in the magical Uloya island, in the Lyngen Fjord in Norway. Discover the best skiing spots of this unique destination north of the Arctic Circle along an IFMGA-certified guide.
Highlights
Discover one of the most spectacular ski touring destinations in the world
Enjoy unique runs from the top of a mountain all the way down to the sea
Stay at a cozy and comfortable lodge in the magical Uloya island
Have boats at your disposal for trips to other islands, beach-landing & pick-up!
Enjoy seafishing gigantic codfish and halibut (equipment supplied)
Description
Join us on an unforgettable ski-touring week at Uløya and neighboring islands in the company of an IFMGA-certified guide. Enjoy the most amazing powder runs and stay at our comfy, warm and fully equipped apartments at the Lyngen Outdoor Center.
Located in the northern end of the famous Lyngen Fjord in northern Norway, the remote island of Uløya is a truly extraordinary place. Unique landscapes of stunning peaks and steep walls falling straight into the sea, and lots of powder snow, make for one of the most spectacular ski touring destinations in the world. Uløya is the only place on Earth where you can find 1000m-long slopes inclined at almost any angle, and falling right into the dark blue waters of the fjords. This is the Arctic, where you can really feel like you are on the edge of the world!
We have perfect powder in Uloya almost all the time, as the air is very dry and snow hardly gets compressed. In late spring, the snow cover is just perfect and creates an ideal surface to slide on. The snow that has melted during the day freezes again at night, creating a unique sliding layer that is several centimeters thick.
On this program, every day, our ski tours start right at the doorstep of our house. Additionally, we will have a modern and safe boat (8.5 m or 7.2 m, 150 HP aluminum) at our disposal. Some of the options that you can enjoy on this adventure include:
- Going to the summit of Blåtinden (1142m) and enjoying a 15km ski tour day then returning for a cold beer and a relaxing hot sauna.
- The famous Grand Traverse of Uløya, from Uløybukt to Havnes- a 20 km of ridge ski route taking in Kjelvagtinden (1104m), Uløytinden (1114m) and Blåtinden (1142m).
- Boat tours to explore neighboring islands or the Lyngen Penninsula to enjoy a tour of the impressive Lyngen Alps.
- Rock or ice climbing on virgin couloirs, icefalls and rock walls.
- Sea fishing. Our skipper can take you to the fishing grounds where you can catch your dinner.
- Kid-friendly activities: fishing, snow-hole building, games using Arvas (searching and digging out a person, etc) and easy ski tours.
We offer stays for groups of 3 to 6 people in really comfortable apartments, with breathtaking views. Our guides will help you get the most out of this experience, taking you to the best ski touring routes and to the most amazing hikes and climbs and will ensure your safety at all times. They are all experienced IFMGA- certified, with excellent local knowledge. Additionally, our chief-of-staff and skipper will not only drive your boat but also cook delicious fish soup for you!
Please note you will find the best weather and conditions for skiing from March until the end of April. The end of February differs from year to year. Although days are considerably shorter, you can see the beautiful Northern Lights.
So if you wish to discover this ski touring paradise in Norway, just send us a request! Book your trip and join us on this trip of a lifetime!
We recommend you to watch this amazing 1 1/2 min video which has been made by a group of Belgians who came to ski with us in April.
Details
Accommodation Enjoy our comfortably furnished apartments in a two-story building and a separate house, both located just 50m from the water line, at the foot of Blåtinden (1142m). There is also a drying room for equipment and the entire infrastructure associated with skiing and boating. The Large House: apartment 1: 4 bed – 80 m2, 2 bedrooms, living room with kitchen, bathroom with shower and sauna. apartment 2: 6/8 bed – 140 m2, two levels, living room, kitchen, bathroom and 2 bedrooms on the 1st floor, 2 bedrooms with an extra toilet on the 2nd floor. The Small House: apartment 3: 6/8 bed – 100 m2, two levels, living room, dining room, kitchen, bathroom with sauna, additional bathroom on the ground floor, 4 bedrooms on the 1st floor. The apartments are comfortably equipped with everything you need for a home from home. The kitchen is a modern, clean, fully equipped space with all the necessary equipment, the livingroom area is furnished with leather seating and has a traditional Norwegian fireplace. TV, DVD, and Wi-Fi (free of charge) are all here to keep you connected with the outside world. In addition, there is a heated cellar that guests are welcome to use for drying equipment and wet clothes. There are hangers and laundry facilities, as well as freezers in anticipation of your successful fishing trips. There is also a large meeting/social room with a kitchen located right by the water, on the pier. You can relax there by the fire admiring a stunning fjord view or a show of polar lights through a panoramic glass wall. |
More info EQUIPMENT LIST Please study the following list carefully, as it is crucial for your comfort and safety during your stay with us. Remember - you will be in the wild mountain environment. Conditions may vary dramatically from one hour to another. Be prepared for open-deck boating in terms of waterproofs and warm clothes. Always follow your guides and skippers recommendations. CLOTHING 1. External isolation layer (Primaloft/Coreloft or down jacket) 2. Hard shell (waterproof) top & bottom 3. Soft shell (breathable) for warmer days, especially in the Spring 4. Optionally – internal isolation layer such as primaloft sweater 5. Middle layer (for example Polartec power stretch) 6. Base layer (next to skin, wool or synthetics), 2 sets 7. Warm socks 8. Gloves and mitts - minimum 2 pairs per person (5 fingers with membrane + mittens), optionally extra down mittens 9. Winter cap + light cap (or a “buff”) EQUIPMENT 1. Ski tour (randonnée) set: skis + tour bindings, ski-touring boots (best if not rented), poles, skins (trimmed to skis), bindings crampons (“knives”) 2. Avalanche safety kit (beacon, shovel, probe) 3. Helmet 4. Goggles 5. Sunglasses (cat. 4) 6. Backpack 30-40L (optionally with Air Bag System) with skis attachment. 7. option - lightweight crampons and snow axe (ca 60-65 cm). Available for rent at our lodge. 8. Headlamp, spare batteries 9. Thermos flask (available at our lodge) 10.Sunscreen lotion (factor 30-50) + sunscreen lipstick 11.Mini First Aid kit (aspirin, painkiller, compeed patches, rescue blanket, heating pads) Ski equipment is available upon request (except for boots), including probe and shovel sets. OTHER PRACTICAL INFO: -We offer skis rental and avalanche safety equipment at an extra fee. - We accept credit card payments. - There is free wi-fi at the lodge, however, be warned that the transfer is limited and there are fluctuations of transfer speed. - There is no ATM on the island. The closest is at a distance of about 20 km, on the mainland. - In the vast majority of sell points cards are accepted, including ferries. - The nearest shop is located on the other side of the island, in Havnnes (accessible only by ferry or boat). - Do not bring drinking water unless you require sparkling. We have a perfect quality crystal-clear drinking water straight from a tap. FOOD -You can get food supplies on the way to the lodge. If you take our full board option it will include breakfast, take-away tour lunch and a 2 course dinner. Our cooking is based on Norwegian tradition enriched with international spice. You will get to try our excellent fish, various meats and moose or reindeer. BEST TIME AND SNOW CONDITIONS Weather in February is usually somewhat colder than March in April. February is really hard to predict and quite variable: it could be icy and cold or you could have lots of powder and sun. On the other hand, late April could be too warm -with snowline at 300m - but usually, it is great. Generally speaking each month has its highlights, so just choose what you like! EQUIPMENT RENTAL PRICES NOK per week per day ski-touring set (skis, skins, poles, cramps) 2000 400 boots (selected sizes only) 1000 200 shovel + probe 400 100 detector + shovel + probe 800 200 snowshoes 1000 200 backpack 100 gogles 100 The skis are Majesty and Dynafit Avalanche equipment by BCA |
Meeting point Uløybukt. Airport transfer available on request at extra cost. |
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About the guide
The Lyngen Outdoor Center is located in Norway´s far north, in the eastern part of the island of Uløya.
Located just 500km beyond the Arctic circle and surrounded by stunning fjords (including the famous Lyngen fjord), Uløya is a dream setting to practice a wide range of activities (ski touring, climbing and hiking are an every day occurrence here).
The Lyngen Outdoor Center team is made up of IFMGA-certified guides and outdoor lovers only. We are skiers, climbers and anglers. Our expeditions have taken us all around the world, including Himalaya, the Tian Shan Range, Patagonia, Madagscar and Mali, to name a few. We created this place to share our knowledge and passion with you.
You won't have trouble finding us: the only route on this part of the island leads straight to us. You can take a ferry to get here or we can pick you up in our "water taxi".
Our very comfortable apartments are located just 50 meters away from the water line. They offer everything you'll need for a skiing or fishing trip with your friends, including a drying room. Our boats are some of the most modern in all of the Lyngen area and a large sized pier is located just 50m away from your accommodation.
Come explore the unbelievable Arctic. We'll be happy to welcome you!
Deal opportunities
Join an existing group and pay much less
Apr 17, 2021 - Apr 24, 2021
NOK 17526 per traveller
What people are saying about this trip
Tarmo Sibul
5.00
May 2019
Tanguy De Bock
5.00
May 2019
Uloya is a trip of a lifetime. You find surreal beauty, natural elements at their chore where sea, mountains and skies confound, and shared passion from the hosts. Our guide Pavel was super professional and friendly. Artur, the main host loves to share his passion for nature, sport and good food. Explore Share was top class as they integrated our demand for an outdoor expedition very well and drafted out this incredible option very quickly. Easy access for follow up made us feel just good. Go for it.
Romain le pemp
5.00
April 2019
Whoua!!! Une superbe semaine ski de randonnée à Uloya et les environs avec Lyngen Outdoor Center ! Artur et son équipe nous ont super bien accueillis. En plus du ski de randonnée, on a essayé la pêche dans les fjords. Je recommande vivement si vous cherchez un spot tranquille avec une superbe vue pour vous évader pour du ski de randonnée!
Andrzej Kois
5.00
March 2019
The best place ever for all ski-tour lowers! Superb place, superb and helpfull staff!!! Recommended to all!
Susanne Brenninkmeijer
5.00
March 2019
We had a wonderful trip and were spoiled by all people over there, Artur was a great organizer and treated us like friends, Marcin was a perfect guide and always helpful and friendly, Pawel was the perfect cook who spoiled us with delicious food, Mike drove us everywhere and gave us always a save feeling, and also the other helping hands were all friendly and lovely. We hast a great time. Also the house was perfect for us and very nicely designed. The side program very good and also there the guides and staff friendly. Ding sledge touring was effectively too short for the price, but it was nevertheless beautiful. Snowscooters as well and the day on the water by boat a perfect break! So, all in whole a perfect holiday thanks to the professional and friendly staff!
Jean Zurstrassen
5.00
March 2019
This is just a unique place for a unique experience and a unique team. Artur made our stay amazing. The nature is so wonderful, we couldn\'t believe it. Great ski in this truly unspoiled nature. This is modern adventure at its best with a great confort. Thank!!
Charles Antoine Wauters
5.00
April 2018
Sublime experience ! Although the beauty had been well telegraphed by my predecessor friends, I was still astonished by the beauty of the pristine landscape and nature. Facing a slope covered in snow while being surrounded by fjords is the best combination of colors and drasticity at the same time. The local team headed by Artur is exceptionally efficient, always coordinated night and day, and very competent. The fact that Artur lives on site is particularly helpful. A couple of notes to future visitors: (1) always go where Artur tells you (he knows where the good spots, finessed based on the local conditions), and (2) go with the boat and dingy, and start the ascent from the beach, at least once on your stay. Our guide David Pellissier from Aosta was a great resource and companion: very safe, straight-shooter, and always tuned to the group\'s wishes and pace.
Benoit Tesch
5.00
May 2017
Breathtaking, awestruck, unforgettable are the first words that come to my mind after this trip in Uloya. I had some of the best ski rides of my life. Perfect slopes, fresh powder from summit to the sea and the sun setting on the Lyngen Alps. Am I in Valhalla? Pawel our guide quickly proved to be more than an experienced guide but a friend, always eager to share his love and respect for the mountains. Excellent at reading the aspiration and fitness of the group, he kept us challenged without unnecessary risks. His knowledge of the area can transform the worst whiteout into a fun and pleasurable experience. I warmly recommend this trip to all adventurous skiers. But maybe I should keep this place a secret, so it stays as it is, with entire mountains to myself and the Nordic gods...
Natalie
5.00
May 2017
The trip to Uloya was the most extraordinary i have been on. Now having recounted it more than a hundred times, my shorthand is that it\'s an Arctic island-hopping ski-touring expedition. After that photos and drone videos have to take over, since words tend to fail... It is the ultimate getaway. You are in awe of the beauty of the Arctic elements. The scenery changing from eerie monochromatic to high pigment blue; from harsh to benign. While stunning and other-worldly to look at, this could have been quite daunting to commit to on long 6 hour days in the wilderness. But our guide, Pawel magically got it right each time, planning each day in tune with the elements, setting the right expectations for what actually transpired. He was calm, kind, and inspired an incredible appreciation and energy in our group, which kept building over the course of the week. By the end of it, the energy was such that even Pawel couldn\'t help grinning ear to ear, same as us! One month later I still find myself day-dreaming of Uloya... I don\'t think I will ever forget the feeling of being there.
Oliver
5.00
May 2017
I fell in love with the far north on my first trip to Lyngen a few years ago - it\'s a magical place that combines a uniquely inspirational and rewarding mountaineering experience. For my second trip to the area I wanted to share the experience with a wider group of friends, some of whom had limited touring experience. With this in mind I went on Explore & Share to find the perfect guide for our holiday. They put me in touch with Pawel, who is based in Oslo and skies Lyngen very regularly. His extensive knowledge of the area was really helpful in weighing up various accommodation options across the region, and we decided to go for one of his trusted bases on Uløya. I was initially somewhat concerned about the additional logistics involved in reaching and being based on an island and how this would influence skiing possibilities. In fact Uløya provides at least as many opportunities to reach the summits that offer the best skiing / view combinations than a base on the mainland would - either by boat, car (the team have a van based on the mainland a short boat ride away), or on foot directly on the island. It is a little bit further to get to than certain other bases but a beautiful place and fantastic base to explore the surrounding mountain ranges (incl. great tours on the island itself) - and quite frankly the extra travel hour makes no difference by the time you\'ve reached the arctic circle. In Pawel we found a truly fantastic guide. He was patient and insightful, continuously reading and adapting to the team\'s experience, mood and energy levels to ensure we always had a great time. He was very supportive with the less experienced amongst us and made everyone feel very safe. He also knows the area so well he could find the one mountain that can be skied at pace in a full whiteout (it has an uncannily smooth 25 degree face) whilst somehow finding us fresh powder to ski 7 days in a row. We had so much fun with Pawel that we\'ve started planning next year\'s trip to Georgia with him!
Victoria
5.00
April 2017
Skiing in Norway was the most spectacular experience of my life! The nature and the sceneries are just unreal. Imagine infinite beautiful mountains towering high over the deep blue sea. On top of the breathtaking nature, Pawel (our guide) and his team were incredibly welcoming and made sure everything was perfect throughout the week. They really went out of their way to make sure everyone felt at ease. Pawel is an excellent guide. He makes you feel completely safe and has excellent knowledge of the area. He would adapt our days to the weather conditions, making sure we always get the best experience. I highly recommend this trip and especially our great guide Pawel, without whom the experience would definitely not have been as amazing.
Prices per person
Group of 1 | NOK 61000 each |
Group of 2 | NOK 31500 each |
Group of 3 | NOK 22000 each |
Group of 4 | NOK 22000 each |
Group of 5 | NOK 21340 each |
Group of 6 | NOK 20900 each |
Group of 7 | NOK 20900 each |
Group of 8 | NOK 20900 each |
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Price includes
- Guiding fee
- Accommodation
- Transport during the trip
Price details
The price also includes: Boats for trips to other islands/Lyngen Penninsula and seafishing equipment, 7 nights accommodation in 4- or 8-prs apartments with 2-bed sleeping rooms. 6 days guided by experienced and highly qualified IFMGA guides, experts on the region, renowned skiers and alpinists, including a 9-seat van with fuel for trips on a mainland. The trips include: Stationary trips on Uløya and mainland (ferry and car included); Optionally – ice climbing, snowholing and other attractions.
Car for mainland trips. Additional boat transfers mainland-island (bringing you back in case of missing the ferry). Boat transfers for arrival/departure (in the absence of the ferry). Additional seafishing trip + equipment.
The prices for the same program but including full board are as follows:
- group of 1: 62 000 NOK per person
- group of 2: 34 000 NOK per person
- group of 3: 25 000 NOK per person
- group of 4: 23 750 NOK per person
- group of 5: 23 000 NOK per person
- group of 6 and more: 22 500 NOK per person
Shorter or longer stays within available dates are possible to be arranged upon individual requests.
Extras
Extra skiing trip: 5500 NOK per group
Tromso aiport transfer return (up to 6 pax): 6000 NOK
Tromso night transfer (22:00 - 06:00) extra fee: 1000 NOK
Sorsjosen transfer return (up to 6 pax): 2000 NOK
Accommodation:
-3 days, 2 or 3 nights (eg Friday mid+day to Sunday evening, possible Monday morning departure), 2 guided trips included + fishing trip - NOK 13 000 with food (11 000 own cooking)
-4 days, 3 or 4 nights (Thursday mid-day to Sunday evening, possible Monday morning departure), 3 guided trips included + fishing trip - NOK 15 000 with food (13 000 own cooking) min groups size - 4 pax (nb: not 3)
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