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Iceland, 8 Day Guided Ski Mountaineering Tour

Join Roger, an IFMGA certified guide, for 8 days of thrilling ski mountaineering on the peaks of the Troll peninsula in beautiful Iceland.

Group

8 Days

Apr

Fit

Intermediate

Description

Iceland is an amazing country for a variety of reasons, least of which is the great skiing!

For 8 exciting days, I would like to guide you on a ski mountaineering adventure that you will never forget. The area we will be staying and skiing is the Troll Peninsula. There you will get to choose from approximately 100 different skiable mountains. All of the mountains range in height from 1,000 to 1,500 metres. And because of the area’s altitude, the mountains are actually comparable to the 3,000 metre peaks of the Pyrenees. It is also worth mentioning that a bonus of skiing in Iceland is you can ski right to the sea!

Throughout the trip your group will have access to a private vehicle. As a result, depending on weather and snow conditions, we will be able to go to wherever the best skiing opportunities are. And at the end of each day, you will get to relax your body by bathing in one of the municipal hot springs in the towns of the area. And every night, you will get to sleep in a comfortable bed in the nearby, exclusive house that will be your accommodation.

Moreover, along with a week of great ski mountaineering, you will also get to spend a day in the capital of Iceland: Reykjavik. In the city, you will get to explore and experience its vibrant nightlife.

Iceland is a fantastic country to visit. The people, the scenery and especially the skiing is incredible. So if you would like to experience it for yourself, just send me a request and let’s have an adventure!

Are you looking for more great skiing expeditions? Then come and join me on this 6 day traverse of the famous Haute Route in the Alps.

Price includes

- Guiding fee

- Accommodation included

- Transport during the trip

Price details

Along with the guiding fee, the price includes private transportation, 6 nights accommodation in the Troll Peninsula, and 1 night accommodation in Reykjavik. The price does not include flights and skiing equipment, which can be rented; however, we ask you let us know in advance. For meals, because the house in the Troll Peninsula has a fully equipped kitchen we will take a trip to a nearby supermarket for food, which you can then cook. The approximate cost for a weeks worth of food for breakfast, lunch and dinner is 150 Euros per person.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival

On the first day of the trip, we will pick you up from the airport and take you on a scenic drive to your accommodation, where you can relax and rest for the night.

Day 2 to 6: Ski Mountaineering

Over these days, you will get to choose from a hundred skiable peaks throughout the Troll Peninsula. You will also get to bathe in the assortment of hot spring pools when you’re not ski mountaineering as well.

Day 7: Reykjavik

Today we will head to the capital of Iceland, Reykjavik, where you will get to enjoy the city and it’s wonderful night life.

Day 8: Departure

On the final day, you will have the opportunity to visit country’s famous geyser, or Thingvellir National Park, before we take you to the airport, where you will catch your flight home.

Details

Accommodation

6 nights accommodation in the Troll Peninsula in a spacious house with comfortable beds and a fully equipped kitchen, and 1 night in a accommodation in a hostel in Reykjavik.

More info

Participants should bring the following items with them: Backpack (25 - 30L), mountain ski equipment, safety equipment (skis, boots, skin, blades, canes), crampons, ice axe, helmet, technical clothing for ski mountaineering including t-shirt with thermal/synthetic tights, ski mountaineering pants, waterproof pants, waterproof jacket, buff for the neck, thin gloves, thick gloves, hat, cap, sunglasses, first aid kit, personal toiletries, sun cream, lip protection, photo camera.

Meeting point

The airport at Reykjavik.

About the guide

Roger

5.00

(13)

Mountain Guide

I love what I do and love to transmit my passion while guiding.

After touring the world fulfilling my dreams, I have put together all the knowledge gained and a strong background as a mountain guide to become one of the most versatile, dedicated and professional guides in the Pyrenees.

My resume has technical training in mountain medicine, snow studies, search and rescue complete training, meteorology and botany.

I spend the winters enjoying the unique snow conditions in the Aran Valley, as a ski touring and freeride Guide, and summers climbing the countless areas of excellent rock, either granite, limestone or conglomerate in the Pyrenees. I also spend a lot of time in Iceland during the summer guiding my friends and clients across these incredible landscapes.

While traveling the world, I make every effort to show the beauty of the landscapes, the quality of the rock and the best snow in the Pyrenees to everyone who wants to check them out.

Please get in touch with me if you want to discover the Pyrenees!

Languages

Italian | English

Certificates

UIAGM | IFMGA

Residence

Val d'Aran, Pyrenees

What people are saying about Roger Martorell

Paul Woods

5.00

August, 2022

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Joseph Curran

5.00

July, 2022

Trip of a lifetime. As with all things mountains, things didn’t go exactly according to plan, weather forced changes, us tired and slow clients forced changes and roger handled these in stride and adjusted the plans seamlessly. He knew when to push and when to back off. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the mountains, history and the local plants and wildlife. I had high expectations for the trip and it was even better than I had imagined, if you’re thinking of doing a trip with Roger, I highly recommend him as a guide in whichever discipline you prefer.

Marcus Clausager

5.00

August, 2021

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Kevin van Reenen

5.00

August, 2020

Awesome trip! Thanks to Roger for guiding me to the summit on a really extreme day of wind and rain. Unique and epic day out on the mountain. Also thanks to Maca at Explore Share for helping with the booking to ensure everything went smoothly, especially during these uncertain times. Great service!

Harrison Scott

5.00

February, 2020

Absolutely brilliant trip - would high recommend Roger and Chur they are fantastic, responsive and extremely helpful people!

Ian Bywater

5.00

June, 2019

It's a long slog of a climb, but doable as long as you're reasonably fit (but you don't need to be an Olympic athlete). The views are stunning. The Puente (bridge) de Mahoma is mentally tough with steep drops either side and some uncomfortable climbs. I'd strongly recommend using a local guide as they help you with the planning, kit and techniques, they share knowledge of the surrounding area that you wouldn't get otherwise and they help you over the more challenging stretches

Hancong

5.00

July, 2018

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david reitz

5.00

June, 2018

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Stan Beraznik

5.00

March, 2018

We had a very good trip — thank you! Roger was really a great guide and we were very pleased working with Nacho as well. The itinerary went well and Roger did a good job adjusting the itinerary as needed. Thanks again!

Willy

5.00

April, 2017

The helicopter was a surprise and it was awesome, it was a great first time experience in the backcountry. Our guide, Roger, was really helpful and patient with us and we found really good snow. The hiking up was especially tiring when it was really hot but the skiing was epic.

Sarah

5.00

April, 2017

Roger, our guide, really made the trip memorable for us. He had a challenge every day to plan the route according to the snow conditions, temperatures (it was quite warm), the skills and endurance of our kids and keeping it fun for all of us. It really showed that he put thought into planning each day and wanted to find the best route for us to enjoy the backcountry and get some good skiing! He knows the area so well and every day he planned was awesome. The helicopter trip. It was planned by Roger and something we never would have thought of doing for our children's first backcountry experience but it was absolutely the best. "Double thumbs up" according to Willy, our son. The location that Roger picked out for the skiing and the hotel, Bahns de Tredos, was perfect for being in the backcountry all day and then returning to the hotel for a delicious late lunch, thermal hot tub soak and then a gourmet dinner all in a hut/backcountry setting. We felt very spoiled!

Maddy

5.00

April, 2017

If I had to describe the trip in 4 words : 'It was epic-ally awesome

Sofia

5.00

January, 2015

Roger has the 3Ps, Passionate, Professional and Prudent. I did tour skiing in the Pyrenees (Beciver 2660 m) and the tour was amazing. He adapted his rhythm to the rhythm of the group and he is prudent something that I really appreciate. Going up was hard but then once you get to the top you enjoy the view and you forgot your name. I would totally recommend him. Is not that easy to find trustful guides. He is your man!!!