Ski Touring in Alta, Norway

Ski tour the remote mountains of Alta and Øksfjord with a certified IFMGA guide, enjoying long Arctic descents and flexible daily objectives based on the best conditions.

Group

6 Days

Apr

High

Intermediate

Highlights

Explore the remote ski touring terrain around Alta and Øksfjord
Follow the best snow and weather conditions with a flexible itinerary
Stay in comfortable fjordside accommodation with panoramic views

Description

Escape the crowds of Lyngen and Lofoten and discover a wilder side of Northern Norway on this 6-day ski touring trip around Alta and Øksfjord.

Here, the mountains rise straight from the fjords, glaciers sit above the valleys and long descents can take you all the way back towards the sea.

This is a small-group trip for 4 to 6 skiers, led by a certified IFMGA mountain guide. There is no fixed daily itinerary, insteadm each morning the guide will choose the best objective based on the weather, snow conditions and the group’s experience.

Most days involve around 1,000 vertical metres of climbing, followed by long, rewarding descents through quiet Arctic terrain.

In late April, conditions can vary from fresh powder to excellent spring snow, which is part of what makes this time of year so special.

Most touring areas are just a short drive from the house, while others can be reached by ferry, giving the group plenty of options throughout the week.

Your base is a comfortable house right on the fjord, with panoramic views and a cosy atmosphere. After a full day in the mountains, you can relax, enjoy dinner together and look at the options for the next day.

The trip includes six days of guiding, accommodation, breakfasts and dinners. Good fitness and previous ski touring experience are recommended. You should be comfortable with full days in the mountains and sustained climbs. Ski touring and avalanche safety equipment are required, and avalanche gear can be rented if needed.

If you are looking to join a small group for a week of great skiing, remote landscapes and flexible days in the mountains, get in touch to check the upcoming late-April dates and availability.

Price includes

Accommodation included
Guiding fee
Breakfast
Dinner
Transport during the trip
Mountain guide expenses

Price details

Lunch is not formally included, but guests can prepare a packed lunch during breakfast.

Meeting point

We’ll welcome you upon arrival at Alta Airport.

Details

More info

Previous ski touring experience is recommended. The more confident and experienced you are on touring skis, the more you’ll be able to enjoy the terrain and make the most of each day.

Equipment you will need to bring

Water bottle

Backpack

Helmet

Poles

Ski equipment

Sunglasses

Goggles

Avalanche eqmnt

Climbing skins

About the guide

Jarmo

Mountain Guide

Jarmo Jobo Metsäkoivu is IFMGA / UIAGM / IVBV mountain guide. He has born and lived all his childhood in Lapland Finland. He started his mountain journey from the Lapland, and more than 20 years he has been traveling in the mountains, that still are his passion.

Nowadays he is based in Chamonix (France) but enjoys going every summer for mountain biking in Finland under the midnight sun and nightless nights.

Jobo is a founder of Yellowsnowguides that offers all mountain related outdoor
experiences. He is also ski touring in Lapland during spring months, but he is also keen for mountaineering at Alps.

Languages

| English

Certificates

IFMGA

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