Ski touring guide books to lyngen at backcountry books. From cosy bonfires and dogsledding, to hiking in the midnight sun or ski touring. Join with a group of friends, or book a cabin and meet a new group of ski friends. Surrounded by alpine mountains, long fjords and spectacular scenery our little peninsula is an island of dreams. The new and updated edition of ski touring in troms also features routes on the island of senja too. Our 5 day 6 night sail to ski is the ultimate ski experience you did not know existed, until now.
Lyngen guide books lyngen ski touring guide backcountry books. Today is our last day of ski touring together in lyngen. The high season for ski touring in lyngen alps region starts at the end of february and lasts till the beginning of may. Access peaks with no sign of civilization, untouched mountains covered in powder and scenery that will blow you away as.
It is possible to go skiing earlier in the year, but the short days and low light conditions make it difficult. Backcountry skiing trips lyngen alps helps you book your next backcountry skiing trip in lyngen alps. The lyngen alps are one of the most unique and greatest mountain destinations in the world. Ski touring in troms english titles friflytbestill.
Ski touring in troms by espen nordahl features descriptions of 82. Snow covered mountains surrounded by the deep blue ocean, untracked slopes, a ski lodge on the waterfront, fresh fish and northern lights thats what ski touring in the lyngen alps of norway is about. Compare and book a certified guide for your trip on. The lyngen alps skiing, climbing, trekking is a comprehensive guide book to ski touring and splitboarding in the beautiful lyngen alps of norway. The map is a supplement to the book ski touring in troms, not the lyngen alps.
Ski lyngen alps norway if you could design a perfect ski touring area then the lyngen alps would be it. T he lyngen alps is the name of the mountain ous region. Several good books have been written about ski touring in the lyngen alps. Join us for four fabulous days in the area many refer to as the very best place in our country for ski touring. Explore the unspoilt nature of the lyngen alps with top ski touring guides.
Way up in the arctic wilderness around the 70th parallel north there are spectacular fjords, virgin powder slopes, mystic northern lights and a house the sea waiting for you. We will you on the other side for the last stage of the transport to village of lyngseidet in the middle of the lyngen alps. Ski lyngen alps norway off piste ski touring guides ism. Combine five guided summit ski trips with relaxing in the lodges spa section and eating delicious locally sourced food. The cold inland climate guarantees a longer skiing season and increased chances of powder snow. Lyngen is an sustainable escape from busy city life, where you can explore the unique northnorwegian countryside and nature at its purest. We recommend lyngen ski touring for a week at a time to fully maximise your time in the lyngen alps. Our certified guides have the local knowledge and skill to bring you into this amazing landscape and back again safely. Take a pick from our selection of backcountry skiing trips in norway. Discover the rugged beauty of over 60 summits surrounding the lyngen fjord, giving you an unforgettable and out of this world ski touring experience. Norway ski guide books and maps norway ski touring guide. Safe mountain skiing in norway top 6 ski touring tips.
Ski touring, backcountry skiing, off piste skiing, backcountry snowboarding and splitboarding guide books and maps for norway. Its in that 80 km long made of mountains and glaciers, where well enjoy ski touring in some of the remotest places, each day from a different place. Snowy slopes and serene sea combine for the experience of a lifetime in the norwegian fjords at lyngen lodge. The lyngen alps are famous around the world for its excellent skiing and breathtaking landscape. Looking for a mountain guide to show you around the lyngen area. Ski touring in the lyngen alps region lyngen north. Ski touring in troms is espen nordahls masterpiece guidebook for the troms area of arctic norway. Lyngen has some of the most celebrated backcountry terrain in the world and is a mecca for skiers and splitboarders.
The book covers the areas of malangen, kvaloya, ringvassoya, mainland tromso, balsfjord, tamokdalen, the lyngen alps, the kafjord alps and uloya. The lyngen alps is an area of mountains, islands and fjords above the arctic circle in northern norway, west of the northern city of tromso, which is a 90 minute flight from oslo. After ski relaxation takes place in the outdoor hot tub or in the sauna and steam bath below deck. Compare and book the best certified guide for your lyngen alps backcountry skiing trip with.
Lyngen is located between the 69th and 70th latitude north along northern norways most spectacular coast line. The white peaks of the lyngen alps have attracted the interest of climbers and mountaineers since the. Lyngen package no 1 contains ski touring in troms by espen nordahl and the lyngen alps skiing. Ski touring trip lyngen lodge lyngen alps norway ski touring with boat. The lyngen alps is the name of the mountainous region situated on the 1500. He has numerous first ascents in one of his beloved areas. Lyngen alps is a very unique ski location, and one of the worlds most beautiful settings for ski touring and ski mountaineering. Most of the slopes might seem challenging to many, but rundfjellet is still a good and safe introduction. The lyngen alps are famous for couloir skiing, big steep faces, and the unique ski and sail experience. Transfer through the spectacular lyngen alps by bus and a beautiful ferry trip. Start skiing from the snowcovered beaches, climb the summits of the lyngen alps, enjoy the offpiste terrain and untouched snow back to the shore where vulkana is waiting.
Doesnt matter if its summer or winter, our goal is to provide you with the best experience possible. Local guides will take us up the best mountains and down the best slopes. Weve combined ski touring with a boat trip in the lyngen alps one of the wildest and most beautiful mountain ranges in norway for an irresistible trip. The range is around 90km long and 1520km wide, and the. Theres only one guide book to get hold of, and its largely in norwegian, with short english sections to. The lyngen alps skiing, climbing, trekking is a comprehensive guidebook to ski touring and splitboarding in the beautiful lyngen alps of norway. Guided ski touring from lodge or boat in lyngen alps norway. Daily ski tours with our experienced ifmga guides 6 guided tours all local transport with our.
Considering that you have to go a lot, its nice to keep in mind that in any case there is more oxygen than 3000 meters in the alps. A good selection of iceclimbing routes is also described in the book. The best thing about lyngen is that the mountains are made for cool top trips and offer challenges for medium to extreme. Ski touring weekend in the lyngen alps norrona hvitserk. Weeks for ski touring in norway run from mid february until the end of may. Come with your family to go ski touring in the lyngen alps. The days start where the snow line begins at sea level, skiing up. Lyngen experience lodge has a beautiful location in the heart of the lyngen alps. This guidebook is a comprehensive manual to the best skiing and alpine climbing in the lyngen alps. This remote and mostly vacant mountain range offers a lifetime of discovery and experiences that few places on earth can match. Ski touring in troms by local guide espen nordahl is the perfect all round touring guide book to the lyngen region. They typically last from saturday to saturday, with 6 days of guided skiing and roughly 67 hours on the mountain per day. The lyngen alps are an iconic backcountry ski area in far north norway.
Skiing enthusiasts from all over the world come here to ski down the untouched snowcovered mountainsides, which stretch right down to the shores of the lyngenfjord. Here we will pack up our belongings, before a group transfer is scheduled to get the group to the airport by 6pm 18. Cruise untouched powder snow and sail along the majestic lyngen alps. Ski touring in troms is a guide book to 116 mountains in the norwegian. More information about ski touring in the lyngen alps. The lyngen alps are deservedly the most famous ski touring destination in norway. Our final day of effort and stamina to push us to a summit, before skiing down and back to our lodge.
Alpine ski touring is the activity that attracts most. Ski touring in troms is espen nordahls masterpiece guide book for the troms area of arctic norway. Ski touring in troms by espen nordahl is a comprehensive guide book to ski touring and splitboarding in the troms region of norway. With a local guide and team behind the operation you can rest assure that you will find the best conditions. It offers world class skiing and is unique in terms of access by boat and the high peaks. A few destinations to check out in northern norway are the lofoten islands, the lyngen alps and the island of senja. The lyngen alps is a classic destination for ski touring in norway. Ski touring in the alps is already something special. These two books actually complement each other rather well. This spring we turned our heads and skis towards the lyngen alps. The terrain is extremely diverse, taking you to an altitude of 0m all the way down to the cool waters of the fjord. Lyngen lodge lyngen alps norway ski touring with boat. The white peaks of the lyngen alps have attracted the interest of climbers and mountaineers since the 19th century.
It is a wonderful area that has become popular with ski and splitboard tourers in the last few years. From lyngen, you can also do ski touring detours to the tamok valley, a terrain with fantastic inland skiing possibilities dominated by rounded peaks, long couloirs and big open faces. Ski touring in the lyngen alps, arctic circle, norway. Covering 116 peaks the zones of malangen, kvaloya, ringvassoya, mainland tromso, balsfjord, tamokdalen, the lyngen alps, the kafjord alps and uloya. This offer gives you the chance to enjoy the best of ski touring in the lyngen alps. The day will then continue in the same way as above, before we get you on your transport back at 14.
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