Experience the freedom of setting off towards the vast, white horizon.. skis on your feet, your breath in clouds.
Ski Tours 2012:
1. “Back-country skiing in Troms” 4th -11th February (8 days). For those with prior experience of hut-to-hut ski touring on Nordic skis. SOLD OUT – book now for 2013!
2. “Introduction to back-country Ski Touring” 8th – 15th February (8 days)
This is an introductory ski tour with a running start… After one day of instruction and practise, well embark on a relatively easy 5-day journey through the mountains. Suitable for fit beginners and resort skiers who want to experience the freedom of free heels and wilderness skiing.
Our nights in the mountains will be spent in cosy wooden mountain cabins – no electricity or running water just a wood-burning stove, a sky full of stars and hopefully the Northern Lights.
Download the full itinerary here. To reserve your place or to ask us more about it, please get in touch.
Feed-back from our 2010 ski tours:
Highlights: Skiing by moonlight, following ptarmigan tracks, sunshine for the first time, the massive ‘borrower kettle’, digging a rather palatial snow hole (for fun)…. oh and watching reindeer races down Tromso’s high street!
“Dearest Leader! What a fantastic trip. A whole cocktail of experiences all totally different and wonderful. Thank you so much” Martin Spurrier
“A great intro to ski touring…I came back surprised at how fit I was and wanting to go again!” Justine Jones
“Felt very much in safe hands with both of you. Especially in the white out! Jim’s technique and approach to training & guiding is excellent” Jen Payne
“Excellent skiing – Great Fun – Lovely huts – good balance between skiing and relaxation” Lesley Thomson
“The enticing photos in the itinerary whetted my appetite and I was not disappointed” Nick Shipton
“Lovely hospitality and food throughout was top notch, even the luxury of tea in bed… You were very clever and quick to adapt the route to suit the reduced capabilities of three old men.” Esmond White
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