Group size: Min 4, Max 6

You spend your days moving through Arctic mountain terrain above the fjords. The landscape is open and exposed, with long views stretching out towards the sea and peaks shaped by long winters.

Each day is built around the conditions. Some days mean steady climbs to broad summits with wide descents. Others may offer more defined terrain, such as couloirs or ridgelines, if the group and weather allow.

There is no fixed outcome. Routes are chosen day by day, guided by snow, weather and group ability. The focus remains on safe travel, consistent movement, and making the most of what the mountains offer.

• Tour in remote and uncrowded terrain in the Arctic north.

• Ski a mix of landscapes, from wider open slopes to more defined features when conditions allow.

• Move through fjord landscapes with constant views towards the coastline.

• Potential boat trip to access more remote locations.

• Spend time in a quiet Arctic settlement and experience local surroundings.

• Eat simple, filling meals based on local ingredients, including traditional Arctic barbecue.

• Recover between days at a fjordside base with access to a sauna.

• Travel with certified guides who adapt each day to the terrain and conditions.

Good resort and off-piste skier, transitioning to touring 

Confident skier or snowboarder off-piste, and able to maintain control on ungroomed snow and variable conditions. No previous ski touring experience is required, but participants should be comfortable learning the fundamentals of touring equipment and mountain travel. 

Typical terrain and skills required 

• Comfortable skiing open alpine faces, bowls, and wide gullies 

• Awareness of touring techniques (including what skinning, kick turns, and transitions is) but no practical experience required 

• Confident on black runs 

• Able to descend mellow to moderately steep, non-technical off-piste terrain in variable snow conditions 

Fitness requirements 

• Able to sustain 3–4 hours of steady uphill movement per day while carrying a backpack including food, water, extra layers and personal gear 

• Comfortable ascending 500–800 vertical metres in a day and repeating the effort over multiple days 

• Suitable for participants with a moderate level of mountain fitness and ready for full days in the mountains 

 
What will you come away with after a week of intro to ski touring? 
After a week of Intro to Ski Touring, you will come back home with a whole new skillset. You will know the gear and how to use it, you will be trained with uphill (and downhill) technique, you will know how to use your avalanche transceiver and will be able to recognise the limit between safety and hazard.  

You will stay in Nuvsvåg, a small coastal settlement in northern Norway, set between fjords, open sea and steep Arctic mountains. The location is quiet and remote.

Accommodation is shared within the group and arranged in a mix of apartments and cabins. The focus is on comfort and practicality, providing a warm base between ski days.

Guests can expect:

• Twin-based bedrooms, with some units including loft or annex sleeping areas

• Shared living spaces, including kitchen and dining areas

• Bathrooms either private to the unit or shared between guests

• A mix of smaller and larger units, depending on group size

Overall, the setup is simple and functional, designed to support recovery, meals, and time together as a group.

Surroundings

• Within a short 10-minute walk, there is a small convenience store where you can pick up snacks or extra food to complement meals.

• On-site, you have access to a sauna and a grill hut, providing simple ways to unwind after the day.

• At times, we also set up a sauna tent by the nearby shoreline, giving the option for a cold dip in the sea.

• Breakfast and dinner are included and served daily at the accommodation

• Lunch can be prepared from the breakfast buffet to bring into the mountains

This trip takes you through the remote terrain around Nuvsvåg. Routes are adjusted each day by certified guides. Weather shapes the plan, so flexibility is part of the structure. The aim is simple. Safe travel. Fresh snow. A clear Arctic ski experience.

• Weather
  April is a spectacular month a 70° North. 
  From one day to the next, the day are growing and by mid month there is no more night.
  The weather gets usually more stable, getting progressivley warmer with possibly up to more than 5°C.
  But winter can come back without warning.
  

• Snow and conditions
  April is the tipping point from winter to spring.
  Under the low angled sun, the snowpack is starting a slow transformation, and some spring snow might appear on exposed faces, while cold dry snow remains on the shadow sides.

Every KMX trip is led by certified guides with long experience in the areas you will tour in. They bring strong technical skills and a flexible, safety‑first approach.

These professionals don’t just follow a map. They adjust each day to the weather, terrain and the group. Their experience helps you move with confidence through remote and rugged landscapes, and get the most out of your time in the wild.

You must have valid travel insurance for this trip. Your policy must cover, at a minimum:

• Emergency medical treatment

• Search and medical rescue including helicopter evacuation in remote or mountain areas

• Repatriation

• All trip activities, including off‑piste and backcountry skiing with or without a guide

We may ask you to provide proof of insurance before or during the trip. If you are unable to do so, we reserve the right to deny participation. In this case, it will be treated as a late cancellation.

Read our full terms and conditions here: https://www.klattermusen.com/en-us/experience/terms-and-conditions/

We are covered by a statutory guarantee provided by the Swedish Legal, Financial and Administrative Services Agency (Kammarkollegiet).

This guarantee protects you financially in the event that we become insolvent. It ensures that you may receive compensation if any part of your package trip or linked travel arrangement is cancelled, and it covers the services we are responsible for if they cannot be delivered as planned.

Read more at kammarkollegiet.se.

These highlights give a general outline of the trip. Plans may shift before the trip starts and during the trip as conditions change. Your guides will adjust accordingly throughout so stay flexible.

Arrival at Alta Airport, where we will meet you and the rest of the group and drive to Nuvsvåg together.

• Approx. 2 hour drive to Øksfjord →

• Approx. 10 min ferry crossing →

• Approx. 20 min drive from ferry to Nuvsvåg

Arrival and check-in at cabins in Arctic Nuvsvåg and time to settle in before the start of the trip.

The first day is used to establish a pace and get comfortable in the local conditions.

Gentle tours, clear views and time to read the terrain.

If the weather allows, we move deeper into the mountains. Quiet slopes, open bowls and ridgelines with sea views. Guides choose routes based on snow and conditions. Evenings return to the lodge for food and recovery.

A final day on the mountain. We look for clean snow and a clear line to close the week.

In the evening we will share a farewell dinner before departure.

After breakfast we will transport the group back to Alta airport for your flights home.