Ski Narvik Norway
Level 2 - Guided Skiing
Ski Narvik and you'll experience the great wilderness around the peninsula of this remote arctic outpost and the mountains surrounding the beautiful fjords lower down, whilst enjoying some of the best alpine skiing in Norway. You might also catch a glimpse of the northern lights!
This week offers a mix of ski touring and lift accessed resort off-piste skiing in an arctic landscape, culture and remote wilderness feel. Narvik makes for a fantastic ski tour and exploration style holiday.
Course Highlights
Ski quiet fjordlands and remote summits
Breathtaking views of the unspoilt and wild arctic coastal landscapes
Welcoming Norwegian people and experience the local culture and cuisine
Expert ski guiding and instruction from experienced ISM Guides
Is This Course For Me?
Ski ability required: Effective turns off-piste and good general fitness. Ski Touring Skills experience or equivalent course or experience necessary. Most peaks will require between 800m to 1600m of ascent.
Ski Narvik
The region around Narvik offers fantastic opportunities for the ski tourer. In the west there are peaks that tower above the fjords and in the east, just over the border in Sweden, there is a much higher and colder range around Riksgransen. This gives us plenty of scope to find great conditions even if the temperatures are warm and the snow line high. There are also two ski resorts close by, one in Narvik (the highest in Norway, with almost 900m of descent) and the other at Rikgransen. The aim of this trip is to ski tour but sometimes it is nice to take advantage of the powder with the help of some uplift.
Narvik is a famous and strategic port, being used to transport iron ore from the mines in Kiruna (Sweden). It was the scene of a big sea battle between the Germans and British in the Second World War. The British made a surprise attack to regain control of the port only to lose it a few weeks later when the Norwegians were forced to surrender. The wrecks of the German boats remain.
Course Content
- Adventurous daily ski tours from Narvik
- Refresh and develop off-piste ski technique
- Plan days ahead and understand better the arctic climate and snow pack
- Glaciated peaks in an arctic environment
- Develop skills in moving over steeper mountaneering terrain
- Rustic Norwegian coastal fishing villages
- Fantastic off-piste skiing with breathtaking views across coastal fjords
Sample Programme
The course will endeavour to give you a varied taste of the great skiing available in the region and will allow you the opportunity to explore the more remote peaks and enjoy long descents and as such is very flexible.
Saturday
Sunday to Friday - Options include:
Spanstinden (1457m). 1050m vertical climb This is a great warm up peak and gives nice uniform slopes to ski. Starting at 400m above sea level just about guarantees that we step from the car to the skis.
Storefjellet (1633m). 1550m vertical climb. This glaciated peak gives a big day out on interesting and complex terrain.
Storstiensfjellet (1893m) 1200m vertical climb. This is the highest summit in the Narvik region and is glaciated.
Rombakstotta (1230m) 1100m vertical climb. A magnificent Matterhorn-looking peak which is climbed from the back side (west).
Gangnesaksla (1318m) 1300m vertical climb. A meandering ascent gives access to one of the most impressive gullies in Norway to ski. It is very spectacular and a must for anyone who can ski 40* comfortably.
Sandviktinden (1543m) 1200m vertical climb. Nice long easy angled peak although care needs to avoid the cliff line.
Bjorbfjell (760m) 760m vertical climb. An easy half day.
Titinden (795m) 795m vertical climb. This gives us beautiful open easy angle slopes.
And of course, there are many more peaks on offer in this region.
Saturday
Depart after breakfast
Course Dates & Booking
Meet the Team
Christian Edelstam
IFMGA Swedish Mountain Guide
Christian likes exploring the mountains in any mountain range and particularly loves the solitude and wilderness of northern Scandinavia.
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Matt Stygall
IFMGA British Mountain Guide
Originally from the flatland of Norfolk, Matt soon escaped to the highlands of Scotland, to cut his teeth on the Scottish winter climbing scene there. He then worked full time at Plas Y Brenin in North Wales…
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Adrian Nelhams
ISM Director and IFMGA British Mountain Guide
As a Director of ISM, Adrian splits his time between guiding, the ISM office, family and climbing for himself. During his 25 year commitment to the team, Adrian has played a key role in the development of ISM.
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Steve Monks
ISM DIrector and IFMGA British Mountain Guide
A well known international climber, Steve has climbed and explored all over the world.
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