Greenland - Ski touring around Maniitsoq

Just above the Arctic Circle lies Maniitsoq where this trip will take place. It is a region that is particularly well-suited to skiing. For those of you who have already come with us to Norway, you will find the same kind of Nordic atmosphere here – magical light and mountains rising up from the sea but it is also wilder and more rugged with lots of polar wildlife. Over 6 days, we will explore new slopes up above the fjords as we search for scenery that will take our breath away and the best snow that there is. Our base is the Kissavik, an old 25m fishing boat with 2 2-berth cabins and an 8-berth dormitory, 2 bathrooms and toilets, a living area and a dining area. She has been re-equipped for cruising in arctic waters! A real floating refuge, she sails to a different drop off point every day. The standard of the boat is very reasonable. What’s more, the crew’s hospitality, the chef’s talents and the friendliness of the captain, Jess, are a wonderful surprise. The 8-berth dormitory does not leave much room for privacy but this is the equivalent of a floating “mountain hut”. Where possible, we save the 2-berth rooms for couples if they are available. The climbs, ranging from 800m to 1300m in vertical begin at sea level and we choose the length and difficulty of the climbs according to the technical and physical level of the participants.

Road Book

Dates :
Sunday 10th May to Tusday 19th May 2009
Sunday 17th May to Tusday 26th May 2009
Duration : 10 days; 6 days skiing.
Supervision : fully qualified mountain guide.
Group size : 6 people per guide.
Ski and technical level : competent skiers and ski tourers.
Find out more with this link : ascent : PD; descent : BS.
Physical condition : between 800 and 1200 m climbing per day, a very good physical condition is recommended.
Accomodation : confortable boat in Greenland. Hotel in Copenhagen.
Equipment to be carried : all the routes can be completed with a day pack.

Price : 2580 € per person.

    Includes :
  • Guides' fees
  • Minibuses for transfers during the trip
  • Loan of an avalanche transceiver, harness and group medical supplies

    • Not included :
  • Rental equipment if required
  • Drinks, snacks (dried fruit, cereal bars, chocolate bars etc which you need to bring)
  • Repatriation and cancellation insurance
  • Fligths from home to Maniitsoq via Copenhagen and return

Signing up : To sign up for one of the trips offered, please write to us or email us with: your name, address, telephone number, name and dates of the trip you wish to join and your deposit cheque.

Further information : A specification sheet outlining the trip itinerary and list of equipment you need to bring etc is available on request via email.

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