Midnight ski touring

Yes. Ski touring on Svalbard without a guide is not recommended and can be dangerous. The terrain involves glaciers, crevasses, and potential polar bear encounters. Our guides are trained in glacier navigation, avalanche safety and wildlife protection, ensuring a safe and ewarding experience. 

You are welcome to bring your own ski and avalanche equipment

• Ski touring equipment
  (Alpine or telemark touring skis, high traction climbing skins, poles, boots, helmet,
• Avalanche gear
  A modern transceiver (beacon), a sturdy aluminum shovel, and avalanche probe.
• Backpack 
  A 35-45 liter backpack for your gear and personal belongings. 

Rental for ski- and avalanche package is also available. You can add this as an extra in the booking process. We will need to know your ski, boot and helmet size. 

You need intermediate skiing skills and good physical fitness for ski touring in Svalbard. You need to have a good fitness level for the climb as well as having enough energy left for a controlled, safe descent.

You should be comfortable skiing off-piste in variable snow conditions, be able to ascend using climbing skins, have good stamina and good level of control for your speed, and be able to handle unpredictable situations. This is not the tour for you if you need an introduction to ski touring and backcountry skiing. You should be able to:

• Ski off-piste in varying snow conditions
• Climb with skins
• Have good endurance
• Have good control of speed and skiing in unpredictable conditions

We chase the best conditions and not a specific mountain top. We adapt daily to give you the umtimate Arctic ski touring experience. In Svalbard, nature rules, and flexibility is the key to both safety and great skiing. Every morning out certified guides select the perfect peak based on threee strict criteria:

• Safety first 
  We continuously monitor avalanche risks and weather patterns to pick the safetest terrain for the day 
• The best snow 
  We track wind and temperatures to find where the best powder is deepest and the snow quality is highest. 
• Maximum fun for everyone
  We tailor each tour and route to the group’s energy levels and skills, ensuring a rewarding and memorable day for all.

We don’t promise one exact peak – we promise the most enjoyable skiing available on any given day. 

We will access the weather conditions on the departure day as weather forecasts on Svalbard can change from hour to hour.

If the guide decides to cancel the tour we will contact you as soon as we have made the decision and offer you a date change or full refund. We therefore recommend you to have some flexibility in your program and place the ski tour in the beginning of your stay.

Safety is our top priority and the guide will be bringing polar bear protection on the tour. 

All our backcountry ski guides are professionals with extensive ski touring experience in Arctic terrain and high-alpine safety. 

Every guide has completed specialized Arctic safety training, such as the ANG (Arctic Nature Guide) program or equivalent guide certifications. 

All guides are fully certified in firearms handling due to polar bears and Arctic wildlife safety regulations. 

Our team also have avalanche safety training, glacier rescue skills and wilderness first-aid training. 

Dressing for Arctic ski touring requires a strict three-layer system combined with high-quality insulation for breaks. The key is regulating your temperature to prevent sweating during the ascent and freezing during the descent. 

We recommend oacking and wearing the following layers:

• Base layer (For moisture)
  100% merino wool underwear (top and buttom). Avoid cotton completely, as it retains moisture and cools you down.
• Mid Layer (weather protection)
  A breatable fleece or wool jacket or a lightweight active-insulation jacket to trap heat while moving.  
• Outer Layer (Weather protection)
  Wind- and waterproof hard shell jacket and pants (e-g- goretex) with good ventilation zippers to shield you from the harsh Arctic wind. 
• Reinforcement Layer (for breaks) 
  A thick down jacket to put on immediately when stopping. You can get lightweight versions.
• Accessories 
  Two pairs of gloves (lightweight for touring, heavy/windproof for downhills), a wool beanie (Balaclave), ski googles, sunglasses, and 100% wool socks. 

By packing specialized layers, you can easily adapt to Svalbard’s rapidly changing weather and stay comfortable throughout the day. 

Yes, we offer fully custmized private ski touring day trips for families, solo, groups or corporate teams etc. looking for an exclusive Arctic adventure. 

Booking a private backcountry tour gives your group several distinct advantages: 

• 100% tailored pace and ability

  Unlike open groups where you must adapt to the small group, a private guide designs your trip to your physical fitness and skiing proficiency. 

• Flexible itinerary
  Your guide will still pick the absolute best mountain with best snow conditions and route based on the whether
• Logistics
  We can adapt start times to fit your travel schedule. 

To learn more about private guiding rates and availability for the season, please contact us directly with your group size and preferred tour date. 
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