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The mountains of Fjord Norway are perfect for ski touring and backcountry skiing. There are an immense number of peaks to choose from, suitable for the experienced skier or for the beginner. Please see list of trips/tours available below.
Exploring majestic landscapes, trekking through unbroken snow, breathing in fresh mountain air. For the experienced skier, ski touring in Fjord Norway is exceptional. The mountains in the region are perfect for ski touring and freeride skiing. In fact, they're known as one of the best destinations not just in Norway, but all of Europe.
Ascending mountains on alpine or telemark skis has become an increasingly popular activity for Norwegian skiers. The world's biggest Alpine Ski Touring Festival is held every year in early May, at Turtagrø Hotel l in the mountains of Hurrungane near the inner Sognefjord. The area has been a popular meeting place for mountaineers since the late 1800s.
Closer to the coast, the steep Sunnmøre Alps surround the Hjørundfjord and offer the exciting opportunity to ski from 1500m above sea level to the fjord in just one run, if the snow conditions allow. The Alps are just an hour's drive from the Art Nouveau town of Ålesund, so why not combine your ski tour with a stay in one of Norway's most charming towns?
While renting equipment is easy, we do recommend bringing your own shoes. Good, comfortable shoes are the key to a great skiing experience in Fjord Norway.
Norwegians have long-standing traditions of outdoor activities and non-regulated use of nature. There is a relatively strong layman’s tradition, and no formal qualification is mandatory for guiding in the fields of climbing and ski touring. This leaves mountain guiding as a distinctly less regulated field than in countries such as France and Switzerland, for instance.
In Norway, there are many vocational guides who lack the IFMGA qualification but bring clients safely to summits on different types of outdoor adventures, all year round. At the same time, there will always be a few examples of individuals or companies that do not operate on the same level, according to international standard in terms of skills, quality and safety. In conclusion, it is up to the tourists to choose a guide for their outdoor adventure, and to assess whether quality and safety are taken care of. Choosing a tour or experience marked with the IFMGA certification is a guarantee that your mountain guide has been through a high level of training and assessment on rock climbing, ice climbing, general mountaineering and ski mountaineering.
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Treat yourself with a ski touring weekend in the Romsdal valley with accommodation and full board at Hotel Aak. We will do everything to make the best of your winter adventure.
All of our employees loves to ski, specially in the Romsdal valley.…
This is the ultimate adventure for those with some experience in skiing and mountaineering and ready to explore new territories under safe conditions. The mountains around the fjord of Sunndal is one of Norway`s best areas for spring skiing. The…
This is the ultimate adventure for those with some experience in skiing and mountaineering and ready to explore new territories under safe conditions. The mountains around the fjord of Sunndal is one of Norway`s best areas for spring skiing. The…
Avalanche course for beginners is based on Villa Vengetind, from Friday to Sunday. The course starts with theory Friday night and Saturday morning, as well as two long days of tour with the most practical information for the participants.
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Backcountry 2+2
The Sogndalsdalen valley is known for some of the best backcountry skiing in Norway.
With Uteplassen as your base camp, the closest start is just minutes away and there are multiple mountain sides and valleys to choose…
This is a 6-day tour, where you will explore the fjord mountains by skis, and stay at comfortable accommodation of hotels and lodges.
We only use certified mountain guides, with long experience and local knowledge.
We start in Oppdal and…
Treat yourself with a ski touring dream week in the Romsdal valley with accommodation and full board at Hotel Aak. We will do everything to make the best of your winter adventure.
All of our employees loves to ski, specially in the Romsdal…
Thinking of a proper winter holiday this time? Fimbul is based in the middle of winter time Norway, in the calm and quiet Jostedalen. Without crowds and queues we give you top backcountry skiing, ice climbing, avalanche courses etc.
The local tourist offices can give you good and useful information.
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