ski mountaineering trips give you an invigorating up-close experience of the rugged peaks and majestic mountains flanking the high Arctic fjords.
Description
Ski excursions involve both easy mountaineering and off-piste skiing. Since the expedition is ship-based, guides have the flexibility and freedom to reach the best snow, optimal weather, and a variety of unique Arctic destinations.
In order to participate, skiers must be in good physical condition, have prior ski mountaineering experience, and possess their own equipment. Guests will also be expected to demonstrate strong alpine skiing skills, both in ascents as well as descents, while on unprepared slopes of up to 35° in a variety of snow conditions.
What you need to bring on a ski mountaineering tripSki mountaineering is a technically demanding and equipment-intensive sport, so you will need to bring more personal gear than on most Oceanwide voyages. The following is required:
skis with touring bindings
ski mountaineering boots
crampons adjusted to the size of your ski boots
skins
ski crampons (couteaux / harscheissen)
ski poles
avalanche transceiver
snow shovel
avalanche probe
four screw-gate karabiners
two tape slings
two prussic loops
climbing harness
ice axe
appropriate clothing (detailed in a checklist distributed prior to trip)