Alpine Ski Touring in Romsdal (Norway)

A choice of levels on different tour dates to suit your ability

The particular summits aimed for during the tour will be dictated by snow and weather conditions, under the leadership of an experienced mountain guide. Depending on the level of your chosen tour dates, a typical day tour will involve between 700m and 1500m of total vertical height gain taking a total of between 4 and 10 hours for ascent and downhill run (normally closer to 4 hours than 10).

What goes up... Photo: UB.

To participate in this tour, it is not necessary to have previous experience of peak tours provided you chose an appropriate tour date, but you must be a proficient downhill skier with previous experience of off-piste skiing and have a good level of fitness and stamina for each day's climbing:

• For Green Level tours, previous experience of peak touring with skins is not required.
• For Blue Level tours, previous touring experience is recommended.
• For Red Level tours, previous touring experience is required.

Please see under "Good to Know" for more information on the ability and experience requirements for each level, and don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions to help you choose the most appropriate option.

In addition to scheduled public tours, private tours are also possible for groups on other dates by arrangement, when the level of challenge can be further tailored to your ability and preferences.

...must come down! Photo: UB.

Flexible tour durations from 5-8 days

Depending on the time you have available, you can choose between Half Week (5 days/4 nights with 3 days' skiing), Partial Week (6 days/5 nights with 4 days' skiing) or Full Week (8 days/7 nights with 6 days' skiing). Of course, we recommend a Full Week for maximum fun and adventure if you have the time available!

In addition to the thrill and adventure of the skiing itself and the beauty of the mountain landscape, Alpine Ski Touring in Romsdal gives you the opportunity improve your technique and knowledge of peak ascents, snow conditions, avalanche safety and general mountaincraft.

The tour is a wonderful opportunity to develop both your ski skills and your knowledge of safety in the mountains. Photo: UB.

Comfortable lakeside accommodation to come home to

Accommodation is in modern Scandinavian-style cabins right on the shore of Lake Eikesdalsvattnet or Eresfjord, with comfortable rooms and common area to relax in and reflect on what you've achieved on the mountain while you take in the views.

Each day you will head out for a day's alpine ski touring in the surrounding area before returning to the cabin to eat and relax together in the evening. Meals are included and the group will cook and eat together. As far as possible, ingredients used are organic and from the local area and food will be a feature of the experience.

Unwind in the evening with dinner overlooking the lake at comfortable and modern cabin accommodation. Photo: UB.

The peaks of the Romsdal mountains are calling to you, you can hear their voices on the wind - will you answer?

What makes Romsdal such a good area for ski touring?

The combination of mountains and water makes for breathtaking scenery, offering wonderful views of the fjords from the peaks. The Romsdal region has hardly any glaciers, making touring potentially safer than in other locations. Compared to other ski touring regions, the peaks are at fairly low elevation, meaning lack of oxygen is never a consideration. Other regions of the world offering the possibility for the same vertical height gain would typically have more challenging conditions. Also, there is a wide choice of climbable peaks within a small area, offering a great deal of flexibility to adapt for different wind, weather and snow conditions as well as the ability of the group.

NB: Please note that ski and safety equipment is not included. It is compulsory to hire safety equipment if you do not have your own.

NB: Local payments for ski equipment: Prices for local payment for ski equipment are in Swedish Kronor (SEK), as your local hosts are based in Sweden outside the winter season. Payment for equipment can be made by card.

Included

Accommodation:

• Shared 2-person rooms in comfortable, modern lakeside cabins located right on the shore of either Lake Eikesdalsvattnet or Eresfjord. Bed linen is included.
• The cabins have shower facilities, washing machine and free wi-fi.
• Everyone assists with tasks around the accommodation such as preparing food, washing up, etc.


Example accommodation for the tour. Photos: UB.

Meals:

• All meals (breakfast, packed lunch and dinner) are included from dinner on arrival day to breakfast on departure day. The group will cook and eat together. As far as possible, ingredients used are organic and locally-sourced including local fish and game. Please advise any dietary requirements in advance.
• Guests should bring snacks for extra energy when skiing.

Activities and Guiding:

• Ski touring days as per itinerary.
• Experienced and knowledgeable guide.

Transfers:

• Arrival/departure transfers between Molde airport and the cabin at fixed times as per itinerary.
• Local transfers to reach locations of day tours each day. Transfers are with minibus.

Not Included

• Travel: We do not arrange flights or domestic travel, but are happy to advise on suitable connections and assist you with any aspect of planning your journey. See under "Getting There" for general travel information.
• Alcoholic drinks.
• Ski equipment, safety equipment and helmet (ski and safety equipment, but not helmet, are available to hire if you do not have your own).

Required

Health requirements/experience:

Minimum age 18 years. You must have a good level of fitness and stamina and be prepared for long, tiring days. Typical day tour requires vertical height gain 700m-1500m (depending on the Level of your tour - see below for details) taking between 4 and 10 hours for ascent + downhill run.

You must be a proficient downhill skier with some experience of off-piste skiing. Previous experience of peak tours may or may not be required depending on the Level rating of your chosen tour dates.

This experience has tour dates with varying degree of challenge and ability/experience requirements. Please ensure you are choosing a tour date with an appropriate level for your ability:

• Green Level tours: You will be skiing on a moderate gradient, typically up to 30 degrees in varying snow conditions. Previous experience of ski touring with skins is not required and the pace of the tour will be slow so that you can be out for longer. Height gain will typically be 700-1200m.
• Blue Level tours: You will be skiing on varying gradients up to around 40 degrees in good snow conditions. Some previous experience of ski touring with skins is recommended. Pace will be slow and steady so that you can be out for longer, but days may be long, with typically height gain 800-1500m.
• Red Level tours: You may be skiing on steep, exposed sections or slopes persistently around 40 degrees. Previous experience of ski touring with skins in alpine terrain is essential. Tours will often be long, up to 1500m height gain, but on some days may "break off" around 1000m to be able to manage the challenges of the whole week.

What makes this "Hard"?

Depending on the Level of your chosen tour dates, day ascents can be long, steep and challenging. Proficiency of technique for both ascents and descents may considerably influence the level of challenge.

NB: Perception of difficulty is very subjective. What is hard to one person may be easy for another and vice versa, depending on factors including level of fitness, age and previous experience. Weather conditions/temperatures can also dramatically affect the actual level of challenge encountered.

Equipment/clothes needed:

For information on any equipment and/or clothing included as standard for this experience, please see under "What's Included".

A detailed recommended packing list for personal items to bring will be sent with your booking documentation.

NB: We advise you not to buy equipment or clothes for your trip or to incur other non-refundable expenses such as flights until you have received confirmation of your booking from us in writing. Note of course that the most appropriate clothing to use as well as the level of challenge experienced during any outdoor activity may vary significantly depending on factors such as the time of year and the particular weather/temperature conditions during your trip.

Preparing for your trip:

For further reading, we also have a number of general information articles to get you ready for your trip, covering a wide variety of topics from what to do on a city break before/after your tour, advice on packing, eyewear for winter and considerations for female travellers.

Minimum number:

Scheduled tours require a minimum of total 4 persons to be confirmed to run. You are of course welcome to book as a solo traveller.

Groups

Max. group size 8 persons.

Eco Info

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