Welcome to Iceland! Where spring corn, hot pools and midnight sun become your everyday life and friendly fishing villages become your home for a bit. Iceland has been on the radar for many backcountry skiers and for a good reason. Although located in the very North-Atlantic, subject to many a winter storm from the Arctic and Atlantic, the Troll Peninsula (Tröllaskagi) North of Iceland has been known to be home to incredible spring skiing that can last a while into summer! Late April is therefore a great time to combine the rising sun and lengthening days with snow stability and corn skiing. 

Join us for an unforgettable week in Iceland, where you get to experience all that the (in)famous Tröllaskagi has to offer. Be prepared for the ruggedness of the sub-arctic climate in North-Icelandic fishing villages that are nestled in deep, glacially carved fjords. We will stay in the small fishing village of Siglufjörður, from where you can ski multiple beautiful peaks or easily drive for 15-50 minutes to reach other objectives. The mountain range is vast and it takes a long time to explore it fully.

We will have two guides; one of them a local AMGA certified ski guide from Iceland with extensive experience in this region. The other is an AMGA Apprentice Ski Guide from the US.

Our lodging is a beautiful, traditionally built but modern hotel in Siglufjörður, directly on the water with a direct view of the mountains. The hotel provides breakfast and has a restaurant and bar as well as a large hot tub and sauna next to the sea, perfect for jumping off the docks for a cold plunge. 

The trip starts with a couple of days in Reykjavík, the capital of Iceland where guests can soak in the city culture before driving north to Sigló (short for Siglufjörður). We will spend the seven days skiing together through the region, using the weather and daylight to our advantage. This itinerary includes one rest/weather day. On the off day, guests can use the time for sightseeing, whale watching, fishing or simply relaxing in Siglufjörður.

Day 1:

• Flights arrive in Reykjavik

Day 2:

• Spend the day exploring Reykjavik, soak in geothermal pools, recover from jetlag.

• Afternoon meeting to provide a trip overview, gear check, and tour planning.

• Group welcome dinner.

• This day also serves as a logistical buffer in case of travel delays/luggage issues before we head north to the Troll Peninsula.

Day 3:

• Group travel day, drive to Tröllaskagi Peninsula

Day 4- 9:

Each day, we’ll embark on a different backcountry ski objective, tailoring routes to conditions. Expect:

• Big mountain alpine terrain – Wide-open bowls, steep couloirs, and long descents (3,000–5,000 ft vertical).

• Ocean-meets-mountain scenery – Ski from ridgelines with breathtaking fjord views.

• 20+ hours of daylight – Flexible timing to ski when conditions are prime.

• Après & recovery – Return to our cozy accommodation for well-earned soaks, group dinners, and downtime with the crew.

• Optional rest days exploring town, markets, or enjoying the beautiful views and tubs from the lodge.

Day 10

• Optional half day ski objective

• Transfer to Reykjavik

Day 11

• Return flights from Reykjavik

Cost of trip covers:

• 9 nights lodging (double accommodation) in boutique hotels with breakfasts included

• Geothermal hot tub to soak those tired muscles.

• Ski guiding: Two Ski Guides, one of them a local AMGA certified ski guide from Iceland with extensive experience in this region. The other is an AMGA Apprentice Ski Guide from the US.

• Transfers to/from Reykjavik

Not Included:

• Flights

• Lunch/snack items

• Dinners

• Guide gratuity

This trip is designed to be an intermediate to advanced backcountry skier’s introduction to ski mountaineering.

Individuals should have the fitness and capacity to ski multiple days in a row with elevation gain ranging from 3,000-5,000ft per day.

Additional Pre-Requisites

• Level 1 Recreational Avalanche Course (highly recommended to have taken a Rescue Course and/or Level 2) 

• Two seasons of backcountry skiing or riding experience

• Ability to ski or ride off-piste/black diamond terrain inbounds

Upon booking this trip, you will be charged a 50% deposit. You will not be charged the remaining 50% until 90 days before the course.

Within one week of booking, you will receive an email from our staff with a pre-trip packet. This will include more specific information, instructions, packing list, ect.

For International Trips

We do require obtaining trip insurance. We have specific recommendations for this in the pre-trip packet. This way if an emergency comes up, your trip will be covered.

From our end, the 50% trip deposit is non-refundable after purchase. Cancellations made at least 90 days prior to the start of the trip will not be charged the remaining 50%. Cancellations made within 90 days of the trip are fully non-refundable.

As a small company, we are severely impacted by the trip cancellations that happen throughout the season, which is why we must maintain a strict no-exception policy.