Heli Assisted Ski Touring - What to Expect

Arrival Day

Pick up in Akureyri the capital of northern Iceland in the late afternoon followed by a 40 min transfer to our Karlsá Lodge for a meet and greet. Welcome dinner is served and we go over the week's agenda. Weather permitting, we will begin each day with a transfer to Klængshóll lodge for a heli drop to start the day. 

Day 1

The morning is spent on detailed avalanche transceiver and avalanche rescue training, followed a helicopter safety briefing. We will then get dropped on our first peak of many for the week ahead. Our average daily vertical ranges from 1000-1800 meters depending on the group. For those that want more we can go until your legs say stop as there is endless terrain to choose from. 

Day 2-3|5

Our guides set the pace and rhythm of the program so that everyone enjoys it to the fullest.  After each day of skiing we will relax and enjoy Karlsá Lodge lounging in the hot tub, or relaxing in the sauna followed by one delicious meal after another feasting on organic lamb, fish and game prepared by our gourmet chef. 

Day 4|6 (Departure Day)

This is the last day of skiing.  After a good breakfast and sorting our luggage we head out for our final day. We will enjoy more great turns and good times followed by lunch in the field.  After another great day we transfer the group to Akureyri where guests can catch a flight to Reykjavik or continue their travels in Iceland. We say our goodbyes and head home with the memory of a unique ski touring holiday and already have our plans for future adventures falling into place.