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- Professionally guided tour
Icelanders have learned to ski in the remote and beautiful mountain range of Kerlingarfjöll for decades and now you can too!
Learn the basics from the best. Our elite ski guides teach skiing at all levels and will also cover the main subjects of safe backcountry etiquette and avalanche awareness.
We will start by going over the basics of backcountry skiing, before heading up the slopes for a fun ride down. After a couple of runs we will return to Highland base for a hearty lunch break before heading out again to show those slopes what we are made of.
- Backcountry ski course
Icelanders have learned to ski in the remote and beautiful mountain range of Kerlingarfjöll for decades and now you can too!
Learn the basics from the best. Our elite ski guides teach skiing at all levels and will also cover the main subjects of safe backcountry etiquette and avalanche awareness.
We will start by going over the basics of backcountry skiing, before heading up the slopes for a fun ride down. After a couple of runs we will return to Highland base for a hearty lunch break before heading out again to show those slopes what we are made of.
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Meeting point
All Outsiders tours start from Highland Base Kerlingarfjöll.
Find your guide at the reception 15 minutes before departure. Bring your backpack, an adventurous spirit and a smile - let's head OUTSIDE for an adventure!
Season All year on demand
Duration 8 hours w/lunch break at Highland Base
Distance 1-3 km depending on snow conditions and skill level
Elevation gain 3-500 meters depending on snow, weather and experience
Skill & Fitness level Beginner to Explorer. Adjusted to participant fitness level
Gear included All necessary ski equipment, avalanche safety gear, ski helmet and ski googles
You bring Warm clothes and socks, wind- and waterproof jacket, gloves, buff, hat and sunglasses. Water and snacks
Min/max 4/6 pax
Minimum age 12 yrs
What to bring
Warm clothes such as wool, fleece/soft-shell, hardshell and a puffy jacket are mandatory on all tours. On a good summer day it is possible to strip down to a thin shirt and stuff the rest in a small backpack, but usually only for a short while! The Icelandic weather is famously volatile and warm layers and rain gear should always be at hand.
Good and sturdy hiking boots or trail shoes are a must. On most tours we will encounter the legendary multicoloured mud of Kerlingarfjöll that tends to stick to the bottom of shoes like glue! Pair your boots with warm and soft hiking socks and you're golden.
Don't forget gloves. Yes, also in the summertime :) Plus something to cover your neck and head with. Preferably that something is made out of wool, which means it doesn't loose it's insulation qualities if wet.
Also bring sunglasses and hiking poles, if you've got them.
Last, but not least. Fill your water bottle with the pure Icelandic tap water and slip it into your backpack along with some energy bars / snacks. If the tour lasts more than 3 hrs. you should also pack a light lunch, such as a sandwich.
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