Hot spring ski tour

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 4 hours, depending on conditions

Distance 5-7 km, depending on snow conditions and skill level

Elevation gain 500-1000 meters, depending on snow, weather and experience

Skill & Fitness level Tourer Moderate to fit

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.