A week of adventurous splitboard touring in the incredible Lyngen Alps. Aimed at splitboarders with more experience, the goal for this week is to do longer tours, reach higher peaks and rider more adventurous lines. The trip is limited to a maximum of 4 riders in order to keep the group small and the pace fluid. Lyngen has alpine-scale mountains rising directly from the sea, with a huge variety of terrain and easy means to switch location and aspect to catch the best conditions. Based in a farmhouse on the bank of the Lyngenfjord, our tours will start and finish right at the beach and the combination of mountains and sea is truly breathtaking. Catch the northern lights in the evening. One of earth's special places.
Program:
Arrive in Tromso on Saturday 20th. Meet group (time TBC) and drive together to accommodation near Lyngseidit. Five days of guided riding across the next six days (one rest day). Rest day options include whale watching, distillery visit, dogsledding and snowmobiling.
Accommodation:
We'll be staying in a small farmhouse near Lyngseidit, right by the beach. It's warm, comfortable, spacious and well-equipped (including a sauna) but pretty rustic and simple too. Imagine the accommodation options on one of the remote Scottish islands and you'll have an idea! Very much in keeping with the local spirit!
Meals:
Unlike most of my trips, meals are not included in the course cost. Going fully-catered in Norway needs a budget that would fund a few miles of high-speed railway. Our cosy lodge has full kitchen facilities and we'll be fending for ourselves. We'll run a kitty for food and drinks and use the kitchen chores to build some team spirit!
TRAVEL:
Lyngen is in the far north of Norway. Fly to Tromso airport and we will meet there, then travel by van to our accommodation near Lyngseidet (around 2hrs).
Riding level:
This course is for experienced riders with splitboard experience. You should be comfortable in at least moderately steep backcountry terrain and in variable snow conditions, from epic boarder to grim survival! Previous splitboard experience is essential.
fitness level:
You should have a good level of cardio fitness from regularly taking part in sport, such as hillwalking, running or cycling. There are no lifts and we'll be climbing at least 1000m each day. We will, at least, be starting from sea level which does make things a lot easier than climbing at 3000m in the Alps!
Equipment required:
Splitboard gear (split, skins, crampons, poles) plus avalanche safety gear. Avalanche safety gear is included in the course price if you don't have your own. Consider bringing some emergency warm gear in case of sudden changes in the weather. Wetsuit if you fancy braving the beach. Cards, chessboard, hip flask and copies of The Shining could also be useful.
additional costs (not included):
Flights, meals (self-catered)