Learn how to ski tour!

Beginner Ski Touring - Half Day

Photos: Kristin Fosland Olsen & Agathe Ledoux
  • 3-4h
  • Up to 6 persons
  • 12+
  • Tromsø
  • Basic

Private Guide: Ski together with an experienced private guide.
Prices per group.

Join us for a wonderful experience, trying out ski touring in a beginner friendly mountain scenery near Tromsø!

Welcome to a beginner ski touring activity. A 3-4 hour adventure in the mountains surrounding Tromsø, where you get to try out ski touring! 

Learn how to ski tour!

You do not need any prior ski touring experience to join, only some cross country or alpine skiing experience is sufficient. Feel an amazing sense of accomplishment when you make your way up before you descend, using nothing but raw human power.

From pist skier to backcountry skier!

We recommended that you have a basic knowledge of how to ski on alpine skis from previous experience at a ski resort. You need to be able to get up again on your skis if you fall down in the snow. If you have problems with your knee joints it is not recommended to participate in this activity. Kids from 12 years and older are welcome to join!


Your experience consist off:

  • Support from the guide with equipment at the rental shop "Tromsø Outdoor",

  • Taxi / transport to a nearby mountain and wilderness area.

  • Introduction to ski touring using alpine ski equipment, learn how to do ski touring, for beginners.

  • Ski touring adventure in gentle, easy terrain for those new to ski touring.

  • Ascent with alpine skis in the forest, to reach terrain above the tree line

  • Leisurely pace with breaks for photos and refreshments.

  • Opportunity to experience the mountains, observe animal tracks, and see the unique arctic light.

  • Skiing away from roads and crowds, providing a peaceful adventure.

  • Guided instruction on skiing techniques, efficient movement, and downhill skills.

  • Trip tailored to the group’s skill and experience level for a safe, supportive environment.


Not inclusive: Winter clothes and skiing equipment. This must be brought with you/rented at the rental shop Tromsø Outdoor prior the tour,

You meet your guide at Tromsø Outdoor rental shop at 10.00am. The address to Tromsø Outdoor is Fredrik Langes Gate 14, 9008 Tromsø.

You will pick up your pre-ordered rental equipment at 10.00am at the desk.  The taxi to the mountains departs at 10.30am.

Booking

Booking and prices is per group. Please choose only 1x of the booking option below, according to how many people you are in your group (1-2, 3-4 or 5-6 persons).


Dates and availability

This trip can be booked every day throughout the season, from November to May.

If the specific day you are looking for is not available in the calendar for direct booking here online, you can send us an email, and we will do our best to see if we can find an available guide for you for that specific day!

What is included:

  • Guidance and instruction from a certified guide

  • Skiing in easy, gentle terrain.

  • Transport from Tromsø to and from the mountains

  • A day suitable for families and beginner skiers.

  • 3-4 hours total, including guiding and driving time.

What is not included:

  • Equipment is not included and must be rented online in advance at www.tromsooutdoor.com. Choose basic ski touring package with alpine skis, boots, skins and poles. You also need to rent ski helmet and ski goggles.

  • Food, snacks and hot/cold drinks are not included and you must bring this yourselfs.

  • Extra layers of warm clothes and extra mittens is not included and you must bring this with you.

Included / Not included

Each participant should wear the following clothes and bring the following gear when we meet:

  • Windproof and waterproof shell jacket and pants or ski jacket/pant.

  • Mid-layer fleece / Whool mid layer

  • Wool or synthetic fiber base layer

  • Wool socks

  • Two pairs of gloves (1 extra pair in backpack)

  • Beanie

  • Sunglasses, sun protection (from february), and sports tape

  • Hot or cold drink

  • Snacks and adequate food for a 3-4 hour excursion

  • Backpack 30-40 liter.

IMPORTANT: For safety reasons, always pack an additional down jacket or down vest for each participant, along with a beanie and two pairs of mittens / ski gloves.

For rental ski touring package, please reserve your touring package and avalanche safety package in advance at www.tromsooutdoor.com.
You get a 15% discount code from Tromsø Outdoor when you book with us.
You must also rent or bring a ski helmet and ski goggles.

Equipment

Responsibility:

As a guest, you have a co-responsibility for following the instructions and recommendations of the guide. In addition, you are obliged by Norwegian law to tell the guide or Tromsø Ski Guides if you have any injuries or medical conditions that may affect the trip as a whole.

Insurance:

Tromsø Ski Guides has liability insurance for our guides. We do not offer travel insurance, cancellation insurance or accident insurance to our guests. All guests must purchase their own travel and accident insurance through their own insurance agency.

Cancelation policy:

All prices includes a 5% administration fee, this is non-refundable. For the remaining trip price, the following terms for refund applies in case of a cancellation. If you cancel the trip:

  • More than 45 days before: Full refund of the trip price to your account or as a TSG gift card (without the non-refundable 5% admin fee).

  • 30-45 days before: 50% refund of the trip price to your account or as a TSG gift card.

  • 10-30 days before: 25% refund of the trip price to your account or as a TSG gift card.

  • Less than 10 days before & no-show: No refund.

In case of very bad weather or conditions, we will do our very best to offer a different and better area for our ski adventure. In case of exceptionally bad weather, where the guide has to cancel the tour, you will have a full refund minus the 5% admin fee.

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