Come learn to ski outside the centers!
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Have you ever dreamed of snowy mountains stretching to the horizon and fresh, untouched snow waiting for you to make your ski tracks? Elamus+ invites you to a unique winter adventure, where you can discover the mountain slopes in a new way – away from crowded ski resorts, in the heart of nature, being your own guide!
Ski touring, or mountain hiking on skis or splitboard (touring snowboard), is the perfect way to enjoy the mountains in their full glory, moving at your own pace and discovering places that regular skiers don't get to. This trip is designed for those who feel confident on the slopes of the resort, but crave more - want to go further, higher and into the lap of calmer nature. Don't worry if you have no previous experience in ski touring, because we will teach you all the necessary skills on site!
TRIP STRUCTURE
We are touring in Norway, in the Lyngen Alps and surrounding mountains. It is a popular ski touring destination in Norwegian terms, but there is enough fresh snow for everyone. There are many hiking opportunities up, which allows us to find our way in peace and quiet and then glide down smoothly and wisely.
To get there, we fly from Tallinn to Oslo and from there to the Norwegian winter capital, Tromsø. At the airport, we climb into rental cars and drive towards our chosen mountain range. We stay in a cozy cottage on the shore of the fjord.
On ski days we drive to different peaks in rental cars to enjoy the most diverse views and landscapes. In the mornings and evenings we cook together in the kitchen of our accommodation. We pack sandwiches and tea for lunch and have a picnic while hiking. In the afternoons/evenings there is the opportunity to take walks in the local village, but we are happy to leave most of our energy on the slopes and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere in the evenings.
Why come and learn ski touring?
As a skier - ski resorts are great, but at some point you might want to explore the wild off piste world. To do this, you definitely need to first understand avalanche safety and the specifics of skiing in powder. Theory is one thing, but guided practice is what really makes things clear.
As a mountaineer - to open up the world of winter mountaineering for yourself, you need to learn off piste Ski. Hiking up the mountain in hip-deep snow in winter is quite difficult, but you can get there much faster on skis.
But in fact, ski touring is an exciting exotic area for anyone who likes to move in nature!
NB! To come on the trip, you need to feel comfortable on red slopes and be able to safely descend on black ones. This is a ski trip that requires good physical fitness and endurance to walk up the mountain for 3-4 hours a day and then ski down safely.
Ski equipment can be rented on site. It is possible to rent both alpine skis and splitboards. You only need to bring the necessary clothes for ski touring, a ski helmet and goggles.
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Overview - short & sweet
Goal: Enjoy the spring mountains by hiking up and gliding down on skis
Dates: 21.-27.04.2026
Activity: ski tour or ski touring in the mountains
Adventure guides: Kaarel Kuslap ja Suzy Anett Aavik
Technical difficulty level: 3/5 (alpine skiing skills required)
Physical difficulty: 2-3/5
Group size: min 5, max 9
Trip price — €1650
NB! Elamus+ community members get a 5–10% discount. Read more and check your discount eligibility. community members page.
Travel cost
Price includes
Entire trip organization and on-site guidance
Tour guides with ski touring (skis/splitboard) experience, one of whom has lived in the same area for a long time and speaks Norwegian
Ski resort ticket for the first day (if desired and necessary)
On-site transportation from Tromsø (rental cars)
Overnight stay throughout the trip
Stylish Elamus+ sports shirt for each participant
Group pharmacy
Price does not include
Flight tickets to Tromsø airport and back (~200 €)*
Insurance (travel insurance + additional protection for dangerous activities)
Ski equipment + avalanche equipment (we rent everything on site, ~200 €)
Meals (we cook together and share the food costs, ~80 €)
Extra activities and transportation for them
Personal hygiene products and medications
*For more information about a specific flight, please ask the train operator.
Registration for the trip
Before registering, please read travel conditions. To secure your place on the trip, a prepayment (20%) must be paid within 3 working days of receiving the confirmation and invoice by e-mail. If there are less than 30 days left until the trip, the total cost (100%) must be paid. Read more: frequently asked questions ja package tour information sheet.
Schedule
Day 1 (21.04): TO TROLL-LAND BY PLANE
The easiest way to get there with all your belongings is by plane from Tallinn. After landing, we find rental cars, drive for about XNUMX hours along small roads, and arrive at our base camp. We settle into a Norwegian homestay, where we share beds, have dinner, and make plans for the next few days according to the weather forecast.
Days 2-6 (22-26.04): Put on the skis!
We have 5 full days of skiing ahead of us. The routes will be determined on an ongoing basis, depending on snow conditions and weather. We also take into account the group's skills to ensure that the selected routes are challenging enough, but not dangerous.
On the first day we go to the ski resort with our equipment to learn the feel of Touring skis. These skis are slightly lighter than regular slalom skis and therefore the riding feel is a bit different.
In the following days, we will drive to where the asphalt ends and the snowfields begin. We put on our skis and start up the slopes with the classic stride that has become our home at the Tartu Marathon.
The elevation gain of all routes is between 700-1100 m and the duration of the days is 5-8 h.
Day 8 (8.03): return flight to your home country
We will drive from our local accommodation to Tromsø in the morning and, depending on flight times, we can explore the lovely city north of the Arctic Circle or head straight home. If you wish, you can stay in the area longer and use the skills you have acquired to do a few more days of skiing or stay to enjoy the Norwegian spring.
NB! The schedule and planned activities may be subject to minor (or major) changes — for example, due to weather, conditions, or the competence and wishes of the passengers.
Don't worry, let's do it!
I've never skied outside of ski resorts before. Can I still do it?!
If it's not impossible for you to safely descend a black run and you feel comfortable on red slopes, then you're completely ready to join the trip. Off Piste is not much different from riding on Kuutsemägi, just a shovel in your bag and an avalanche beacon under your shirt. With experienced drivers on their home slopes, this trip is the perfect place to get your first taste.
Is there still enough snow at the end of April?
Yes! The Lyngen Alps are located far, far away in Northern Norway, where there is still a thick layer of snow at the end of April. Adventure Guide Suzy has had her best ski tours in recent years right there and at the end of April. Furthermore, since Lyngen is located behind the Arctic Circle, there is already a lot of white time for skiing at the end of April.
I really want to go on a trip, but I don't know how to kickturn and what is an avalanche beacon?
To give these concepts some meaning, we’ll have a training day at the ski resort on the first day of the trip. We’ll cover avalanche safety, how to attach skins to your skis, what ski crampons are, and more. By the end of the trip, you’ll have a solid overview of the whole field and feel confident on easier routes.
Can I come on a trip with regular alpine skis? But with splitboard?
Unfortunately, regular alpine skis, where the boot is securely attached to the clamp, are not very useful on our routes. The clamp must have two positions and the heel must be opened to go up the hill (like on cross-country skis). Such a clamp can be put on regular alpine skis (e.g. freeride skiing) but this combination is difficult and going up the mountain is a fairly strenuous workout.
Ski boots must have a heel clip so that you can move the boot from the ankle when going up. Both skis and boots can be rented on site.
Splitboard is okay, but life has shown that it is significantly more uncomfortable than skis. Splitboarding is difficult in situations where the track winds up and down and you need to alternately descend and push off. Then you have to ask for help from some skier in the group to pull you up. But if you are still a dedicated snowboarder at heart and skis leave you cold, then of course take a board and enjoy the spring snow with it.
It is wise to try out the equipment when buying. If you are a confident skier and want to purchase personal equipment, which you need a consultation on, feel free to ask the tour guides for advice. However, it is not worth buying skis and boots right away. Rather, try out different ones by renting them and you will understand what is comfortable and what is not.
Read more also frequently asked questions.
Travel documents and footnotes
The participant is responsible for the validity and condition of their travel documents. For this trip you will need:
ID card/passport;
hazardous activity insurance, which applies to special equipment and higher altitudes (read more on the FAQ page). A suitable sports insurance policy must be carried and is a prerequisite for participation in the trip;
travel insurance.
We recommend that you take out travel insurance immediately after receiving confirmation of your travel registration so that you are also covered for longer-term health problems!
Although at the end of the day everyone is still responsible for their own actions and consequences, we do our best to mitigate the risks associated with climbing. As a result, The group leader has the right to make ongoing decisions about the participants' competence, suitability of equipment, physical ability, etc., and, if necessary, prohibit access to certain routes if this endangers the health of the group or the participant themselves. Hopefully, of course, there will be no need for that.
Read also travel conditions.
