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Westfjords Ski to the Sea Tour - NS57
Get a head start on planning your summer adventure in Iceland by taking advantage of our selected multi-day tour special offers. Until January 10th, 2017 you will be able to save up to 35.000 ISK (appr. 300 USD or 295 Euros).
If you book before January 10th, you will also be in the draw of an Icelandic Mountain Guides day tour from Reykjavik. For every 20 bookings we will draw one winner, which gives you a good chance of winning.
The prize/day tour cannot be exchanged for cash and has to be used with 3 years from January 10th 2017. The winner will be contacted directly and announced on mountainguides.is at the latest on January 20th 2017.
We reserve the right to cancel or amend the competition and these terms and conditions without notice in any event outside of our control.
Tour type: Alpine ski tour
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What's included: Sail boat and airport transfer in Ísafjörður. Skiing guide, breakfast (5), lunch (5) dinner (5) sailing instruction, services of guides and crew, wet weather sailing clothing and cabin accommodation
Departures: April and May
Accommodation: Cabin for 2-3 persons in wooden sailboat
Meeting point: The town of Ísafjörður
Group size: 4 - 12
You bring: Skiing equipment
Note: Transport to/from Ísafjörður is not included
Highlights of the Tour
Backcountry skiing and sailing
Stay on a beautiful sailboat
Jökulfirðir (“glacier fjords”) fjord system in the northern part of the west fjords of Iceland are among the most tranquil and isolated places you can find. Most of the Jökulfirðir area is inside the Hornstrandir Nature Reserve accessible only by boat. On this tour we set sail from Ísafjörður in a wooden sailboat into a secluded world. Here we sail between the fjords to put on our skis and take first runs down slopes that reach all the way down to the ocean. Our boat is a beautiful wooden vessel that is well equipped and comfortable, and fits this environment well. Skiing to the sea is this unique area provides one of the most memorable backcountry skiing in Iceland.
On this tour you will stay aboard sailing ship Donna Wood. The ship combines best qualities and comfort and is our mobile base. The ship is 30.2 m long (LOA) and accommodates 12 people in 7 beautiful cabins each equipped with washbasins and closets. The hallway features spacious shared shower facilities and toilets and the ship has a roomy deck saloon that seats 24. The ship is nimble and can easily navigate the coastline for better access to remote locations and the perfect base for sailboat skiing.
This tour is available in April and May. For availability and booking requests please contact us at incoming@mountainguides.is
Day 1: Ísafjörður - Hrafnfjörður in the Hornstrandir Nature Reserve.
Departure from the town of Ísafjörður (Fjord of ice) at 14:00, approximately 4 hours of sailing to Hrafnfjörður (Fjord of the raven) in the Hornstrandir Nature Reserve. This fjord is at the bottom of the glacier fjords and is one of the deepest of the glacier fjords. Here we will anchor and since it will still be bright in the evening during the latter part of the season, we will have an option to do a short ski run. Before we get going we will do a quick safety briefing with an avalanche search and rescue exercise.
Sailing: 4 hours  Skiing: 1-2 hours
Elevation: ~ 600 m (2000 ') per run
Day 2: Hrafnfjördur - Lónafjörður
This day will be spent skiing in the mountains of Hrafnfjörður. Hrafnfjörður was once home of famous outlaws Fjalla-Eyvindur and his wife Halla in the late 18th century, and Fjalla – Eyvindur is said to be buried there. There are also stories of elfs from this mythical area. After we make our way over to the next fjord, Lónafjörður (Fjord of lagoons) and anchor there in the inlet of Sópandi.
Elevation: ~ 600 m (2000 ') per run
Lónafjörður is a narrow fjord with a lot of snow accumulation and today we may decide so stay a bit longer in Lónafjörður and ski in the mountains above the valleys of Sópandi and Rangali. Possibly anchoring an extra night in this remote wilderness.
Elevation: ~ 600 m (2000 ') per run
Day 4: Lónafjörður - Veiðileysufjörður
Today we are going to use our skis to get over to the next fjord. From Lónafjörður we ski up to the col of Rangali and then after taking a look around over to enjoy the views to the north, we ski down to Veiðileysufjörður where we anchor for the night.
Elevation: min 600 m (2000 ') per run
Day 5: Veiðileysufjörður - Hesteyrarfjörður
We will start our day by skiing the mountains of Veiðileysufjörður such as the scenic Lónhorn. Then  we will complete the day by skiing over to Hesteyrarfjörður, the western most of the glacier fjords where our beautiful Donna Wood will be waiting at anchor.
Elevation: min 600 m (2000 ') per run
Day 6: Hesteyri - Ísafjörður.
Morning ski session with an option to look at the old village and whaling station at Hesteyri, that is now abandoned. The hamet of Hesteyri was the last settlement in this are to be abandoned around the mid-twentieth century.  Sailing back to Ísafjörður, with arrival around 16:00 in the afternoon. You can catch the last flight from Ísafjörður that night, though it is suggested staying at least one night in Ísafjörður to relax and get to know this old and beautiful town.
Elevation: min 600 m (2000 ') per run
*Please note that the itineraries described can change. Final itinerary will be decided when leaving Ísafjörður harbour. Above you find the most likely itinerary, but weather and snow-conditions are evaluated to look for the best possible option. Final decision on which routes will be skied each day is in the hands of the guide, and is based on snow conditions, snow stability and weather. There are abundant possibilities for skiing in the area.
Ski Mountaineering / Alpine Touring
For your own wellbeing and safety we strongly suggest following the advice of our equipment list, espect that cotton clothing is not appropriate for any strenuous outdoor activity. Modern outdoor clothing is by far more comfortable and will greatly improve your experience.
Touring skis (AT – Telemark – Split-board)
Skins, cut for the skis, in good working conditions.
Avalanche beacon, probe and shovel
Small first AID kit including a blister kit
Warm underwear / wool or synthetics
Soft-shell jacket or other wind proof and breathable layer.
Waterproof jacket and pants.
Light puffy jacket (e.g. down or primaloft).
Water bottle / thermos (1 – 2 liters total).
Gloves – two pairs thin and thick
Sun block, lip balm etc.
Back-pack with straps for skis (30 – 40 liters) / (1800 - 2500 cu in)
Favorite sweets / energy bars (optional)
Ski-mountaineering tours (e.g. Hvannadalshnukur climbs). The mountaineering equipment is included in the IMG trips on most occasions we provide.
Overnight gear: The style of accommodations varies between different IMG tours. Consider the following:
Comfortable clothes for indoor use and non-skiing activities.
Sleeping bag – (Only for IMG55)
Headlamp - (Only for IMG55)
Bathing gear (most tours in Iceland)
Aperitif or likewise (optional)
For availability and more information about this tour please contact us.
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