Greenland Ski & Sail

Trip Description

Join us for a unique and exciting 8-day ski & sail trip into a wild, rugged and remote stretch of mountains on the West Coast of Greenland. Starting in the capital Nuuk located on the South West coast, at the start of Nuuk fjord, we’ll use our sail boat to take us to some of the most interesting ski touring and ski mountaineering destinations in the Arctic; mountains only accessed by boat. The journey will see us cruising through incredible fjords along the jagged coastline; Nuuk fjord offers many ski possibilities from steep couloirs to nice slopes all the way to the beach. We’ll be skiing summits in between 1000m to 1600m above sea level, skiing all the way to the sea.

Over the course of eight days, you will ski, sail and explore throughout the region, returning each night to your floating home away from home, where après snacks and a cold drink await. For adventure seekers and travel enthusiasts, this trip is a dream come true.

Details

LOCATION: Nuuk fjord, Southwest Greenland

DURATION: 8 days/ 7 nights

DATES: Enquire about dates spring 2024

GROUP SIZE: max 10 people

DIFFICULTY: Advanced ski ability, moderate fitness and basic ski touring experience required.

PRICE: €5200

What Makes This Trip Special?

The perfect combination and playground for sailing and skiing.

Possibilities to be bagging first descents in some remote untouched Arctic wilderness.

Kayaking or stand-up paddleboarding the pristine arctic waters.

Taking in nature’s majestic beauty from onboard our comfortable vessel.

For those adventurous at heart, ready to explore Greenland by boat and skis.

Itinerary

Day 1

Fly from Reykjavik Iceland to Nuuk, West Greenland. Upon arrival, we will board and settle in to our sail boat before setting off into the Nuuk fjord. If time allows we will go for an evening ski to stretch our legs.

Day 2-7

We will spend 6 full days exploring the terrain in Nuuk fjord. With our sail boat, we have endless of opportunities to move and anchor our boat at desired ski location, and with the use of a zodiac taking us to shore. And the possibility to traverse the mountains, with our boat meeting us on the other side.

day 8

Sail back to Nuuk to fly out to Reykjavik, Iceland.

The Skiing

We’ll be skiing on the West coast of Greenland in the Nuuk fjord; the second largest fjord system in the world, known for its breathtaking mountains and it’s also an interesting ski touring and ski mountaineering destination. The only way to reach these ski locations are by boat. The ski possibilities offers a variety of terrain from steep couloirs to mellow glacier runs, skiing to the shoreline when the snow conditions allow. . Summits range from 1000-1600m above sea level.

The spring is the best time of year for skiing in Greenland. The days are long, and the snowpack is generally well settled. The terrain is amazing, and well suited to all skiers abilities. The conditions can be highly variable and we can be skiing powder, corn snow and everything in between but with a variety of different aspects and terrain to use we can almost always find some great skiing.

Ski Abilities

Fitness and ski ability should be advanced with some ski touring experience. Touring days will be of moderate duration. Terrain is moderately steep and glaciated with mixed conditions. Ski mountaineering objectives are possible under the right conditions. Most essential is an adventurous spirit with a keen desire to explore the mountains of Greenland!

Accommodation

We’ll be staying on a former racing yacht that has been around the world four times. Originally built for fifteen crew members, she has been thoughtfully outfitted for sailing excursions that comfortably accommodate eight guests and two crew members (ten single berths) with communal areas and a kitchen.

The boat offers central heating, hot and cold water, two heads (toilets), one shower, and 220V electricity capable of charging batteries and other electronic devices.