Just above the Arctic Circle lies Maniitsoq where this trip will take place. It is a region that is particularly well-suited to skiing. For those of you who have already come with us to Norway, you will find the same kind of Nordic atmosphere here – magical light and mountains rising up from the sea but it is also wilder and more rugged with lots of polar wildlife.

Over 6 days, we will explore new slopes up above the fjords as we search for scenery that will take our breath away and the best snow that there is.

Our base is the Kissavik, an old 25m fishing boat with 3 2-berth cabins and an 8-berth dormitory, 2 bathrooms and toilets, a living area and a dining area. She has been re-equipped for cruising in arctic waters! A real floating refuge, she sails to a different drop off point every day. 

The standard of the boat is very reasonable. What’s more, the crew’s hospitality, the chef’s talents and the friendliness of the captain, Jess, are a wonderful surprise.

The 8-berth dormitory does not leave much room for privacy but this is the equivalent of a floating “mountain hut”. Where possible, we save the 2-berth rooms for couples if they are available.

The climbs, ranging from 800m to 1300m in vertical begin at sea level and we choose the length and difficulty of the climbs according to the technical and physical level of the participants.

FEATURES OF THE TRIP

The highlights : Accommodation on a very comfortable boat.

                             Wild and stunning scenery.

                             Constant powder snow.

                             Being followed by whales and other animals native to this environment when we sail.

Best time of year : May

Dates :  Sunday 6 May to Tuesday 15 May 2012

               Sunday 13 May to Tuesday 22 May 2012

Number of days away : 10

Number of days skiing : 6

Level : 4 to 5 hours to walk up - For competent skiers.

Number of participants : 6 people per guide.

Accommodation : Comfortable boat in Greenland. Hotel in Copenhagen.

Equipment to be carried : All the routes can be completed with a day pack.

Local transport : Minibuses are used for all transfers during the trip.

PRICE :  € 2680  per person excluding flights. + Flight to Maniitsoq via Copenhagen.

                 At the time we planned this trip, the flights were approximately € 200 to Copenhagen + € 1000 from                    

                 Copenhagen to Maniitsoq with AIR-GREENLAND. 

Air Travel : Airline NORWEGIAN or SAS to Copenhague end AIR GREENLAND to Maniitsoq