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 2 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 2 May to Tuesday 11 May 2010

              Sunday 9 May to Tuesday 18 May 2010

Number of days away : 10

Number of days skiing : 6

Level : For competent skiers and ski tourers.

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 :  € 2580  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. 

Signing up : To sign up for one of the trips offered, please write to us or email us with: your name,  address, telephone   

                      number, name and dates of the trip you wish to join and your deposit  cheque.

                      You will receive a detailed specification sheet of the program accompanied with a registration form on      

                      which the payment methods will be indicated.

Air Travel : Please ask us for more information.

Further information : A specification sheet outlining the trip itinerary and list of equipment you  need to bring is 

                                      available on request via email.