BACKCOUNTRY SKI TOUR – ADVANCED

  Itinerary

Show up 10 minutes before your scheduled time outside the Visit Voss shop, in the same building of the Gondola and the Train Station + Bus Station.

1. Meeting and greetings
2. Drive to the start location 
3. Gear outfitting
4. Theoretical instructions
5. Hit the slopes
6. Lunch break
7. More slopes
8. Drive back to town
9. Return gear, if rented it
10. Time to celebrate an awesome adventure in the Norwegian mountains 😄

Guest requirements

• +14 years old (the guardian signs waiver for minors)
• Confident on skis
• Good physical health

Before your trip, please inform us or your guide of any medical conditions like asthma, epilepsy, etc.

What to bring with you

If you’re in need of equipment see our rental offers table below or please contact our staff to discuss the rental options in our area. Otherwise, minimum gear requirements include:

• Skis with walk bindings (alpine touring, Telemark or split-board set up)
• Climbing skins
• Ski boots, poles & helmet
• Avalanche safety kit (transceiver, shovel, probe)
• Personal backpack 
  (items above you can rent from us, prices below)
• Shell jacket with hood (water & windproof)
• Shell pants or bibs
• Down or synthetic jacket
• Mid-layer sweater or vest (if its too cold)
• Base layers, wool is best
• Gloves, hat, socks, goggles & sunglasses for the hiking up if is a sunny day

WHAT’S INCLUDED 

INCLUDED

 ✔️ Private guide
 ✔️Transportation from Voss town to the skiing location and back to Voss

NOT INCLUDED

 ❌ Lunch, beverages and snacks
 ❌ Avalanche safety kit (beacon, shovel, probe and backpack) You can rental this with us
 ❌ Lift tickets (should you want to ski near the local resort)
 ❌ Accident/travel insurance (one which specifically covers skiing)
 ❌ Transportation costs if staying at a location outside of Voss town

Note: If you’re in need of equipment see our rentals offers or please contact our staff to discuss the rental options in our area.

DATES & DESTINATIONS

Our backcountry tours are available every Saturday and Sunday, from January to April. For special departure dates you can inquiry a private tour via the contact form bellow. We will determine where the ski tour will take place 48-hours before the assigned departure time. Our decision will be based on the group’s wishes, as well as the weather, snow conditions, and avalanche forecast. You will find the list of possible destinations listed below.

LOCATIONS

• Mount Oksen (Hardangerfjord)
• Lønahorgi – Voss to Afdal traverse
• Raundalen mountain range
• Vikafjell
• Sognefjord, mountain range on the south side of

There are few other hidden gems in the area and we do not make them public on the web or social platforms. After your booking is made our staff will contact you 48 hrs before the tour to discuss the better options for the date set. 😉

STARTING TIME

Tours will start at 8:30 am and return to Voss around 3 pm. During the late winter and spring seasons, tours may be extended due to the increased amount of daylight hours.

The meeting point will always be in Voss, at the tourist information center.

Pick-ups for those staying outside of Voss town can be arranged upon special request.