Northern Norway
Senja — ski touring by the sea
Senja has a rhythm entirely of its own.
The mountains rise straight out of the sea and many tours begin close to the shoreline. Within a relatively small area there are open mountainsides, big bowls, narrower passages and a great many options for weather and snow.
It is a good place for a ski week where the plan is allowed to take shape day by day.
The journey
We keep one fixed base and choose the tour according to current conditions. The aim is not to collect a certain number of summits; the aim is to use the area well.
That means we sometimes change the plan late, move to the other side of the island, or pick a less obvious tour when it gives better snow or better margins.
What's included
- Five days of professional guiding
- Selected accommodation
- Breakfast and dinner at included accommodation
- Planning and reservations
- The guide's own expenses during the journey
Not included
- Travel to and from the destination
- Local transport
- Lift passes
- Local taxis and transfers
- Lunches
- Drinks and snacks
- Personal equipment
- Personal insurance
Who it suits
- Handling your own touring equipment
- Making efficient transitions
- Several hours of ascent
- Skiing variable snow off-piste
- Functioning in a group across five consecutive ski days
Weather, visibility, snow, avalanche conditions and the state of the group decide the day. Professional judgement always outweighs a published itinerary.