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Tobias Granath

Finnmark Ski & Sail

Finnmark Norway

Finnmark ski and sail is an Arctic skiing experience that takes place in the western part of Finnmark county with start and end from the small village of Øksfjord, Northern Norway.

Our basecamp for the week is Ulla Rinman, a former rescue vessel which we sail along the western part of Finnmark, somewhat 100km inside the Arctic circle. During six days we will experience vast nature and spectacular skiing straight above the ocean!

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Program

Every day we ski from different summits down to the ocean with help from Ulla Rinnman and our skitouring equipment. Depending on weather and snow conditions we plan the route. Below is an example.

DAY 1

Friday. Together we go with transfer from Alta airport to Øksfjord harbor were Ulla Rinman is anchored. Before dinner is served the captain will tell us about the safety routines on board. The guides will inform about the conditions and plans for the upcoming days. After dinner we sail to our first destination.

DAY 2-5

Depending on current weather conditions our tour-plan is flexible. We will drop anchor in sheltered bays, natural harbors or dock in small fishing settlements. Each day we start with a steady skiers breakfast. We prepare sandwiches and thermos for the ski-tour every morning. After 5-7 hours we will be back, and we will be served the ship’s Soup of the day with white bread. Something to look forward to! After a debrief and after-ski drink we sail to next destination. During the sailing we have time to experience the arctic landscape and wildlife. This time of the year we also experience midnight sun, which can bring 24hour period of sunlight!

DAY 6

Ski-touring in the nearby fjords of Øksfjord, In the afternoon we will be back at the Harbor for our last night on board.

DAY 7

Friday – departure day. We leave the ship at latest 10.00 AM. Possible flight to home destination from early morning on Saturday.

Hard facts

7 days of cruise
6 days of Ski-touring
7 overnights
6 clients, 1-2 IFMGA mountain guides, 2 staff (chef, captain, machinist)
Skiers breakfast/Lunchpackage/Hot After-Ski Soup/2 Course-Dinner

Dates for season 2025

Fixed date 2025: 13-20/4. The season starts end of February and ends in beginning of June. The weeks starts on a Sunday evening and ends at Sunday morning.

Note:

Please feel free to contact us about requests.

Travel

Flight to Alta.

Accommodation

Ulla Rinman was built and used as ice going rescue vessel for the Swedish Sea Rescue Association. It has the highest ice class, is built with up to 25 mm thick steel and is able to break sea ice. The vessel was in service to the Swedish Sjoräddningen until the mid 90ies, and since then is in use for research and touristical expeditions, as well as for various film projects.

Level required

Offpist & ski-touring skills. Endurance for Skitouring 5-6h/day and long descents.

Guide/Client ratio

We ski in private groups up to 6 clients per guide.

Length

7 days of cruise, Friday evening to Friday morning.
6 days of Ski-touring
7 overnights

Period

End of February to beginning of June.

Assurance

The skier needs a travel and accident insurance for the implementation of this activity.

Price

7800 EUR/person. Including 7nights full board(breakfast, lunch, dinner). Soft drinks & water. 6 ski-touring days with UIAGM mountain guide.

Additional costs:

Travel to Alta. Additional nights in Alta(optional). Ski-touring equipment. Alcoholic drinks. Travel and rescue insurance.

Guide fee depends on
  • Type of activity and where
  • Course seriousness and difficulty
  • Course length (day tour or bivinights included)
  • If going alone or in a bigger group
  • If booking a single day or several days
  • High season or low season
Note

The price is based on the recommended daily fee by the Swiss Bergführerverband, SBV.

Finnmark equipment list

Please contact us if you need to rent anything of the list below.

Technical Equipment
  • Ski-touring equipment; skis, skins, ski-crampons, poles, ski-touring boots
  • Transceiver, probe, showel
  • Crampons, harness, ice-axe

Other Equipment
  • Backpack 35-40 liters
  • Headlamp
  • Warm hat & sunhat
  • Warm jacket
  • Underlayer, mid layer, extra socks
  • Jacket (wind and waterproof)
  • Trousers (wind and waterproof)
  • Thin and warm gloves
  • Ski-googles and sunglasses

  • Water bottle 1 liter
  • Thermos
  • Snacks, Bars
  • Blister kit & painkillers: Including Compeed blister plasters and elastoplast or similar
  • Sunscreen
  • Earplugs