Go backcountry snowboarding in Northern Norway this April.
For Spring 2024, we’ve scheduled a unique backcountry week based at Lyngen, in Northern Norway and hosted by our local backcountry guides.
The Lyngen Alps Backcountry Tour is suitable for most ability levels and is a great way to learn how to ride safely through alpine terrain either on snowboards with snowshoes, splitboards or touring skis. We also have Ilahu Pow Surf boards available to ride throughout the camps and if you’re new to backcountry touring, we have rental options available via local retailers.
Whether you are looking to progress your powder riding skills or just eager to discover a few secret spots in the Nordic backcountry, Lyngen Alps Backcountry Tour is for you.
Dates
08 April - 14 April, 2024
Guest to Guide Ratio
4-6 guests : 1 guide
Price
POA
Tour Type
Backcountry – Prepare to earn your turns
WHY TRAVEL WITH MINT
In a rapidly changing travel industry it’s important to know that your travel provider is accredited, accountable and responsible. We are a registered member of AFTA and IATA and conduct business in accordance with the ATAS Charter and Code of Conduct.
Lyngen Alps
Backcountry
Tour
Get in touch for a detailed tour itinerary and more info
IS THIS FOR ME?
The tour is open to snowboarders and skiers keen to progress their powder riding skills in cold dry arctic powder. Perfect for those wanting to practice alpine skills including avalanche awareness and backcountry route finding.
ESSENTIAL INFO
YOUR TOUR INCLUDES
Lyngen Alps, Norway
- 7 nights in shared accommodation at Magic Mountain Lodge
- Breakfast with possibility to take snack for the riding day, soup lunch after riding, dinner daily
- 6 days on-snow guiding with professional guides
- Finlav LT1 snow safety session with more advanced information
- Fully-escorted camps, guides on hand throughout the camps
- Ilahu Pow Surf boards to test and use during the camp
Tamok
04 April – 14 April, 2024
PRO-TIP – GO PRIVATE!
Book this tour as a private departure – with your own guide and all the benefits of a Mint group tour – for any group, big or small (even just one traveller). Get in touch to discuss.
WHY TRAVEL WITH MINT?
In a rapidly changing travel industry it’s important to know that your travel provider is accredited, accountable and responsible. Mint is a registered member of AFTA and IATA and conducts business in accordance with the ATAS Charter and Code of Conduct. When you travel with Mint you can have peace of mind that you are booking with a qualified and established travel operator with over 20 years of expertise. And as a full-service travel agent, we can take care of your flights, insurance, stopovers and pre-or post tour arrangements.
WHAT HAPPENS IF BORDERS ARE CLOSED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)?
The global health crisis has impacted everyone enormously, so we want to make sure your future travel plans are safe and reassure you that we are committed to supporting our customers in the best way that we can. You can view our latest Coronavirus (COVID-19) updates HERE
WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT EACH DAY?
Both programs offer you the best opportunity to ride deep, nordic powder and advance your alpine skills. Our experienced guides have an in-depth knowledge of the areas, which gives you the ultimate advantage when chasing deep, un-tracked snow. We’ll aim to ski tour, hike and and ride a lot of powder, glades and high alpine terrain. Of course weather and conditions are impossible to predict so guests must be prepared to ride or ski anything.
WHAT HAPPENS ON ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE DAY?
Once you’ve signed up for the tour we will send you through a comprehensive guide with details about the tour including the arrival and departure day process, recommended arrival and departure times, travel options and transportation information.
WHAT IF I’M TRAVELLING SOLO?
About 99% of our guests are travelling solo, so you’ll be in good company. If you are travelling solo, you will be paired with another guests to room with. Your group will be made up mostly of solo travellers. Our groups generally mix well due to a shared interest in snow sports and an eagerness to learn powder riding even more.
HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE ON THIS TOUR?
Between 8 to 16 persons per camp with a guide to guest ratio of 1:6. We know that by offering one of the smallest client to guide ratio in the industry allows you to ski or snowboard at your preferred pace, and ultimately leads to a better experience for everyone. This ensures you get the most out of your time with us, and keeping the groups small means less time waiting and more time riding powder.
ARE THESE CAMPS/TOUR RIGHT FOR ME?
These camps and tour are best suited to skiers and snowboarders who can link turns in groomed slopes and also for ones that can also handle riding powder. If you’re not sure, give us a call. Weather and ski conditions are impossible to predict so guests must be prepared to ride or ski anything. If you have never ridden in powder or shy away from it at your local resort, this is the tour to learn. We have 3-4 guides so we can divide the groups with skill and condition level.
WHICH HILLS/FELLS/RESORTS WILL WE VISIT?
We keep the camps/tour itinerary flexible so you can ride at the resort some of the days of your stay. Each day your guide will make the decision on which hills/fells to ride based on a number of factors including weather, snowfall, group ability and interest. We can access within easy reach of our centrally located accommodations with terrain ranging from wide-open mellow runs to deep and steep untracked tree riding and alpine skiing.
CAN I ARRIVE EARLY OR STAY ON AFTER THE TOUR?
For most tours you can arrive earlier or stay later. We can tailor the trip to suit your travel plans. Speak with one of our tour specialists when you are booking and they will be more than happy to assist.
WHO ARE THE GUIDES?
All of our tours are guided by friendly, knowledgeable and expertly trained guides who are passionate about the mountains. Most of our guides work for us season after season. If you have a preferred Mint guide, just let us know and we’ll be able to tell you which tours they are leading.
CAN YOU BOOK FLIGHTS/TRAIN?
Yes. Let us take the hassle out of selecting the right flights / trains for the camps/tour. We can book you the best options, with no booking fees.
IS TRANSPORTATION INCLUDED?
Transportation to the camps is not included in the price. Ask us about meeting up with other campers prior to the tour to ride share or book a private transfer.
DO I NEED TRAVEL INSURANCE?
Yes. All guests on camps/tour need to be covered be comprehensive travel insurance. Once you have booked on the tour, we strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance. We offer all of our tour guests discounted snow specific travel insurance.
WHAT HAPPENS ONCE I’VE BOOKED?
Once you’ve booked your spot on tour, we will send you through a booking confirmation and provide updates about the tour including the arrival and departure day process, a map of where we meet, recommended arrival and departure times, travel options, Visa requirements and transportation information. We will send out a Pre Departure Guide 30 days prior to departure. Prior to the camps/tour commencing we will invite you to a group chat which is managed by your tour manager and guides.
HOW CAN I CHECK MY ABILITY LEVEL?
The best way to check if a tour is suited to your ability is by speaking with one of our tour specialists. They will be able to determine if the tour you have selected is a good fit for your ability, as well as suggesting other tour options.
HOW DO I GET TO PYHÄ / RANTAJÄRVI / TAMOK?
We’ll provide you with a pre-departure guide with details on how to get to the camps. If it’s your fist time to Lapland or if you’re unsure about travel arrangements, often we can link you up with other tour guests to travel with and arrange ride-shares.
HOW DO I CHECK AVAILABILITY?
Speak with one of our tour specialists. As this is a small group tour with limited availability, it’s best to get in touch early to avoid disappointment.
DO YOU TAKE SKIERS & SNOWBOARDERS?
Yes! We are ski and snowboard friendly. Please note that the majority of our tours are led by snowboard guides.
CAN I RENT EQUIPMENT?
Yes! We can arrange rental equipment for most destinations, however we do recommend bringing your own equipment. We do recommend bringing powder boards or ski’s for camps/tours.
WHAT EQUIPMENT SHOULD I BRING?
Norway can be a cold place in winter, with temperatures typically ranging from 0 to -30. We strongly recommend that guests dress in clothing specific for traveling in backcountry areas. We recommend that guests have a good quality waterproof jacket and pants, lightweight insulated layer, merino base layers, merino gloves and waterproof gloves, goggles with low light & high light lenses, sunglasses, balaclava, beanie, and helmet. We recommend that all guests bring their own ski or snowboarding equipment for the tour (board, boots, bindings & outerwear). Powder boards and ski’s are recommended.
WHO WILL BE ON MY TOUR?
Your group will be made up of snowboarders/skiers from diverse backgrounds and will be varied in age. Our groups generally mix well due to a shared interest in snow sports and an eagerness to explore all that riding powder has to offer.
If you would like some more information or a quote for the tour you can contact us by:
1. ONLINE
Enquire below. Once we receive your request one of our Nordic Tour Specialists will be in touch with a with a quote, availability and further details about the tour.
2. OVER THE PHONE
Call us and follow the prompts to speak to one of our Nordic specialists.
+358 44 238 9361 (Finnish and English)