Learn the basics of backcountry touring on skis or splitboard. If you want to experience the beauty of Norwegian nature, magnificent mountains and powder runs from summit to sea there is nothing like human powered backcountry touring.

Join us for your backcountry travel introduction in a safe setting. You will learn the basic skills to plan, and travel safely in the wild winter mountains of Norway.

Booking

You can book an intro to backcountry skiing/splitboarding or classical guided tour through our calendar below. Please specify what type of trip (intro or classic guiding) you want when booking.

Requirements

You should be able to ski/snowboard on groomed slopes, but no previous winter backcountry touring experience is required.

Key elements

• Skiing/snowboarding instructions for ascend/descend,
• avalanche safety, 
• touring tips and tricks, and 
• experiencing the beautiful Norwegian nature in a sustainable way.

Content and difficulty will be adapted to the conditions and your needs.

Overview

• Duration: Half day 3-5 hours / Full day 5-9 hours
• Participants: Up to 6 Persons
• Ages: 9+ Years
• Location: Tromsø area
• Private instructor/guide: Ski together with an experienced local guide.
• Language: Norwegian, English, German

Rates

No. of guests	Full day	Half day
1 – 2	6500 NOK	6000 NOK
3 – 4	7000 NOK	6500 NOK
5 – 6	8500 NOK	7500 NOK

There is a non-refundable booking fee 1100 NOK for each booking. The booking fee will be deducted from the total amount.

Included

• Private guide
• Tromsø area within 30 minutes’ drive of the City
• Mountain to sea

Not included

• Transport is not included.
• Personal insurance is not included.
• Skiing and avalanche equipment is not included: If you need to rent gear we recommend renting your touring and avalanche gear through Tromsø outdoor.

Discount

Get a 10% discount on rental gear at Tromsø Outdoor when booking online. Visit Tromsø Outdoor and use the discount code: tromsopowderguides

What to bring?

Check our practical backcountry touring pack list here.

Terms

Risk and liability

We´ll keep you as safe as possible, but participation in backcountry activities is at your own risk. Off-piste skiing is a high-risk activity, and no matter the level of expertise, it can never be completely without risk.

Your safety and well-being are our highest priority. We only work with certified and approved instructors and ski guides who have extensive local knowledge of the mountains. In addition, we follow Norwegian Mountain Forum–certified HSE routines to minimize risks and help prevent accidents.

However, please note that Tromsø Powder Guides and/or their instructors cannot assume financial responsibility for accidents that may occur during courses, guided trips, or other organized activities.

Cancellation policy

Up to 42 days before your trip: 50% refund (the non-refundable booking fee of 1,100 NOK will be deducted).

Within 28 days of your trip: No refund (100% of the trip cost will be charged).

Insurance 

Mountain rescue in Norway is free for everyone, but for your peace of mind we require that all guests have insurance covering medical costs related to skiing and/or climbing in alpine terrain.

We also recommend checking that your policy includes cancellation cover, so you’re protected if you need to cancel your trip without being entitled to a refund.