Iceland: Troll Peninsula
Arctic skiing in the land of ice and fire! The Troll Peninsula of Iceland is a world-class backcountry skiing destination that affords summit to sea descents. If you're into endless terrain of varying steepness just south of the arctic circle, then Iceland is the place for you. Join us for 5 full days of backcountry touring, hot spring soaking, good eats and hunting for the northern lights.
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TRIP DETAILS
Price: From $1999pp
Length: 8 days
Guide-to-Client Ratio: 1:4
Difficulty: Strenuous
When: April 3-10, 2021
Type: Ski Mountaineering
Type: Experiential
INCLUDED
1:4 NEM Guide Ratio
Lodging throughout
All Group Gear
Emergency Gear
NOT INCLUDED
Airfare
Transportation
Personal Gear
Meals
Rental gear
Gratuities
RENTAL GEAR
Most of the required equipment is available for rent from our affiliate mtnGEAR. NEM climbers will receive an exclusive discount of 20% discount on all rental equipment and clothing.



APRIL 3-10, 2021
Day 1: The majority of the flights to Reykjavik are red eye flights arriving in Iceland around 5AM the next day. Please plan to arrive in Iceland very early on April 4th in order to make the 5 hour drive to Dalvik.
Day 2: The 5-hour drive North to Dalvik is truly beautiful and gives you a great introduction to the Icelandic scenery. Upon arrival, you will have time to nap and relax. You will meet your NEM guides around 3pm and go through an extensive gear check. Dinner will be enjoyed in the beautiful town of Dalvik.
SKIING ITINERARY BEGINS*
Day 3 - 7: For 5 days we will be ski touring throughout the Troll Peninsula. There are many different valleys that offer a wide range of ski conditions and slope angles. There is something for everyone here! An emphasis will be put on fitting in big days and as much skiing as possible. You will become part of the team and the decision-making process. Not only will you ski a ton, but you will learn a lot of about group dynamics, safe travel practices in avalanche terrain and outdoor leadership. If you wish to take a rest day or two, you are free to do so. There is much to explore in this beautiful country!
SKIING ITINERARY ENDS
Day 8: After breakfast, we will begin the long drive back to the capital city of Reykjavik arriving in the city in the early afternoon. Evening flights (after 5PM) can be booked if you are on a time crunch and they are available. Most flights depart to the US around mid-day or early evening so we highly recommend departing the following day. Reykjavik is a wonderful city full of Icelandic culture.
*Itinerary is subject to change based on weather and snow conditions. We will maximize the experience by adjusting the itinerary to match the conditions.
THINGS TO CONSIDER
- All Participants MUST be skilled skiers or split-boarders.
- Participants must have prior backcountry experience and be comfortable skiing 35-degree terrain in variable conditions. Skiing in the backcountry has little resemblance of resort skiing.
- Iceland Air is the preferred airline. $500 -$650 flights are the norm.
- Iceland is expensive. Meals are often $20-$30/person. Please factor this into your budget. You will be able to cook at the house should you wish to save some money.
- There will be limited parking at the rental house. Once we have our roster finalized, we will send out emails of the participants so you can then coordinate rental cars and split the cost of the rental and gas.
- We will have WiFi at the rental house. If you would like to have WiFi in the field, we recommend the SkyRoam device.
- Backcountry ski gear is hard to come by in Iceland. We recommend you bring replacement parts as well as a small tool kit in order to fix common issues with your set-up. We do have a location we can get to rent skis or fix minor issues if the need arises
- As with all NEM international adventures, we highly recommend “Global Rescue” insurance as well as trip insurance.
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GENERAL POLICIES
NEMs Adventure itineraries are subject to change or be adjusted based on a number of factors. These include, but are not limited to, route conditions, weather, terrain, group dynamics and many other factors. NEM has complete discretion to change plans to accommodate any of these or other factors, including the discretion to change program schedule or itinerary, and change guides or staff, as necessary for the proper and safe conduct of the program.We reserve the right to cancel any program due to inadequate signups, weather or route conditions. In such a case, an NEM credit for the full value is given; however, NEM cannot be responsible for any additional expenses incurred in preparing for the program (i.e., airline tickets, equipment purchase or rental, hotel reservations).
NEM reserves the right to dismiss the Participant from a trip at any time if NEM determines, in its sole discretion, that the Participant is not physically, technically, or psychologically prepared for or capable of participating in the program. This includes being under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.