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: $2500pp
Length: 7 days
Guide-to-Client Ratio: 1:4
Difficulty: Strenuous
When: April 2-8, 2024
April 9 - 15, 2024
Type: Backcountry Touring
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 2-8, 2024 + April 9-15, 2024
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 the first day of your itinerary (April 2 + April 9 respectively) in order to make the 5 hour drive to Akureyri. It is also possible to fly directly into Akureyri and is recommended.
SKIING ITINERARY BEGINS*
Day 2 - 6: 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. In addition to world-class skiing and riding, we will incorporate the Icelandic culture as much as possible, which includes hot springs! 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 7: After breakfast, we will begin the long drive back to the capital city of Reykjavik arriving in the city in the early afternoon. Alternatively, you can take a mid-morning flight directly out of Akureyri. Evening international flights (after 3PM) can be booked if you are on a time crunch and they are available. Most flights depart to the US in the early afternoon/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. Participants should be comfortable ascending at least 3000' of elevation gain in a day.
- Iceland Air is the preferred airline. $500 -$650 flights are the norm.
- Iceland is expensive. Meals are often $30-$40/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 and trailheads. 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 highly recommend purchasing an international plan for your cell phone.
- 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 know of a location where we can 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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