Ski Touring St. Anton, Lech Zürs & beyond

Day 1 Sun  Arrival in Reykjavík North Iceland
Fly to Reykjavík. After meeting your guide at Keflavík International Airport, we’ll collect our private minibus and begin the scenic journey north towards the Troll Peninsula.
The drive takes approximately five hours through Iceland’s dramatic interior, passing volcanic landscapes, waterfalls and wide open countryside before reaching the beautiful Eyjafjörður fjord. We’ll stop for dinner at a local restaurants before arriving at our first waterfront base in Siglufjörður.

Day 2 Mon  First Ski Tour
Today marks the start of our Iceland ski touring adventure. The Troll Peninsula offers an incredible variety of touring options, allowing us to choose the best objective each day according to the weather, snow conditions and the group’s ambitions.
From our base in Siglufjörður, we’ll set off into the surrounding mountains, skinning through wide, open slopes towards one of the peninsula’s many spectacular summits. With no trees to obscure the views, every step reveals breathtaking panoramas across the Arctic Ocean, dramatic fjords and Iceland’s wild mountain landscape.
Depending on conditions, our first objective may be the classic Múlakolla (970 m) or another nearby peak, with ascents typically between 800 and 1,200 vertical metres. The reward is a memorable summit-to-sea descent on long, open slopes, often finishing just above the shoreline.
After returning to the hotel, there’s time to relax in the sauna, hot tub or steam room before enjoying a delicious evening meal, perhaps featuring some of Iceland’s renowned fresh seafood.
Guide Notes: Choose a suitable peak around Siglufjörður or Ólafsfjörður. Focus on establishing the group’s pace and assessing snow conditions.
Accommodation: Siglufjörður 2nd night

Day 3 Tues , discovering Hedinsfjördur
Today we travel through one of Iceland’s impressive mountain tunnels to reach the remote fjord of Hedinsfjördur, a hidden gem renowned for its reliable snow conditions and spectacular ski touring terrain.
From the fjord we’ll choose the best objective for the day, with a variety of peaks and open, untracked slopes offering outstanding summit-to-sea skiing. Depending on the weather and snow conditions, our guide will select the route that promises the best combination of climbing, scenery and unforgettable descents.
Surrounded by dramatic mountains and the Arctic Ocean, Héðinsfjörður perfectly captures the wild beauty of northern Iceland and is often one of the highlights of the week.
After another rewarding day in the mountains, we return to our accommodation to relax in the hot tub and enjoy a delicious dinner. If the skies are clear and conditions are favourable, keep an eye on the night sky, this could be the perfect opportunity to witness the magical Northern Lights.
Accommodation: Siglufjörður 3rd night

Day 4 Weds  Exploring the Troll Peninsula
Check out after breakfast and head to the colourful fishing village of Dalvík, one of the best-known ski touring destinations on the Troll Peninsula. Tour around Dalvík or the Múlahyrna peninsula. From here, we’ll choose one of the many surrounding peaks, selecting the route according to the weather, snow conditions and the group’s ability.
Our ascent takes us through broad mountain valleys before reaching panoramic ridges overlooking Eyjafjörður and the Arctic Ocean. A choice of spectacular summit-to-sea descents allows your guide to make the most of the day’s conditions, with long, flowing runs leading back towards the fjord. After skiing, we’ll experience a little Icelandic hospitality with coffee and homemade cake in one of Dalvík’s welcoming cafés or simply relax in the local geothermal swimming pool before checking into our accommodation inOlafsjodur for the next 2 nights.
Non Ski Option – Whale watching tour from Dalvík – here you have the best chance to see many of the whales around Iceland like the great humpback whale, minke whale and the majestic blue whale.

Day 5 Thurs, Exploring the Eastern Shore of Eyjafjörður
Today we head from our waterfront base on the Troll Peninsula towards Grenivík for a tour around Kaldbakur or the eastern side of the fjord.
Today’s adventure takes us to the eastern side of Eyjafjörður, Iceland’s longest fjord and one of the country’s premier ski touring regions. Travelling through Akureyri, we’ll continue to one of the small fishing villages that provide access to a superb choice of summit-to-sea ski tours.
Depending on the weather and snow conditions, our objective may be the classic Kaldbakur (1,173 m) or another nearby peak selected by your guide. Wide, open slopes, breathtaking Arctic views and long, flowing descents make this one of the highlights of the week. In the afternoon there is time to explore Iceland’s charming northern capital. Browse the local shops, enjoy a coffee in one of the cafés, or relax in the town’s famous geothermal swimming pool.

Day 6 Fri , Fire & Ice
Volcanoes, Waterfalls & Geothermal Pools!
Full excursion day: Goðafoss, the geothermal landscapes at Hverir, Lake Mývatn and the Mývatn Nature Baths.
This special day showcases everything that makes Iceland such a unique ski touring destination. Today we’ll set off to discover some of North Iceland’s remarkable geothermal and volcanic landscapes.

Travelling through an ever-changing landscape of lava fields, steaming geothermal vents and volcanic terrain, we’ll visit the fascinating geothermal area of Hverir, where bubbling mud pools, sulphur vents and colourful mineral deposits reveal the powerful forces still shaping Iceland today.Our journey continues to the beautiful Mývatn Nature Baths, where you can soak in naturally heated geothermal waters while taking in views of the surrounding volcanic landscape. Often described as North Iceland’s answer to the Blue Lagoon, the Mývatn Nature Baths provide the perfect way to relax after an unforgettable week in the mountains.
Before returning to our accommodation, we’ll make a stop at the spectacular Goðafoss, the “Waterfall of the Gods”, one of Iceland’s most iconic and photogenic waterfalls.

Day 7 Sat, Return to Reykjavík
Depending on the group’s wishes and flight times, there may be the opportunity for one final short ski tour before beginning the journey south to Reykjavik
Travelling through Iceland’s ever-changing landscapes, we’ll pass volcanic mountains, wide open valleys and dramatic lava fields, offering our final opportunities to appreciate the incredible scenery that makes Iceland so unique. On arrival in Reykjavík, we’ll check into our hotel before enjoying a relaxed evening exploring the world’s northernmost capital. Wander through the colourful streets, browse local shops, sample Icelandic cuisine or simply raise a glass with your fellow travellers as you celebrate an unforgettable week of summit-to-sea ski touring.

Day 8 Sun Departure
After breakfast, transfer to Keflavík International Airport for your flight home.
If you’d like to discover even more of Iceland, we recommend extending your stay by one or two days. Optional highlights include the famous Golden Circle, featuring the spectacular Gullfoss waterfall, the erupting Strokkur geyser and Þingvellir National Park, where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates meet.
Our Piste to Powder team will be happy to help you arrange an extension to make the most of your time in Iceland.

Flexible Itinerary
Unlike fixed itineraries, our programme is intentionally flexible. With a private minibus and local knowledge, we can travel to whichever part of the Troll Peninsula offers the best skiing each day, ensuring every group enjoys the very best conditions available.

Typical Ski Touring Days
Most days involve between 800 and 1,000 metres of ascent, with options available to adapt to weather and group ability.
Ski Touring: 800-1,200 m ascent, approximately 5-6 hours
The terrain is generally open and forgiving, with broad slopes, long descents and spectacular views in every direction. Intermediate ski tourers will find Iceland an inspiring place to develop their skills, while experienced tourers will appreciate the freedom and variety of the landscape.

Fitness

Skiers need to be of good fitness level with basic core strength and aerobic fitness. You will be carrying a rucksack all day, which will contain lunch and water, clothing, crampons and ice axe. The pace for climbing is averaging 300m/900ft height gain per hour. The pace is suited to the group’s fitness level. Best way to warm up is by ski touring – please ensure you have already worn in your ski touring boots, as it is very common with new or rental boots to develop bad blisters.

Skill Ski Level

Skiers need to be competent Off Piste skiers in most types of snow, from powder to spring softer wetter types. However on the glacier the snow is colder and generally more of a powder type. You will be given technique tips from your guide to make the most out of the all descents during the week.

Accomodation
Throughout the week we stay in carefully selected waterfront accommodation chosen for its comfort, character and spectacular fjord locations.
Our itinerary combines the charm of Icelandic fishing villages with the comfort of boutique guesthouses and waterfront cabins, each providing an ideal base for exploring a different part of the Troll Peninsula.