Guided ski touring in the Arctic, 1-week Skiing from a lodge in Uløya, Lyngen Fjord

EQUIPMENT LIST Please study the following list carefully, as it is crucial for your comfort and safety during your stay with us. Remember - you will be in the wild mountain environment. Conditions may vary dramatically from one hour to another. Be prepared for open-deck boating in terms of waterproofs and warm clothes. Always follow your guides and skippers recommendations.

CLOTHING

1. External isolation layer (Primaloft/Coreloft or down jacket)
2. Hard shell (waterproof) top & bottom
3. Soft shell (breathable) for warmer days, especially in the Spring
4. Optionally – internal isolation layer such as primaloft sweater
5. Middle layer (for example Polartec power stretch)
6. Base layer (next to skin, wool or synthetics), 2 sets
7. Warm socks
8. Gloves and mitts - minimum 2 pairs per person (5 fingers with membrane

• mittens), optionally extra down mittens

9. Winter cap + light cap (or a “buff”)

EQUIPMENT

1. Ski tour (randonnée) set: skis + tour bindings, ski-touring boots (best if not rented), poles, skins (trimmed to skis), bindings crampons (“knives”)
2. Avalanche safety kit (beacon, shovel, probe)
3. Helmet
4. Goggles
5. Sunglasses (cat. 4)
6. Backpack 30-40L (optionally with Air Bag System) with skis attachment.
7. option - lightweight crampons and snow axe (ca 60-65 cm). Available for rent at our lodge.
8. Headlamp, spare batteries
9. Thermos flask (available at our lodge) 10.Sunscreen lotion (factor 30-50) + sunscreen lipstick 11.Mini First Aid kit (aspirin, painkiller, compeed patches, rescue blanket, heating pads) Ski equipment is available upon request (except for boots), including probe and shovel sets.

OTHER PRACTICAL INFO: -We offer skis rental and avalanche safety equipment at an extra fee.

• We accept credit card payments.
• There is free wi-fi at the lodge, however, be warned that the transfer is limited and there are fluctuations of transfer speed.
• There is no ATM on the island. The closest is at a distance of about 20 km, on the mainland.
• In the vast majority of sell points cards are accepted, including ferries.
• The nearest shop is located on the other side of the island, in Havnnes (accessible only by ferry or boat).
• Do not bring drinking water unless you require sparkling. We have a perfect quality crystal-clear drinking water straight from a tap.

FOOD -You can get food supplies on the way to the lodge. If you take our full board option it will include breakfast, take-away tour lunch and a 2 course dinner. Our cooking is based on Norwegian tradition enriched with international spice. You will get to try our excellent fish, various meats and moose or reindeer.

BEST TIME AND SNOW CONDITIONS Weather in February is usually somewhat colder than March in April. February is really hard to predict and quite variable: it could be icy and cold or you could have lots of powder and sun. On the other hand, late April could be too warm -with snowline at 300m - but usually, it is great. Generally speaking each month has its highlights, so just choose what you like!

EQUIPMENT RENTAL PRICES NOK per week per day ski-touring set (skis, skins, poles, cramps) 2000 400 boots (selected sizes only) 1000 200 shovel + probe 400 100 detector + shovel + probe 800 200 snowshoes 1000 200 backpack 100 gogles 100 The skis are Majesty and Dynafit Avalanche equipment by BCA