Ski touring Stryn and Nordfjord
Stryn in winter
Nordfjord is the most complete destination in Norway both in winter and summer. This is the spot where you have both high standard accommodation and also more reasonable alternatives in nice huts. Nordfjord is the place where you can ski in the morning, cycle around lunch and wavesurf before you go to bed. In winter and early summer the small local skilifts and the many mountain roads gives easy access into the mountains. The cable car Loen Skylift brings you directly to Mt.Hoven 1000 meter above sea level straight from the fjord!
From April to July, Stryn provides the best late season snow (maybe in the world?). And the long lasting season is proven by the Stryn Summerski chairlift which opens in end of May.
We start the skitouring from the valley/fjord, from the lifts or from one of the many mountain roads around.
Mountains to fjord
A breath-taking combination of snow coated mountains, glaciers and fjords. With a large amount of mountains and summits, the area offers a variety of possibilities. Here you will always find a mountain that fits your personal ambitions and skills.
- Mt. Skaala 1848 mas
- Mt. Lodalskaapa 2083 mas
- Mt. Kyrkjenibba 1400 mas
- Mt. Midstolshyrna 1771 mas
- Mt. Rinddalshyrna 1677 mas
- Mt. Storskredfjellet (the great avalanche mountain) 1718 mas.
- The ski lift areas and the mountains around the cable car Loen Skylift
- And plenty of other mountains!
Highly qualified guides
All guides working in Breogfjell are qualified IVBV/UIAGM/IFMGA mountainguides (called “Tindevegledere” in Norwegian) They also know the area like their own pocket. For ski mountaineering we only use IFMGA certified guides or aspirant guides.
Tailored Offers
We will make a tailored offer for you and your group. Contact us for packages included food, accommodation and transport. For both longer and shorter stays. We have cooperation with a range of accommodation. We will tailor this to your preferences and needs.
DAY 0 – (arrival day)
Arrival day in Stryn. After arrival this is a perfect day to look around in Stryn or Loen, enjoy a better meal at one of the local restaurants, unpack all your equipement and relax after a long journey to Nordfjord.
DAY 1
Your local mountainguide will meet you after breakfast at your hotel or hut. The guide will inform about the current conditions in the mountains and take you out on a shorter hike where we utilize the ski lifts in Stryn Vinterski, Stryn Summerski or the breathtaking Loen Skylift to access some of the finest lines in the valley. The combination of ski lift and some hiking will make it possible to do more skiing the first day.
DAY 2
We plan for a longer hike to a peak that provides beautiful view of the Stryn valley. The descent will be chosen based on the current snow conditions and stability. Alternatives might be Mt.Rinddalshyrna, Mt.Midtstolshyrna, Mt.Storskredfjellet, Mt.Skåla. We might be able to ski all the way down to the Oppstryn lake or the fjord, and if the conditions are perfect, we might be able to enjoy 1600 vertical meters of skiing!
DAY 3- (shorter skitour and day of departure)
This day is open for your preferences and whishes! Whether you would like to do a longer or shorter hike, or ski around the Stryn Vinterski, Stryn Summerski or the Loen Skylift to access more of the finest lines in the valley. Your guide will try to meet your preferences to adjust to the snow and weather conditions. After skiing you are ready for transfer to the airport.
The day to day program will be adjusted to meet your skiing/hiking skills, snow/weather conditions and travel initierary.
Equipment needed
- Alpine ski touring skis, telemark skis or splitboard
- Skins
- Ski boots
- Ski poles
- Ski crampons
- Harness
- Avalanche beacon, showel and probe
- Ice axe and crampons
- 30-40L backpack
- Sunglasses
- Goggles
- Water bottle or thermos
- Back country ski clothing
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- long underwear (wool preferably)
- mid layer jacket/sweater (thin fleece or wool)
- wind and water proof shell jacket and pants
- hat
- gloves
- ekxtra isolator jacket (down, primaloft, fleece of wool)
- key card for lifts
Missing backcountry equipment? You can rent all required equipment from us.
The 1800 vertical meter descend from Mt.Skåla is one of the greatest in Norway!
This might be your skiing weekend!
It´s important for us that you and your friends, family or colleagues get good experiences in the mountains. “Skill-adjusted tours” is a term we have used in the Norwegian friluftsliv (outdoor life) for years and is central to the trip planning. On this trip you should be comfortable carrying a ski touring day-pack and skinning for several hours. There is likely to be mixed snow conditions on sun exposed or wind blown areas and you should be comfortable skiing through forested slopes. Our guides will adjust the itinerary according to conditions and the group’s wishes. This is a trip for those appreciating their creature comforts after a great day’s skiing.
