Join us for Ski & Sail 2012

Explore North is a adventure company  specializing in Ski & Sail expeditions along the Norwegian coast. In 2012 we have set up six day long Sail & Ski expeditions in Hjørundfjorden or Steigen and Lofoten. Come join us for an experience of a life time.

Hjørundfjorden

We start from Ålesund and from there we sail right in to the Sunnmøre Alps. We have classics such as Skårasalen (1542), Slogen (1564), Grøtdalstinden (1331), Dukhornet (1412) and Risenosa (1573).

Check out this video:

Getting ready for the downhill run in untouched powder.

This area is one of the absolutely best areas for powder skiing with its long winters and lots of snow. You will have a local mountain guide ready every day of our trip. Their local knowledge will make sure we reach the best areas, while their education and experience will grant you a safe trip.

Explore North at the pier in Eresfjorden

Every day we can sail to the foot of yet another untouched mountain, and when you return to the boat the dinner will be served.

Step hills give fantastic view and skiing

The trip starts and ends in Ålesund every Friday. See www.sas.no or www.norwegian.no for flights.

The 43 foot sailing yacht (2008) has three double cabins, two bathrooms, dinghy, kayak, and diving equipment on board. We can sail you to the foot of the mountain so that you literally can start your top climb from the deck of our boat.

When
February to end of April 2012. Please let us know your wishes. A typical trip starts and ends Friday.

Prices

Please contact us for offers.

Included
Food and non-alcoholic beverages on board Explore North.
Local mountain guide for six days
Avalanche safety equipment and safety west on the boat.

Reliving the day that has gone inside a vwarm boat.
Reliving the day that has gone inside a warm boat.

Not included
Trip to and from Ålesund
Personal tour equipment
Alcoholic beverages can be bought on board

Other

Explore North also arranges tailor made expeditions on sea and in mountains all along the Norwegian coast – summer and winter. Please call to discuss.

For more information, please contact:

Jon Amtrup
Tel. +47 932 28 926
jon@explorenorth.no

Steigen and Lofoten

Steigen is just a few hours sailing away from Bodø where our 45 foot sailing yacht is located. This area is untouched and wild with easy access to the summits with our yacht. We seldom run in to other skiers or sailors here, so you most likely will have the area for your self. This is a rare experience you will not find in places like Lyngen where there is a lot of skiers on every summit.

When

Start from Bodø every Saturday-Saturday from Februar 12th to May 7th.

Please contact us for price offers.

Bodø is only 90 minutes away from Oslo with plane, and the tickets are moderately priced. See www.sas.no or www.norwegian.no for flights.

The boat is only 10 minutes walk from the Bodø airport, and the adventure starts here.

Please contact sture@explorenorth.no for more information and booking.

Included
Food and non-alcoholic beverages on board SY Lille Polaris

Not included

Trip to and from Bodø
Personal tour equipment and avalanche safety equipment
Alcoholic beverages can be bought on board

Other

Explore North also arranges tailor made expeditions on sea and in mountains all along the Norwegian coast – summer and winter. Please call to discuss.

You can watch a video from one of our Ski & Sail trips:

For more information, please contact:

Sture Ellingsen
Tel. +47 975 01 706
sture@explorenorth.no

Getting prepared for Ski and sail 2010

Explore Norths season in Lofoten with Sail and climb/hike is soon over and we will point our bow towards the west coast of Norway for the winter again in mid August. The boat will be based in Bergen for the winter, giving us easy access to some of the best Ski & Sail areas in our part of the world.

Perfect moments. Photo: Emma Rodling

Together with our UIAGM guides we have put together a six nightlong expeditions that will take you to a number of classical peaks and excellent runs. We start in Ålesund and take you right in to the heart of Sunnmørsalpene, and then we sail in towards Isfjorden and Romsdalen and end the expedition in Åndalsnes.

Please see our Ski and Sail 2010 page for more information about these expeditions. We also arrange tours and expeditions in other parts of Norway. The good thing about sailboats is that they are environmental friendly, silent and highly movable.

Our main season starts in February and ends in the begining of May. All trips can be tailor made to your needs and skills.

Please contact us if you have questions or just want to book a trip.

Hans Christian Wilson, UIAGM guide, leading the way up. Photo: Emma Rodling