Ready for the thrill of your life? You better be – you are staying with the Vikings and you are about to experience an adventure of a lifetime. On the schedule is heliskiing - adventure – exploring – and unique scenery, spectacular view and some unforgettable moments.
Tröllaskagi (the Troll peninsula) our main skiing area has countless peaks and the rare possibilty to ski from a summit directly down to the ocean. We can take you to slopes that fit every type of skiing, from the steep and gnarly to the wide and gentle.
Terrain selection is determined by the guides and is based on avalanche assessment, weather and the skiing ability of the group. Your safety is our number one priority
Included in the Classic Package
– Transport from and to Akureyri Airport
– Accommodation at Sigló Hotel
– All meals – breakfast, lunch, and a three-course dinner
– Vertical feet for heliskiing (15.000 vertical feet per day)
– Experienced certified guides
– K2 freeride skis/snowboards, K2 poles, Marker bindings
– Backcountry Access (BCA) avalanche gear
– 4 skiers/snowboarders per group with one guide
– A-Star helicopter with maximum 3 groups per heli
– Safety and avalanche rescue training
– Non-alcoholic drinks and snacks at the Clubhouse (our helicopter base)
Not included in the Classic Package
– International and domestic flights
– Travel and cancellation insurance
– Alcoholic beverages and tips
– Adventure activities other than heliskiing
– Personal expenses
– Visa fees
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This is an extensive list of the recommended clothing and equipment you will need if you are coming on one of our Off-Piste Adventure trips. On all our weeks you’ll be staying in comfortable catered chalets or hotels. When skiing you need to carry just a day pack, which contains your safety equipment and any personal items or extra clothing layers you may need.
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Off-Piste Adventure - Clothing
This season, we’ve partnered with Ortovox to provide us with the very best safety kit and clothing. Our guides will all be decked out in the latest Ortovox jackets and trousers and will keep warm, dry and comfortable thanks to their technical wool base- and mid-layers. Our guides couldn’t recommend their kit more highly.
- A good quality pair of ski trousers. They must be made from a waterproof and breathable fabric like Gore-Tex or similar. It’s useful to have some venting zips on the legs either inside or outside thigh or full-length side-zips. Integral snow gaiters and some pockets for handy items are good features.
- An outer shell jacket made of waterproof and breathable material like Gore-Tex or similar with a built-in hood. We advocate the ‘layering principle’ and so a shell is recommended rather than an insulated jacket.
- Comfortable underwear with good wicking properties. Very popular at the moment are the wool based layers from companies such as Ortovox. They are comfy, breathable, warm when needed and can be worn for days without your friends catching a whiff!
- Several thin (rather than fewer thick) layers between your skin and the outer shell - an approach that gives better heat retention and good flexibility. These tops are known as ‘mid layers’.
- Insulation layer like a down or Primaloft jacket is a good item to have ready to wear in the event of cold weather, it can live in your rucksack as a spare layer and can come in very handy for sudden changes in the weather.
- Roll neck rather than a scarf. We use and recommend the ‘Buff¹ ¬ a light, stretchable tube. Excellent despite the name! They do both a fleece/cotton version for warmth or just a cotton one (to keep the sun off).
- Headwear to include warm hat and sun-cap or wide-brim hat for extra protection from the sun. Mountain Tracks fully supports the wearing of helmets for skiing, although not mandatory for any of our trips we do recommend them.
- Good quality, ski gloves or mitts if you suffer from cold hands and 1 thinner pair of gloves made from a softshell or fleece material if the weather is warm. These are particularly useful if you do any ski touring or hiking on the trip as thick gloves quickly become too hot.
- Silk inner gloves can be useful if the weather is cold and you suffer from cold hands.
- Technical Socks - Investing in good quality ski socks will improve fit, warmth and feel when skiing for long periods. Bring along a few pairs.
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Off-Piste Adventure - Accessories
• Good pair of goggles – essential. Useful to have 2 pairs on powder days in case of head plants! A pair with a lens for low light is essential in the event of snow and poor visibility
• Good quality sunglasses – UV factor category 4 recommended
• 20-30 liter rucksack is usually suitable for most off piste skiing. Key features are a method of attaching your skis in either a A-frame (one either side) or both together on a diagonal ski carriage; easy access into the main compartment without having to empty the sack to get something at the bottom; separate pocket for avalanche shovel, handle and probe; small top pocket for items like wallet, sunglasses/goggles etc; an ice axe loop and possibly a built in rain cover and a secure method of attaching/stowing a ski helmet (if you use one). It’s essential that the pack has a good hip/waist belt and adjustable shoulder straps.
Avalanche airbag rucksacks can be used but please remember that they are heavy, adding somewhere between 5-8kg just for an empty pack with cylinder in; so unless you are sure you can carry it and fit all you need in, we do not recommend you use one.
• 1-1.5 Liter water bottle – we don’t recommend hydration-systems (e.g. Camelbaks) as these often freeze in winter
• Suncream and lip salve (factor 30 or higher recommended.) -
Off-Piste Adventure - Technical Equipment
Although our Off-Piste Adventure courses rely heavily on the lift systems in resorts, access to and egress from runs sometimes involve climbing and walking a short way and you may undertake 1 or 2 day ski tours, for this reason its best to have skis with ski touring bindings, skins and ski touring boots.
- Ski Skins – these are skins which, now made of artificial fabric, stick to the bottom of your skis and allow you to walk up hill. They must be cut to fit your skis exactly, so if you are bringing your own skis you must provide your own skins.
- Ski Crampons (aka Couteaux) - most ski touring bindings have ski crampons specifically designed for the binding. We always carry these just in case. Again if you are bringing your own skis and touring bindings you must provide your own ski crampons.
- When skiing on glaciated terrain you will need a harness and occasionally boot crampons and possibly an ice axe. Your can guide can supply you with these items if you do not have your own.
Troll Peninsula, Iceland – Arctic Ski Touring with Ocean Views
Craving a truly wild ski adventure? The Troll Peninsula—known locally as Tröllaskagi—is Iceland’s premier backcountry skiing destination, offering a rare combination of alpine terrain, maritime snowpack, and Arctic ocean vistas. With mountains rising straight from the sea and descents of up to 1,200 metres, this remote region delivers some of the world’s most unique ski-to-sea experiences.
Still off the mainstream radar, the Troll Peninsula is where adventurous skiers go to earn lines under the midnight sun, soak in hot springs by the coast, and connect with a rich Nordic mountain culture.
Region Overview: Tröllaskagi
The Troll Peninsula is a mountainous region in Northern Iceland, tucked between Eyjafjörður and Skagafjörður fjords. Peaks reach over 1,200 metres, with terrain ranging from mellow bowls and open faces to steep couloirs. Most ascents are made on touring skis, with options for snowmobile-assisted access in some areas.
The peninsula has no major ski lifts, giving it a truly backcountry character. Guided trips are based around Dalvík, Ólafsfjörður, Siglufjörður, and smaller fjordside settlements. The area is geologically young, shaped by glaciers and volcanic activity—resulting in sharp ridgelines and steep, consistent vertical.
Snow & Skiing Conditions
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Best season: Late March to early June
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Snowpack: Maritime—stable, dense, and smooth
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Average descent: 600–1,200m per run
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Terrain: Big open faces, couloirs, ridgelines
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Daylight hours: 16–20+ hrs in spring
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Surface: Mix of powder, corn, and spring firn
The snowpack tends to be more stable than in continental climates, thanks to Iceland's maritime influence. Long daylight hours in spring allow for multiple laps in a single day, often in variable light conditions with ocean views on nearly every descent.
Getting There
Main airport: Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
Two ways to reach Troll Peninsula:
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Fly to Akureyri (AEY) – a 45-minute domestic flight from Reykjavík
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Drive from Reykjavík – approx. 5 hours via Route 1 (Ring Road), then Route 82 or 76
From Akureyri, it’s a 1–2 hour transfer to most ski touring bases in Dalvík, Siglufjörður, or Ólafsfjörður.
Travel Facts
| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| Country | Iceland |
| Capital | Reykjavík |
| Currency | Icelandic Króna (ISK) |
| Language | Icelandic (English widely spoken) |
| Time zone | UTC +0 |
| Power plugs | Type F (European 230V) |
| Religion | Evangelical Lutheran (majority) |
| Population | ~387,000 (2024 est.) |
| Emergency number | 112 |
Local Life & Culture
The Troll Peninsula’s villages are rooted in fishing, farming, and seafaring heritage. Most ski visitors stay in guesthouses or small hotels in towns like Dalvík or Siglufjörður, where locals remain closely tied to the land and sea. Don’t expect nightlife—this is the land of saunas, natural hot springs, and quiet star-filled nights (or Northern Lights, depending on the season).
Landscape & Nature
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Fjords & Ocean Views – nearly every run descends toward water
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Glaciers & Peaks – shaped by volcanic and glacial processes
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Hot springs – both developed pools and natural spots
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Wildlife – Arctic foxes, ptarmigan, sea eagles, and whales (in fjords)
This region blends fire and ice like nowhere else. It’s not unusual to ski powder all day and then soak in a geothermal spring by the sea in the evening.
Icelandic Food & Drink
Expect simple, hearty meals reflecting Iceland’s cold seas and harsh land. Common dishes include:
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Fresh fish – cod, haddock, Arctic char
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Plokkfiskur – mashed fish stew
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Lamb soup – traditional and warming
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Rúgbrauð – dark rye bread, sometimes baked in geothermal earth
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Skyr – thick local dairy yoghurt
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Kleinur – sweet fried pastries
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Brennivín – Iceland’s signature schnapps
Vegetarians will find some options, especially in guesthouses catering to tourists.
? Why Ski the Troll Peninsula?
✅ Ski-to-sea lines with epic scenery
✅ No lifts, no crowds—pure backcountry touring
✅ Stable snowpack and long spring days
✅ Nordic charm and volcanic wilderness
✅ Hot springs + northern light potential
The Troll Peninsula isn’t just a ski trip—it’s an Arctic expedition wrapped in raw nature, Icelandic hospitality, and unforgettable descents straight into the sea.
To run this trip, we have partnered with Viking Heliski. Founded by two former alpine skiing Olympians in 2013, Bjorgvin and Johann, their focus has been on the Troll Peninsula since.
The Helicopter fleet is made up of Ecureuil Astar AS350B2 and AS-350B3 (A-Star's). Pilots are trained to the higest standards, specialised in flying in arctic environment flying, with a vast knoweledge of Iceland's spectacular nature.
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Insurance
It is a condition of booking that you are insured for your chosen activity and the cover must include medical expenses, personal accident, personal liability, third party risks and rescue (including helicopter rescue). You are strongly advised also to take out cover against cancellation and curtailment.
For UK residents Ski Club Travel Insurance may be a suitable option.
For more details and to purchase a policy online visit http://www.skiclubinsurance.co.uk/
If you need assistance arranging your personal insurance please let us know.
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