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From Magdalenefjord to the Isfjord, an amazing summer adventure. Join usfor Spitsbergen Summer Ski, a two week cross country experience.

Spectacular landscape:

Travel through the spectacular landscape ofthe north-west of Spitsbergen. The region is a paradise for the nature enthusiast, located far from civilisation, and filled with enormous glaciers and sharp lofty mountains.

Majestic scenery:

Over the course of two weeks we will ski through over 200 km of majestic scenery. To begin the expedition, we will board MS Nordstjernen in Longyearbyen and sail northalong the coast of Spitsbergen. On arrival we will set up a camp, and prepare for the real advenutre, when we head up onto the Broke Glacier and ski away from the coast.

Famous mountains

During this challenging yet highly rewarding expedition, we will travel through a range of terrains, and there will be new challenges every day. Highlights will include passing the famous mountains 'Tre Kroner' - the Three Crowns, exploring untouched areas of Haakon II Land and Oscar II Land, and the wilds ofTrollheimen.

Itinerary

09:00 Briefing, preparation and packing for the expedition. We will go through the gear and instructions for use of cooking gear, sled, ski equipment, tent, food and drinks.

Accommodation at Spitsbergen Guesthouse is included.

07:00 Breakfast and check out before 10:00.

10:00 Pick up at Spitsbergen Guesthouse and transportation from Longyearbyen to the starting point of the trip. This transportation leg is approximately 70km. We start our journey skiing north from Billefjorden or Gipsvika.

The first four days we ski approximately 15 km per day.

We plan to reach Newtontoppen late on Saturday. The skiing distance to Newtontoppen from starting point is approximately 60km.

The last leg before we reach the peak is fairly steep, but no climbing skills are required. The view from the top is just breathtaking. To the north-west you have Austfjorden, Wijdefjorden and the magnificent Atomfjellene, while to the north-east you can see the isolated Nordaustlandet.

We will spend the next few days in the great mountainous area called Atomfjellene, before heading south, skiing down the Tryggve Glacier to the Wijdefjord.

On our way back to civilisation we follow Wijdefjorden, Mittag Lefler glacier, Billefjorden and Nordenskiöld glacier. We will be met by snowmobiles that will bring us back to Longyearbyen, where a warm shower and hearty meal await after the expedition equipment is sorted.

19:00 Farewell dinner in Longyearbyen (included).

Accommodation at Spitsbergen Guesthouse is included.

Arrangements end after breakfast.

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