For seasoned skiers and splitboarders craving soaring peaks, snow-capped glaciers and fjords that cut deep into the Arctic coast—this trip is your chance to explore the untamed Arctic. Our small group size keeps each journey personal, so it’s best to book early.

Explore the mountains of Finnmark—landscapes tailor-made for extraordinary skiing. The wild, glacier-marked coastline creates a winter playground that’s hard to find anywhere else. Each day, you’ll skin up pristine mountains and ride new lines down untouched slopes, all while soaking in spectacular views across the horizon. With dynamic planning and flexible routes, you’ll work closely with the skipper and our IFMGA-certified guides to chase the best snow each day. Together, you’ll choose lines that match the group’s goals, from mellow bowls to steep couloirs that plunge toward the water’s edge. Sailing and living aboard Valiente, a 70-foot steel boat, you’ll get the rare opportunity to explore a land sculpted by ice and sea—fully tuned into the rhythm of the Arctic.

• Live aboard Valiente, a steel boat designed to withstand tough Arctic conditions.

• Tour through Finnmark’s glacier-carved mountains, with flexible routes for intermediate and experienced skiers and splitboarders.

• Choose your lines each day: gentle powder runs, challenging couloirs or laps through birch forest.

• Break new ground in Norway’s raw frontier, on slopes few ever reach.

• Experience jaw-dropping views at every turn, with the sea always in sight.

• Slow down with warm meals and stories on board, taking in the stillness of the Arctic.

• Travel with the best: a veteran sailing team and IFMGA-certified guides who know the terrain inside and out, balancing safety with deep local insight.

Our trips are immersive and hands-on, created to help you connect with nature and push your boundaries. Our guides will set the pace based on group energy, but prepare for an active outdoor experience.

You’ll move from fjord to fjord by boat, then skin up summits on skis or splitboard before carving fresh lines down to the sea—no lifts, just pure backcountry. This trip is best suited for experienced skiers and riders ready to tackle raw terrain.

• Average day: Expect 1,100 vertical meters (3,608 feet) of ascent and descent, with four to six hours spent on the mountain. Routes are tailored daily by our expert guide based on weather conditions and group experience.

• Challenge day: When snow, weather and group energy align, we’ll find a challenge that lets us explore even more of Finnmark: a longer tour, a different fjord or even a hidden couloir. This isn’t fixed to a specific day, but always on our radar.

Climate Conditions

• Weather: In February, daytime temperatures range from -8°C to -6°C (17°F to 21°F). Nighttime lows near -15 to -10°C (5 to 14°F)

• Snow & terrain: With 50 to 100 centimeters (19 to 39 inches) of consistent monthly snowfall, you’ll find some of the season’s best powder—fresh, soft snow layered over a stable base. 

• Daylight: In mid-to-late February, daylight spans from 8 am to 5:30 pm, giving us plenty of time for full-day ski tours. Skies are typically clear, and there’s a good chance we’ll catch the Northern Lights in the evenings—whether we’re touring with headlamps or relaxing on Valiente. 

How experienced should I be in the specific activities?

• Discovery: I have no previous experience

• Beginner: I’ve been practicing a bit

• Enthusiast: I’m dedicating more and more time to this

• Master: I’ve been regularly practicing for years

How fit should I be?

• Straight out of the office: fitness is still a distant dream

• Weekender: I love to get moving when I can

• Fit: Sports are a part of my daily routine

• Warrior: Training defines me

How much of an outdoor person should I be?

• Curious: I know nothing to very little, but I’m eager to learn

• Enlightened: I feel comfortable outdoors in most situations

• Scout: I have some knowledge and a high threshold for changing weather

• Explorer: I know a lot and love to be out in any condition

What kind of lodging should I expect?

• Hotel: Best-in-class boutique hotel 

• Lodge: Homey vibes in a comfortable setting

• Huts & Cabins: The first step out of your regular routine

• Adventurous: Camping & bivy in all weather conditions

• Expedition sailing boat: Your home on water 

Every Klättermusen Experience is led by IFMGA-certified guides with deep local insight, technical skill and a flexible, safety-first approach. These professionals don’t just follow the map; they adapt each day to the weather, terrain and group. Their expertise ensures you venture into remote, rugged landscapes with confidence and get the most out of every moment in the wild.

Fred Buttard

Fred is an IFMGA-certified mountain guide with nearly 30 years of experience. After years of training French alpine troops in Chamonix, he founded his own company, Upguides (now acquired by Klättermusen Experiences). 

Our handpicked stays are locally owned, full of character and deeply connected to the landscape and culture. Expect comfort without excess, welcoming hosts and nature right at your doorstep.

We’ll call Valiente our floating home for the week. Built for Arctic expeditions, this 70-foot steel vessel is designed to withstand the harshest conditions. Valiente offers generous comfort with six cabins, most featuring private bathrooms and showers, along with spacious salons and a well-equipped galley. With waterborne heating, down duvets, and ample deck space, life on board is cozy yet adventurous.

Equipped with a lifting keel, RIB dinghy, watermaker, and advanced safety and communication systems, Valiente is ready to take us off the beaten path. Her experienced crew ensures every day brings new landscapes and a true sense of exploration.

In addition to mandatory travel insurance (covering helicopter Medevac and SAR), we recommend a membership with Global Rescue for extra coverage.

Klättermusen Experiences partners with Global Rescue, which provides worldwide medical and security assistance. Without coverage, emergency evacuations can cost over €80,000/$100,000.

Membership includes 24/7 expert support, field rescue, and evacuation to your chosen hospital.

Read more and become a member here: Global Rescue Link.

Questions about Global Rescue? Contact Dan Chomko at Global Rescue directly:

Email: dchomko@globalrescue.com
Call or Text (WhatsApp): +1 802 291 0855

You’re also always welcome to contact us at info@kmexperiences.com and we’ll help guide you in the best way.

We have arranged a travel guarantee with the Swedish Legal, Financial and Administrative Services Agency (Kammarkollegiet)

The travel guarantee means that you will be able to receive compensation if any part of your package trip or linked travel arrangements is cancelled in the event that we should become insolvent. In addition, this guarantee also ensures that you are entitled to compensation for the unfulfilled part of the package trip or linked travel arrangement for which we are responsible.

These highlights offer a sense of what to expect. But in true expedition style, each trip is shaped by the weather, snow conditions and the collective experience of the group. Your guides will adapt each day to make the most of the Arctic, so be ready for a dynamic adventure.

After your early afternoon arrival, we’ll drive two hours north to Øksfjord, where Valiente awaits. Once on board, we’ll settle into our cabins, then enjoy welcome drinks while the captain runs through a quick safety briefing. Depending on the weather and sea conditions, we’ll either stay docked at the harbour or set sail into the fjords to kick off our Arctic expedition.

On our first full day, we’ll head across the fjord to Tverrfjord to explore a range of routes—from short, mellow tours to full-day adventures to the Øksfjord glacier. Traveling by boat gives us the freedom to start in one fjord, cross glacier or land and then be picked up in another fjord.

We’ll sail along Finnmark’s rugged coastline and remote fjords, exploring Frakkfjord, Stjernøya island and beyond. Ullsfjord, Sør-Tverrfjord and Langfjordhamn are just a few of the remarkable places guiding our route. Each offers varied terrain: towering glaciers, steep couloirs and snow-capped mountains. When we’re not on land, we’ll take in the stillness of untouched north aboard SkyDancer.

Our plans will be fluid—influenced by sea, snow and the group’s abilities and goals. Feel free to join your guides for daily route-planning sessions and an inside look at how we craft each day’s adventure.

We’ll take one last ski tour and soak up the views before sailing back to Øksfjord. Once docked, we’ll gather for a farewell dinner aboard Valiente—and, if you’re up for it, stop by the local pub to toast the week.

Post-breakfast, we’ll disembark Valiente and drive you back to Alta Airport, with plenty of time to catch afternoon flights.