Senja Ski Touring

Senja the ultimate skiing above the sea 

Senja is Norway's second largest island. Its summit has an altitude of 1000m and, like most of the island's peaks, a ski descent overlooks the sea. In Senja there are easy hikes but also steep corridors. This allows each group and skier to find their pleasure, always with the joy of skiing to the sea.

Due to the size of the island, Senja delivers a full variety of landscapes: From the  traditional Norwegian fisherman’s villages to the wild inland mountains. 

UpGuides in Senja

To gain flexibility and to be able to ski the best snow, we offer a base camp in a full-confort cabin  in the heart of the island. Everyday we will be changing ski spots and looking for the best runs. The itineraries are chosen according to the conditions and the desires of the group, always keeping adventure and discovery as our trademark. Sometimes, the conditions will lead us to take the boat to access areas otherwise inaccessible. 

After ski life: 

After the ski journeys, the evenings will be about maps for those wanting to learn from the guides about tour preparation and safety awareness.  A hot tub and sauna will provide the chilling necessary to get ready for another ski session. Diving in the fjord is reserved for the bravest. A chef will introduce you to local products and comfort you after the effort. 

Access and Approaches: 

To explore  the whole potential of Senja, our preferred tours consist of traversing from one fjord to another. Getting into a new fjord by skis from the top is an unique adventure experience. 

Most of the routes in Senja are open at this time of the year. Drives are in between 15 minutes  to 1h long maximum.  

Weather and Climate

In April daylight takes most of the day time. This allows you to enjoy skiing  till the legs say Stop! During the night maybe you will be able to catch some northern lights from your window.