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ICELAND

APRIL 3-10, 2027

JOIN US ON AN UNFORGETTABLE ADVENTURE

Guided backcountry skiing. Girls' trip. What else could you need?

Arctic skiing in the land of ice and fire! The Troll Peninsula of Iceland is a world-class backcountry skiing destination that affords summit to sea descents. If you're into endless terrain of varying steepness just south of the arctic circle, then Iceland is the place for you. Join us for 6 full days of backcountry touring, hot spring soaking, delicious food and hunting for the northern lights. This year, Professional snowboarder and Freeride World Tour Champion, Marion Haerty, will be joining us for an adventure of a lifetime!

ITINERARY 

Day 1: The majority of the flights to Reykjavik are red eye flights arriving in Iceland around 5AM the next day. Please plan to arrive in Iceland very early on the first day of your itinerary (April 3) in order to make the 5 hour drive to Akureyri. It is also possible to fly directly into Akureyri.

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Day 2 - 7: For 6 days we will be ski touring throughout the Troll Peninsula. There are many different valleys that offer a wide range of ski conditions and slope angles. There is something for everyone here! An emphasis will be put on fitting in big days and as much skiing as possible. In addition to world-class skiing and riding, we will incorporate the Icelandic culture as much as possible, which includes hot springs! If you wish to take a rest day or two, you are free to do so. There is much to explore in this beautiful country!

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Day 8: After breakfast, we will begin the drive back to the capital city of Reykjavik arriving in the city in the early afternoon. Alternatively, you can take a mid-morning flight directly out of Akureyri. Evening international flights (after 3PM) can be booked if you are on a time crunch and they are available. Most flights depart to the US in the early afternoon/evening so we highly recommend departing the following day. Reykjavik is a wonderful city full of Icelandic culture.

 

*Itinerary is subject to change based on weather and snow conditions. We will maximize the experience by adjusting the itinerary to match the conditions.

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More Details

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Trip Type

  • Women's Backcountry Touring 

  • When: April 3-10, 2027

  • Length: 8 Days

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Trip Details

  • Price: $2,500 USD

  • Trip Difficulty: Strenuous

  • Guide-to-Client Ratio: 1:4

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What's Included 

  • 1:4 NEM Guide Ratio

  • Lodging

  • All Group Gear

  • Skiing with Marion Haerty

  • Emergency Gear

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What's Not Included

  • Airfare

  • Transportation

  • Personal Gear

  • Meals

  • Rental Gear

  • Gratuities

Iceland FAQs

IS ICELAND SAFE?

Yes. The people of Iceland are extremely friendly and very accommodating to foreigners.

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IS THIS THE RIGHT TRIP FOR ME?

The beauty of Iceland is that there is friendly and enjoyable terrain for a lot of different ability and comfort levels. We recommend Iceland as your introductory trip to international skiing with NEM. With that said, all participants should be proficient resort riders and we comfortable on all trails, groomed and un-groomed, in the resort. You should also have some prior uphill experience and be familiar with your touring gear. Avalanche education is not required but recommended and participants should be familiar with their avalanche transceiver. You should be able to climb 3000 feet in a day at a pace of approximately 1000ft/hour or 1mph. We highly recommend booking an avalanche course with us or a private touring day in New Hampshire to prepare for your trip.

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DO I NEED TO PURCHASE ADDITIONAL INSURANCE?

Yes. We highly recommend rescue insurance through Global Rescue. Additionally, we highly recommend that you purchase trip insurance. In the case where you trip is cut short, this is how you will get a full refund.

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DO I NEED TO BRING EXTRA MEDICATIONS?

Yes. You should bring basic medications in addition to any prescriptions that you need. Consider bringing a small kit with Ibuprofen, Tums, Ant-Acids, etc.

 
WHAT WILL THE LODGING BE LIKE?

We will be based out of an AirBnB in the Akureyri area. Rooms will likely be double-occupancy. The AirBnB will have all of the comforts of home.

 
CAN I CARPOOL?

Yes. We highly encourage it and will help you arrange this with your teammates.

 
WILL I MEET MY TEAMMATES BEFORE THE TRIP?

Yes! We will host two Zoom meetings before departure to make sure everyone is on the same page and to answer any questions you may have. One meeting will be held several months before departure and the second will be approximately 1 week before departure.

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BOOK YOUR TRIP

**This trip is for women and female-identifing participants, only**

Northeast Mountaineering Trip Policies

PAYMENT FOR​​ INTERNATIONAL ADVENTURES

A non-refundable deposit of $200 per person secures your reservation but may vary - please check your specific adventure. Payments may be made via MasterCard, Visa, American Express, or check. Final payment is due 1 month [30 days] before departure. For your convenience, we can work out a monthly payment plan.

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CANCELLATION FOR INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS 

Up to 90 days before your adventure: Full Refund will be issued 89 days - 30 days before your adventure: Participant will be responsible for paying 50% of the total balance. If the balance is paid in full, participant will receive a 50% refund in the form of NEM credit. Within 30 days of your adventure: No refund will be issued and participant will be responsible for paying the full balance.* *Travel Insurance is highly recommended to protect your investment. If NEM cancels your adventure due to weather or another unforeseen reason, you will receive an NEM credit.

 

CHANGE OF DATE

Date changes are subject to availability. Date changes may be requested at anytime up to 7 days prior to your adventure without incurring a date change fee. Date changes may be requested between 7 and 3 days prior to your departure date for a $50 change fee. There are no date changes allowed within 72 hours before your adventure.

 

OUTSTANDING BALANCES

NEM requires payment in full within 2 weeks of your program. If you have an outstanding balance inside of this time-frame, the reservation will be marked as an NEM credit and the date will be released.

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