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Heli-assisted ski touring in Iceland AKUREYRI - Heliskiing and backcountry skiing on the Trollaskagi Peninsula

7 days / 6 nights / 6 days of skiing

There are places in the world where the mountains are unlike any other. Iceland is one of them. Volcanoes rise from the Atlantic, north faces plunge directly into the fjords, and the snow—fresh, light, often fallen the very night before—awaits you untouched with every helicopter takeoff. Here, backcountry skiing in Iceland isn't a niche activity. It's a geographical given.

PowderWeGo takes you to the north of the island, around Akureyri and the Trollaskagi Peninsula , for a week of helicopter touring in Iceland in a seaside lodge with chef, sauna and jacuzzi.

Each day, the helicopter drops your group off on summits you would not have reached otherwise.

Every evening, you come home with legs full of elevation gain and images that won't fade.

Heli-assisted ski touring in Iceland - Akureyri
from €7,250*

MARCH - APRIL

Iceland

4/5 guests per group

Skiing level 3/5

Physics 3/5

Ascents +800m

Heli-assisted ski touring

1 helicopter drop per day included

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One helicopter drop per day - lines that only a helicopter can reach, untouched and out of reach
Skiing down the slopes of active volcanoes in cold powder snow that you're the first to hit
Returning to the lodge each evening, enjoying the sauna, the jacuzzi, and a dinner prepared by a chef using local produce
The Icelandic light of early April — that rare, low, almost unreal quality that transforms every descent into a dreamlike landscape
Four skiers, one guide, an entire terrain — the most generous ratio you can offer in the mountains

SKIING IN ICELAND: Discovering the north of the island in Viking lands

Iceland is a volcanic island situated on the edge of the Arctic Circle—a living geological landscape where glaciers, lava flows, fjords, and tundra coexist within a few hundred kilometers. For the off-piste skier, it's a promise few other destinations can deliver: untouched terrain on every outing, snow that no one has yet touched, and raw nature untouched by ski lifts.

The north of the island, around Akureyri, boasts the best conditions of the season. The Trollaskagi Peninsula is an exceptionally rich backcountry skiing area: north-facing slopes protected from the sun, well-oriented couloirs, glacial valleys and long descents that end in the arms of the fjords.

The snow there is cold, dense, and regularly replenished by Atlantic weather systems. At the beginning of April, the snowpack is at its best.

By choosing helicopters as the sole mode of access, PowderWeGo opens up areas that traditional ski touring groups never reach. This heli-assisted ski touring trip in Iceland is for skiers who refuse to ski where others have already made tracks—and who know that the best snow is always where no one has gone before.

HELI-ASSISTED SKI TOURING IN CELAND — AKUREYRI TO TROLLASKAGI

Four skiers, a guide, a helicopter. This is how each day of our backcountry skiing expedition in Iceland begins. After a hearty breakfast at the lodge, the group heads towards the drop zone. The aircraft gains altitude, the fjords recede beneath the skis, and the helicopter silently drops the group on the heights of Trollaskagi—on a face that no one else skied that very morning.

The heli-skiing terrain around Trollaskagi in Iceland is among the most varied in the entire Arctic: steep, pristine north faces, wide open slopes, descents through boreal forest, and runs that end at the edge of fjords. Guides choose the day's line based on recent snowfall, aspect, and avalanche conditions. One drop per day is included in the package. Additional drops are available as an option, subject to availability—because sometimes one drop isn't as many as you'd like.

Back at the lodge in the late afternoon. Debriefing, sauna, jacuzzi. The chef prepares dinner using local ingredients. The Icelandic light of early April streams through the bay windows onto the fjords. We're far from everything—and that's exactly what we were looking for. This blend of backcountry skiing and understated, cozy comfort is what makes this week in Iceland truly unique.

The lodge is located near Dalvik, a 45-minute drive from Akureyri Airport. It offers comfortable twin rooms, a welcoming common area, and essential amenities for relaxing after a long day in the mountains. Evening meals are served at the lodge. Lunches are prepared and taken into the field.

For more details about this backcountry skiing and heli-skiing trip in Iceland , we respond to all questions within 24 hours. Depending on your skill level and preferences, we can also create a customized program—private group, additional drops, ski touring as an alternative, or a trip extension.

Our strengths:

Our knowledge of northern Iceland and the terrain of the Trollaskagi Peninsula
22 years of experience in off-piste skiing , ski touring and ski trips
Groups of no more than 4 people per guide — the strictest ratio on the market
A private lodge, a chef, a sauna, a jacuzzi — comfort in the service of performance
A dedicated helicopter, with 1 drop per day included in the package

HELI-ASSISTED BACKCOUNTRY SKIING PROGRAM in Iceland — 7 days departing from Akureyri

Day 1 — Tuesday: Arrival in Akureyri

Meet at Akureyri Airport in the late afternoon, around 5:00 PM. You will be met at the terminal exit by your PowderWeGo guide. Enjoy a quick snack before transferring by minibus to the lodge, located near Dalvik (a 45-minute drive). Check in and receive a presentation of the week's program. Dinner at the lodge.

Days 2 to 6 — Wednesday to Monday: Heli-assisted ski touring on Trollaskagi

After breakfast, it's off to the drop zone. The helicopter climbs above the fjords, lands on the heights of the Trollaskagi Peninsula , and drops you off on a face you're seeing for the first time. Each day brings a new summit, a new aspect, untouched terrain. The guides read the snowpack, choose the line, and the group sets off.

Off-piste skiing in Iceland ranges from 400 to 800 meters of vertical drop, depending on the area—steep north faces, wide open couloirs, runs that end with your feet in the fjords. The pace is tailored to the group: demanding, precise, but never forcing. That's what it's like: four skiers with a guide.

Return to the lodge in the mid-afternoon.

Sauna, jacuzzi, debriefing with the guides. The chef prepares dinner—generous cuisine, local produce, shared table. The evenings are short because the mornings start early. But each evening, the group gathers around the same table, in that far-north atmosphere that is as much a part of the trip as the descents themselves.

Day 7 — Tuesday: Skiing then departure from Akureyri

Last day of skiing departing from the lodge. Transfer by minibus to Akureyri airport at the end of the day. Departure with volcanoes, fjords and virgin snow still in your legs.

In case of bad weather

In case of bad weather, thanks to Ski Touring, we can ski in almost all conditions even if the helicopter is not flying.

Optional

100% heliskiing is optional, to be asked for prior to booking

We can offer you an afternoon after skiing to embark on a whale watching boat safari in the fjord.

Number of travel days: 7 (allow an extra day before and 1 day after)

Number of skiing days: 6

Technical level: 3/5 experience in ski touring and off-piste skiing in deep snow.

Physical level: 3/5 capable of moderate effort for several hours.

Number of participants: maximum 2 groups of 4 pax + 2 guides.

Price of stay: €7,250* per person excluding airfare

Terms and conditions

Payment terms: 60% deposit upon booking, balance due no later than 2 months before departure.

Payments by bank transfer or credit card.

Our package includes:

For a group of 4 participants + 1 professional mountain guide

Lodge on site in twin room, with chef, sauna and jacuzzi
Transfers to/from Akureyri Airport
Supervision by professional PowderWeGo guides/instructors
Safety equipment: ABS® airbag backpack, avalanche transceiver (DVA), probe and shovel
The helicopter: 1 heli-ski drop per day included in the package
Full board: breakfasts, lunches in the mountains and dinners at the lodge

Our package does not include:

The round trip to Akureyri (connections via Reykjavik or Copenhagen — we recommend an overnight stay in Reykjavik the day before)
Travel and repatriation insurance (mandatory — to be provided before departure)
Ski equipment: clothing, skis (minimum width 100 mm recommended), boots, bindings, helmet
Meals and drinks in town, tips
Single room supplement: €170/night for 1 person, €85/night for an even number of people

We can help you book your flights upon request. We also recommend an overnight stay in Reykjavik before your flight to Akureyri, or a direct flight to Akureyri with EasyJet from London—contact us. Any special dietary requirements or allergies? Let us know when you book, and our chef will take care of it.

Options and extras:

Additional helicopter drops: on request, subject to availability and flight plan
Whale watching by speedboat: on request, advance booking recommended
Private group: dedicated rates available upon request — contact us
Private use of the lodge or luxury hotel: upon request, subject to availability
Driver for transfers and pickups: on request
Flight booking: we can arrange your transfer from major European cities

We recommend spending a night in Reykjavik the day before your flight to Akureyri, or a direct flight to Akureyri from London — and why not spend a few days in Iceland on your way there or back? Contact us to create your tailor-made trip.

This trip is being organized quickly. Registration opens several months before departure. If you hesitate, it will be too late.

And placing an option costs nothing.

Your level isn't quite right? Call us before you register — we'll tell you frankly if this program is for you, or if another option would be a better fit.

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