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East Greenland Heli Ski Expedition – Remote Arctic Skiing Adventure
East Greenland is one of the least explored places on the planet. It’s a land of glaciated peaks and unnamed ski runs that descend into iceberg-filled fjords. The terrain choices are as good as you’ll find in more popular heli ski destinations–couloirs, steeps, and spectacular descents with 360-degree views. At our pick-up points we’re occasionally visited by Greenlandic seal hunters curious about what we’re doing. Sometimes we cross paths with polar bears. Heli skiing here is a true bucket list adventure for those skiers who have skied everywhere else.
We travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape us.
Highlights
- Stunning views of the Greenland Icecap, icebergs and fjords
- Glaciers, open bowls, steeps. Ski from Peak to Sea!
- Exploration and First Descents
- Experience traditional Greenlandic culture
- Small group heli skiing with max 2 groups of 4 per helicopter
Itinerary
We start our journey by meeting at the domestic airport in Reykjavik an hour and a half before our flight to Greenland. We will take a mid morning flight to Kulusuk, Greenland. Upon arrival we will board a helicopter and shuttle to Tasiilaq. We will move into the Angmagssalik Hotel , complete a helicopter briefing and an avalanche safety training and go skiing in the evening.
Hotel -Dinner
Our first full day of heli skiing will find us easing into the area with great runs at our disposal and close to Tasilaq.
Hotel -Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Today we will explore the northern reaches of the mountain range. Flying over Sermilik Fiord and marvelling at the icebergs and tidewater glaciers. Rugged mountain peaks and incredible glacier runs will see us skiing from peak to sea.
Hotel -Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Today we will explore the south-eastern ranges of this area. We will “Island hop” in the helicopter and ski glaciers and couloirs with 360 degrees of ocean views!
Hotel -Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Weather permitting, we will head North to an area featuring huge terrain, stunning peaks and loads of ski terrain some of which has never been skied. We will have stunning views of Sermilik Fiord, and the Greenland Icecap in the distance.
Hotel -Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
In the morning we will ski our way to the airport and fly to Kulusuk to catch our flight to Iceland.
Breakfast
Accommodations
Angmagssalik Hotel -Tasilaq, East Greenland
East Greenland’s most established and luxurious hotel with elegant and private accommodation. The hotel is located directly above the town of Tasilaq and provides excellent views of the remote, rugged landscape and the picturesque King Oscar’s Bay. Guests will find their private rooms clean, simple and elegant. All rooms have a private ensuite, satellite TV and are individually heated. There is free Wifi throughout the hotel. Meals are enjoyed in the hotels dining room, where other adventurers come together to enjoy the oasis of comfort, food and company. Meals are a cultural fusion of East Greenlandic and Western style dishes.
Dates & Rates
March 12 – 19
March 19 – 26
May 24 to 31
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What's Included
- 10.5 hours of flight time (its normal to use 2- 2.5 hours of flight time per day)
- Accommodation in Tasilaq
- All meals while in Tasilaq
- Helicopter transfer between Kulusuk to Tasilaq return
- 1 certified guide per 4 guests, 2 groups per helicopter
- Air bag, transceiver, probe, shovel
Not Included
- Accommodation in Reykjavik
- Flights to and from Kulusuk
- Flights to and from Reykjavik
- Alcohol
- Personal ski equipment
- Personal Travel and Cancellation Insurance
- Transfers between domestic and international terminal in Reykjavik.
Weather
Greenland Skiing Conditions
Deep powder skiing is possible until the end of March and often beyond. Spring weather in East Greenland is generally dominated by high pressure systems with blue skies, light wind and temperatures ranging from -10C to -3C, but colder temps and big snow storms are still common.
Late spring sees us skiing corn snow but still hunting down stashes of powder up high on north-facing slopes. The coastal snowpack here is deep and typically well-settled with good stability.
On down days (which average about one day per week, the same as most heli ski destinations) we organize traditional dog sledding or fishing excursions with Greenlandic guides. These can often be as exciting as the skiing.
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