Nordenskiöld Circuit, 5 Day Ski Expedition

This is a five-day ski expedition that starts from Longyearbyen and runs through Nordenskiöld Land National Park. The group travels under its own power on skis, pulling sleds called pulka. The route goes through open valleys, over glaciers and across mountain passes, and each night is spent in a tent camp away from roads.

The trip starts at the expedition base, where the group sorts gear, packs food and goes over the plan. A drive to Bolterdalen follows, and skiing begins there. The route then crosses Bolterskaret, descends into Tverrdalen and enters Reindalen, then reaches Kokbreen. On day four the group climbs onto the glaciers, skis around Pjalten at Rugaasfonna and descends Møysalbreen. Daily distances are about 8, 15, 10, 15 and 10 km, roughly 60 km in total. Elevation gain is 340 m on day 1 and 700 m on day four. There are four nights in tents.

Groups have four to 12 participants. Food is a mix of home-cooked dinners and freeze-dried expedition meals. Participants receive a packing list before the trip. Each person pulls a sled of about 30 to 40 kg and shares camp tasks: pitching tents, cooking, melting snow and taking turns on the night polar bear watch.

The minimum age is 18. Guests need good physical shape, the ability to ski 8 to 15 km a day for five days in a row, and previous skiing experience, but no expedition experience. The next departure runs 12 to 16 April 2027.