Finnmark Sail and Ski with the Sky Dancer
Finnmark, Norway
Apr-May
THE TRIP
Ski Divas LLC professional mountain guides (certified AMGA and IFMGA guides), on a backcountry ski touring and sailing trip of a lifetime in the northernmost fjords and archipelago of Finnmark, Norway. You will spend 8 days aboard the Skydancer sailboat, sailing and skiing your way from Oxfjord, Norway deep into the Finnmark roadless region. You will be surrounded by peaks jutting up over 5000 ft in elevation out of the sea, whales, dolphins, and terrain that is only accessible by boat. Explore new terrain daily, all from the ‘basecamp’ of the Skydancer sailboat. Enjoy home cooked meals and comraderie with Captain Nick and Estella, and immerse yourself in the wilds of northernmost Norway, and the best ski guides in the business.

THE BOAT
The Skydancer, built in Denmark in 2007, is a 73 ft schooner sailboat made of steel and aluminum and fortified for the rigors of arctic waters. The Skydancer can accommodate up to 8 guests plus 2 guides, and 2 crew members with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and one shower, making it a comfortable fun, and social place to come home to every evening.

WHAT’S INCLUDED
7 nights and 8 days aboard the Skydancer sailboat, 7 days of food (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, coffee, tea), and 7 days of guided skiing 4:1 client to guide ratio. One night of hotel (double occupancy) and group dinner and breakfast on the front end of the trip in Alta, Norway. And round-trip shuttle service from Alta, Norway to Oxfjord, Norway and back.
WHAT ISN’T INCLUDED: Airfare, airport shuttle to Alta hotel, alcoholic beverages, gratuity for guides and boat crew, travel insurance.

ITINERARY
Trip Dates April 7-15, 2026:
Day #1 (April 7): Arrival into Alta, Norway (ALF) one night’s hotel stay, dinner together in Alta. Day #2 (April 8): Breakfast at hotel together, 9am shuttle to Oxfjord, move onto the boat, sail towards first objective, warm up ski tour in the afternoon Days #3-8 (April 9-14): Sailing and skiing in the fjords and archipelago of Finnmark, Norway Day #9 (April 15): sail back to Oxfjord Harbor in early am, shuttle back to Alta, Norway airport late afternoon flights departing Alta (ALF)

PRICING Price: $8,800USD per person Prices based on a minimum of eight participants. Please inquire for private pricing and/or fewer than eight guests.
Payment schedule: $3,000 USD deposit due to hold your space on the trip Final Payment due by March 1, 2026

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Brenton's recommended gear

These kits includes what you would need for a day of ski mountaineering or ski trip with glacier travel.

Petzl
Petzl Ride Ice Axe
Petzl
Petzl Reverso Belay Device
Petzl
Petzl Attache Screw-Lock Carabiner
Petzl
Petzl Altitude Harness
Petzl
Petzl Sirocco Helmet White Medium/Large
Petzl
Petzl ST'ANNEAU Sling
Smith
Smith Summit MIPS Helmet
Sterling Rope
Power Rope - 7mm
Petzl
Petzl Leopard LLF Crampons
Petzl
Petzl Micro Traxion Pulley

This gear list is for skiers and riders looking too lay trenches with BR in the Tetons, travel to Alaska or Finnmark. Ski Mountaineering and Glacier Travel items are included.

Petzl
Petzl Pixa 2 Headlamp
4FRNT SKIS
Hoji
Arc'teryx
Micon 37
Arc'teryx
Arc'teryx Sabre Gloves
Arc'teryx
Paltz Cap
Smart Wool
Smartwool Ski Zero Cushion Ski Day Print OTC Socks - Men's
Arc'teryx
Venta GTX Glove
Petzl
Petzl Micro Traxion Pulley
Petzl
Petzl ST'ANNEAU Sling
4FRNT SKIS
RENEGADE
Smith
Smith 4D MAG Goggles
Arc'teryx
Arc'teryx Rush Bib Pant - Men's
Arc'teryx
Arc'teryx Lightweight Grotto Toque - Breathable Cool Comfort Hat for Warm Weather
Arc'teryx
Arc'teryx Rho LT Zip Neck
Mammut
Mammut Barryvox S Avalanche Beacon 2026 in Black
Arc'teryx
Arc'teryx Rush Insulated Jacket
Petzl
Petzl Reverso Belay Device
Petzl
Petzl Attache Screw-Lock Carabiner
Swix
Swix T823 Plexi Scraper 3mm
Petzl
Petzl Altitude Harness
Buff
Buff Original EcoStretch
Mammut
Mammut Probe 280 Speed Lock
Smith
Smith Pursuit Sunglasses
Mammut
Mammut Alugator Light Shovel
Arc'teryx
Proton Hoody Men's S25
Arc'teryx
Arc'teryx Atom SL Hoodie Men's
Arc'teryx
Arc'teryx Rush Jacket Men's
Arc'teryx
Arc'teryx Rho LT Bottom Men's
Arc'teryx
Arc'teryx Micon LiTRIC 32 Airbag Pack
Dynafit
Radical Alpine Touring Boot - 2026
Arc'teryx
Arc'teryx Rush Bib Pant Men's
Dynafit
Dynafit Ski Crampons

This list is for the Finnmark Sail and Ski Trip.

Showa
Showa Insulated Glove/Marine
Smith
Smith Squad MAG Goggles
Arc'teryx
Rho Baselayer
Buff
Neck Gaiter
Mammut
Mammut Alugator Ride 3.0 Shovel
XTRATUF
Legacy Deck Boot
Nalgene
1L Hard Bottle
Platypus
Platypus SoftBottle 1L
Black Diamond Equipment
Black Diamond Expedition Ski Poles
Smartwool
Ski Socks
Petzl
120cm Sling
Dynafit
Dynafit Ski Crampons
Mammut
Mammut Barryvox S2 Beacon
Osprey
Osprey Mountain Bound Roller Ski Bag
Petzl
Petzl Tibloc Ascender
Petzl
Petzl Leopard Crampons
4FRNT SKIS
Hoji
Arc'teryx
Arc'teryx Alpha Jacket
Dynafit
Touring Boot
Outdoor Research
Ultralight Dry Bag
Arc'teryx
Hat
Arc'teryx
Micon 37
Arc'teryx
75L or 100L Duffle
Rocky Talkie
Mountain Radio
Arc'teryx
Arc'teryx Fission SV Mittens
Arc'teryx
Venta GTX Glove
Arc'teryx
Arc'teryx Rush Bib Pant
Arc'teryx
Atom SL
Arc'teryx
Arc'teryx Proton Hoody
Petzl
Petzl Sirocco Climbing Helmet
Smith
Smith Pursuit Sunglasses
Petzl
Petzl Altitude Harness
Petzl
Petzl Ride Ice Axe
Arc'teryx
Cerium SV
Arc'teryx
Warm Hat
Mammut
Mammut Carbon Probe 280 Speed Lock
Petzl
Petzl Micro Traxion Pulley
Petzl
Attache Carabiner
Petzl
Petzl Trigrest Hand Rest
Smith
Smith Summit MIPS Helmet
Adventure Medical Kit
Blister Kit
Arc'teryx
Arc'teryx Fission SV Gloves
Arc'teryx
Arc'teryx Rho Base Layer Bottoms
Arc'teryx
Arc'teryx Nuclei SV Parka
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