Ice Climbing and Snowmobile Adventure around Longyearbyen in Svalbard

Explore the Svalbard archipelago and discover its stunning Arctic landscapes as you ride at full speed among them, and try a challenging but fun winter sport on this ice climbing and snowmobile adventure around Longyearbyen in Svalbard! Known for its incredible glaciers and Arctic tundra, the Svalbard archipelago is located around 1000 kilometres north of mainland Norway. At its centre lies the small town of Longyearbyen, the world's northernmost settlement, and the perfect place to experience the full possibilities of the Arctic climate, fauna and flora, off the beaten path.

On the day of your ice climbing and snowmobile adventure around in Svalbard, your Backyard Svalbard instructor will pick you up at your accommodations in Longyearbyen. They'll drive you toward the starting point of the experience and distribute the helmet, thermal suit, and riding boots that you'll need to ride the snowmobile. After a thorough safety briefing with a clear itinerary breakdown, you'll get a quick lesson on how to drive the snowmobile to stay safe and ride to the right place. And once you're all geared up and ready to go, you'll set off!

You'll ride over the stunning landscapes of the Arctic, enjoying the region's crisp air and the adrenaline of the speed on the snowmobile. Once you arrive at the climbing spot, you'll take a break to warm up and have some lunch to regain your strength before the challenging part begins. Your instructor will distribute the ice axes, crampons, ropes, harnesses, and carabiners needed to climb the ice wall before you, and explain exactly how the activity works if you're a beginner, or give you special tips if you are an experienced climber. Next, it's time to climb! You'll enjoy the challenge of ascending the ice wall with your expert instructor keeping you safe and giving you advice to succeed. Once you descend, it will be time to remount your snowmobile, and return to Longyearbyen for the end of the experience.

To participate in this wonderful 7-hour ice climbing and snowmobile adventure around Longyearbyen, you must have excellent physical condition, since you will have to endure the cold and physical effort of driving the snowmobile, as well as be able to climb the ice wall. You should also come prepared with a wind and waterproof jacket and pants, thermal underlayers, a hat, a buff, gloves, mountaineering boots (your instructor can rent you some if you don't have them), a water bottle, and anything else you might need (medications, extra snacks, etc.) to have a good time out in the Arctic temperatures of Svalbard.

Take your chance to explore the stunning Arctic landscapes of one of the northernmost places on Earth and challenge yourself to try a unique winter sport. Book your ice climbing and snowmobile adventure around Longyearbyen in Svalbard today!