Beginner Ski Touring in Voss
Discover Ski Touring in Voss with an expert guide. Learn the basics, explore snowy mountain terrain and enjoy your first ski touring adventure in Norway.
Practical information
Beginner Ski Touring in Voss is a great way to take your first steps into Ski Touring without committing to an advanced mountain adventure. Whether you are curious about exploring beyond the ski resort or simply want to learn a new skill, this guided experience combines instruction, mountain scenery, and the freedom of travelling through the snow on touring skis.
Course of events
Please allow 6 hours on-site for the entire experience.
- Welcome and meeting in Voss
- Gear check and distribution of avalanche safety equipment
- Ride to the starting point in the mountains
- Safety briefing, avalanche transceiver demonstration, and gear overview
- The adventure begins!
- Return to the vehicle, debriefing, and end of the activity
Objectives
- Learn to use your ski equipment, how to attach and remove the skins properly, how to use your bindings, how to avoid blisters and cold swollen feet.
- Learn correct touring technique and good route selection.
- Recognize avalanche terrain and gain basic knowledge of avalanche danger.
- Practice basic navigating skills.
- Learn to dress properly and manage the different layers.
- Learn good routines such as equipment check, nutritional intake, trip planning, buddy check and ski buddy pattern.
Activity requirements
No previous experience is needed; however, being in good physical condition is required to take part in this activity.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
All participants must provide the necessary ski equipment themselves.
Special terms
Ski equipment can be rented at Voss Resort or Myrkdalen at an additional cost.
*Avalanche equipment can be borrowed from Wild Voss at no extra cost.
Spoken languages:
EnglishIncluded
- Ski tour with a certified guide (NF, ISIA or Nortind)
- Personal avalanche safety equipment (transceiver, probe and shovel)
- Technique tips
- Transportation to the starting point and back
- Skill training
Excluded
- Ski gear rental
- Meals
- Personal accident or travel insurance
Do not forget to bring
- Ski Touring Skis or splitboard with bindings, boots and skins
- Wind and waterproof pants and jacket
- Woolen base layers
- Extra woolen sweater
- Warm hat
- Gloves or Mittens
- Thick warm jacket
- Helmet (Recommended)
- Ski goggles
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Lunch
- Drinks
- Backpack (25-30L)
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EnglishCancellation: Flexible
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Step beyond the slopes and discover Ski Touring in Voss! Learn the essentials with a local guide and experience Norway’s mountains on touring skis. This Beginner Ski Touring Experience offers an accessible introduction to touring on skis, combining practical guidance with an opportunity to explore the snowy mountains around Voss alongside an experienced guide.
Located in Western Norway, Voss is surrounded by mountains offering a wide variety of ski touring terrain. From open mountain slopes and ridges to forested areas, the region provides routes suitable for different levels of experience. Voss is also a convenient base for exploring the mountain landscapes between the Hardangerfjord and Sognefjord. Your guide will select a route adapted to your level and the mountain conditions, allowing you to discover Ski Touring in a suitable environment.
Rather than simply following a route, you will be accompanied by a guide who can share local knowledge of the mountains around Voss. The tour is designed to help beginners gain confidence while discovering the fundamentals of ski touring.
Your adventure begins with a meeting with your experienced guide in Voss, where you will get ready for your ski touring experience and go through the essentials before heading into the mountains. After an introduction to ski touring techniques and the relevant mountain safety considerations, you will set off on your guided adventure.
As you make your way through the snowy terrain around Voss, your guide will share their local knowledge and help you become familiar with moving efficiently on touring skis. Take in the beautiful mountain scenery and enjoy the peaceful winter landscapes as you gain confidence throughout the tour. After exploring the mountains, you will make your way back to the starting point, bringing your first ski touring experience in Voss to an end.
Book your introductory Ski Touring experience in Voss today and step into off-piste skiing with confidence!