Come and experience epic backcountry skiing in the remote Hornstrandir Nature Reserve, where we enjoy the best the area has to offer from mountain tops to the sea. Flexible itinerary where we use boats to access the best locations and search for the best snow conditions. Accommodation in our lodge.
Borea has opened up a lodge in the middle of Hornstrandir Nature Reserve. The beautiful abandoned farm of Kvíar is a cozy haven for skiers to enjoy a great atmosphere after a fulfilling day out. The house was built in 1921 and in 1948, the last inhabitants left this isolated place in search for a better life.
In the remote fjords of Hornstrandir Nature Reserve you experience the solitude of skiing from one fjord to another, with not a single soul in sight except your skiing partners. The area is only accessible by boat and the snow reaches down to sea level in every fjord.
Kviar Lodge is a great getaway and the perfect stepping stone for our trips both in winter and summer. We use boats to shuttle us to the best skiing locations in the area. At the end of the day, the boat picks us up and heads back to Kvíar where mouth-watering dinner awaits. Life is simple in Kvíar and you’ll be taken back in time as you enjoy how people lived in the area more than sixty years ago.
I wanted to thank you. I have traveled for ten years to ski in places all over the world. I’ve worked with a lot of different outfitting & adventure companies and even more guides. You are honestly up there with the coolest guides of all time! This experience you have created with Borea Adventures is a standout. Thank you for tolerating us and providing us with such an amazing experience. We have all been deeply moved.
Rachael Burks, professional skier
We urge you to take at least one day to enjoy skiing in the backcountry around Isafjörður where great couloirs and open slopes await fresh tracks.
Please drop us an email if you’re interested!
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Difficulty: Moderate to Challenging. You have a wide range of skiing to choose from and not everyone has to ski the same terrain.
Departure after lunch on our boat either Sif/Iris from the harbour in Ísafjörður. Our destination is Kvíar, where we plan to spend few hours searching for good snow and going over some safety issues with the guide. You should eat well and dress accordingly before getting on board the speed boat and keep your ski gear ready. Well deserved dinner will be ready when the group comes off the mountain to the farmhouse.
Please note: This plan is just to give an example. Since we have a fast boat, we can change it as we please depending on where the best snow is and what people want to do. There are still a lot of un-skied lines that are perfect to explore on this trip.
A short boat ride will take us to the head of Lónafjörður Fjord where we shoulder our packs and with skins on, we have many options. Either head to Rangali and skin up Rangalaskarð Pass where we get a god view over Hornvík Bay on the North side, or up from Miðkjós and skin up to the peaks of Snókur and Breiðuskarðahnjúkur for some beautiful ski runs. We take a boat ride back to Kvíar where a great meal awaits us. We might spend half an hour on the beach picking mussels (fr. moules) for starter before heading back. We´ll light up the sauna to relax sore muscles.
Please note: This plan is just to give an example. Since we have a fast boat, we can change it as we please depending on where the best snow is and what people want to do. There are still a lot of un-skied lines that are perfect to explore on this trip.
After a hearty breakfast we get going on the big Zodiac to Veiðileysufjörður where we plan to ski over to Lónafjörður Fjord. We make at least two long runs that day and end in Rangali, one of the most beautiful fjordscapes in Iceland. We end with a boat ride back to Kvíar Lodge for a well deserved dinner and drinks.
Please note: This plan is just to give an example. Since we have a fast boat, we can change it as we please depending on where the best snow is and what people want to do. There are still a lot of un-skied lines that are perfect to explore on this trip.
We plan to spend the whole day exploring the mountains in Hrafnfjörður (e. Raven’s Fjord). The head of the fjord holds some amazing cruising grounds with smooth runs all the way from the tops. The highlights are from the top of Hvítserkur and Mt. Bláfell and from the pass between Bláfell and Mt. Hattarfell. For those that want something really steep, there is an option to ski the West face of Hattarfell. Only been done once before.
Please note: This plan is just to give an example. Since we have a fast boat, we can change it as we please depending on where the best snow is and what people want to do. There are still a lot of un-skied lines that are perfect to explore on this trip.
On the last full day we plan to make a short boat ride over to Höfðaströnd Beach and skin up to the top of Mt. Tröllafell (e. Troll Mountain) with a mixture of steep couloirs and open runs. There is a lot of un-skied territory on that side that we can also look at and make some nice first descents.
Please note: This plan is just to give an example. Since we have a fast boat, we can change it as we please depending on where the best snow is and what people want to do. There are still a lot of un-skied lines that are perfect to explore on this trip.
Our passenger boat arrives early for a pickup and transfer back to Ísafjörður, where we get ready for a some skiing in the vicinity of town. There are many options for a traverse or steep couloirs very close to town.
We also encourage you to stay an extra night in Ísafjörður and maybe ski one more day in the surrounding mountains.
Please note: This plan is just to give an example. Since we have a fast boat, we can change it as we please depending on where the best snow is and what people want to do. There are still a lot of un-skied lines that are perfect to explore on this trip.
To ensure the quality and state of our experience remains high, please expect to give your guide a helping hand during your stay. Drying a couple dishes, and sprucing up you tent upon departure builds rapport and keeps vibes high! Leave no trace.
We had did five full, terrific skiing days in the most glorious place any of us has ever been. We stayed at Kviar Lodge, which was being tended by Runar, the owner of Borea Adventure--an entrepreneur, jack of all trades, great cook and excellent story-teller. Our guide on skis was Lukas, an experienced big-mountain skier who gladly trudged up whatever we wanted to climb. I strongly recommend the Borea ski trip to adventurous people in good physical condition who will appreciate gorgeous scenery and a good workout.
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