Norway

Introduction to Ski Touring

5 nights from £1900 • €2200 • $2550

Activities

4 days guided ski touring

Accommodation

Cosy mountain hotel

Level

Intermediate

Food

Three-course dinners with local Norwegian Ingredients

Difficulty

Group Size

Moderate

Transfers

4-10 new friends

Dates

March 2026

Tyinkrysset, Norway

  • Ski Touring Adventure

    Learn to tour from scratch—no experience needed, just solid intermediate skiing

  • Quiet Location

    Ski in the gateway to Jotunheimen National Park, far from tourist-packed slopes

  • Snowcoach

    Ride a vintage Bombardier snowmobile - history meets mountain transport

  • Avalanche Safety Training

    Learn essential backcountry avalanche skills

  • Sauna

    Recover tired legs and watch the steam rise over Mt. Skørsnøse

  • Cosy Mountain Hotel

    Stay in a comfy mountain hotel with stylish rooms, mountain views, and three-course dinners.

Ever watched ski tourers disappear into the backcountry and thought "I want in on that"? Well this is it. Your week in the Norwegian mountains, learning to earn every single turn. We're talking climbing up untouched slopes, navigating wild terrain, and skiing down runs you've climbed with your own two legs.

No touring experience? Doesn't matter. Bring solid intermediate skiing, decent fitness, and the determination to try something new. You'll start with the fundamentals and build up to planning your own routes through Jotunheimen's raw, alpine wilderness. 

Picture this: travelling on a vintage Bombardier snowcoach to reach new routes deep into the national park, evening sessions plotting tomorrow's adventure, and post-mountain sauna sessions by the river.

Stay in a comfortable mountain hotel with hot showers, private bathrooms, and hearty three-course dinners loaded with local Norwegian ingredients. 

Ready to find out what you've been missing?

Location

Tyin sits at 1,000m above sea level between Lake Tyin and Filefjell, where the mountains meet the fjords at the gateway to Jotunheimen National Park. One of Southern Norway's snowiest areas, winter brings deep powder, ski runs stretching through mountains and forests, and plenty of room for back country skiing. Forget the tourist-packed slopes though, this is where wilderness enthusiasts come to let loose, away from the crowds. 

Activities

  • Ski Touring

    Ski touring is skiing without the lifts and off the pistes. You attach climbing skins to your skis and head uphill under your own power. At the top, rip off the skins and ski back down through untracked snow. It's more effort than resort skiing, but the payoff? Silent peaks, sweeping views, and terrain most skiers never see.

    You'll earn every descent and feel it in your legs. No touring experience needed, just solid intermediate skiing and decent fitness. 

    Included:

    Full ski touring equipment rental 

    Climbing skins and avalanche safety gear

    Professional mountain guides

    Avalanche awareness training

  • Snowcoach

    Travel in a retro Bombardier snowmobile on a snowcoach trip to Eidsbugarden for a remote ski tour experience. These large covered snowmobiles are one of the only ways to reach this far into the Jotunheimen mountains and are living history, transportation and a tourist attraction combined!

    Included:

    Ride in a vintage snowmobile

    Remote ski tour experience

  • A paddleboarder glides across still waters with a mountain scene behind her

    Sauna

    After a long day in the mountains, head to the riverside sauna. Perched beside the Begna river with Mt. Skørsnøse dominating the view, this is where tired legs recover and minds switch off. Sit in the heat, watch the steam rise, and feel your muscles unknot.

    Included:

    Three sauna sessions throughout the week

    Riverside location with mountain views

Ski Touring

Ski touring is skiing without the lifts and off the pistes. You attach climbing skins to your skis and head uphill under your own power. At the top, rip off the skins and ski back down through untracked snow. It's more effort than resort skiing, but the payoff? Silent peaks, sweeping views, and terrain most skiers never see.

You'll earn every descent and feel it in your legs. No touring experience needed, just solid intermediate skiing and decent fitness. 

Included:

  • Full ski touring equipment rental 

  • Climbing skins and avalanche safety gear

  • Professional mountain guides

  • Avalanche awareness training

Snowcoach

Travel in a retro Bombardier snowmobile on a snowcoach trip to Eidsbugarden for a remote ski tour experience. These large covered snowmobiles are one of the only ways to reach this far into the Jotunheimen mountains and are living history, transportation and a tourist attraction combined!

Included:

  • Ride in a vintage snowmobile

  • Remote ski tour experience

Sauna

After a long day in the mountains, head to the riverside sauna. Perched beside the Begna river with Mt. Skørsnøse dominating the view, this is where tired legs recover and minds switch off. Sit in the heat, watch the steam rise, and feel your muscles unknot.

Included:

  • Three sauna sessions throughout the week

  • Riverside location with mountain views

Fitness and Experience Level

  • This trip is rated moderate. It requires solid intermediate skiing ability. You should be comfortable on red runs and ready to learn something completely new. Decent fitness is essential; you'll be moving up and downhill on skis for several hours each day. No previous touring experience required, just bring determination, layers, and a readiness to embrace the challenge.

  • Daily Activity: 4-6 hours on snow each day. You'll be climbing uphill on skis, then skiing back down. The uphill sections require stamina and endurance; think sustained effort over technical difficulty.

    Terrain: You’ll start on open mountain terrain with gradual ascents, progressing to longer tours with steeper hills in the national park as the week progresses.

    Skiing Ability: You need to be confident on red runs and comfortable skiing in varied snow conditions. The downhill skiing isn't technically difficult, but you'll be skiing off-piste in potentially variable snow.

    Consecutive Days: Four full days of ski touring with no rest days. You need the fitness to handle back-to-back mountain days.

    Weather: Norwegian mountain weather can be unpredictable. Be prepared for cold temperatures, wind, and changing conditions.

  • This is for beginners to ski touring, so you’ll be learning a new skill while covering serious mountain terrain. Your legs will be tired, you'll work harder than resort skiing, but you'll access terrain and views most skiers never see. If you're fit, love learning new skills, and are excited about backcountry exploration, you'll thrive.

  • A cosy mountain lodge serves as home for the week. Twin and private rooms with private facilities, that riverside sauna, and a yoga space with mountain views. Comfortable, practical, and positioned perfectly for accessing the trail network.

  • All meals are included, from dinner on arrival to lunch on departure. Three-course dinners showcase local Norwegian ingredients—think reindeer, warming soups, and dishes designed to refuel tired legs. Breakfasts set you up for mountain days, and packed lunches keep you going on the slopes.

    We accommodate most dietary requirements with advance notice. Just make sure to tell us early as sourcing specialty ingredients in the mountains takes planning.

Itinerary

  • Day 1

    We'll collect you from Tyinkrysset bus stop and get you checked in, then meet your group over a light, late dinner. You'll be climbing mountains together all week - time to get acquainted.

  • Day 2

    After breakfast, we're off to the ski centre to get you sorted with touring gear. Your guide will explain how it all works, then it's lunch and a short introductory tour to practise moving off-piste. You'll learn uphill technique and build confidence away from groomed runs.

    The evening is yours for a sauna, chill out or bar visit. Then dinner.

  • Day 3

    Strap on your skis at the hotel door-today's tour starts here. You're heading to Mt. Børrenøse, a beginner-friendly ascent with various different terrains to practice on. Your guide will cover avalanche safety, decision-making and route planning to give you a greater understanding as you climb.

    After lunch with a view, ski back down to the hotel, hit the sauna, and refuel at dinner.

  • Day 4

    Board the retro Bombardier snow coach for a scenic one-hour ride into Jotunheimen National Park. Spend the day ski touring in remote terrain around Fondsbu or Eidsbugarden, learning about terrain traps, group dynamics, and tour planning.

    Tonight you’ll plan tomorrow's route with your guide, based on conditions and where the snow's best.

  • Day 5

    Time to put it all into action. You and the group planned today's route last night, now you'll navigate the terrain, make decisions together, and find the good snow. 

    Afterwards the sauna's open, and dinner is waiting.

  • Day 6

    Time for breakfast, then we'll transfer you to the bus stop for your transport back to Oslo Airport. You'll leave with sore legs, new skills, and a head full of mountain views.

  • Tue 24 Mar 2026 - Sun 29 Mar 2026

Dates

Price

Apartment Private Room: £1950 (approx. €2215 / $2550)

Private Room: £1900 (approx. €2045 / $2355)

Twin Room: £1750 (approx. €1875 / $2160)

  • Gutsy Girls is a UK-based adventure company welcoming women worldwide. Prices are in pounds (£) with estimates in euros (€) and US dollars ($). The final amount depends on your card provider’s conversion rate at payment time and may fluctuate.

  • Secure your spot with a 30% deposit; the balance is due 45 days before the trip.

Included

  • 5 nights accommodation 

  • All meals: breakfast buffets, packed lunches, three-course dinners

  • All transfers including bus pick-up and drop-off from Tyin (you need to book your bus from Oslo or Bergen)

  • Bus transfers between Tyinkrysset bus station and hotel

  • 4 days ski touring equipment rental

  • 4 days guided ski touring

  • Snow coach return journey into Jotunheimen National Park

  • Three sauna sessions throughout the week

  • Evening tour planning session

  • Qualified mountain guides

  • Gutsy Girl Host

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    • Flights to/from Oslo Gardermoen or Bergen

    • Bus travel to Tyinkrysset (approx. 4-5 hours)

    • Personal clothing and equipment

    • Drinks with dinners

    • Personal travel insurance (Mandatory)

  • Cancellations are effective from the date we receive your written notice via email. The following fees apply:

    • 100% of the trip cost if cancelled 44 days or less before the trip

    • 30% of the trip cost if cancelled 45 days or more before the trip

    Full terms and conditions are available for review before you book and make payment.

  • We require a minimum of 4 participants to confirm this adventure. If you book and we don't reach the minimum numbers, you'll receive a full refund. Please hold off on booking any flights until the trip is confirmed.

Travel

  • Oslo to Tyinkrysset 

    Arrival:
    Bus departure from Oslo Gardermoen 16:45 → Arrival Tyinkrysset 21:15 hotel pickup included from bus stop

    Departure:
    Hotel drop-off to Tyinkrysset:
    Bus to Oslo: Departs 10:00 → Arrives 15:00

    There is a more regular bus service from Oslo Central bus station and Bergen bus station. If you get in earlier you will need to arrange your own transfer to the hotel (approximately NOK 80 (£6/€7) per person per way). Contact the Bookings Team for more information.

  • You are responsible for booking flights and bus to Tyinkrysset. Buses run to Tyinkrysset from Oslo or Bergen. Please check our transfer times and book flights and buses that align with them.

    Transfers run on a fixed schedule and can’t be delayed, you’re responsible for arriving on time.

    We strongly recommend travel insurance that covers delays, cancellations, and missed connections.

Full FAQs

Packing List

    • Touring skis

    • Poles

    • Ski boots

    • Climbing skins

    • Helmet

    • Avalanche safety gear (transceiver, shovel, and probe)

  • Please see our full packing list here.

Questions?

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