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Svalbard Snowmobiling Adventure

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Full trip details

We provide:

All gear for snowmobiling:

  • Snowsuit

  • Boots

  • Mittens

  • Goggles

  • Facemask

  • Sleeping bag

Gear for ice cave hike:

  • Head lamp

  • Helmet 

  • Spikes

  • Poles 

  • Snowshoes (if needed)

  • It’s also possible to hire warm and waterproof hiking boots for NOK 100.

What to Bring:

Clothing

  • Warm, waterproof hiking boots that come over the ankle (or hire for 100 NOK)

  • Base layers (thermal tops and bottoms made of Merino wool or synthetic equivalent. Never cotton)

  • Thick warm socks (wool recommended)

  • Warm insulated jacket (down or synthetic/PrimaLoft)

  • Lightweight fleece or mid-layer

  • Breathable, waterproof and windproof shell jacket

  • Breathable soft shell waterproof and windproof trousers

  • Warm mid layers (fleece or wool sweaters)

  • Insulated hiking trousers (for under your snowmobile suit - make sure they’re not too bulky or restrictive)

  • Thin liner gloves (for underneath your mittens)

  • Warm hat

  • Buff

  • Warm casual clothing (for evenings)

  • Warm sleepwear

  • Thick slippers or indoor shoes with a waterproof sole(for hostel & cabin)

Other

  • Backpack to carry our kit during the expedition (30 - 40L)

  • Small day pack (20L)

  • Dry bags (for inside your pack to keep your kit organised and dry)

  • Toiletries

  • Personal medication

  • Compeed or moleskin for blisters, just in case!

  • Personal items (e.g. biodegradable toiletries, sanitary wear etc.)

  • Sunglasses

  • Sunscreen (high factor)

  • Small thermos (for hot or cold drinks)

  • Hand warmers/phone cover to keep your phone warm

  • Quick dry towel

  • Camera

  • Headtorch

  • Valid driver’s license

Optional

  • Fully charged power banks (there is no electricity once you leave the hostel)

  • Waterproof backpack cover

  • Snacks (we provide these too though!)

  • Binoculars (useful to see wildlife)