Snowshoe Adventure Camp

Strap on your snowshoes, grab your sled, and head into the snow-covered Svalbard wilderness. 

Two nights off-grid in the frozen Arctic. Remote, raw, and unforgettable.

Hike up through pristine snow for the views, then crawl through ice formed caves.

 The world's northernmost settlement. Snow-blanketed Arctic landscapes, polar bear territory, and frozen terrain unlike anywhere else.

Sleep under the Arctic sky in wilderness tents. Surrounded by snow-covered mountains, ice fields, and endless white as far as you can see.

Svalbard is home to Svalbard Reindeer, Arctic foxes, ptarmigan and king of the Arctic, the Polar Bear.

The world's largest secure seed storage and an incredible piece of architecture built into the mountainside.

Snowshoeing is winter hiking. A pair of snowshoes and a bit of technique makes remote, snowy terrain accessible.

It's a great sport for beginners because it doesn't need technical skill to get started, so quickly gets you out into the wide open, snowy backcountry. Snowshoes spread your weight out, creating a larger surface area so you can get off the tracks and into deeper powder.

Our local guides know this frozen terrain inside out, handle all the safety and logistics, and will share stories about the winter landscape that'll make you see it differently. You focus on showing up fit, motivated, and ready to move your body every day through the snow.

The trip gets started with a hike to the top of Sarkofagen, a mountain that looms over Longyearbyen . You’ll gain about 500m altitude and tackle uneven terrain. Along the route we’ll also stop to clip on spikes and head torches to explore a frozen ice cave. Navigate uneven ice surfaces that crunch underfoot and squeeze through narrow passages. After lunch we’ll then do the return leg of the hike, back to Longyearbyen.

Some sections in the caves require crawling so this isn't suitable for anyone with severe claustrophobia or back problems. 

For two nights, we'll camp in a remote winter base camp, completely off-grid. Our wilderness tents offer warmth and shelter against the Arctic cold, while a heated communal tent provides a space to eat, thaw out, and unwind. Falling asleep to the silence of the snow-covered Arctic and waking up to mountain views across frozen valleys is surreal and unforgettable.

The wilderness starts where Longyearbyen ends. Big glaciers flow down to frozen coastlines and rivers freeze solid enough to walk across. Wildlife such as polar bears, Arctic foxes and reindeer survive in conditions that reach -25°C and snow covers everything. This is where remote actually means something.

To ensure safety, you'll all take turns on night-time polar bear watch in the frozen stillness. You'll scan the snow-covered horizon for movement, whilst also taking the opportunity to soak in the Arctic's eerie winter landscape whilst your group sleeps.

Afternoon – Touch down in one of the world's northernmost settlements. Use the airport transfer to reach our guesthouse, your base for the next few nights. Settle in and get your bearings.

Evening – Meet your host and the rest of your group. We'll run through what's ahead, check everyone's winter gear, and answer any questions.

Morning – Breakfast, then head out into the snow. Today we're hiking to Sarkofagen summit, whilst also investigating an ice cave along the way. This isn't a gentle stroll. Expect rugged snowy terrain, some crawling through frozen passages, and around 400 metres of ascent.

Afternoon – Lunch inside the frozen cave, then we push on to Sarkofagen through the snow. 400 metres of elevation gain means panoramic views across the white Arctic and back down across Longyearbyne from the top. It's demanding, but that's the point.

Evening – Back to Longyearbyen for dinner.

Morning – Meet your expedition guide, do final gear checks, then we're off into the winter landscape. As Longyearbyen fades behind you and the snow-covered mountains open up ahead, this is where it starts. You'll be pulling your own sled through the powder so pace yourself.

Afternoon – Arrive at camp in the frozen valley. Set up your tent in the snow and help with the rest of camp too.

Evening – Wilderness dinner, then polar bear watch. 

Morning – Wake to Arctic stillness and snow-covered silence. Breakfast, then we leave the sleds behind and head out for a snowshoe hike. Destination will be based on which route has the best conditions, but either way it will be epic. 

Afternoon – From the summit, the view stretches across frozen mountains and glaciers covered in white. 

Evening – Hot meal back at camp, rest, and another round of polar bear watch under the winter sky.

Morning – Pack up camp in the snow and begin the journey back with your sleds via a climb up Fardalsbakken. It'll be tough pulling through the powder, but the views across the frozen landscape will be worth it.

Afternoon – The final descent over Longyearbreen Glacier, snowshoe down through the snow. A fitting end to three big winter days.

Evening – Back at the guesthouse to be reunited with hot showers and a comfortable bed after nights in the frozen wilderness.

Morning –  After breakfast, hike to the Global Seed Vault, the world's largest secure seed storage. Take in the views, look out for wildlife and learn more about Svalbard’s rich history.

Afternoon – Explore snow-covered Longyearbyen, grab a coffee, do some shopping, or just sit and chill. The frozen expedition was intense – take the downtime.

Evening – Sauna and polar plunge in icy water for those who want it. The ultimate recuperation after days in the wilderness, especially when followed by a hearty farewell dinner.

Morning – After one last breakfast, checkout from the guesthouse and get your last photos before taking the airport transfer back through the snowy streets.