Glacier hiking in the Narvik mountains
Highlights
- Experience the high mountain landscape around Skjomenfjorden and Storsteinsfjellet
- Explore a glacier with crampons, ice axe, harness, helmet, and rope
- Learn safe travel on glaciers with a local guide
- See the glacier and mountain peaks up close
- Enjoy a short stop by the fjord on the way back to Narvik
Description
We take you from the center of Narvik on a beautiful drive along the Skjomenfjord and up into the mountains close to the Swedish border. From here we have access to the large glacier at the highest mountain in the area: Storsteinsfjellet. The hike up to the glacier takes us through a spectacular mountain landscape, where you can eventually see the glacier and the top of Storsteinsfjellet. At the foot of the glacier, we put on crampons, ice axes and ropes before entering the ice and snow on the glacier. From here, we will explore the magical blue and white world of the glacier at a pace and a way that suits the weather and the group. On the drive back to Narvik, we make a short stop by the fjord so you can take a refreshing dip in the seawater.
We can also take you to a glacier that is visible from the center of Narvik, on the mountain Sovende Dronning. Which option we choose depends on the weather, the group and current ice/snow conditions.
Price: Adult 1950NOK, Child (12-15 years) 1500NOK
Time: 08:00
Duration: 8-9 hours
Meeting place: Adventure Hub Narvik (Dronningens gate 51)
Included in the price:
The price includes a local guide with the necessary skills to provide you with a safe experience. We will also provide the specialized equipment you need to walk on a glacier (crampons, an ice axe, a climbing harness, a climbing helmet and a rope) and transportation to the start of the trip and back to Narvik.
Essentials:
• Clothing that is suitable for being in the mountains in the summer (this should include rainproof outerwear and possibly some insulated layers).
• Gloves and hat.
• Long trousers.
• Mountain boots with a stiff sole and ankle support (this is necessary when using crampons).
• A backpack (minimum 25-30 liters) with space for clothes and equipment.
• Sunglasses and sunscreen.
• Food and drink.
Includes
- Local guide with the necessary expertise for safe travel on glaciers
- Glacier equipment: crampons, ice axe, climbing harness, climbing helmet and rope
- Transport to the start of the trip and back to Narvik
More information
- Route selection depends on the weather, the group, and current ice and snow conditions.
- Bring clothing suitable for the high mountains in the summer, including rainproof outerwear and any insulating layers.
- Bring gloves and a hat.
- Wear long pants.
- Wear hiking boots with a stiff sole and ankle support. This is necessary when using crampons.
- Bring a backpack of at least 25-30 liters with space for clothes and equipment.
- Bring sunglasses and sunscreen.
- Bring your own food and drink.