SKI & SAIL EASTER TOUR 2015

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1 SKI & SAIL EASTER TOUR 2015 Day 1, ARRIVAL SVOLVÆR Upon arrival in the afternoon for the Ski & Sail-tour we gather the group and get to know the other travel companions and start planning the week according to the weather forecast. Day 2, PREPARATIONS & SAILING Breakfast on board the boat. In the morning we get to know the boat and the equipment and take a short walk in Svolvær town before the last preparations. When we are ready we sail into the Austnesfjord, which is located immediate north of Svolvær and prepare for our hike the next morning. Day 3, SKIING Breakfast on board the boat. In the early morning we sail north into the Austnesfjord with its varied and exiting terrain. Here you will find both easy and more challenging ski-routes, the most difficult and well known being Geitgaljen and Higravtindene. In the evening we sail towards Trollfjorden were we spend the evening. Day 3, SKIING Breakfast on board the boat. This morning we wake up in the magnificent Trollfjorden, a fjord only accessible by boat. If the conditions allow we head out to mountains that are reaching up a 1000 meters in the background. In the afternoon we return to the boat, prepare dinner and spend the night in Trollfjorden. Day 4, SKIING Breakfast on board the boat. Today we spend one more day in the mountains of Trollheimen and Trollfjorden area. Before the sun becomes too hot, we will bring our skis on shore and start ascending the 1000 meter high peaks. When we return to the boat, we will prepare a special dinner this Good Friday (local holiday), and while it is cooking we sail further north towards Rafsundet. 1

2 Day 5, SKIING Breakfast on board the boat. This day we stay in Raftsundet where you will find various opportunities for great skiing and beautiful views towards the most amazing Lofoten skylight! Day 6, MOSTLY SAILING Breakfast on board the boat. This is the day we will be sailing for real where we move northwards along the west-shore of Hinnøya passing the Nature Reserve of Møysalen (Hinnøya Island) and beautiful peaks and mountains. We will try to come as far north as possible, towards Harstad. Day 7, SKIING, HIKING & SAILING Breakfast on board the boat. Early skiing on Grytøya just north of Harstad. Here we may hike Lille Galten, Storgalten or Stortussen on the north side. In the afternoon, we sail to Harstad to end the tour. Book flights leaving Harstad not earlier than in the evening Please put off 40 minutes for transfer from Harstad to Evenes airport (2-3 departures to Oslo per day - not included). END OF SERVICE Please note: This program is a draft plan for the week, and plans are adjusted according to weather and snow conditions. Ski & Sail tour includes: 9 night s accommodation on board the boat Experienced skipper/instructor on board Accommodation onboard the boat Full board onboard the boat during the trip (lunch to be packed for excursions) Expenses for diesel, gas, harbor fees, etc. The use of equipment like ribs, kayaks, dinghies, primus, and first aid kits, safety-vests, oljehyre (thick rain coats). Rate per person in without avalanche course, 9 days: Double occupancy $

3 Extras to be purchased (please inform upon reservation): Avalanche course Personal ski guides Ski-rental (possibility of rental of skis please inform upon reservation) Two days prior to the tour, you are offered an optional avalanche course: Optional avalanche course: : Transfer from Svolvær to Kabelvåg during the day meet up with the instructors : Theory in the morning, practice in the mountains after lunch : Less theory and more practice out in the mountains. End at Kabelvåg in the afternoon and start the Ski & Sail part of the tour. Rate per person in with avalanche course, 11 days: $ Double occupancy. Avalanche tour includes: Accommodation on the boat or on a Rorbu (depending on availability on the boat. The course also includes meals and transportation from Svolvær to Kabelvåg. Please note guests must bring own skiis and avalanche kit (beacon, shovel and search stick). Optional extras to be purchased (please inform upon reservation): Transfer from Bodø to Svolvær by ferry: $82.00/person/one way - Duration: 6 hours Departure Bodø at 3:00pm Pre night at hotel in Svolvær including breakfast - prices from: - Twin/double: $123.00/person/night, Single: $220.00/person/night Pre night in Bodø including breakfast - prices from: - Twin/double: $90.00/person/night, Single: $145.00/person/night Post night at hotel in Harstad including breakfast prices from: - Twin/double: $90.00/person/night, Single: $ /person/night Please note all rates and services remain subject to availability. No reservation has been made. 3

4 Practical information about Ski & Sail General information: The tours are in shared boats with a maximum of 8 guests per boat. A security manual will be sent before departure. The excursions away from the boat vary from 4 to 10 hours per day. The boat: Bavaria 44 (44 feet) with 4 cabins where 3 are with double beds and 1 with 2 single beds. Two toilets and 1 with shower that can be used as long as there is enough water onboard and we are able to fill the water. Food and meals onboard: Meals on board are included throughout the tour (lunch to be packed when away from the boat). On the tour, all guests will contribute in running the ship, and cooking is no exception. A menu will be prepared in advance, please do inform of any allergies when you book the trip. All beverages are to be paid directly. Required skills: When it comes to skiing you do not have to be very experienced to enjoy the Ski & Sail adventures (but if you are not, we recommend hiring a ski-guide not included). It is important that you know your own limitations, and it is an advantage to be reasonably fit and have some knowledge about skiing and sailing. Regarding the sailing you will be taught everything you need to know and you will be sailing even if the conditions can be a bit rough for a rookie in this area (please note that it is winter-sailing and the weather can be rough). This may be challenging sometimes. On board we have a very experienced crew. You have to be willing to contribute in sailing the boat. Security: There is a strong focus on security at all aspects of the trips. On land we teach you and demonstrate how to use the avalanche equipment. There are several factors that determine the level of safety while conducting back country skiing and snowboarding. Good preparations, a humble attitude regarding weather, avalanche danger and good communication within the group are all very important aspects. Without guides with local knowledge we do not venture into very steep/challenging/high risk areas. On board we teach you how to handle different situations that can occur at sea: Manover-board, fire, abandoning the ship, motor breakdown, broken rig and hitting ground, just to mention the most serious situations. Building your competence to master these critical situations is an important way to improve safety on board. On the sea and in the mountain everyone have to know how to behave in critical situations. With our concept we also want to teach you to become participants and not only passengers on the trip. You will feel better and it contributes to improved safety for you as well as the crew. Our trips should be considered as courses and great 4

5 experiences, more than merely a vacation. Before the trip starts you will receive a safety and risk analysis for Ski & Sail adventures. We will also ask you to submit a declaration of responsibility in case of accidents with information about next of kin etc. Safety-Vests are on board for all guests and a thick rain coat can be provided if needed. At least one skipper/instructor will be on board and sometimes with an extra instructor. What is the recommended equipment for Ski & Sail? You will receive a recommended equipment list before we start the trip. Concerning equipment, you can basically use the same clothing for skiing and sailing. We recommend that people wear their skiing outfit under a thick rain coat "oljehyre" that we can provide. 5