Finnmark Sail and Ski with the Sky Dancer
Finnmark, Norway
Apr-May
THE TRIP
Ski Divas LLC professional mountain guides (certified AMGA and IFMGA guides), on a backcountry ski touring and sailing trip of a lifetime in the northernmost fjords and archipelago of Finnmark, Norway. You will spend 8 days aboard the Skydancer sailboat, sailing and skiing your way from Oxfjord, Norway deep into the Finnmark roadless region. You will be surrounded by peaks jutting up over 5000 ft in elevation out of the sea, whales, dolphins, and terrain that is only accessible by boat. Explore new terrain daily, all from the ‘basecamp’ of the Skydancer sailboat. Enjoy home cooked meals and comraderie with Captain Nick and Estella, and immerse yourself in the wilds of northernmost Norway, and the best ski guides in the business.

THE BOAT
The Skydancer, built in Denmark in 2007, is a 73 ft schooner sailboat made of steel and aluminum and fortified for the rigors of arctic waters. The Skydancer can accommodate up to 8 guests plus 2 guides, and 2 crew members with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and one shower, making it a comfortable fun, and social place to come home to every evening.

WHAT’S INCLUDED
7 nights and 8 days aboard the Skydancer sailboat, 7 days of food (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, coffee, tea), and 7 days of guided skiing 4:1 client to guide ratio. One night of hotel (double occupancy) and group dinner and breakfast on the front end of the trip in Alta, Norway. And round-trip shuttle service from Alta, Norway to Oxfjord, Norway and back.
WHAT ISN’T INCLUDED: Airfare, airport shuttle to Alta hotel, alcoholic beverages, gratuity for guides and boat crew, travel insurance.

ITINERARY
Trip Dates April 7-15, 2026:
Day #1 (April 7): Arrival into Alta, Norway (ALF) one night’s hotel stay, dinner together in Alta. Day #2 (April 8): Breakfast at hotel together, 9am shuttle to Oxfjord, move onto the boat, sail towards first objective, warm up ski tour in the afternoon Days #3-8 (April 9-14): Sailing and skiing in the fjords and archipelago of Finnmark, Norway Day #9 (April 15): sail back to Oxfjord Harbor in early am, shuttle back to Alta, Norway airport late afternoon flights departing Alta (ALF)

PRICING Price: $8,800USD per person Prices based on a minimum of eight participants. Please inquire for private pricing and/or fewer than eight guests.
Payment schedule: $3,000 USD deposit due to hold your space on the trip Final Payment due by March 1, 2026

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Brenton's recommended gear

This gear list is for skiers and riders looking too lay trenches with BR in the Tetons, travel to Alaska or Finnmark. Ski Mountaineering and Glacier Travel items are included.

4FRNT SKIS
RENEGADE
Arc'teryx
Arc'teryx Rho LT Zip Neck Men's - Breathable, Moisture-Wicking Base Layer
Mammut
Mammut Barryvox S Avalanche Beacon 2026 in Black
Arc'teryx
Arc'teryx Rush Insulated Jacket Men's 2025 in Gray size X-Large | Nylon
Arc'teryx
Arc'teryx Rush Bibs Men's 2025 in Red size Medium
Petzl
Petzl Reverso Belay Device Green
Petzl
Petzl Attache Screw-Lock Carabiner Yellow
Dynafit
Dynafit Dynafit Ski Crampons
Swix
Swix T823 Plexi Scraper 3mm
Petzl
Petzl Altitude Harness White/Turquoise Medium/Large
Buff
Buff Original Ecostretch Onlar - Neckwear
Mammut
Mammut Probe 280 Speed Lock Vibrant Orange one size
Smith
Smith Pursuit Sunglasses 2024 in White
Arc'teryx
Micon 37
Mammut
Mammut Alugator Light Shovel Neon Orange one size
Arc'teryx
Proton Hoody Men's S25
Arc'teryx
Arc'teryx Sabre Gloves 2025 in Khaki size Large
Arc'teryx
Arc'teryx Atom SL Hoodie Men's 2025 Green size Large | Nylon
Arc'teryx
Arc'teryx Rush Jacket Men's 2025 in Yellow size X-Large
Arc'teryx
Arc'teryx Rush Bib Pant - Men's
Arc'teryx
Arc'teryx Rho LT Bottoms Men's 2026 Pant in Black size Large | Elastane/Polyester
Smith
Smith 4D Mag Goggle ChromaPop Everyday Green Mirror White Vapor
Arc'teryx
Arc'teryx Micon LiTRIC 32L Airbag Pack 2026 in Black size Regular | Nylon
Dynafit
Dynafit Radical Alpine Touring Ski Boots 2026 in Black size 26.5
Arc'teryx
Venta GTX Glove
Arc'teryx
Arc'teryx Paltz Cap
Petzl
Petzl Micro Traxion Progress-Capture Pulley One Size
Petzl
Petzl Pixa 2 Headlamp
4FRNT SKIS
Hoji
Petzl
Petzl ST'ANNEAU Sling Red 120 cm C07 120
Arc'teryx
Arc'teryx Lightweight Grotto Toque - Breathable Cool Comfort Hat for Warm Weather
Smartwool
Smartwool Ski Zero Cushion Ski Day Print OTC Socks - Men's Laguna Blue Medium

These kits includes what you would need for a day of ski mountaineering or ski trip with glacier travel.

Petzl
Petzl Sirocco Helmet White Medium/Large
Petzl
Petzl ST'ANNEAU Sling Red 120 cm C07 120
Petzl
Petzl Petzl Ride Ice Axe
Sterling Rope
Sterling Rope Power Rope - 7mm
Petzl
Petzl Leopard Crampons Leverlock Fil
Smith
Smith Summit MIPS Helmet Matte Black Small
Petzl
Petzl Micro Traxion Progress-Capture Pulley One Size
Petzl
Petzl Attache Screw-Lock Carabiner Yellow
Petzl
Petzl Reverso Belay Device Green
Petzl
Petzl Altitude Harness White/Turquoise Medium/Large
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