Ski touring course Norway- Lyngen

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February to May week long ski touring holidays from Summit To Sea for experienced off piste skiers.

Six days skiing on the Lyngen Peninsula and surrounding islands led by qualified guides leading you to best snow and best terrain suited to your skiing standard. You will access the mountains either directly from the lodge or via speed boat across the fjord, landing on beaches, climbing to summits and skiing untracked snow high above the fjords.

Each afternoon you will return to the comfort of the Lyngen Lodge for fine dining and ultimate relaxation.

There are three group categories to suit all standards of skiing and fitness.

All guides are UIAGM qualified.

Feb & March is powder snow, April & May powder/spring snow.

Skill Level 1. Introduction to ski touring/boarding - you need to be a competent off piste/back country skier who can link turns down the fall line in a variety of snow conditions. It's important that you are confident with your own ability and when the snow gets heavy and challenging your skiing skill confidence will not disappear. Previous ski touring experience is not required as part of this course is learning the skills for skinning up hill and what's involved in day touring.

>>Fitness level 1

Skill Level 2. Competent - you have day toured before, it may have been from a lift in resort even a short multi day tour but importantly you are used to skinning 1-3 hours. You are looking for long classical descents and are able to ski confidently in all off piste conditions without hesitation or confidence worries.

>>Fitness level 2

Skill Level 3. Advanced - you have the skinning experience of level 2 and above but are an advanced off piste skier and looking for challenging steeper slopes to ride. These weeks are high powered with a focus on multiple ascents and high powered skiing.

>>Fitness level 3

Fitness - How fit should you be for touring?
If you have a personal good fitness level you will enjoy your touring and skiing more as your body will be stressing less and you'll walk uphill in your comfort zone enjoying the views. If you arrive at the lodge having done nothing before hand then most likely you'll struggle uphill, be exhausted at the summit and the ski down will be a battle and you'll spend most the evening in the hot-tub nursing your tender legs...

You don't need to be a super fit marathon runner either, that's because your guide will not race uphill, ski touring is a journey and best enjoyed at a comfortable pace with stops every 45 minutes to an hour to hydrate and check on team moral.

Fitness for touring is about cardiovascular strength and stamina. It's not just working the legs and lungs but also strengthening your core muscles too is extremely vital to efficient skiing.

Fitness Level 1- intro to ski touring. You'll begin with short walks and progress throughout the week to reach 3 hours skinning. You need to be able to exercise in the gym for 2 sessions of 45 minutes with a pulse rate of 130bpm with a 15 minute rest between sessions. Or alternatively go hill walking for 4 hours at home with a day rucksack.

Fitness Level 2 - Competent level. You'll be skinning from 2-4 hours with regular stops. It's important to be confident with your preparation phase and in the gym you should be able to work cardiovascular exercises 130bpm for 3 sessions at 45 minutes sessions with 15 to 20 minute rests.

Fitness Level 3- is about stamina as you'll be be skinning multiple ascents between 1 and 3 a day and some ascents maybe 4-6 hours long to reach summits 1500m above sea level. You may be required to load your skis on your pack and boot climb a couloir etc. This is not "iron man" but the more stamina you have the more skiing you'll pack in.

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