Explore untracked powder above Voss with local guides from Norway Mountain Guides. This 6-hour ski-touring experience pairs off-piste lines and ridge traverses with avalanche-aware route selection for varied ability levels.
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A morning in Myrkdalen begins with the hush of fresh snow and the distant clack of skins as guides sort gear. You push off from a small parking area, slope easing into a wide, white bowl; the fjord-cut valleys sit like dark veins below. The snow here can be deep—Myrkdalen averages around five metres annually—so every kick up the ridge feels deliberate and rewarded.
Difficulty
challenging
Duration
6 hours
Fitness Level
Good aerobic fitness and leg strength for repetitive ascents (500–900 m elevation gain); ability to ski off-piste on varied snow expected.
Wildlife
History
Voss has long been a crossroads between Norway’s coast and inland valleys; winter travel and recreational skiing are integral to local identity and transport history.
Conservation
Guides emphasize sticking to durable snow-covered routes and minimizing group impact; avalanche-risk management protects both people and winter ecology by avoiding unstable slopes.
Reserve your spot on the Ski Touring with Norway Mountain Guides. today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Layer for changing conditions
Temperatures and wind can shift quickly—use a breathable base, warm midlayer, and waterproof shell to adapt on the skintrack.
Carry full avalanche kit
Beacon, probe and shovel are mandatory; know how to use them or book a guide-led instruction before venturing off-piste.
Start early
Mornings usually offer firmer ascents and safer snow; plan departures at first light for best travel and descent conditions.
Respect guided decisions
Guides route around active avalanche paths and choose lines for group ability—follow their plan and ask questions during breaks.
Alpine touring skis, bindings, and skins
Skis and properly fitted skins are required for safe and efficient uphill travel and controlled descents.
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Avalanche transceiver, probe, and shovel
Primary rescue tools—everyone in the group must carry and be familiar with them.
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Insulated layering system & waterproof shell
Layering keeps you warm during stops and sheds wind or wet conditions during travel.
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Ski goggles and high-SPF sunscreen
Bright snow and reflective fjord exposures make eye protection and sun protection important even on cold days.
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