{"id":3510,"date":"2023-01-09T15:57:59","date_gmt":"2023-01-09T14:57:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visitlofoten.com\/en\/?post_type=topic&#038;p=3510"},"modified":"2025-10-27T15:09:40","modified_gmt":"2025-10-27T14:09:40","slug":"ski-touring-in-lofoten","status":"publish","type":"topic","link":"https:\/\/visitlofoten.com\/en\/topic\/activities-and-experiences-in-lofoten\/ski-touring-in-lofoten\/","title":{"rendered":"Ski touring in Lofoten"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t<div style=\"--t2-hero-dim:0.4;\" class=\"t2-hero t2-hero-content-position-center-center t2-hero-has-dim-40 t2-hero-has-fullsize-image alignfull is-style-triangle-image wp-block-t2-hero has-background has-black-background-color\">\n\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-14579-abecb025445bc26a5ccdaa6fa92415ea-1920x1080\/ski_touring_lofoten_kristian-nashoug-visitlofoten.jpg\" class=\"t2-hero__image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-14579-abecb025445bc26a5ccdaa6fa92415ea-150x84\/ski_touring_lofoten_kristian-nashoug-visitlofoten.jpg 150w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-14579-abecb025445bc26a5ccdaa6fa92415ea-300x169\/ski_touring_lofoten_kristian-nashoug-visitlofoten.jpg 300w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-14579-abecb025445bc26a5ccdaa6fa92415ea-768x432\/ski_touring_lofoten_kristian-nashoug-visitlofoten.jpg 768w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-14579-abecb025445bc26a5ccdaa6fa92415ea-1024x576\/ski_touring_lofoten_kristian-nashoug-visitlofoten.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-14579-abecb025445bc26a5ccdaa6fa92415ea-1536x864\/ski_touring_lofoten_kristian-nashoug-visitlofoten.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-14579-abecb025445bc26a5ccdaa6fa92415ea-1920x1080\/ski_touring_lofoten_kristian-nashoug-visitlofoten.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-14579-abecb025445bc26a5ccdaa6fa92415ea-1176x661\/ski_touring_lofoten_kristian-nashoug-visitlofoten.jpg 1176w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-14579-abecb025445bc26a5ccdaa6fa92415ea-1920x1080\/ski_touring_lofoten_kristian-nashoug-visitlofoten.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-14579-abecb025445bc26a5ccdaa6fa92415ea-1920x1080\/ski_touring_lofoten_kristian-nashoug-visitlofoten.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-14579-abecb025445bc26a5ccdaa6fa92415ea-1920x1080\/ski_touring_lofoten_kristian-nashoug-visitlofoten.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><span class=\"t2-image-credit\">\n\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"t2-image-credit-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"image-credit\" aria-label=\"Toggle image credit\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-info\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 17c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3s.3-.4.3-.7v-4c0-.3-.1-.5-.3-.7-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3s-.5.1-.7.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7v4c0 .3.1.5.3.7s.4.3.7.3zm0-8c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.4.3-.7 0-.3-.1-.5-.3-.7-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3s-.5.1-.7.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7 0 .3.1.5.3.7.2.2.4.3.7.3zm0 13c-1.4 0-2.7-.3-3.9-.8-1.2-.5-2.3-1.2-3.2-2.1s-1.6-2-2.1-3.2S2 13.4 2 12s.3-2.7.8-3.9S4 5.8 4.9 4.9s2-1.6 3.2-2.1S10.6 2 12 2s2.7.3 3.9.8 2.3 1.2 3.2 2.1 1.6 2 2.1 3.2c.5 1.2.8 2.5.8 3.9s-.3 2.7-.8 3.9c-.5 1.2-1.2 2.3-2.1 3.2s-2 1.6-3.2 2.1c-1.2.5-2.5.8-3.9.8z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-image-credit-text wp-element-caption\" id=\"image-credit\" hidden>Kristian Nashoug<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<div class=\"t2-hero__header\"><div class=\"t2-hero__header__content\">\n<h1 class=\"has-text-align-center alignwide wp-block-post-title\">Ski touring in Lofoten<\/h1>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Lofoten is an Eldorado for people who appreciate unique ski touring adventures and the good life.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<p class=\"t2-ingress wp-block-t2-ingress\">Spectacular snow-capped mountains arranged like pearls on a string out at sea. Views that take your breath away. A rich cultural life that offers local food, comfortable accommodation, and varied activities when it\u2019s time to rest tired thighs.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Lofoten, you can ski in powder snow from mighty alpine peaks all the way down to the pebbles on the beach. There is a good reason why going on a ski touring adventure in the Lofoten islands is on the bucketlist of many ski enthusiasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube alignwide wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Ski touring in Lofoten\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KtcpNPYJc0o?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Skiing in Lofoten with local mountain guide \/ #peopleoflofoten<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"vlb-background-container alignfull alignfull is-style-background-top wp-block-visit-lofoten-bodo-background-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vlb-background-container__blocks\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-unique-experience\"><strong> Unique experience<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>It sounds like a romantic clich\u00e9 but going ski touring on the mountain in powder snow and looking down on the boats taking part in the annual Lofoten fishery while an eagle sails over you is absolutely outstanding<\/em><\/p>\n<cite><strong>TINDEVEILEDER SETH HOBBY &#8211; NORTHERN ALPINE GUIDES<\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph has-text-align-left has-text-align-center\">\u201cGoing skiing on an island where you are surrounded by the sea on all sides is a special experience,\u201d says Mountain guide Seth Hobby, who has lived in Lofoten since 2010. He owns the guide company Northern Alpine Guides, which runs the Lofoten Ski Lodge at Nyv\u00e5gar in Kabelv\u00e5g. This unique concept offers ski guiding, food and accommodation in one package.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"t2-featured-content-layout alignwide alignwide is-style-horizontal-scroll wp-block-t2-featured-content-layout\" role=\"list\">\n<div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-cbis_activity cbis_category-skiing cbis_category-summit-skiing cbis_attribute-winter destination_cat-kabelvag destination_cat-vagan season_cat-spring season_cat-winter wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-6\" role=\"listitem\"><a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/visitlofoten.com\/en\/activity\/summit-skiing\/lofoten-ski-lodge\/\">\n<!-- No environmental logos. -->\n<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"828\" height=\"559\" src=\"https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-7990-64e7118faa8e43fb95df3f52c692dae2-828x559\/2022_11_image-108.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-7990-64e7118faa8e43fb95df3f52c692dae2-150x101\/2022_11_image-108.jpg 150w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-7990-64e7118faa8e43fb95df3f52c692dae2-300x203\/2022_11_image-108.jpg 300w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-7990-64e7118faa8e43fb95df3f52c692dae2-768x518\/2022_11_image-108.jpg 768w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-7990-64e7118faa8e43fb95df3f52c692dae2-828x559\/2022_11_image-108.jpg 828w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-7990-64e7118faa8e43fb95df3f52c692dae2-828x559\/2022_11_image-108.jpg 828w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-7990-64e7118faa8e43fb95df3f52c692dae2-828x559\/2022_11_image-108.jpg 828w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-7990-64e7118faa8e43fb95df3f52c692dae2-828x559\/2022_11_image-108.jpg 828w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-7990-64e7118faa8e43fb95df3f52c692dae2-828x559\/2022_11_image-108.jpg 828w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-7990-64e7118faa8e43fb95df3f52c692dae2-828x559\/2022_11_image-108.jpg 828w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-7990-64e7118faa8e43fb95df3f52c692dae2-828x559\/2022_11_image-108.jpg 828w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 828px) 100vw, 828px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-details is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-visit-lofoten-bodo-post-primary-category\">Summit skiing<\/div>\n\t<h2 class=\"t2-post-title wp-block-t2-post-title\">Lofoten Ski Lodge<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-cbis_activity cbis_category-skiing cbis_category-summit-skiing cbis_attribute-winter destination_cat-kabelvag destination_cat-vagan season_cat-winter wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-6\" role=\"listitem\"><a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/visitlofoten.com\/en\/activity\/skiing\/customized-tours-northern-alpine-guides\/\">\n<!-- No environmental logos. -->\n<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1176\" height=\"785\" src=\"https:\/\/visitlofoten.com\/content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/05\/Image-407-scaled.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitlofoten.com\/content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/05\/Image-407-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/visitlofoten.com\/content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/05\/Image-407-1920x1281.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1176px) 100vw, 1176px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-details is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-visit-lofoten-bodo-post-primary-category\">Skiing<\/div>\n\t<h2 class=\"t2-post-title wp-block-t2-post-title\">Customized tours &#8211; Northern Alpine Guides<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-use-a-guide\"><strong>Use a guide<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even if you have good skiing skills, it is still something else to ski off the beaten track. There are many factors to consider, including avalanche danger, route choice and where to find the best snow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Lofoten Ski Lodge, the guides gather for a daily morning meeting. Then the weather, the snow cover, choice of tour and other things are discussed. If you are on a trip with a guide, the trip will be both safer, educational and more efficient. One aspect that many people are not aware of is that an experienced guide takes the easiest track upwards. By not going too steeply, and by keeping a steady and calm pace, your energy is saved and can be used where you want it most, namely for the descent!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"t2-featured-content-layout alignwide alignwide is-style-default wp-block-t2-featured-content-layout\" role=\"list\">\n<div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-cbis_activity cbis_category-summit-skiing cbis_attribute-age-limit-age-limit destination_cat-henningsvaer destination_cat-vagan wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-4\" role=\"listitem\"><a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/visitlofoten.com\/en\/activity\/summit-skiing\/ski-touring-with-i-fri-natur\/\">\n<!-- No environmental logos. -->\n<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1176\" height=\"784\" src=\"https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-14458-feaae7006933984a5372ad1efe5ddfc8-1176x784\/2023_09_image-18.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-14458-feaae7006933984a5372ad1efe5ddfc8-150x100\/2023_09_image-18.jpg 150w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-14458-feaae7006933984a5372ad1efe5ddfc8-300x200\/2023_09_image-18.jpg 300w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-14458-feaae7006933984a5372ad1efe5ddfc8-768x512\/2023_09_image-18.jpg 768w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-14458-feaae7006933984a5372ad1efe5ddfc8-1024x683\/2023_09_image-18.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-14458-feaae7006933984a5372ad1efe5ddfc8-1536x1024\/2023_09_image-18.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-14458-feaae7006933984a5372ad1efe5ddfc8-2048x1365\/2023_09_image-18.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-14458-feaae7006933984a5372ad1efe5ddfc8-1176x784\/2023_09_image-18.jpg 1176w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-14458-feaae7006933984a5372ad1efe5ddfc8-1920x1280\/2023_09_image-18.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-details is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-visit-lofoten-bodo-post-primary-category\">Summit skiing<\/div>\n\t<h2 class=\"t2-post-title wp-block-t2-post-title\">Ski Touring with I Fri Natur<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-cbis_activity cbis_category-skiing cbis_category-summit-skiing cbis_attribute-winter destination_cat-kabelvag destination_cat-vagan season_cat-spring season_cat-winter wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-4\" role=\"listitem\"><a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/visitlofoten.com\/en\/activity\/skiing\/ski-guiding-northern-alpine-guides\/\">\n<!-- No environmental logos. -->\n<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1176\" height=\"822\" src=\"https:\/\/visitlofoten.com\/content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/05\/Image-973-scaled.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitlofoten.com\/content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/05\/Image-973-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/visitlofoten.com\/content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/05\/Image-973-1920x1342.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1176px) 100vw, 1176px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-details is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-visit-lofoten-bodo-post-primary-category\">Skiing<\/div>\n\t<h2 class=\"t2-post-title wp-block-t2-post-title\">Ski Guiding &#8211; Northern Alpine Guides<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-cbis_activity cbis_category-skiing cbis_category-summit-skiing cbis_attribute-age-limit-age-limit cbis_attribute-winter destination_cat-henningsvaer destination_cat-vagan season_cat-spring season_cat-winter wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-4\" role=\"listitem\"><a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/visitlofoten.com\/en\/activity\/summit-skiing\/ski-guiding-and-touring-nordnorsk-klatreskole\/\">\n<!-- No environmental logos. -->\n<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1176\" height=\"782\" src=\"https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-15083-7a49f8ffe26c2951a1393ac71596bde9-1176x782\/2023_11_kvalvika.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-15083-7a49f8ffe26c2951a1393ac71596bde9-150x100\/2023_11_kvalvika.jpg 150w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-15083-7a49f8ffe26c2951a1393ac71596bde9-300x200\/2023_11_kvalvika.jpg 300w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-15083-7a49f8ffe26c2951a1393ac71596bde9-768x511\/2023_11_kvalvika.jpg 768w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-15083-7a49f8ffe26c2951a1393ac71596bde9-1024x682\/2023_11_kvalvika.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-15083-7a49f8ffe26c2951a1393ac71596bde9-1536x1022\/2023_11_kvalvika.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-15083-7a49f8ffe26c2951a1393ac71596bde9-1788x1190\/2023_11_kvalvika.jpg 1788w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-15083-7a49f8ffe26c2951a1393ac71596bde9-1176x782\/2023_11_kvalvika.jpg 1176w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-15083-7a49f8ffe26c2951a1393ac71596bde9-1788x1190\/2023_11_kvalvika.jpg 1788w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-15083-7a49f8ffe26c2951a1393ac71596bde9-1788x1190\/2023_11_kvalvika.jpg 1788w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-15083-7a49f8ffe26c2951a1393ac71596bde9-1788x1190\/2023_11_kvalvika.jpg 1788w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1788px) 100vw, 1788px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-details is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-visit-lofoten-bodo-post-primary-category\">Summit skiing<\/div>\n\t<h2 class=\"t2-post-title wp-block-t2-post-title\">Ski-Guiding and -Touring &#8211; Nordnorsk Klatreskole<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-ski-touring-destination-with-a-diverse-range-of-offerings\">A Ski Touring destination with a diverse range of offerings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most companies offering guided skiing in Lofoten are located in the east, in Svolv\u00e6r, Kabelv\u00e5g and Henningsv\u00e6r. And you can choose from a number of accommodation options in this region of Lofoten. However, some accommodations stand out, offering summit tours as part of their experience and are recommended for a <strong><em>magical social atmosphere<\/em><\/strong> throughout your stay:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"t2-featured-content-layout align is-style-horizontal-scroll wp-block-t2-featured-content-layout\" role=\"list\">\n<div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-cbis_activity cbis_category-skiing cbis_category-summit-skiing cbis_attribute-age-limit-age-limit cbis_attribute-pets-allowed destination_cat-henningsvaer destination_cat-vagan season_cat-spring season_cat-winter wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-4\" role=\"listitem\"><a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/visitlofoten.com\/en\/activity\/summit-skiing\/trevaretur-the-ultimate-ski-touring-experience-in-lofoten\/\">\n<!-- No environmental logos. -->\n<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1176\" height=\"784\" src=\"https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-15147-05fd76c5ba2705490e2605c75040a8d0-1176x784\/2023_12_image.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-15147-05fd76c5ba2705490e2605c75040a8d0-150x100\/2023_12_image.jpg 150w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-15147-05fd76c5ba2705490e2605c75040a8d0-300x200\/2023_12_image.jpg 300w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-15147-05fd76c5ba2705490e2605c75040a8d0-768x512\/2023_12_image.jpg 768w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-15147-05fd76c5ba2705490e2605c75040a8d0-1024x683\/2023_12_image.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-15147-05fd76c5ba2705490e2605c75040a8d0-1426x951\/2023_12_image.jpg 1426w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-15147-05fd76c5ba2705490e2605c75040a8d0-1426x951\/2023_12_image.jpg 1426w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-15147-05fd76c5ba2705490e2605c75040a8d0-1176x784\/2023_12_image.jpg 1176w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-15147-05fd76c5ba2705490e2605c75040a8d0-1426x951\/2023_12_image.jpg 1426w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-15147-05fd76c5ba2705490e2605c75040a8d0-1426x951\/2023_12_image.jpg 1426w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-15147-05fd76c5ba2705490e2605c75040a8d0-1426x951\/2023_12_image.jpg 1426w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1426px) 100vw, 1426px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-details is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-visit-lofoten-bodo-post-primary-category\">Summit skiing<\/div>\n\t<h2 class=\"t2-post-title wp-block-t2-post-title\">Trevaretur &#8211; The Ultimate Ski Touring Experience in Lofoten<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-cbis_activity cbis_category-skiing cbis_category-summit-skiing cbis_attribute-summer cbis_attribute-winter wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-4\" role=\"listitem\"><a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/visitlofoten.com\/en\/activity\/skiing\/lofoten-ski-touring-weekend-svinoya-rorbuer\/\">\n<!-- No environmental logos. -->\n<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1176\" height=\"645\" src=\"https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-7998-7682242376eb4466cfe3d72ef4bd5bf3-1176x645\/2022_11_skiing-in-lofoten.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-7998-7682242376eb4466cfe3d72ef4bd5bf3-150x82\/2022_11_skiing-in-lofoten.jpg 150w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-7998-7682242376eb4466cfe3d72ef4bd5bf3-300x165\/2022_11_skiing-in-lofoten.jpg 300w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-7998-7682242376eb4466cfe3d72ef4bd5bf3-768x421\/2022_11_skiing-in-lofoten.jpg 768w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-7998-7682242376eb4466cfe3d72ef4bd5bf3-1024x562\/2022_11_skiing-in-lofoten.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-7998-7682242376eb4466cfe3d72ef4bd5bf3-1536x843\/2022_11_skiing-in-lofoten.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-7998-7682242376eb4466cfe3d72ef4bd5bf3-1920x1054\/2022_11_skiing-in-lofoten.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-7998-7682242376eb4466cfe3d72ef4bd5bf3-1176x645\/2022_11_skiing-in-lofoten.jpg 1176w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-7998-7682242376eb4466cfe3d72ef4bd5bf3-1920x1054\/2022_11_skiing-in-lofoten.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-7998-7682242376eb4466cfe3d72ef4bd5bf3-1920x1054\/2022_11_skiing-in-lofoten.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-7998-7682242376eb4466cfe3d72ef4bd5bf3-1920x1054\/2022_11_skiing-in-lofoten.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-details is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-visit-lofoten-bodo-post-primary-category\">Skiing<\/div>\n\t<h2 class=\"t2-post-title wp-block-t2-post-title\">Lofoten Ski Touring Weekend &#8211; Svin\u00f8ya Rorbuer<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-cbis_activity cbis_category-skiing cbis_category-summit-skiing cbis_attribute-winter destination_cat-kabelvag destination_cat-vagan season_cat-spring season_cat-winter wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-4\" role=\"listitem\"><a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/visitlofoten.com\/en\/activity\/summit-skiing\/lofoten-ski-lodge\/\">\n<!-- No environmental logos. -->\n<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"828\" height=\"559\" src=\"https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-7990-64e7118faa8e43fb95df3f52c692dae2-828x559\/2022_11_image-108.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-7990-64e7118faa8e43fb95df3f52c692dae2-150x101\/2022_11_image-108.jpg 150w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-7990-64e7118faa8e43fb95df3f52c692dae2-300x203\/2022_11_image-108.jpg 300w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-7990-64e7118faa8e43fb95df3f52c692dae2-768x518\/2022_11_image-108.jpg 768w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-7990-64e7118faa8e43fb95df3f52c692dae2-828x559\/2022_11_image-108.jpg 828w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-7990-64e7118faa8e43fb95df3f52c692dae2-828x559\/2022_11_image-108.jpg 828w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-7990-64e7118faa8e43fb95df3f52c692dae2-828x559\/2022_11_image-108.jpg 828w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-7990-64e7118faa8e43fb95df3f52c692dae2-828x559\/2022_11_image-108.jpg 828w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-7990-64e7118faa8e43fb95df3f52c692dae2-828x559\/2022_11_image-108.jpg 828w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-7990-64e7118faa8e43fb95df3f52c692dae2-828x559\/2022_11_image-108.jpg 828w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-7990-64e7118faa8e43fb95df3f52c692dae2-828x559\/2022_11_image-108.jpg 828w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 828px) 100vw, 828px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-details is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-visit-lofoten-bodo-post-primary-category\">Summit skiing<\/div>\n\t<h2 class=\"t2-post-title wp-block-t2-post-title\">Lofoten Ski Lodge<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"vlb-background-container alignfull alignfull is-style-background-top wp-block-visit-lofoten-bodo-background-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vlb-background-container__blocks\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sail-and-ski-experiences\"><strong>Sail and Ski Experiences<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph has-text-align-left has-text-align-center\">Explore the magnificent island landscape in Lofoten with skiing from a sailboat \u2013 an unparalleled experience! Lofoten is known as one of the world&#8217;s most spectacular archipelagos, and the combination of powder snow and sailing offers you the ultimate winter magic.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"t2-featured-content-layout alignwide alignwide is-style-default wp-block-t2-featured-content-layout\" role=\"list\">\n<div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-cbis_activity cbis_category-safari cbis_category-summit-skiing cbis_category-water-activities cbis_attribute-winter season_cat-winter wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-6\" role=\"listitem\"><a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/visitlofoten.com\/en\/activity\/safari\/ski-and-sail-lofoten-seil-norge\/\">\n<!-- No environmental logos. -->\n<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1176\" height=\"612\" src=\"https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-16691-9580033fd80bacdc884a62f3acd0419c-1176x612\/2025_02_image-33.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-16691-9580033fd80bacdc884a62f3acd0419c-150x78\/2025_02_image-33.jpg 150w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-16691-9580033fd80bacdc884a62f3acd0419c-300x156\/2025_02_image-33.jpg 300w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-16691-9580033fd80bacdc884a62f3acd0419c-768x400\/2025_02_image-33.jpg 768w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-16691-9580033fd80bacdc884a62f3acd0419c-1024x533\/2025_02_image-33.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-16691-9580033fd80bacdc884a62f3acd0419c-1536x800\/2025_02_image-33.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-16691-9580033fd80bacdc884a62f3acd0419c-1920x1000\/2025_02_image-33.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-16691-9580033fd80bacdc884a62f3acd0419c-1176x612\/2025_02_image-33.jpg 1176w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-16691-9580033fd80bacdc884a62f3acd0419c-1920x1000\/2025_02_image-33.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-16691-9580033fd80bacdc884a62f3acd0419c-1920x1000\/2025_02_image-33.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-16691-9580033fd80bacdc884a62f3acd0419c-1920x1000\/2025_02_image-33.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-details is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-visit-lofoten-bodo-post-primary-category\">Safari<\/div>\n\t<h2 class=\"t2-post-title wp-block-t2-post-title\">Ski and Sail Lofoten &#8211; Seil Norge<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-cbis_activity cbis_category-ski-og-seil cbis_category-summit-skiing cbis_attribute-winter destination_cat-kabelvag destination_cat-vagan season_cat-spring season_cat-winter wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-6\" role=\"listitem\"><a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/visitlofoten.com\/en\/activity\/ski-og-seil\/lofoten-ski-sail\/\">\n<!-- No environmental logos. -->\n<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1176\" height=\"661\" src=\"https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-16349-9cfdfb12b2ef65e6bd7f65d01b61fdfd-1176x661\/2024_08_image-22.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-16349-9cfdfb12b2ef65e6bd7f65d01b61fdfd-150x84\/2024_08_image-22.jpg 150w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-16349-9cfdfb12b2ef65e6bd7f65d01b61fdfd-300x169\/2024_08_image-22.jpg 300w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-16349-9cfdfb12b2ef65e6bd7f65d01b61fdfd-768x432\/2024_08_image-22.jpg 768w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-16349-9cfdfb12b2ef65e6bd7f65d01b61fdfd-1024x576\/2024_08_image-22.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-16349-9cfdfb12b2ef65e6bd7f65d01b61fdfd-1536x864\/2024_08_image-22.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-16349-9cfdfb12b2ef65e6bd7f65d01b61fdfd-1920x1080\/2024_08_image-22.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-16349-9cfdfb12b2ef65e6bd7f65d01b61fdfd-1176x661\/2024_08_image-22.jpg 1176w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-16349-9cfdfb12b2ef65e6bd7f65d01b61fdfd-1920x1080\/2024_08_image-22.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-16349-9cfdfb12b2ef65e6bd7f65d01b61fdfd-1920x1080\/2024_08_image-22.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-16349-9cfdfb12b2ef65e6bd7f65d01b61fdfd-1920x1080\/2024_08_image-22.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-details is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-visit-lofoten-bodo-post-primary-category\">Ski og seil<\/div>\n\t<h2 class=\"t2-post-title wp-block-t2-post-title\">Lofoten Ski &amp; Sail<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"vlb-background-container alignfull alignfull is-style-background-top wp-block-visit-lofoten-bodo-background-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vlb-background-container__blocks\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-annual-winter-sports-events\"><strong>Annual Winter Sports Events<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph has-text-align-left has-text-align-center\">Lofoten Skimo, a remarkable randonee race set in the snowy landscapes of Lofoten. Held in week 11, this true adventure race will take you across spectacular mountains and ridges. Additionally, a special children&#8217;s race is organized on Saturday. Click the link below to learn more about this extraordinary event and be part of an arctic adventure like no other!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"t2-featured-content-layout align is-style-default wp-block-t2-featured-content-layout\" role=\"list\">\n<div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-cbis_activity cbis_category-sports-event destination_cat-svolvaer destination_cat-vagan wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-12\" role=\"listitem\"><a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/visitlofoten.com\/en\/activity\/sports-event\/lofoten-skimo-the-arctic-triple\/\">\n<!-- No environmental logos. -->\n<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1176\" height=\"855\" src=\"https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-6554-9b8c002982f95949656395336cb8716c-1176x855\/2022_09_image-87.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-6554-9b8c002982f95949656395336cb8716c-150x109\/2022_09_image-87.jpg 150w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-6554-9b8c002982f95949656395336cb8716c-300x218\/2022_09_image-87.jpg 300w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-6554-9b8c002982f95949656395336cb8716c-768x558\/2022_09_image-87.jpg 768w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-6554-9b8c002982f95949656395336cb8716c-1024x745\/2022_09_image-87.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-6554-9b8c002982f95949656395336cb8716c-1536x1117\/2022_09_image-87.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-6554-9b8c002982f95949656395336cb8716c-2048x1490\/2022_09_image-87.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-6554-9b8c002982f95949656395336cb8716c-1176x855\/2022_09_image-87.jpg 1176w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-6554-9b8c002982f95949656395336cb8716c-1920x1397\/2022_09_image-87.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-details is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-visit-lofoten-bodo-post-primary-category\">Sports event<\/div>\n\t<h2 class=\"t2-post-title wp-block-t2-post-title\">Lofoten Skimo \/\/ The Arctic Triple<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"vlb-background-container alignfull alignfull is-style-background-top wp-block-visit-lofoten-bodo-background-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vlb-background-container__blocks\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-rapid-weather-changes\"><strong>Rapid weather changes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph has-text-align-left has-text-align-center\">The ski season in Lofoten lasts from February to May. After a month of darkness, the sun rises again around January 6. This means bright days from the end of February, and hopefully a lot of snow. Due to its coastal location, it rarely gets very cold in Lofoten, and it can rain even at high altitude in the middle of winter. The weather might also change quickly. There can be big local differences, and you have to be prepared for violent weather changes that can change a day of sun and clear skies into blowing snow, strong winds and zero visibility.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"t2-featured-content-layout align is-style-default wp-block-t2-featured-content-layout\" role=\"list\">\n<div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-post wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-6\" role=\"listitem\"><a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/visitlofoten.com\/en\/avalanche-danger\/\">\n<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1176\" height=\"661\" src=\"https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-9257-b7f867ff941ad6754ac2b27e26c5f7e1-1176x661\/2022_01_ski-in-lofoten-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" 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class=\"vlb-background-container__blocks\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nature-and-culture-go-hand-in-hand\"><strong>Nature and culture go hand in hand<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph has-text-align-left has-text-align-center\">What sets Lofoten apart from other ski touring destinations is this special combination of easily accessible skiing in unique coastal nature and large selection of restaurants and accommodation. This creates a great atmosphere for your ski holiday. What makes a wonderful experience even richer is the fact that you can also surf, fish for the famous Northeast Arctic cod, go on a white-tailed eagle safari or enjoy a sauna and a refreshing dip in the sea. 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Some of the skiing peaks edge over 1,000 m but most are only 700-800 m high. This means that you can reach several peaks in one day and plan wonderful excursions involving a lot of beautiful and varied terrain. If you only have 2-3 hours available, you can still enjoy a fully worthy ski tour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph has-text-align-left\">Lofoten offers ski tours to suits every level and taste. Even though at first glance the mountains undeniably look steep, there are many wonderful options for beginners or those who prefer gentler slopes.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"t2-featured-content-layout alignwide alignwide is-style-default wp-block-t2-featured-content-layout\" role=\"list\">\n<div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-post wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-12\" role=\"listitem\"><a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/visitlofoten.com\/en\/four-great-summit-tours-during-winter\/\">\n<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1176\" height=\"1763\" src=\"https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-5015-8b125c5e9ad1df2da20f0cf62af05570-1176x1763\/006938_kristin-folsland-olsen_www-nordnorge-com_moskenes.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-5015-8b125c5e9ad1df2da20f0cf62af05570-100x150\/006938_kristin-folsland-olsen_www-nordnorge-com_moskenes.jpg 100w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-5015-8b125c5e9ad1df2da20f0cf62af05570-200x300\/006938_kristin-folsland-olsen_www-nordnorge-com_moskenes.jpg 200w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-5015-8b125c5e9ad1df2da20f0cf62af05570-768x1151\/006938_kristin-folsland-olsen_www-nordnorge-com_moskenes.jpg 768w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-5015-8b125c5e9ad1df2da20f0cf62af05570-683x1024\/006938_kristin-folsland-olsen_www-nordnorge-com_moskenes.jpg 683w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-5015-8b125c5e9ad1df2da20f0cf62af05570-1024x1536\/006938_kristin-folsland-olsen_www-nordnorge-com_moskenes.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-5015-8b125c5e9ad1df2da20f0cf62af05570-1365x2048\/006938_kristin-folsland-olsen_www-nordnorge-com_moskenes.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-5015-8b125c5e9ad1df2da20f0cf62af05570-1176x1763\/006938_kristin-folsland-olsen_www-nordnorge-com_moskenes.jpg 1176w, https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/visitlofoten-5015-8b125c5e9ad1df2da20f0cf62af05570-1920x2880\/006938_kristin-folsland-olsen_www-nordnorge-com_moskenes.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-details is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-visit-lofoten-bodo-post-date\">20 December 2023<\/div>\n\t<h2 class=\"t2-post-title wp-block-t2-post-title\">Four great summit tours (winter)<\/h2>\n\t<!-- No category found. -->\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"t2-accordion t2-faq wp-block-t2-faq\" role=\"list\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"t2-faq-item t2-accordion-item wp-block-t2-faq-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"t2-faq-title t2-accordion-title\" id=\"do-i-need-a-guide-for-ski-touring-on-mountain-tops-in-lofoten?\">\n\t\t\t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"faq-panel\"\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"t2-faq-trigger t2-accordion-trigger\"\n\t\t\t\t\tid=\"faq-item\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\tDo I need a guide for ski touring on mountain tops in Lofoten?\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-faq-icon t2-accordion-icon is-closed-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevrondown\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 14.9c-.1 0-.3 0-.4-.1-.1 0-.2-.1-.3-.2L6.7 10c-.2-.1-.3-.4-.3-.6 0-.3.1-.5.3-.7.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3s.5.1.7.3l3.9 3.9 3.9-3.9c.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3.3 0 .5.1.7.3.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7l-4.6 4.6c-.1.1-.2.2-.3.2H12z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-faq-icon t2-accordion-icon is-open-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevronup\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6.7 14.7c-.2-.2-.3-.4-.3-.7s.1-.5.3-.7l4.6-4.6c.1-.1.2-.2.3-.2.1 0 .2-.1.4-.1.1 0 .3 0 .4.1.1 0 .2.1.3.2l4.6 4.6c.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3L12 10.8l-3.9 3.9c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"faq-item\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"t2-faq-item__inner-container t2-accordion-item__inner-container is-layout-flow\"\n\t\t\t\tid=\"faq-panel\"\n\t\t\t\trole=\"region\"\n\t\t\t\thidden\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By using a guide, safety is ensured, while the chance of finding good snow is higher. The guide is an expert in choosing suitable destinations. If you have equipment and experience, you can go on a trip on your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"t2-faq-item t2-accordion-item wp-block-t2-faq-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"t2-faq-title t2-accordion-title\" id=\"where-can-i-find-the-avalanche-warning?\">\n\t\t\t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"faq-panel-1\"\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"t2-faq-trigger t2-accordion-trigger\"\n\t\t\t\t\tid=\"faq-item-1\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\tWhere can I find the avalanche warning?\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-faq-icon t2-accordion-icon is-closed-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevrondown\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 14.9c-.1 0-.3 0-.4-.1-.1 0-.2-.1-.3-.2L6.7 10c-.2-.1-.3-.4-.3-.6 0-.3.1-.5.3-.7.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3s.5.1.7.3l3.9 3.9 3.9-3.9c.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3.3 0 .5.1.7.3.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7l-4.6 4.6c-.1.1-.2.2-.3.2H12z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-faq-icon t2-accordion-icon is-open-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevronup\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6.7 14.7c-.2-.2-.3-.4-.3-.7s.1-.5.3-.7l4.6-4.6c.1-.1.2-.2.3-.2.1 0 .2-.1.4-.1.1 0 .3 0 .4.1.1 0 .2.1.3.2l4.6 4.6c.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3L12 10.8l-3.9 3.9c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"faq-item-1\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"t2-faq-item__inner-container t2-accordion-item__inner-container is-layout-flow\"\n\t\t\t\tid=\"faq-panel-1\"\n\t\t\t\trole=\"region\"\n\t\t\t\thidden\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Avalanche warnings can be found at <a href=\"https:\/\/varsom.no\/en\/\">varsom.no<\/a>. Remember to read the entire warning and familiarize yourself with what the avalanche problem is and where you can expect to encounter it. Don&#8217;t just look at the numbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"t2-faq-item t2-accordion-item wp-block-t2-faq-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"t2-faq-title t2-accordion-title\" id=\"where-are-the-best-places-to-go-for-ski-touring-in?\">\n\t\t\t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"faq-panel-2\"\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"t2-faq-trigger t2-accordion-trigger\"\n\t\t\t\t\tid=\"faq-item-2\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\tWhere are the best places to go for ski touring in?\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-faq-icon t2-accordion-icon is-closed-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevrondown\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 14.9c-.1 0-.3 0-.4-.1-.1 0-.2-.1-.3-.2L6.7 10c-.2-.1-.3-.4-.3-.6 0-.3.1-.5.3-.7.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3s.5.1.7.3l3.9 3.9 3.9-3.9c.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3.3 0 .5.1.7.3.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7l-4.6 4.6c-.1.1-.2.2-.3.2H12z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-faq-icon t2-accordion-icon is-open-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevronup\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6.7 14.7c-.2-.2-.3-.4-.3-.7s.1-.5.3-.7l4.6-4.6c.1-.1.2-.2.3-.2.1 0 .2-.1.4-.1.1 0 .3 0 .4.1.1 0 .2.1.3.2l4.6 4.6c.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3L12 10.8l-3.9 3.9c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"faq-item-2\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"t2-faq-item__inner-container t2-accordion-item__inner-container is-layout-flow\"\n\t\t\t\tid=\"faq-panel-2\"\n\t\t\t\trole=\"region\"\n\t\t\t\thidden\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Usually, the mountains around Svolv\u00e6r and Laupstad on Austv\u00e5g\u00f8y are the most snow-sure areas. Mountains such as Saufjellet, Pilan, Torskmannen and Sm\u00e5tindane are popular. In good snow conditions, there are also great hiking opportunities on Vestv\u00e5g\u00f8y and Flakstad\u00f8y, such as Justadtind, Himmeltind and Stornappstind.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"t2-faq-item t2-accordion-item wp-block-t2-faq-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"t2-faq-title t2-accordion-title\" id=\"when-is-the-peak-hiking-season-in-lofoten?\">\n\t\t\t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"faq-panel-3\"\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"t2-faq-trigger t2-accordion-trigger\"\n\t\t\t\t\tid=\"faq-item-3\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\tWhen is the peak hiking season in Lofoten?\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-faq-icon t2-accordion-icon is-closed-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevrondown\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 14.9c-.1 0-.3 0-.4-.1-.1 0-.2-.1-.3-.2L6.7 10c-.2-.1-.3-.4-.3-.6 0-.3.1-.5.3-.7.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3s.5.1.7.3l3.9 3.9 3.9-3.9c.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3.3 0 .5.1.7.3.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7l-4.6 4.6c-.1.1-.2.2-.3.2H12z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-faq-icon t2-accordion-icon is-open-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevronup\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6.7 14.7c-.2-.2-.3-.4-.3-.7s.1-.5.3-.7l4.6-4.6c.1-.1.2-.2.3-.2.1 0 .2-.1.4-.1.1 0 .3 0 .4.1.1 0 .2.1.3.2l4.6 4.6c.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3L12 10.8l-3.9 3.9c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"faq-item-3\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"t2-faq-item__inner-container t2-accordion-item__inner-container is-layout-flow\"\n\t\t\t\tid=\"faq-panel-3\"\n\t\t\t\trole=\"region\"\n\t\t\t\thidden\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The main season for ski touring in Lofoten lasts from the beginning of February until the end of April. During this period there is plenty of daylight, and a high chance of good snow conditions. Lofoten has a mild coastal climate, so be prepared for periods of rain and mild weather even in the middle of winter. Some seasons might have great skiing opportunities from November to May.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"t2-faq-item t2-accordion-item wp-block-t2-faq-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"t2-faq-title t2-accordion-title\" id=\"what-can-i-do-during-my-resting-days-in-between-trips?\">\n\t\t\t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"faq-panel-4\"\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"t2-faq-trigger t2-accordion-trigger\"\n\t\t\t\t\tid=\"faq-item-4\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\tWhat can I do during my resting days in between trips?\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-faq-icon t2-accordion-icon is-closed-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevrondown\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 14.9c-.1 0-.3 0-.4-.1-.1 0-.2-.1-.3-.2L6.7 10c-.2-.1-.3-.4-.3-.6 0-.3.1-.5.3-.7.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3s.5.1.7.3l3.9 3.9 3.9-3.9c.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3.3 0 .5.1.7.3.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7l-4.6 4.6c-.1.1-.2.2-.3.2H12z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-faq-icon t2-accordion-icon is-open-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevronup\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6.7 14.7c-.2-.2-.3-.4-.3-.7s.1-.5.3-.7l4.6-4.6c.1-.1.2-.2.3-.2.1 0 .2-.1.4-.1.1 0 .3 0 .4.1.1 0 .2.1.3.2l4.6 4.6c.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3L12 10.8l-3.9 3.9c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"faq-item-4\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"t2-faq-item__inner-container t2-accordion-item__inner-container is-layout-flow\"\n\t\t\t\tid=\"faq-panel-4\"\n\t\t\t\trole=\"region\"\n\t\t\t\thidden\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is great to use the off-days for kayaking, sea eagle safaris, winter-surfing, deep sea fishing or a visit to one of the many galleries or museums. The food scene is great too.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"t2-faq-item t2-accordion-item wp-block-t2-faq-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"t2-faq-title t2-accordion-title\" id=\"what-is-a-tindeveileder?\">\n\t\t\t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"faq-panel-5\"\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"t2-faq-trigger t2-accordion-trigger\"\n\t\t\t\t\tid=\"faq-item-5\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\tWhat is a Tindeveileder?\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-faq-icon t2-accordion-icon is-closed-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevrondown\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 14.9c-.1 0-.3 0-.4-.1-.1 0-.2-.1-.3-.2L6.7 10c-.2-.1-.3-.4-.3-.6 0-.3.1-.5.3-.7.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3s.5.1.7.3l3.9 3.9 3.9-3.9c.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3.3 0 .5.1.7.3.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7l-4.6 4.6c-.1.1-.2.2-.3.2H12z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-faq-icon t2-accordion-icon is-open-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevronup\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6.7 14.7c-.2-.2-.3-.4-.3-.7s.1-.5.3-.7l4.6-4.6c.1-.1.2-.2.3-.2.1 0 .2-.1.4-.1.1 0 .3 0 .4.1.1 0 .2.1.3.2l4.6 4.6c.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3L12 10.8l-3.9 3.9c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"faq-item-5\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"t2-faq-item__inner-container t2-accordion-item__inner-container is-layout-flow\"\n\t\t\t\tid=\"faq-panel-5\"\n\t\t\t\trole=\"region\"\n\t\t\t\thidden\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A Tinveveileder is a high mountain guide who is certified according to standards set by the international association IFMGA. 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