Svalbard is located near the North Pole, between mainland Norway and the Pole itself. The distance to the North Pole is only about 1,050 kilometers. Nearly 60% of the archipelago is covered by glaciers, and the landscape is dominated by dramatic mountains and deep fjords. During the trip, we sail—weather permitting—along Svalbard’s west coast, between latitudes 77 and 80.

Throughout the week, skiers will enjoy variable snow conditions, from pristine arctic powder to perfect spring snow and unfortunately sometimes very unpleasant sastrugi or some other type of less than ideal snow conditions — all under the 24-hour light of the polar day, deep in the heart of the Arctic wilderness. After each ski day, you’ll return to the ship for après-ski and dinner surrounded by breathtaking views. In the evening, from the deck, you can marvel at the untouched landscape and spot Arctic wildlife under the midnight sun. And yes—for Finns especially important—the ship has a sauna!

While Svalbard often offers once-in-a-lifetime skiing experiences, we want to be clear with all participants: there are many destinations around the world that are more likely to provide consistent deep powder or ideal spring skiing. This journey is, above all, an adventure—an unforgettable experience of raw nature and polar exploration. If your main goal is to maximize ski quality, we recommend considering other destinations.

Ski touring and freeriding in Svalbard takes time and effort. Hazards such as freezing Arctic waters, polar bears, drifting sea ice, and rapidly changing weather make skiing from a sailboat a demanding undertaking. On the Lumiversumi trip safety is never compromised, even if that means things sometimes take longer or require more effort.

Every time we move from the ship to shore by dinghy, we wear survival suits, which we leave on the beach next to the boat. A designated polar bear guard collects the suits and brings them back to the dinghy, where they wait for our return after the ski tour.