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T E R R A I N

Iceland’s backcountry skiing terrain is defined by steep fjord walls, long summit-to-sea runs, and wide open alpine bowls with no trees, creating a huge amount of easily skiable ground for a wide range of abilities. In the north, especially around the Troll Peninsula and the Westfjords, you can link 800–1,200 meter fall-line descents from high, glaciated peaks all the way to the shoreline, with everything from mellow powder ramps to couloirs that drop almost straight into the Arctic Ocean.

L O G I S T I CS

Getting to the mountains in North Iceland is straightforward: you will fly into Keflavík (KEF), transfer into Reykjavík, and then take a short domestic flight to Akureyri in the north. From Akureyri, we will meet you at the airport, load up your gear, and make the scenic drive along the coast to either Dalvík or Ólafsfjörður, where we settle in and get ready to start our ski trip the next day.

T H E P L A Y G R O U N D

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  • The Brightline Project

  • The Northgrid Project

  • A large hotel building illuminated at dusk in a snowy mountainous landscape with trees and a frozen pond in the foreground.

    Dalvik

    Dalvík is an ideal base for backcountry skiing in North Iceland, with quick access to a dense concentration of skiable peaks that rise straight from deep fjords to rugged ridgelines. Stable maritime snowpacks, frequent cold storms, and efficient road access mean you can chase the best snow and weather each day, from mellow glacier-fed bowls to steeper couloirs with views over Eyjafjörður and the Arctic Ocean.

  • City skyline at dusk with snow-capped mountains in the background and reflecting lights on calm water in the foreground.

    Ólafsfjörður

    Ólafsfjörður is a quiet fjord-side village perfectly positioned for backcountry skiing in the heart of North Iceland’s mountains, with ski lines dropping nearly from summits to the sea. From this small, welcoming community, it is easy to reach a variety of tour options each day, from gentle powder runs in broad alpine bowls to more committing ridges and couloirs with expansive views over the surrounding fjords.

Skier descending snowy mountain slope with a view of mountains and clouds in the backdrop
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