Guided glacier experience in the fantastic blue ice of Svartisen!
We will be far into the fjordsclose by the glacier called «Svartisen», (the Black Glacier), and we will hike up on the mountains surrounding this glacier. For those of you who want to climb on the actual ice we arrange, together with local guides, a glacier climb on the ice.
Due to major changes in the extent of the glacier (yes, it is receding/melting!) it is now a longer walk to get to the ice, it takes a little more time to get up onto the glacier, and the groups have to be a little smaller. But at least as beautiful and spectacular - and just as safe!
The glacier hike starts approx. at 0900 and lasts for about 8 hours. We divide into rope teams according to skill level, and there are opportunities to learn a lot about glaciers and glacier trekking.
Climbing gear, helmet, ice-axe and crampons are included in the price, but bring your best (stuff) hiking/climbing boots and gloves. It is also a bit colder on the ice, so bring some extra clothes. Remember food and drink.
We recommend to bring this:
- small backpack
- Hiking boots
- Trousers
- Gloves
- sunglasses & sun screen
The ice can be a bit "dirty", due to dust, sediments and algae, so don't bring your nicest clothes. :)
