Tag Archives: backcountry skiing

Is it too early to think about snow?

Not for Serious Skiers, because the best adventures are planned before the snow falls. Autumn is settling in on the Troll Peninsula. The air is crisp, the heaths are in late-summer bloom, and the hills are awash in the deep reds and golds of crowberries, moss campion, and Arctic thyme. Farmers gather sheep from the […]

When It Counts: The Value of Local Knowledge in a Challenging Snow Season

An Unusual Winter in the North Spring 2025 gave us one of the more unusual snowpacks we’ve seen in North Iceland — with less snowfall than in any year since 1963, according to some of our senior neighbors. The season brought unpredictable layers, shifting weather patterns, and a constant need for flexibility. But despite the […]