Ski Divas

Photo: Overview of the Finnmark Terrain from the sailboat Copyright Fred Marmsater

THE TRIP

Join Ski Divas LLC professional mountain guides (certified AMGA and IFMGA guides), on a backcountry ski touring and sailing trip of a lifetime in the northernmost fjords and archipelago of Finnmark, Norway. You will spend 8 days aboard the Skydancer sailboat, sailing and skiing your way from Oxfjord, Norway deep into the Finnmark roadless region. You will be surrounded by peaks jutting up over 5000 ft in elevation out of the sea, whales, dolphins, and terrain that is only accessible by boat. Explore new terrain daily, all from the ‘basecamp’ of the Skydancer sailboat. Enjoy home cooked meals and comraderie with Captain Nick and Estella, and immerse yourself in the wilds of northernmost Norway, and the best ski guides in the business.

THE BOAT

The Skydancer, built in Denmark in 2007, is a 73 ft schooner sailboat made of steel and aluminum and fortified for the rigors of arctic waters. The Skydancer can accommodate up to 8 guests plus 2 guides, and 2 crew members with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and one shower, making it a comfortable fun, and social place to come home to every evening.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

7 nights and 8 days aboard the Skydancer sailboat, 7 days of food (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, coffee, tea), and 7 days of guided skiing 4:1 client to guide ratio. One night of hotel (double occupancy) and group dinner and breakfast on the front end of the trip in Alta, Norway. And round-trip shuttle service from Alta, Norway to Oxfjord, Norway and back.

WHAT ISN’T INCLUDED: Airfare, airport shuttle to Alta hotel, alcoholic beverages, gratuity for guides and boat crew, travel insurance.

ITINERARY

Trip Dates April 7-15, 2026:

Day #1 (April 7): Arrival into Alta, Norway (ALF) one night’s hotel stay, dinner together in Alta. Day #2 (April 8): Breakfast at hotel together, 9am shuttle to Oxfjord, move onto the boat, sail towards first objective, warm up ski tour in the afternoon Days #3-8 (April 9-14): Sailing and skiing in the fjords and archipelago of Finnmark, Norway Day #9 (April 15): sail back to Oxfjord Harbor in early am, shuttle back to Alta, Norway airport late afternoon flights departing Alta (ALF)

YOUR GUIDES

Jessica Baker AMGA certified Ski and Alpine Guide was born and raised on a small farm in N Idaho where she grew up skiing and spending most of her free time in the mountains. Jessica went on to compete for 10 years on the World Tour Freeskiing Circuit and moved into professional mountain guiding in 2004. She is one of the first woman heli-ski guides in AK, has guided all over the world, and founded Ski Divas LLC

Brenton Reagan IFMGA and AMGA Certified Mountain Guide has been guiding since 2000. With ascents around the world, and larger than life optimism, you’ll be sure to have a good time. Brenton has tagged peaks in Kazakstan, Himalayas, Patagonia, Alaska, and beyond. Brenton lives with his wife and two daughters in Jackson, WY and is a lead guide for Exum Mountain Guides.

Ty Guarino IFMGA and AMGA Certified Mountain Guide and started his career in 2011 with the Colorado Outward Bound School. Originally from Lee New Hampshire, Ty currently resides in Bozeman, MT, guiding summers in the Tetons of WY and ski patrolling at Bridger Bowl in the winter. He is passionate about teaching guests to be efficient partners, backcountry travelers, and loves to share his passion for ecology and stewardship of public land.

PRICING Price: $8,800 USD per person Prices based on a minimum of eight participants. Please inquire for private pricing and/or fewer than eight guests.

Payment schedule: $3,000 USD deposit due to hold your space on the trip Final Payment due by March 1, 2026

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