Finnmarksvidda Classic

Ski expeditions

Finnmarksvidda Classic

This is the classic four-day ski expedition across the Finnmarksvidda mountain plateau from Alta to Karasjok. This trip with us includes three overnight stays in mountain lodges, huskies to pull the gear, all meals and possibilities for a hot sauna each evening. This trip is a “must” for all mountain skiing enthusiasts.

Stabbursdalen National Park

Ski expeditions

Stabbursdalen National Park

Do you dream of waking up to the sound of silence and frost sprinkling down from your tent canvas – in a good and warm sleeping bag – deep in the wilderness? Squinting against the rays of the sun rising above the horizon as it sends its first rays over the gently rolling winter landscape. Join a seven-day skiing expedition through the Stabbursdalen National Park.

Anarjohka National Park

Ski expeditions

Anarjohka National Park

When it comes to experiencing the genuine Arctic wilderness, few places in Norway can match the Anarjohka National Park. Endless mountain plateau, wooded valleys and the occasional reindeer trail. Maybe we will meet a Sami reindeer herder on a snowmobile. Join us on a 10-day ski expedition in the wilderness! Next departure is March 2026

Pasvik Valley – The winter dream

Ski expeditions

Pasvik Valley – The winter dream

If your stomach trembles at the thought of pulling your own pulk and gear through the wilderness – where you can experience snow, the Northern Lights and grouse cackling in the undergrowth – you should join us to the Pasvik Valley, a ski expedition on the very edge of Norway, near and along the Finnish and Russian borders.

Mountain skis, ski boots and poles rental

Rental

Mountain skis, ski boots and poles rental

We rent out ski packs for ski expeditions (shoes, skies, poles), such as crossing the Finnmarksvidda mountain plateau, or those planning a day trip or expedition on their own. The ski packs consist of skis, boots and poles – and short climbing skins if you wish.

Winter outdoor life – a course for the whole family

Ski expeditions

Winter outdoor life – a course for the whole family

Do you dream of setting off together – the whole family – on a trip involving skis and tents, but are unsure whether you have thought of everything to make it a pleasant and memorable experience? This course is for families who are ready for new challenges!

Ski expeditions

Few places on earth are as exotic as Finnmark! If you enjoy long cross-country ski expeditions in pristine snow, with frost, the Northern Lights and endless stunning nature, you will love it here in Northern Norway.

 

Finnmarksvidda, Øvre Anarjohka and Stabbursdalen National Park!

Our expeditions take you over the Finnmarksvidda mountain plateau and through the Stabbursdalen National Park and Øvre Anarjohka National Park. Consequently, our ski expeditions go through areas that were ranked as some of the world’s most beautiful by the distinguished American travel publication, Forbes Travel Guide.

The open, gently rolling plateau with no artificial lights for miles upon miles in diameter is perfect for experiencing the majestic Northern Lights, as well as the wonderful nature, animal life, Sami culture, mountain lodges, reindeer and the North Norwegian mentality.

From late April it’s light here round the clock, which makes skiing possible day or night!

Easy and challenging trips

We offer easy and more challenging trips. The main differences between the various trips are the duration, whether we stay in tents or cabins and whether participants pull their own gear by expedition sled or not.

Our classic four-day crossing of the Finnmarksvidda mountain plateau goes from cabin to cabin. Spending the nights inside makes it a relatively easy trip. However, the long skiing legs require that participants be relatively good skiers and in good shape. On these trips, you only carry a daypack, and the polar dogs pull the rest by expedition sled.

Our five-day trip through Stabbursdalen National Park is more challenging than the four-day trip because we make our own tracks and spend three nights in a row in tents. We spent the last night at a mountain lodge. This trip demands some experience in winter outdoor life, but also provides the opportunity to become familiar with and learn about winter outdoor life.

Our nine-day trip through the Pasvikdalen valley is a mini expedition. The actual ski trek lasts seven days and starts at the Neiden Fjellstue mountain lodge. The route heads in a south-easterly direction along the Finnish border to the three-country cairn at the border between Norway, Russia and Finland. We then head north along the Norwegian-Russian border. The area we ski through has exotic wilderness such as wood grouse, reindeer and brown bear (even though the latter is hibernating when we pass).

We offer a course in winter outdoor life for families. We are fortunate to be joined by Lars and Guro Krempig from the Norwegian TV series Villmarksbarna (Wilderness Children) to hold a six-day course on how children and adults can enjoy themselves on winter wilderness experience. We are confident that they know all the little tricks to create pleasant trips, as well as the important things like setting up a tent, using a primus stove, clothing, skis, dogs and expedition sleds. We are looking forward to a comprehensive course during the winter holiday week.

Our 10-day trip through Øvre Anarjohka National Park is a mini expedition that we offer every second or third year. This trip takes place well away from civilisation with many nights in a row in tents. Participants must pull their own gear as well as some communal gear. We will not be accompanied by polar dogs on this trip. Consequently, this expedition is designed for people familiar with the winter outdoor life and who are used to such conditions.

Nature’s banquet

On GLØD adventures, the culinary aspect of the experience is important! We serve delicious, authentic, homemade dishes on our trips based on locally sourced produce such as game, fish, king crab and berries. We often cook the meals in the GLØD kitchen before the trips and pack them in sous-vide bags to make the task out in the field easier. When we stay at the mountain lodges, we generally eat the meals they serve.

Equipment and wilderness guides

Anyone who have been on a tour with us before knows that our wilderness guides are skilful and experienced tour leaders, the equipment we use is solid and well tested and we never make any compromises when it comes to safety. Consequently, our trips are not always the cheapest available, but that is not one of our goals. The most important thing for us is offering the best experiences!

Environment

GLØD wishes to contribute to a sustainable outdoors life so that the nature will last and provide pleasure for future generations. Transport without a trace comes naturally for us – and there are no alternatives.

Alternative tours

If the tours or dates don’t suit your travelling plans, please contact us and we can customise your Finnmark adventure!

Early bird offer

We have formed a collaboration with Fjellpulken, Norway’s leading supplier of pulks/expedition sleds and equipment for ski trips and expeditions.

If you book a trip with us before 15 December, you can also benefit from this collaboration by being able to buy the Fjellpulken Transporter 155 including shaft, harness and pack bag for NOK 1,990. The recommended retain price is NOK 4,799.

Please note in your booking that you wish to make use of this offer. The equipment will be available when you arrive in Alta.