Trip Details

Tour Rating: Tough challenge

LOCATION: Sarek, Sweden

# NIGHTS: 7 nights

months: April

DISTANCE: 80-100km+

GROUP SIZE: 7

Price: £1850

 
 

Welcome to our most ambitious and exhilarating adventure yet: a six-day ski expedition through the pristine wilderness of Sarek National Park in arctic Sweden.

Known as Europe’s last great wilderness, Sarek offers an awe-inspiring landscape of immense valleys, rugged peaks, and untouched snowfields. This journey is designed for the seasoned adventurer, requiring a blend of endurance, resilience, and prior expedition experience.

As we explore this breathtaking arctic environment, we'll be pulling sleds laden with all our gear, emphasising self-reliance and teamwork. Each night, we'll set up camp under the expansive Nordic sky, surrounded by the stark beauty and tranquil silence of this remote region. Our small group size ensures a close-knit experience, fostering camaraderie and support as we navigate the challenges of the wilderness together.

Prepare to push your limits and embrace the extraordinary. This expedition promises not only to test your skills but also to reward you with unforgettable memories of one of the world's most spectacular natural landscapes.

 
 

What’s Included?

  • 6 days of backcountry skiing

  • 5 nights in expedition tents

  • 2 nights in cabin (breakfast included)

  • Ski, ski boots & sled hire

  • Lead by fully qualified Wilderness guide

  • All expedition meals breakfast, lunch and dinner

What’s not Included?

  • Travel to the starting point

  • Insurance

  • Sleeping bag

    *We will help you book your transport to our starting point - we encourage you to use public transport to align with our eco-tourism standards.

Trip Requirements 

As this is a challenging trip we suggest you meet the following requirements before signing up.

  • Ideally, you have been on either our Hut-to-Hut, Arctic Winter Skills trip already

  • You need to have been on a multi-day ski trip in the past 7 years.

  • You need to be happy skiing/active for 8-10 hours a day

  • You need experience on Nordic skis to handle the tough uphills and downhills

  • You need to have a multi-day winter or summer camping experience.

  • You need to be self-sufficient at managing your layers and energy in the cold.

 
 
 
 

Trip Dates 2025

12-19th April 2025 Women Only

20-27th April 2025

Reserve your place

Trip deposit

Secure your place on this trip with a £250 deposit. The full amount will then be due 90 days before the trip departs.

 
 
 
 

A proper wilderness adventure.

 
 

EQUIPMENT & CLOTHES

A detailed recommended packing list for personal items to bring will be sent with your booking documentation. 

For some handy tips on what you might want to pack click here

MINIMUM NUMBER

A minimum total of 5 persons is required for tours to be confirmed to run. Private groups require 7 people, you are of course welcome to book as a solo traveler.

FULL T&CS

For full booking terms and conditions please click here.

Any other questions? (FAQ)

WHAT SHOULD I PACK?

For some handy tips on what you might want to pack click here and we will send you the full kit list once you’ve booked on.

WHERE DO we meet?

We will meet at 4 pm in Jokkmokk where we will pick you up and drive you to our basecamp cabin where we will stay on the first and last night of the trip. You are free to plan your return travel anytime on the final day of the trip as there are no activities planned after breakfast.

WHAT TIME DO I NEED TO ARRIVE?

There will be a group briefing on the first day of the trip so please plan to get to Jokkmokk for 4pm. Then we have a chance that evening to go through the plan for the week. We spend the first and last night of the trip at our basecamp cabin so you are welcome to leave anything here you don’t wish to take with you on the trip.

WHAT SHOULD MY SKIING ABILITY BE?

You will need to have previous experience in nordic/cross-country skiing. You will need to be confident pulling a sled and going up and down hills.

WHAT IF I'VE NEVER SKIED BEFORE?

This is not the trip for you, you should check out our Intro to Nordic Skiing Trip.

WHAT WILL THE GROUP SIZE BE?

We keep our groups nice and small, so we run the trips with a maximum of 7.

WHAT IS THE FOOD LIKE?

It will be expedition-style food, so dehydrated meals that we can easily eat on the go and in the tents in the evenings.

DO I NEED TRAVEL INSURANCE? 

Yes, travel insurance is a must. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the appropriate insurance to cover you for all aspects of this trip, including cancellation.

CAN I COME ON MY OWN? 

Yes, our trips are perfect for solo travellers so this is perfect for you to join like-minded people.

HOW FIT DO I HAVE TO BE?

You need to have a strong level of fitness and be used to skiing/moving for 8-10 hours a day in touch conditions. You will be pulling a sled weighing 30kg and skiing from 10-20km a day with varying terrain.

ANY MORE QUESTIONS?

Feel free to send us a message if you want to know more about our trips.

Reserve your spot

Reserve your place on this trip with a £250 deposit. Choose your dates and then the full amount will be due 90 days before the trip departs.