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East Greenland Heli Skiing Expedition
East Greenland is one of the least explored places on the planet making East Greenland Heli Skiing an unforgettable and unique experience for adventure travel. It’s a land of glaciated peaks and unnamed ski runs that descend into iceberg-filled fjords. The terrain choices are as good as you’ll find in more popular heli ski destinations–couloirs, steeps, and spectacular descents with 360-degree views. At our pick-up points we’re occasionally visited by Greenlandic seal hunters curious about what we’re doing. Sometimes we cross paths with polar bears. Heli skiing here is a true bucket list adventure for those skiers who have skied everywhere else.
We travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape us.
Highlights
- Stunning views of the Greenland Icecap, icebergs and fjords
- Glaciers, open bowls, steeps. Ski from Peak to Sea!
- Exploration and First Descents
- Experience traditional Greenlandic culture
- Small group heli skiing with max 2 groups of 4 per helicopter
Itinerary
The only commercial carrier to East Greenland is Air Greenland. We recommend the following flight path.
An international flight from Copenhagen, Denmark to Nuuk, Greenland. Then a domestic flight with Air Greenland from Nuuk to Kulusuk.
Upon arrival in Kulusuk, we will board a helicopter and shuttle to Tasiilaq. We will move into the Angmagssalik Hotel , complete a helicopter briefing and an avalanche safety training and go skiing in the evening.
Hotel -Dinner
Our first full day of heli skiing will find us easing into the area with a number of great runs close to Tasilaq.
Hotel -Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Today we will explore the northern reaches of the mountain range. Flying over Sermilik Fiord and marvelling at the icebergs and tidewater glaciers. Rugged mountain peaks and incredible glacier runs will see us skiing from peak to sea.
Hotel -Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Today we will explore the south-eastern ranges of this area. We will “Island hop” in the helicopter and ski glaciers and couloirs with 360 degrees of ocean views!
Hotel -Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Weather permitting, we will head North to an area featuring huge terrain, stunning peaks and loads of ski terrain some of which has never been skied. We will have stunning views of Sermilik Fiord, and the Greenland Icecap in the distance.
Hotel -Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
In the morning we will ski our way to the airport and fly to Kulusuk to catch our flight to Iceland.
Breakfast
Accommodations
Angmagssalik Hotel -Tasilaq, East Greenland
East Greenland’s most established hotel with basic and private accommodation. The hotel is located directly above the town of Tasilaq and provides excellent views of the remote, rugged landscape and the picturesque King Oscar’s Bay. Guests will find their private rooms clean, simple and elegant. All rooms have a private ensuite, satellite TV and are individually heated. There is free Wifi throughout the hotel. Meals are enjoyed in the hotels dining room, where other adventurers come together to enjoy the oasis of comfort, food and company. Meals are a cultural fusion of East Greenlandic and Western style dishes.
Dates & Rates
March 13-20 – 2 spots available
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What's Included
- 10.5 hours of flight time, divided amongst 2 groups.
- Accommodation in Tasilaq
- All meals while in Tasilaq
- Helicopter transfer between Kulusuk to Tasilaq return
- 1 certified guide per 4 guests, 2 groups per helicopter
- Air bag, transceiver, probe, shovel
Not Included
- Accommodation in Reykjavik
- Flights to and from Kulusuk
- Flights to and from Reykjavik
- Alcohol
- Personal ski / boarding equipment
- Personal Travel and Cancellation Insurance
- Transfers between domestic and international terminal in Reykjavik.
Weather
Greenland Skiing Conditions
Deep powder skiing is possible until the end of March and often beyond. Spring weather in East Greenland is generally dominated by high pressure systems with blue skies, light wind and temperatures ranging from -10C to -3C, but colder temps and big snow storms are still common.
Late spring sees us skiing corn snow but still hunting down stashes of powder up high on north-facing slopes. The coastal snowpack here is deep and typically well-settled with good stability.
On down days (which average about one day per week, the same as most heli ski destinations) we organize traditional dog sledding or fishing excursions with Greenlandic guides. These can often be as exciting as the skiing.
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FAQs
Greenland is a land of very mixed weather. Usually the spring brings higher pressure and settled weather but be prepared from everything from dead calm and sunny days to blizzard conditions and lots of snow. The average temperature is -5C during April but temperatures can get much lower.
There is both internet and cell service in Tasiilaq. Both can be quite slow at certain times during the day, but they do have service.
There is power at the Hotel. The outlets are round 2 prong European style outlets.
Meals are hearty with big portions to look after our high caloric intake needs. Dinners are all big portions and high in protein and carbohydrates. Breakfasts range from eggs to granola, oatmeal and pancakes. Lunches consist of sandwich type meats and cheeses.
Dinner is a fusion of East Greenlandic Delicacies and Western cuisine. The dinners are delicious and hearty.
Skiers should be of an advanced standard in order to feel comfortable on the Greenland heli skiing trip. You should be able to ski down black diamond runs comfortably and ski at least 5 runs of 1200m each. You should also have an adventurous spirit and recognize that the weather will influence greatly what we can and can’t do.
Yes, Transceivers, Air bags, probes and shovels are provided for guests.
Normally the skiing / boarding is very good. The conditions can be highly variable and we can be skiing powder, corn snow and everything in between but with a variety of different aspects and terrain to use we can almost always find some great skiing. There is everything from mellow glacier runs to steep couloir skiing.
Not normally. Being a coastal snowpack with mild temperatures most instabilities settle out quickly.
Danish is the colonial language spoken by many people in Greenland. East Greenlandic is the official language. English is a common language in the “major” centers but in smaller villages English is rare.
Participation in any trip is subject to each participant reading and signing our Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risks and Indemnity Agreement and any additional waivers that are trip specific (the “Waiver(s)”). If the Waiver(s) are not completed, participation in the trip will not be permitted. PLEASE READ THE WAIVER(S) CAREFULLY! By signing, you will waive or give up certain legal rights, including the right to sue for negligence, breach of contract, or breach of any Occupiers Liability Act or claim compensation following an accident.
The Waivers are provided for review and completion at the time of booking. A sample of our Waiver can be reviewed here
From Copenhagen, Denmark to Nuuk, West Greenland with Air Greenland. Then from Nuuk to Kulusuk with Air Greenland.
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