Svalbard and Spitsbergen by boat – sail and ski

Recommended equipment for ski touring from boat

Personal Equipment
• Skis with ski touring bindings (we recommend "tech" bindings like Dynafit or Plum)
• Climbing skins
• Ski crampons
• Poles, adjustable with big baskets
• Ski touring boots
• Ski back pack about 30-35 litres
• Warm hat
• Thermal layer (wool or synthetic fabric, not cotton)
• Fleece top
• Fleece jacket
• Wind- and waterproof, breathable jacket
• Wind- and waterproof, breathable trousers
• Warm gloves or mitts
• Gloves
• Socks (and spares)
• Sun glasses (for glacier, category 3 or 4 lens)
• Ski goggles
• Water bottle (about 1,5 litres)
• Sun block
• Slippers or sandals for indoor use
• Suitable footwear for outdoor use on deck
• Norwegian money/cash. Even though most shops take credit card, it is recommended that you always have some cash in your pocket.
• 220 V charging of batteries on board is no problem.
• Sea sickness tablets

Towels will be supplied by us. The cabins are fully prepared with quilts, pillows and bedclothes.

 

 

 

 

 

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