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Snowshoe expedition

A full day snowshoe hike

This tour is for anyone who wants to experience what it’s like to go on a winter expedition above the Arctic Circle.

The tour begins with an introduction to snowshoes followed by a snowshoe hike to a designated rest area for the day. There you will learn how to make shelter from the weather in a mountain environment, cook food and make warm beverages at an outdoor kitchen, and gain knowledge about how to respect and protect the Swedish Right of Public Access during your stay in nature. Your guide will instruct and help you during every step of the tour.

After lunch, you will restore the rest area together as you found it before it’s time to put on your snowshoes and head back.

You do not need any previous experience of outdoor life or snowshoeing on this tour, the only requirement is that you should be able to walk at a walking pace without assistance for 2 km to manage the snowshoe hike.

You need to dress warm and bring a backpack that can hold reinforcements, such as a fleece sweater or down jacket, extra gloves are also a good idea to bring.

NOTE: This tour includes food. Don’t forget to report allergies or food preferences when booking.  

Tour details

  • The tour starts 9:00.
  • The tour lasts aprox. 5 hours depending on the current weather and snow conditions
  • Dress according to the prevailing weather and update yourself on today’s weather forecast 
  • The tour can be booked online up to 24 hours before the start.

If you are more than 5 people, please contact us by the form you find on the PRIVATE TOURS page for a quote request.

Included

  • Guide that meets the requirements for Swedish mountain leader standards (fjälledarnormen)
  • Transportation from and back to accommodations in Abisko or Björkliden
  • Snowshoes
  • Lunch
  • Warm beverage
  • Outdoor kitchen
  • Sitting mat
  • Wind shelter
  • Shovel

Mandatory equipment

  • Backpack that can hold the following:
    • Extra warm sweater or down jacket
    • Extra Mittens
    • Water bottle or thermos (filled)
  • If you are missing any of the above, please check with your accommodation or contact us. There is possible to by, rent or borrow equipment in Abisko depending on what you need.

Fun / optional packing

  • Binoculars
  • Camera
  • Map and compass
  • Candy & snacks

If the sun is out:

  • Sun protection
  • Cap
  • Sunglasses

How to dress for a snowshoe hike

  • DRESS WARM
  • Mittens / gloves
  • Warm hat
  • Warm pants & jacket or an overall

Age limit

  • Children must have have turned 10 years to participate in this activity
  • For children between the ages of 10-16 it is required that paying guardians also participate in the tour
  • 16-18 year olds may participate without an accompanying adult

Pickup locations

Please be at the pickup location 5 minutes before the scheduled pickup time

  • Abisko Mountain Lodge
  • abisko.net/Abisko Fjällturer
  • Abisko Guesthouse
  • STF Abisko Turiststation
  • Björkliden – Hotell Fjället
  • Björkliden – Camping
  • Björkliden – Gammelgården
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