Join this exclusive 4-day backcountry ski camp expedition to Newtontoppen, Svalbard's higest peak.
This ski touring camp to Newtontoppen is a 4 days/3 nights adventure where you’ll live and breathe the rythm of the Arctic. Our focus will be ski touring as much as possible in this spectacular area. You’ll be skiing untouched slopes, creating new lines, sharing stories by the camp stove, enjoying the silence, and watch the sky under the midnight sun.
From the trip description by Backyard Svalbard
On-snow support
- Independent: Below this trip's level of support
Ski or ride independently, without trip staff accompanying you on the mountain.
- Hosted: With your guide
Trip hosts ski or ride with the group, help everyone get oriented, and share local knowledge.
- Guided: Included
Professional guides lead the group and select suitable terrain and routes based on conditions and ability. Instruction is not included.
- Coached: Not confirmed
Professional coaches lead the group, select suitable terrain, and provide instruction and personalized feedback to help you improve.
- Backcountry guidingLed by experienced professional polar guides.
Terrain, ability and who it is for
- The Newtontoppen Ski Camp is designed for those who are looking for both a physical challenge and a unique Arctic adventure within ski touring. You need to have stamina to climb the mountain as well as navigate on the descent through powder snow.
- Difficulty level: Intermediate to advanced ski level
- Requires backcountry skiing experience.
- Age limit: 18 years
- Located in the heart of Svalbard, Newtontoppen is the highest peak on the island, rising to 1,713 meters above sea level. The Atomfjella area is renowned for its excellent snow conditions, making it a prime location for advanced skiers looking for a truly extraordinary experience.
- Sport
- Ski
- Minimum age
- 18 years
- Adults only
- Yes
- Max group size
- 8 guests
From the trip description by Backyard Svalbard
What the price includes
Included
- Lodging
- Meals
- Transfers
- Tent (Shared), camping gear and cooking equipment
- SAR-insurance
- Transportation with snowmobile to starting point and end point
- Transportation from hotel and back to hotel
- Transportation with snowmobile to starting point and end point
- Tent (Shared)
- Common equipment
- Food (Dinner, Breakfast)
- Snacks on the tour
- Beverage (non-alcoholic)
- Camping gear
- Cooking equipment
- Snowmobile suiting
- Guides with emergency equipment
- Applications
- SAR-insurance
Not included
- Ski and avalanche gear package · extra costNOK 5400,- per person for all days (ski equipment NOK 900,- or avalanche gear NOK 450,- per person per day)
- Sleeping bag with comfort temperature -25°C minimum · extra costAvailable for rent NOK 780,- for the trip
- Clothes
- Personal equipment
- Sleeping bag and sleeping mattress (possible to rent)
- Ski equipment (skis, skins, poles, avalanche equipment, boots, helmet)
- Accomodation in Longyearbyen
- Travel & cancellation insurance
- Flights (you can book via SAS or Norwegian)
Not confirmed by the operator: Lift pass, Lesson.
Day by day
- Day 1: The journey north towards Newtontoppen basecampWe will pick you up at your hotel and do a final gear check before this exclusive adventure begins with a 180 km snowmobile journey across the frozen landscape, taking you into one of the most remote areas of Svalbard. As we move outside Management Area 10 then tourists cannot drive their own scooters, they must be transported by local people.Located in the heart of Svalbard, Newtontoppen is the highest peak on the island, rising to 1,713 meters above sea level. The Atomfjella area is renowned for its excellent snow conditions, making it a prime location for advanced skiers looking for a truly extraordinary experience. Newtontoppen is a prime destination for ski touring due to exceptional snow conditions and breathtaking scenery. We will use our days well and get physical challenged, experience spectacular Arctic nature, and the opportunity to experience Svalbard's highest mountain in a unique, guided, and safe way.Once at Newtontoppen, we’ll establish camp, providing an immersive mountain experience with a warm, welcoming atmosphere. You’ll enjoy hearty meals, rest, and camaraderie in the unique setting of one of the Arctic’s most isolated locations. You’ll spend 3 nights camping at Newtontoppen, immersed in stunning nature, good food, and an unforgettable atmosphere.
- Day 2: First ski tour & camp lifeOur expert guides will make safety a top priority, carefully assessing avalanche risks and other potential hazards. This tour is restricted in amount of participants to ensure a personal, exclusive experience with the best attention to detail.Surrounded by towering peaks and vast glaciers, your time at Newtontoppen will be filled with breathtaking scenery and opportunities to immerse yourself in the harsh yet mesmerizing Arctic landscape. Should weather conditions be unfavorable, we have flexible options to relocate the camp to a safer location.We will start the day with a breakfast to keep the energi level high and then gear up for our first ski touring adventure in the Newtontoppen region.
- Day 3: Summit day on NewtontoppenWe will have a steady climb on skis with breathtaking glacier views and on the top we can celebrate with photos before decending long, open slopes back towards camp.This will also be our final night in basecamp where we can share our reflections from the journey.
- Day 4: Camp breakdown & return to LongyearbyenIn the morning we will have a breakdown of camp and packing the sleds to go back to civilization. The snowmobile ride back through the high Arctic landscape will give you time to think of all the fun and memories you have had. We arrive in Longyearbyen by afternoon, tired, exhilirated, and forever changed from our ski camp experience.Post expedition recommendation
From the trip description by Backyard Svalbard
Where you stay
Tent (Shared)
Camping gear
We provide tents and shared camping equipment. Sleeping bags and sleeping mats are available for rent, as well as ski and avalanche equipment for those who don’t bring their own.
Getting There
- You must arrive in Longyearbyen one day prior to the expedition for the mandatory briefing and gear packing.
- Pick up time: At 09:00am from your hotel on departure date
- You can fly into Longyearbyen, the main settlement in Svalbard, via connecting flights from Oslo.
From the trip description by Backyard Svalbard
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Dates and prices
- May 3 – May 6, 20272026/27 · 4 days · 3 nights51,990 NOKNOK 51.990 per person; includes the 180 km snowmobile transport; sleeping bag, mattress and ski/avalanche gear rent separatelyAvailableChoose these datesBook on company website (form; 8 spots)
Printed as "Available period: May 3rd to May May 6th 2027" and "2027 - May 3 to 6"; 4 days / 3 nights. Guests must arrive in Longyearbyen one day earlier for the mandatory briefing.
Prices, taxes and fees, required extras, inclusions, availability, and booking terms can change. Confirm the current price and trip details on the company website; source last reviewed September 24, 2026.
Good To Know
- Minimum: 2 persons / Maximum: 8 persons
- During night we need a polar bear watch, so each participant needs to be on watch on shifts.
- The itinerary is always weather dependent and the tour/activity can be modified or cancelled due to safety concerns.
- Yes, you need a travel insurance that covers medical emergencies, accidents, and trip cancellations.
From the trip description by Backyard Svalbard
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