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Events, hiking tips and current updates from the Sunnmøre alps' leading guide company.

Guided Ski Touring in Sunnmøre for Beginners | Uteguiden

First ski tour in Norway? What skills and gear you need, and how a guided beginner ski tour in the Sunnmøre Alps works – safely, with a local guide.

Hurtigruten & Havila in Ålesund: Winter Tours to Book

On a Hurtigruten or Havila stop in Ålesund Nov–May? Book a winter kayak, RIB safari or fishing trip yourself and walk from the quay to the start.

Ski Touring in Hemsedal: Best Tours & When to Take a Course

Ski touring in Hemsedal, Norway: classic tours like Skogshorn, the best season, avalanche safety and when to take a ski touring or avalanche course.

Skårasalen Ski Touring: Route, Elevation & Avalanche Risk

Ski touring Skårasalen in Norway's Sunnmøre Alps: fjord to summit, about 1,500 m of ascent. Route, avalanche risk, best season and guided options.

Stranda Splitboard Guide: Routes, Rental & Courses

Splitboarding in Stranda and the Sunnmøre Alps: classic routes, where to rent a splitboard, avalanche safety and guided courses with local guides.

Ski Touring in Romsdal, Norway: Classics & Best Time

Ski touring in Romsdal, Norway: classic routes near Åndalsnes, the best time to go, avalanche safety and other winter activities. Tips from local guides.

Nordic Touring vs Ski Touring vs Randonee: Key Differences

Nordic ski touring, ski touring or randonee? Learn the differences in gear, terrain and skills, and find out which Norway ski trip suits you this winter.
Martin Kristoffersen
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Snowshoeing in Sunnmøre: Rental, Routes & Guided Tours

Snowshoeing in Sunnmøre, Norway: what to wear, how to rent snowshoes, safe route ideas and guided snowshoe hikes from Ålesund and Stranda this winter.

Ålesund Winter: Kayak & Sauna, Boat Trips, Ski Touring

Ålesund in winter: what to do, from winter kayaking with sauna to fishing trips and ski touring in the Sunnmøre Alps. Practical tips, seasons and prices.