Bay Area Skiing and Snowboarding

Join Saveur the Journey for a hut-to-hut cross country ski expedition through the vast scenery of Sweden’s Laponia World Heritage Site. Swedish Lapland during the late spring is my favorite place for a hut-to-hut ski trek. Winding through the remote valleys and gentle slopes of Laponia World Heritage Site in early April one is treated to long days and often fine weather while the snow still lays in a thick blanket. There is enough darkness that you have an excellent chance of seeing Aurora Borealis, “pale gossamer curtains of light” as author Barry Lopez calls them in Arctic Dreams, but the extreme cold of winter has subsided. Comfortable wilderness cabins with a woodstove, pure and clean water drawn straight from a hole in the ice, and the delicious foods of Lapland; moose, reindeer, lingonberries, smoked fish, excellent cheeses and sausage, and strong coffee make for an amazing experience.

Discover the vast scenery of Laponia World Heritage Site with the great lakes and the high peaks in the horizon. We will use the hut system and travel by ski between the huts, carrying only light packs. Our food and overnight gear will be transported by snowmobile to the huts. In the vast wilderness of Laponia we can escape cell phone service, the hustle and bustle of our normal lives, and relax into the rhythms of nature. In the simplicity of our days, with snow stretching away from us in every direction, we can slow down, find time for reflection, and let ourselves be seduced by the unique beauty of the Arctic.

Hut to hut Nordic Ski trip to Swedish Lapland
When: April 12-18, 2026 (7 days, 6 nights)
Where: Laponia World Heritage Site, Sweden.
Closest airport: Lulea Kallax Airport, Sweden
Highlights: Cross country ski on a hut to hut trip above the Arctic Circle in the beautiful and remote Padjelanta National Park. Excellent chance to see Aurora Borealis, wildlife, and experience the beauty of Swedish Lapland. Delicious and hearty food with a focus on the foods of the North. Long days and good snow with comfortable and warm cabins to sleep in at night.
Ski level: Fairly strong, able to carry 20lb backpack and cross country ski 12 plus miles over untracked terrain. Winter travel/camping experience preferred and must be in good physical shape.
Max participants: 8 (6 spots available)
Cost: $2850 per person. Includes all accommodations, all meals, cross country ski gear, sleeping bags for the huts, transportation during the trip including snowmobile support to the huts, English/Swedish speaking guides, and all ski and safety equipment. Does not include airfare, airport transfer, alcohol, gratuities, or trip insurance.

More information: https://www.saveurthejourney.com/product/cross-country-ski-expedition-in-swedish-lapland-laponia/ or email aaron@saveurthejourney.com or call 541-250-0087

Join Saveur the Journey for an Advanced level Ski touring and Sailing trip through the Fjords of Norway. For a week we will call the 100ft wooden Norwegian Sailboat “Helt” our home as we explore the Lyngen Alps and Finmark Alps with fully certified IFMGA/UIAGM mountain guides. This trip begins in Tromsø where we will board the Helt and begin working our way North over the next week towards our eventual destination of Alta. The beginning of May at this latitude (69° North) is an amazing time to be skiing and sailing, as the days are very long (19 hours) but it looks like the middle of winter, with plentiful snow. This allows for lots of flexibility in our daily plans to best take advantage of the weather conditions, stability, and group desires. Whales, including humpbacks and other species, are migrating to the area around this time as well, giving us a good chance to see them.
Norway Ski and Sail Trip-Tromsø to Alta
When: April 30-May 10, 2026 (11 days/10 nights. 7 days of skiing/boarding)
Where: Norway's Lyngen Alps and Finmark (start in Tromsø, end in Alta)
Requirements: Advanced level skier or splitboarder with high level of fitness. Must be able to skin at a pace of 1000ft/vertical per hour for days of around 3500-4500ft of vert and be quick and efficient at transitions. You should be capable of making dynamic turns in steep and varied terrain and snow surfaces. You should be familiar with your gear, understand proper layering, and be able to keep yourself hydrated and fed while on a tour.
Highlights: 100ft wooden sailboat with jacuzzi on deck for accessing remote and beautiful mountains that rise out of the Norwegian Sea. Long days of human-powered ski touring with fully certified IFMGA guides and a focus on excellent food.
Max participants: 10
What’s included: All accommodations, 2 nights in hotel in Tromsø(double occupancy), 7 nights on board the Helt, one night in hotel in Alta, transportation by van during trip, guides (including IFMGA certified ski guides), all meals and snacks, 7 days of backcountry skiing.
What’s not included: Airfare (Fly into Tromsø and out of Alta), alcohol, airport shuttle, travel insurance, gratuities.
Cost: $5550 per person
For more information and an itinerary click: https://www.saveurthejourney.com/product/norway-ski-and-sail-trip-tromso-to-alta/
****IMPORTANT NOTE. Before booking this trip you must either attend an Eagle Cap Mountain Guides trip or be evaluated by one of our trusted guides. Please get in touch for more information.****
Aaron Schorsch
aaron@saveurthejourney.com
+1 541-250-0087

Join Saveur the Journey for a Strong Intermediate/Advanced level Southern Hemisphere Skiing and Boarding trip to the Mendoza Province of Argentina in August 2026. Escape the hot summer stateside and travel across the equator to chase an endless winter with this small-group South American ski trip to the high-altitude resort of Las Leñas in the Andes. With a base at 7,350 ft (2240m) and the lifts topping out at 11,250ft (3430m), Las Leñas provides almost 4ooo ft of vertical and is a massive resort, with more total skiable terrain than Whistler, Canada. Las Leñas has a good mix of difficulty levels, from great intermediate runs with superb views, all the way to extreme steeps, bowls, and couloirs. Due to its high altitude, the quality of the powder up high is considered some of the best in South America. The resort is geographically remote (about four-and-half hours drive from Mendoza city) so it takes some work to get there, but the payoff is a stunning location with potentially limited competition for the more advanced powder lines.

A local Argentinian guide and ski instructor will get you to the front of the lift lines and show you the best powder stashes and where to experience superb Argentinian wines, pampas beef, chocolate, and culture. Possibility for resort skiing at Las Leñas, lift-serviced sidecountry, and full backcountry touring all with professional guides. Optional Cat Skiing as well!

Las Leñas (Argentina) Ski/Snowboard Trip
When: August 8-16, 2025 (9 days/8 nights. 6 days of skiing/boarding)
Where: Las Las Leñas Argentina
Requirements: Strong-Intermediate to Advanced level skier or boarder with good level of fitness.
Highlights: Las Leñas is a high altitude S.American resort with extensive and varied terrain, high quality snow, and superb views. Fantastic food, wine, local beer, and top-notch guides plus an optional cat skiing day. Las Leñas provides almost 4ooo ft of vertical and is a massive resort, with more total skiable terrain than Whistler, Canada. There are plenty of intermediate run and virtually unlimited sidecountry/backcountry lines with steep couloirs, big bowls, and powderfields. Optional small-group, human powered (ski touring) trip extension for another 4 days of skiing (inquire for more info).
Max participants: 12
What’s included: All accommodations, transportation by van during trip, guides (including IFMGA certified ski guide and local Argentinian guide), most meals, 6 days lift tickets at Las Leñas.
What’s not included: Airfare (Mendoza City (MDZ)- is the closest airport), alcohol, airport shuttle, travel insurance, gratuities.
Cost: $4150 per person for double occupancy. Single occupancy may be available for a supplement.
For more information and an itinerary click: https://www.saveurthejourney.com/product/las-lenas-ski-snowboard-trip-argentina/