Snowshoeing At Kvitavatn

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Five days of gentle walking on snowshoes at a relaxed pace, from a comfortable base with good facilities.

Sometimes our routes keep to the shelter of the birch and spruce trees, occasionally crossing frozen lakes and climbing low fells, making our own tracks across the snow. We include one free day for extra self-guided snowshoeing, optional downhill skiing or cross-country skiing.

Walking Conditions/Activity Details On most days we will aim to be out on snowshoes for 4 to 6 hours, starting and finishing at the door of the hotel and with no need for transport. Sometimes we may follow tracks laid for skiers but mostly we will make our way through unbroken snow. The pace will be unhurried although on cold days it will be especially important to keep moving steadily - the leader will ensure there are plenty of stops for food and photography, but you should try to avoid stopping at other times.

Grade: A/B Your safety All active winter holidays involve some element of risk; from something as simple as slipping on icy pavements, to the possibility of injuries sustained as a result of the activities themselves. While we do all we can to minimize any dangers, participants must be prepared to accept some risk as part of the holiday.

Low level snowshoeing We have chosen to categorize this holiday as 'Low Level Snowshoeing', which is described as snowshoeing over flat or undulating terrain, where avalanche risk is non-existent, there are no big-drops and very steep terrain is rare. There is minimal risk of injury from falls or slides on icy terrain. Snowshoes are adaptable to fit most trekking boot sizes, however if you wear larger than size 12 boots please let us know at the time of booking. We will then be able to confirm if we can provide suitable snowshoes for you.