SKIING ICELAND AND THE TROLL MOUNTAINS
Backcountry Ski touring in the heart Troll Peninsula
SKIING ICELAND AND THE TROLL MOUNTAINS
Backcountry Ski touring in the heart Troll Peninsula
LENGTH TRIP
8 days
SEASON
April
LEVEL
Intermediate skiers
STYLE
Ski touring
TRIP DATES
On request
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE TRIP
- Settled in a cabin in Troll Peninsula
- Ski different peaks , average 1200 – 1500 meters elevation gain
- Guides and clients share the cooking or use local restaurant
- Ski to the ocean in Viking country
TRIP DETAILS
Pick up at airport the morning, could be in Akureyri or Reykjavic, depends if you want a sightseeing long drive or rather meet up closer to the cabins. The drive from Reykjavic is around 6hs, the drive from Akureyri around 1.30 hs Either way we drive to the town of Olafsjordour, where is the heart of Troll Peninsula, a paradise for ski touring. This will be home for the week.
For meals
Snacks/ lunch, it is provided
Breakfast included
Dinners included
Lodging
We will be in a cabin of 6 persons with a nice hot tab outside!
Cabin has 3 separate rooms, one bathroom and wifi
If we are more than 6 people , we have 2 cabins
For transportation and gas is included in the budget
If we are 4 guest we will drive a Toyota Land Cruiser, if we are a larger group of 6 people we will have a Van Toyota Hiace 4×4
ITINERARY
Day 1
Arrival to Reykjavic airport, flight combination with Akureyri or if you guys want we can take the day from Reykjavic to drive to the cabins in Olafsjordour is around 6 hs from Reykjavic. Night in cabins
Day 2 to Day 6
Short drives to base of the mountains from our cabins, there are plenty of options to explore driving along the towns of Dalvik, Olafsjordour and other little towns.
Sometimes towns gets connected by tunnels and most of the skiing is down to the ocean.
Attach you pictures of the trip that shows the beauty of the area
Night in cabins
Day 7
Early in the morning we drive to airport to get plane back to Reyjkjavic.
End of services
INCLUDES
- Rental car and Fuel
- UIAGM guide
- Accomodation in Cabins in Olafsjordour (After 6 people/ 2 cabins)
- Meals in the mountains lunch/ snack
- Breakfast- Dinner (3 courses)
- Emergency kit
Not includes
- Your personal air tickets
- Travel Insurance
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
70% RATE OF RETURNING CLIENTS FOR OVER 10 YEARS
EXCELLENT Based on 103 reviews Kelsey Wolfe25 April 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Our experience with Andescross was amazing! We are experienced mountain bikers who were looking to experience the mountain biking scene in Bariloche with a local guide. We were lucky to bike one day with Jorge and two days with Lau. Both guides took us on amazing adventures and were great riders. The terrain here is worth all of the hype and the views are unreal. We did a three day custom mountain bike trip and got to experience a wide variety of terrain. Our guides showed us some of their favorite trails that we would not have been able to find on our own. I have biked all over the world and this is has been one of my favorite trips. I highly recommend Andescross for whatever adventure you have in mind. They will make it possible!! I hope to join them on another adventure one day. Laura Howden23 April 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My partner and I spent 3 days climbing with Andescross at Refugio Frey in Nahuel Huapi National Park. We had such an amazing time! We did a smaller 2-pitch climb and some sport climbing on the day we hiked in, a 4-pitch climb on the second day, and another 4-pitch climb on the third day. This was perfect for us. Our guide, Jorge, was able to select appropriate climbs for our abilities and kept the experience fun! Highly recommend. Majo barrera11 April 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fue una experiencia increíble. Caminamos al refugio del Frey desde base del cerro Catedral, el paisaje es bellísimo y nos trató muy bien la montaña. Aline es una gran guía que goza compartí su conocimiento (extenso además). Todo fue muy profesional y amigable a la vez. Seguro que volveremos. Benedicte Roose29 March 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Jorge is een fijne gids met veel ervaring die vertrouwen uitstraalt. Hij stelde zich flexibel op naargelang de weersomstandigheden. Hij communiceerde duidelijk en gaf veel info tijdens de trekking! Jonah Silverman20 March 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Amazing multi-day hiking experience on the Refugio Frey to Jakob trek. Mariano was an excellent guide. I would highly recommend this trip to anyone looking to explore Patagonia and wants a trip with medium intensity. Joe Taylor1 February 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. “Fantastic Experience!!! Jorge was an amazing guide who organized and planned 4 Fabulous days in Bariloche. The accommodations and food were Amazing! We would Highly recommend Andescross to all our friends and family. Trip of a lifetime-The BEST!!!” Tucker Horton20 January 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This was an AMAZING experience!! My wife and I visited from California and didn't even think to pack our climbing stuff for our trip to Bariloche. We last minute decided to book a guided tour and found Andes Cross and they connected us with our guide Craig. Craig is a legend and provided all the gear and all the expertise and was super kind and just overall fun to hang out with! He even took us out for ice cream afterwords haha. Even if you've never climbed before, you should book this tour! They cater the tour to your experience level! Book it now! Myles Marinez20 January 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Jorge is someone who's clearly been climbing for a LONG LONG time and knows how to adapt to terrain to move safely and show a good time across Argentina. Would recommend to anyone looking for someone with a lot of experience to introduce them to a new area Andreas Messer15 January 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ein einmaliges Erlebnis an einem wenig begangenen Gipfel. Die Expertise sowie die Leitung dieses Erlebnisses waren einwandfrei. Der Ausblick vom Gipfel, nach einigen Kraxel- und Kletterpassagen war atemberaubend! Dieser Tag bleibt in bester Erinnerung. Vielen Dank! Jonah Fruchter27 December 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had an amazing time multi-pitch climbing with Jorge. He was safe, attentive, and made sure that I had an incredible adventure in Patagonia. I would definitely recommend him !
EXCELLENT Based on 158 reviews caroline l13 October 2023Verified Great Volcano Trip in Chili 5 stars for 5 Volcanos ! Very exotic trip for European skier. Enjoyed all the experience : getting bottom to top of the Volcanos, food, landscapes and great guiding by Jorge, recommended 👌 Lauren P14 September 2023Verified Ski Touring around Bariloche Jorge and Andecross helped us plan exactly what we were looking for with a backcountry ski touring trip in Argentina. Jorge was so responsive and accommodating throughout the planning process and ensured we had everything we needed to perfectly suit our needs. Pablo was an incredible mountain guide who found great snow, kept everyone safe, was incredibly knowledgeable and skilled, and balanced different abilities within the group perfectly. Our trip was a huge success thanks to the team at Andescross! Chardy S25 August 2023Verified Guided ski Touring week in Bariloche Argentina Jorge was the best guide for my ski week in Patagonia. He made sure our group was safe and showed us awesome terrain! I highly recommend Jorge as a mountain guide as well as a house host. He has a cozy wood cabin in the backyard for all your adventure needs! Lauren M24 August 2023Verified 7 Day Ski Touring in Patagonia This was my second trip with Jorge and I had an amazing time! I highly recommend booking a trip with Jorge and Andescross. Jorge took time to get to know me and my interests and personalized the trip that far surpassed anything I dreamed of doing and seeing. I felt extremely safe with Jorge and have had the trip of a lifetime. I cannot recommend Jorge and Andecross enough! I can't wait to book another adventure with Jorge and Andecross! Sierra B2 August 2023Verified Bariloche backcountry ski trip for a couple We were recommended Jorge/Andescross by an acquaintance and he didn’t disappoint. We did an 8 day trip with him in Bariloche backcountry skiing and he showed us some real gems. We explored terrain off Cerró Catedral, skied the area of Frey hut and the Villegas areas. He planned everything, got us the best snow and recommended amazing restaurants. His local knowledge is unrivaled. He is also funny, safe, and simpático. We are talking about other trips we can do with him in the future, maybe in Europe!! Emily M7 May 2023Verified Trip of a lifetime Tomas and Jorge were so incredible start to finish. They totally personalized our trip for us based on weather and what we were looking to do. The coordination of all our refugios, meals, extra gear, etc. was exceptional, and they are such nice people in general. Not only was Tomas, our guide, an excellent mountaineer, he was also full of knowledge about the local flora and fauna and regional history. I am already wanting to plan our next trip with the AndesCross team!! Christian F7 May 2023Verified 5 Day Northern Patagonia Trek I cannot recommend this team enough! Jorge and Tomas did everything possible to make sure we got the experience we were looking for. They were able to adjust plans on the fly based on the weather and what we had the experience to do (or not do). My wife and I had an incredible experience and anyone wanting to trek through Patagonia should use this team. MkTrekker20 March 2023Verified Excellent guides and support for our eight day backpack Jorge provided two guides and three porters for a backpack trip from Colonia Suiza over the mountains to Pampa Linda and onto Tronador and down to Puerto Frias. All were expert, friendly, and fun to be with. The trip was rugged in places and the guides and porters helped us through the rough parts. The food that Jorge organized was plentiful and tasty. Highly recommend. Randy L19 March 2023Verified Great backpack out of Bariloche area Andescross provided an outstanding group of guides & porters for our group on a five-day backpack in the mountains west of Bariloche. The routes were gorgeous and the support they provided regarding the terrain, the trail, the camps, and the company along the trail was just outstanding. Every individual from Andescross was highly competent and contributed to the delight and safety of each member of our party of pretty experienced backpackers. I’d love to go on another trip they supported. ForesterLady13 March 2023Verified Top-notch professional guides and support for our group backpacking trip Jorge and team led my group of 13 on a backpacking trip across the Andes from Colonia Suiiza to Tronador, across Glaciar Alerce to Rocca hut, and down to Lago Frias. Their guides and porters were FANTASTIC, some of the best I've ever had, so attentive and helpful including spending a couple of hours on the phone helping two of our group members who had to leave early find a bus and flights to get home to ill parents. Jorge's attention to all of the planning needs made the great outcome possible, and he was patient over three different years of planning the trip and having to cancel for Covid. Andescross is the best!
“About 10 years ago I contacted Jorge about doing a hut to hut ski trip in the mountains around Bariloche. I chose him because he was a fully certified International Mountain guide. This trip proved to be nothing short of fantastic. Jorge was professional, friendly, knowledgeable of the area we were traveling through and was a great travel partner. He took care of my travel arrangements in Bariloche, booked my room for me before and after the trip, and even picked me up at the airport. The next year, I returned for a volcano ski trip with Jorge. We were fortunate enough to ski from the summit of four volcanoes. In the last decade, I have traveled with him at least 8 times. We have skied in Chile and Argentina numerous times, including a trip to the Patagonian Ice-fields. As part of his group to Iceland, we skied runs that took us down to the ocean. A few years ago, we skied the Vallee Blanche near Chamonix, France. Jorge and I have a trip scheduled for the Alps this spring.
Jorge’s greatest strength is that he is extremely safety conscience and does everything possible to ensure that his clients stay out of harms way. He is patient and assists clients, ensuring that they are warm, comfortable, and well fed in the mountains. I have even seen him take on the role as referee when clients started bickering among themselves, sometimes going beyond what I felt the clients deserved. He keeps his clients calm when they feel out of their comfort zone and shows them that they can accomplish more than they thought possible. I have not seen any weaknesses from him in managing groups in the mountains. This is what he is trained to do.
He has a great sense of humor, enjoys being with clients and is a good guitar player”
Tom
friend more than client since 2005
“I have skied with Jorge and Andescross in the Andes and the Alps in Europe. Simply put, the Andes Mountain range is Jorge’s backyard and he knows then well. In my view, I think it would be very difficult to find another South American based guide with comparable years of experience in the Andes, guiding credentials, and local knowledge. Over the years, Jorge has gained significant knowledge of the Alps and many other mountain ranges in the world which he includes in his worldwide adventure trips. He is able to quickly gauge conditions, make safe decisions, and find great untracked skiing. While mountaineering and backcountry skiing is a highly technical and potentially dangerous activity, Jorge’s vast knowledge significantly mitigates risks, making days relatively safe and most importantly fun and engaging. While focus on safety, teaching needed skills, and providing helpful feedback is critical, Jorge adds a lot more with his knowledge of the sport, local culture, and enthusiasm. Andescross goes beyond just providing a guide for the day, but builds lasting relationships and provides adventures that create memories to last a lifetime. Jorge is a true international mountain guide with professionalism, experience, knowledge and his passion is sincere because he love skiing/climbing and thoroughly enjoys working with his clients””
Peter Muzsi
client for first time in 2008
“Back in 2006 I decided I wanted to try backcountry skiing and soon after I ended up contacting Jorgito at Andescross, which was already a very respected guiding company in Argentina. The idea of climbing all the mountains and volcanos in patagonia in the winter time and skiing them on the way down sounded too good to be true. Our first trip with Andescross was to Frey Hut with a couple of my brothers. The skiing conditions were as bad as Patagonia can offer so we ended up 2 days stuck in the hut in the midle of a storm and one day skiing on pure ice… Still, being there in such a remote and beautiful place , shearing the time with such passionated, fun and crazy people was enough to have me coming back for more than 10 years now.
In this period we have climbed and skied the most amazing mountains in the Bariloche area, most Chilean Volcanos, Chalten area and this year we had a fantastic trip to Chamonix in France. We probably have a wish list of places to go to that would require we ski up to our 70′ at least.
I can say Jorgito is a very competent mountain guide, he runs a very professional company, always offering new and more fun places to go wile keeping you on the safe side, but, after all this years friendship is what keeps me coming back. Until we are 70 years old and beyond…”
Marcos Q.
Tigre, BA , Argentina
“Jorge and team helped with all the fairly complex planning and logistics for a supported backpacking trip across the Andes from Bariloche to Puerto Frias for our group of 10 people, and guided us safely along the route. He and his guides were exceptionally competent, knowledgeable and professional, and everyone had a great time. I would highly recommend Andescross!”
Cheryl
from The Mountaineers Hiking Club, Seattle WA
“Jorge se ha convertido con el tiempo en un amigo cercano más que en un guía. Hemos compartido muchas aventuras juntos en varias partes del mundo como los Alpes, Bariloche y Chalten, y siempre regresamos de cada viaje pensando en el próximo. Para que un viaje sea exitoso tiene que tener su cuota de riesgo y cautela, algo muy difícil de lograr pero que Jorge siempre ha sabido manejar. Seguramente les quemara la cabeza hablando de …Paciencia estimados clientes!!, nadie es perfecto”
Francisco J
San Isidro, BA, Argentina
“I am currently travelling the world on a sabbatical, looking for amazing experiences. During a stop across south america, I wanted to rock climb in the Frey national park, near Bariloche. I found the Andescross team on the internet, and they teamed me up for 3 days with a world class guide instructor. I am a novice rock climber, and my guide Luciano not only provided me with amazing climbing coaching tips, but allowed me to push myself to go beyond my comfort zone, in all safety.
And once the climbing was over (once summits were achieved and I could not feel my forearms anymore), it was time for some of the best hospitality I have found on the road this last year. Great dinners, food, friends and laughter to fill our evening, until the call of the rock would get us out of our sleeping bag the next morning.
The “ring leader” of this outfit, Jorge went out of his way to find a perfect fit of a guide for delivering a true world class experience. Many Thanks Jorge!
I am looking forward to visiting again Bariloche in the years to come. Could not recommend more highly.”
Patrick , Ex-Google CFO
SFO , USA
“ In just over a six year period, we have done five trips with Jorge and have committed to a sixth next year. We must like this guy! Jorge is THE guide for your Patagonia adventures…and beyond!
Our first trip with Jorge in 2010 was for backcountry skiing around Bariloche, Argentina. While we were temporarily weathered out of higher terrain due to high avalanche danger from tons of new snow, we never lacked for fun, challenging, and noteworthy alternatives. He shared with us his hometown stashes, something only a generous local guide could do.
In 2011 we skied Antarctica with Jorge. A trip of a lifetime to be sure. Jorge himself had guided there previously so he was extremely knowledgeable about what to expect. He shares our love of skiing and adventure. We were typically the first zodiac out in the morning and the last to come in. If you ski one place, why not watch killer whales from the skin track and or have a standing audience of penguins as you ski down to the water.
In 2012, we asked Jorge if he could customize a trip to Fitz Roy, based out of El Chalten. To ski in the shadow of the Fitz Roy massif had been an idea of ours for a few years. Again, Jorge’s local Patagonia knowledge, his strong relationships with proprietors, and his eye for worthy ski objectives combined for a seamless and memorable experience.
In 2014, we joined Jorge in Iceland. Jorge’s ski mountaineering knowledge extends well beyond Patagonia! Iceland has a great diversity of ski options, great summits from the car with descents down to the ocean and long hours of daylight for extended or multiple objectives. As we were joined with another guide and clients, Jorge easily worked twice as hard to ensure each and every client was satisfied with the trip meeting their expectations. In addition to being a certified ski guide extraordinaire, his people skills, sincerity and professionalism combine for a guaranteed great adventure.
In 2015 we road tripped with Jorge to several volcanoes in Chile. Jorge works tirelessly to ensure his clients are enjoying the adventure, including the apres ski which meant many a hot spring or hot tub. Again, his local knowledge and familiarity with the local proprietors made for a culturally rich and authentic experience.
Jorge is a consummate mountain guide. He is completely client focused. He is a first rate professional. We trust his judgement, thrill in his ski adventures, and have been blessed to enjoy the beautiful outdoors around the world with him.”
Larina & Bob
Seattle, WA, USA
“Brian climber from CanadaI had the pleasure of meeting Jorge in December 2008. My wife and I were in Bariloche, on holiday in Argentina. Jorge had been recommended to us by a climbing friend back home in Canada. I was able to contact him by phone and we worked out a rendez-vous at the Refugio Frey for a day’s climbing on the rock. His knowledge of the area and the realistic time needed to complete various options, made it easy for me to reach a decision. What followed was one of the best days in the mountains that I have experienced over a lifetime in the sport. Jorge has excellent personal skills and appreciation of my climbing abilities. Our day was more like two climbers well matched on our multi-pitch routes. At all times I felt comfortable and secure. We genuinely enjoyed each others company and discussed many issues common in the mountaineering world. We were blessed with a dazzling spring day and were close enough to the Refugio to break for lunch between routes. At the end of the day, tired and happy we descended to the valley where Jorge very Kindly drove us back to our accommodation in Bariloche.”
Brian, 65, Irish
Canadian climbing legend of Squamish, Canada
www.squamishrockguides.com
This is a Testimonial on behalf of Jorge Kozulj of Andescross – Mountain Guiding Patagonia.
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