Whilst the ski season at most European resorts has already started to wind down, it is still very much alive and kicking in the north of Iceland where – due to the region‘s northerly latitude – it runs until the end of June.
The area is home to seven well-equipped and flood-lit ski resorts – although that’s not usually an issue at this time of year with near 24 hour daylight approaching fast and the chance to ski under the midnight sun from mid-May.
For those that are new to the sport, some of North Iceland‘s slopes make for a great place to start learning, due to the excellent snow conditions, the shallow inclines and the distinct lack of trees to crash in to!
With its dramatic landscapes the north of Iceland is also becoming incredibly popular amongst the extreme skiing community as it provides the perfect location for heli and cat-skiing.
There are also a number of packages available, ranging from days tours that allow skiers to ski all the way from the highest mountain peaks to the lowest fjords, to week-long trips that take a cross-country trek through the north of Iceland, skiing in the day and sleeping in self-built igloos by night.
Five of the main ski areas have teamed up to offer a five-day ski pass, which allows skiers to experience the full breadth of Iceland’s ski provisions, with a fixed low 5×5 ski pass price of £99 per person.
The way in which the pass is used is completely flexible and visitors can either spend one day at each of the resorts, or spend more time at some and less time at others. There is no need to purchase the 5×5 pass in advance, since it is available to buy at each of the five resorts, and there are also ski rental facilities and tuition schools that aspiring skiers can make full use of.
