Fat skis work well in the variable snow conditions we encounter in Greenland. We provide K2 Wayback 106 skis and poles at no additional cost for guests who would like to use them. The skis are mounted with lightweight pin bindings, allowing us to ski tour on down days when conditions warrant. Guests using these skis should therefore bring boots compatible with pin bindings.
Guests are also welcome to bring their own skis and boots. A modern freeride touring ski in the 100–110 mm waist range generally works very well in Greenland conditions.
An avalanche transceiver and alpine harness are required since we ski in glaciated terrain. We can provide both, although many guests prefer to bring their own equipment that they are already familiar with.
We provide BCA 8-litre avalanche airbag backpacks for all guests. Included are shovels and probes.
A warm down jacket and Sorel winter boots are good gear for the cool Maniitsoq mornings. Expect temperatures around -4 at sea level, and colder as we gain hight. It can get very warm when the sun is out and in the absence of wind. It’s a good idea to have enough layers to be cool enough to ski hard, but be able to put on a warm layer when not moving, sitting in the shade with the wind blowing. I wear a lightweight short sleeve first layer, a second layer lightweight long sleeve, and a light Gortex jacket. I keep a synthetic down jacket in my pack if things get cool. A visor is good to keep the sun off your head, and a warm hat to keep in warm. Sun-cream and lip balm is good.
