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What to bring

Ski and Sail | Explorer Cruise

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Obligatory/mandatory equipment is required and you will not have the opportunity to go skiing without this equipment. We recommend that you bring the following :

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• Avalanche Beacon (Mandatory)
• Showel (Mandatory)
• Avalanche probe (Mandatory)


• Helmet (Highly recommended) 
• Daypack suitable for use on ski / snowboard hikes
• Winter clothing (wool underwear, intermediate layer, shell clothig and down jacket)
• Hat, neck gater and gloves
• Water bottle 
• Thermos (we pack our lunch onboard every morning) 
• Skins
• Swimwear (Yes, everyone should swim!)
• Toiletries
• First Aid and Gnawing Plaster (to deal with minor injuries such as small cuts etc.)
• Any personal medication (we are far from a doctor / pharmacist for 4 days)
• Sunscreen (the sun affects as much on Svalbard as elsewhere)
• Sunglasses and goggles
• Indoor footwear / slippers (To use onboard the ship)
• Evening clothes - style: "casual" (Afterski clothes ☺)
• Various snacks you would like when we`re out during the day and onbaord

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NB! REMEMBER PASSPORT! Svalbard is not part of the Schengen area and everyone travelling to and from Svalbard need to bring their passport for passport control (Norwegians aswell!) 

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