Family Snowshoe Hike from Akureyri
Family friendly Snowshoe Hike with Pickup from Akureyri
Step of the beaten track. Join us for a snowshoe hike in the Eyjafjörður Area, Depending on snow and weather conditions, the best location each day will be decided. From the quaint forest of Kjarnaskógur to the county park of Glerárdalur Valley.
During the tour you will stop for a refreshment out in the nature.
Why snowshoes ?
- Snowshoes provide flotation on soft snow
- Metal crampons make them safe on Ice and snow
- Increase stability in rough terrain
- A way to experience the silence and calmness of Iceland
Snowshoes and skis are traditionally used in Iceland for hiking in the highlands. Snowshoes are a much easier step into mountaineering than skiing, with a few minutes of instructions, everyone can do a snowshoe hike. Snowshoe hiking is one of our favorite activity as it provides full freedom to explore a new destinations within the nature reserve, depending on weather and conditions
Is snowshoeing a difficult activity ?
In our guided snowshoe hiking tours are tailor made to fit the activity level of each group. Snowshoe hiking is in general just walking with a bit bigger shoes one of the main reason that we pick different locations depending on conditions is to make sure to provide as good conditions for beginners as possible
If you are looking for a challenging tour, mountaineering, you