Dates
16.03—21.03

It’s time for one of our favorite retreats of the year, up north above the arctic circle in Norway — the beautiful Lofoten islands. It’s our third year here, a retreat where we explore nature on a pair of skis or snowboard. Touring to the top of the mountain and then skiing all the way to the bottom, enjoying views of the ocean along the way.

For our retreats in March we have teamed up with our favorite ski brand Atomic, to share a little bit of our love for the mountains with you.

The mountains up here offer a variety of terrain and at this time of year the light is coming back making it possible to spend long days on the mountains as well as seeing the northern lights in the evenings. This trip got everything we love and more — where the mountains meet the ocean just above the arctic circle.

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Accommodation: 5x nights in our Tori house, located next to the ocean and mountains in Henningsvær, Lofoten
Food: Daily breakfast, lunch and 3 dinners (one dinner we will eat out)
Transportation during trip: Including pickup and drop-off at Svolvær airport at the start and finish of the trip.
Arrival pick up at 3 pm and 5 pm // Check out: 10 am
Guiding: 3 full days of ski touring with professional and local guides from the area
Introduction course: With our guides
Kayaking: 1 half day of kayaking around the arctic islands with guides.
Sauna & swim: We have our very own ocean sauna <3
Atomic: You will get to borrow skis, skins and poles from Atomic.
Special gifts: You will receive some lovely gifts from our favorite brands.
Price: 3300 EUR

What is included?

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Transportation: To/From Lofoten
Gear: Personal gear — touring boots for skis, split-board (if you want to snowboard). We will organize skis, skins and poles from Atomic upon booking, but you still need to bring your own boots / rent.
Avalanche Equipment: Probe, shovel, beacon is mandatory.
Insurance: Travel and personal accident insurance that covers skiing.

Please note that both avalanche equipment and travel insurance are mandatory.
Every guest needs to carry their own insurance.

Together with Atomic you will receive your own pair of skis + skins and poles. If you wish to bring your own gear that is of course OK, just let us know. All the other gear except for skis, skins, poles you need to bring yourself, or you can rent it with our guides. If you need to rent any other equipment, please let us know and we will put you in contact with the guides to organize this.

When you book this trip, you confirm that you have read and accepted these rules as well as our terms and conditions further below.

What is not included?

SKI TO THE SEA

This trip is made for all levels. You don’t need previous touring experience, but we recommend a basic foundation in skiing / snowboarding.
Our guides will make sure that every tour is planned according to each group needs and skills, so everybody, regardless if you are a relatively new or experienced skier, can have the best experience possible. That’s why we are so glad to have several guides, so that we can split into smaller groups (6 girls per guide) based on previous experience and expectations for the trip, that way as many girls as possible can come and enjoy this retreat with us.

This is an amazing opportunity to take your touring experience to the next level, to learn, develop and enjoy the mountains together
— that’s what we want :)

The skiing in March is a great combination for long days and hopefully cold arctic snow. During this time of the year, the weather can as always change rapidly from snow storms to sunshine. If we are lucky, since the sun is starting to come back again we will be able to spend a lot of time in the mountains as well as enjoy the magical sunrise and sunsets, maybe even northern lights. We are smiling writing this!!!!

OUR HOME

We live right next to the water in two houses with a big outdoor patio, a private sauna with views over the ocean and small surrounding islands. We are within walking distance to the charming town Henningsvær and just behind our house is one of the most famous hikes here in Lofoten, called Festvågtind. We love our home in the north.

Each room is meant to be shared with another guest at the retreat. Each room is unique, and some rooms have double beds and some have separate beds. If you are attending with a friend, please let us know and we will room you together.

KAYAKING

To make this trip extra special and to maximize our days together up north, we have added one day with a kayak tour so that you all will get to see the islands and Lofoten from the water. Our guides will take care of all the gear and us. We hope you will love it as much as we do.

We will be kayaking on the day we are not skiing. Except for kayaking you will have some free time to be able to explore the town next to us called Henningsvær or simply enjoy a little slower day where you can spend some free time with what you prefer <3

FOOD

Food is a joy in life and a big part of our retreats. We love to share our passion and we want this to be a highlight of your stay with us. Mica, our friend and chef has been with us since day one and they will cook the most amazing food for us. Get ready to eat food that is good for you and your soul, always with some Tori treats.

If you have any allergies or food preferences,
please let us know and we will make sure to adjust any food accordingly.

We will do two pick ups in Svolvær at arrival day. First transfer is at 3 pm and the second one at 5 pm.

Here are a few ways to travel to Svolvær:

FLIGHT
You can fly in to Svolvær, Evenes or Leknes airport. (note we only offer transfer from Svolvær)

Remember to check on bus alternatives from Evenes and Leknes airport before booking, or alternatively rent a car to go the last bit.

BOAT
You can fly in to Bodø and take the boat from there to Svolvær.
For current express boat schedules / tickets, please check reisnordland.no

CAR
We provide transfer from Svolvær but if you prefer to travel with a car and enjoy a roadtrip through this magical landscape you can always rent one at the different airports.

How to get here?

This is an all female retreat and as always with focus on food, nature and movement together in this new space of community and friendship.

You need to bring your own gear (except skis, skins, poles), as well as avalanche gear. If you wish to rent some of the equipment, please let us know and we will put you in contact with our guides.

We will provide all guests with a more detailed and suggested packing list upon booking.

This retreat is designed for all touring levels, you don't have to have previous experience with touring but we recommend having a basic foundation in skiing and feeling comfortable skiing on various terrains since we will be in the backcountry. Our guides will make sure that every tour is planned according to each group needs and skills, so everybody, regardless if you are a relatively new or experienced skier/snowboarder, can have the best experience possible.

Good to know <3

When booking a retreat with us, you are thereby accepting the previous mentioned and upcoming terms and conditions, including our cancellation policy.

Every participant needs their own travel insurance that covers them and the activities mentioned at the retreat. The guides and Tori Retreats are not liable in terms of injuries or similar sustained damage for the duration of the trip.

As a participant it is mandatory and expected to be transparent towards us and potential guides regarding health conditions or other factors that can play a role in the successful execution of the trip. We want you to have the best time and to feel safe, heard and enjoy our days together.

Neither potential guides nor Tori Retreats are liable in terms of injuries or similar sustained damage, nor any additional cost or expenses affiliated with cancellation or postponement of the original trip (car rental, flight tickets or similar) caused by the guest.

Terms and conditions

We take your safety seriously. Through well established HMS and internal control routines we minimize risk and stay aware of the different dangers around us. For both your’s and our own sakes. We only use guides connected to Nortind – Norwegian Mountain Guides and instructors through Norsk Fjellsportforum. We have hand picked guides with a lot of experience in our local area.

Safety is always a focus for us as your guides. Through transparent guiding we will point out dangers and risks. That means that you as a guest will get a picture of the situations we will face. For you as a guest at Tori Retreat, it is important to inform us about medical conditions, medication, fear of heights etc. before the beginning of the trip. If you feel uncomfortable it is your obligation to inform the guide so that we can find a good solution to the situation.

When on a trip the guide always has the last say in all decisions. Every decision will be made as transparently as possible so that all participants have a best possible understanding of the situation. It is expected that everyone who participate follow information that is given, participate with caution and contribute to thrash free travelling in the mountains.

Guests of Tori Retreats that joins us in the mountains, is done in your own responsibility. Ski mountaineering is considered a risky activity. Tori Retreats and our guides do not carry any economical responsibility for accidents during our activities and events. Every participant must carry their own travel insurance. When you book a trip through Tori Retreats, you confirm that you have read and accepted these rules.

Words from our guides

Our days together

 Arrival day

 Ski days

We will be skiing 3 full days, on those days we start with breakfast together while enjoying the views of the ocean right outside the house. You’ll pack your lunch that’s prepared by our chefs, get the latest weather forecast, risk analysis and updates regarding today’s trip from the guides, then we head off for a beautiful day in the mountains.

Back at the house, you can have a sauna before dinner, warm up in front of the fireplace, sit in the sun on our outdoor patio, read a book, relax before eating dinner all together <3

A very relaxed day, we want you to get settled in — unpack, meet the other girls, take a swim in the ocean and warm up in the sauna. Then we will have dinner together and go through the upcoming days.

Check in: From 3 pm.
Pick up in Svolvær: 3 and 5 pm.

Day we’re not skiing

Departure day

On the day we are not skiing, we will explore Lofoten from the water on our kayaks and enjoy a slow afternoon. Time to explore town, walk in some stores, go to a café, chill by the house, go for a walk - it’s up to you :)

Check out is at 10 am, before that we will have breakfast together and then drive into Svolvær to say good bye. Filled with new memories, friends and experiences <3

Check out: 10 am — transport goes to Svolvær.

 FAQs

  • You don't need previous experience with touring, but we recommend having a foundation within skiing/snowboarding and feel comfortable riding different kind of terrains. We will split into smaller groups based on previous experience and expectations, so it's a great opportunity to try touring for the first time and to learn, develop and enjoy the mountains together with a group of girls and our guides!

  • Of course!

  • Yes! Most of the women that's been on our retreats have come solo, it's the perfect opportunity to meet new friends from all over the world. A lot of the girls have also met up later, after the retreat and gone on other trips together - we want to create a community and space where you can come and meet likeminded people, new friends and experience things together <3

  • It's an international retreat so the language spoken is English.

  • From all over the world! On all our retreats so far we have had such a lovely mix of girls coming from so many different places - Australia, USA, Canada, Europe, Scandinavia.

  • Yes, we adjust the menu to any food allergies or preferences. So just let us know when you are booking :)

  • You can find a general overview of our days together above our FAQ.

  • There is a deposit of 500 EUR to pay in order to reserve your spot. This is done at our check out, through the “book now” button on the top of this page. The remaining amount is due 26.01. Payment information will be sent out on email upon booking.

    Deposit payments are made at the check out with credit card, we can also assist you with bank details if you would rather pay with a transfer.

  • The deposit is non refundable. If you do want to cancel please get in touch immediately and we will do our best to help.

    If cancellation is done less than six weeks before the start of the retreat, no refund is given.

    Please make sure you have travel insurance in case of any unforeseen circumstances.

  • After making the deposit payment we will reach out to you on email with an invoice for the remaining amount as well as a packing list and some other information before the retreat.

    We will also ask you to fill out a form with some information that we need prior to the retreat.
    You can always email us if you have any questions — toriretreat@gmail.com

    Hugs from us,
    Hildur & Agnes <3