The Programme
On arrival at Tromso airport we will make the 3.5 hour transfer north to Hamneidet. The next 6 days will be spent searching for the best splitboard touring and freeriding in some of the most beautiful spots on the planet. In the land of the midnight sun the weather is very changeable so we may choose to start early or later in the day depending on what the weather is doing.. Sunset is around 11pm and sunrise is around 3:30am so there is a lot of scope for the best weather window.
Fitness & Ability
Splitboard experience whilst advantageous is not strictly necessary. However, we will need to verify your suitability for the trip beforehand if you have none. A typical day will involve an ascent of 1000m vertical followed by an incredible descent. Starting at sea level, the walking is a lot easier than if you were at altitude here in the Alps. The only breath taking thing about it are the views….
What’s Included
- 6 days of UIAGM splitboard guiding with Paul Verdier
- 7 nights’ accommodation (shared room) in a private lodge
- Ground support vehicles and ferry crossings
- Home cooked dinner (on 5 nights) cooked breakfast & picnic lunch each day.
- Return transfers to Tromso airport
What’s Not Included
- Flights to Tromso
- Personal Insurance
- Splitboard equipment (unless pre-arranged with us)
- Backcountry safety equipment
- Alcohol
Covid 19 Safety
Payment Policy: A deposit of €495 is required immediately upon booking your session with The Rider Social. The balance of your trip costs are due 6 weeks before the course start date. Failure to meet the payment deadline 6 weeks before the start date will forfeit your place on that session without refund.
Cancellation policy: For cancellations made up to 6 weeks before the course start date, 50% of the ‘deposit’ amount paid will be refunded. For cancellations occurring within 6 weeks of the course start date no refund payments will be made. If cancelling a course within 6 weeks of the course start date, payments made cannot be refunded, carried forward or moved to another course.
Refund policy: The Rider Social is not liable for refunds or compensation due to late arrival, failure to attend or complete a course due to injury or illness, travel restrictions, resort closure, adverse weather conditions, force majeure or any other causes or conditions outside the control of The Rider Social
Covid-19: In the event that you can’t attend your session due to Covid-19 associated travel and holiday disruptions including (but not exclusive to) resort closure, FCO imposed travel restrictions, airline train or ferry travel bans imposed by International or local governments, a total refund of the balance paid, minus the non refundable deposit amount, will be refunded to you (the client).
In the event that you can’t attend your course due to you, (the client) being personally affected by the Covid-19 virus (including illness, inability to travel due to illness or any other personal restrictions affecting your travel) The Rider Social will not be liable to refund any monies (as stated in the refund policy above). It is strongly recommended that you have adequate personal insurance for illness, personal cancellation and personal travel disruption.
Upon booking any advertised session of any duration with The Rider Social you are in agreement of the Payment & Cancellations policies listed above.