Skessuhorn climbing from Reykjavík

Sport lovers

Nature Lovers

Location: Iceland

Activity: Climbing, Ice Climbing

Languages spoken: English

Duration: 11 hrs

Difficulty: Difficult

Minimum age: 13

Sorry, we don't offer activity at this time. If you send us your e-mail, we will be happy to inform you as soon as we relaunched it.

Highlights

Skessuhorn Mountain
Climbing in the amazing nature
Beautiful views of the surrounding area

All about the trip

We will start with one hour drive from Reykjavík heading north-west to the valley Skorradalur. When we get to our destination, we will go over the task for the day, and our tour guides will give you some instructions. After that, we begin the approach to the base of Skessuhorn. The approach takes from 2 and a half to 3 and a half hours over swamps, rocks and beautiful landscape.

Under the mountain, we will gear up for the climb and have some lunch. After a snack, we’ll talk more about how to climb and how to use some of the climbing gear.

Climbing the ridge will take us about 2-3 hours. It is one of the most fun ridges to climb in Iceland. It is not super difficult, so you don´t need to worry about not finishing this climb. On the summit, you can take photos, and you could enjoy the view before going back down.

What is included in the price

Climbing gear
Crampons
Ice axe
Ropes
Carabines
Harness
Local glacier guide

What is not included in the price

Insurance
Beverages and meals during the trip
Pick-up services

Instructions

What to take with you?

We recommend wearing warm clothes (rain gear pants and jacket). Bring good hiking shoes, a hat and gloves. Please, take a 20-30l backpack, food and water for the day, hiking poles and sunglasses would be fine too.

Where do we meet and where will the trip end?

Meeting place:

N1 gas station in Borgarnes, Borgarbraut 63, 310 Borgarnes, Island
We arrange pick-up and drop-off from Reykjavík. Please, let us know by email (info@northiceexpeditions.is) where would you like to be picked up and dropped off.

Final destination:

Same as the meeting point

Cancellation Policy - Benevolent

Cancellation more than 4 days prior to the starting date. Clients are automatically refunded the full booking price.
Cancellation within 48 to 96 hours prior to the starting date. Clients are entitled to a 50% refund of the booking price.
Cancellation less than 48 hours prior to the starting date. No refunds.

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