Sail into the last great wilderness and ski the untouched peaks of the Antarctic Peninsula.

Ice Axe Expeditions invites you to join our 2027 Antarctic Peninsula Adventure Cruise—a 13-day, 12-night journey aboard the Ocean Albatros. This custom itinerary is designed for those with an adventurous spirit, offering the rare chance to ski, snowboard, and trek among the White Continent’s untamed peaks while enjoying the safety and comfort of a modern expedition vessel.

Venture into the heart of central west Greenland with Ice Axe Expeditions, where the Arctic’s raw beauty becomes both playground and backdrop. From the capital city of Nuuk, you’ll set sail aboard Nanook, that will carry you deep into a landscape few skiers ever reach.

Each day offers new horizons: steep couloirs that rise directly from immense, flat glaciers; 1,500-meter peaks that challenge your endurance and reward you with sweeping views; and vast, glacially carved bowls that invite long, flowing turns.

This is no ordinary ski trip — it’s an Arctic expedition aboard a floating basecamp, weaving between fjords at the very edge of the world. You’ll sail into the remote Hornstrandir Nature Reserve in Iceland’s West Fjords — just a few miles shy of the Arctic Circle — and ski pristine, seldom-traced ridges and peaks each day. At night, the yacht Byr becomes our cozy port: a warm haven offering gourmet meals and cozy cabins as we drift from one tucked-away harbour to the next.

Join us for a slice of the people, culture and skiing of one of the most exotic locations on earth.
The High Atlas Mountains of Morocco are home to the best skiing on the African continent. This nine day trip includes a cross-section of the best natural and cultural attractions in Morocco. This unique trip captures a slice of the people, culture, and skiing of one of the most exotic locations on earth.

Ice Axe guide and New Zealand local Dean Staples, leads this 9-day ski touring trip based in the picturesque alpine town of Wanaka with a three day visit to the Whare Kea Chalet nestled amongst the peaks of the Southern Alps, at 1750 metres (5700ft) in the Albert Burn Saddle. The Chalet sits on the edge of the Mount Aspiring National Park with astounding views of Mt. Cook and Mt. Aspiring with its tumbling glaciers. Each day is spent ski touring New Zealand’s amazing alpine tree-less terrain with stunning views down to the grass and glacial lake-filled valleys over 3,000 feet below.

Sail along glaciated fjords and ski remote peaks in a true polar wilderness.
Spend your days exploring untouched terrain on the remote and beautiful Svalbard. Experience the breathtaking scenery and wildlife that draws enthusiasts from around the globe on this backcountry ski touring and sailing expedition along the west coast of Spitsbergen, Svalbard’s largest island.