Svalbard East to West

The Svalbard East to West will be challenging, exciting, and beautiful. It offers an unique route focusing on places with stunning views and few other people. You will experience glaciers, mountains, sea ice, and all types of weather and wildlife. The route offers exciting challenges and experiences. 

Dates  2026: 28th March - 7th April

Who can join?

The Svalbard crossing is made to be a trip with beautiful nature, mountains and glacier in focus. therefore, it's the perfect trip wether this is your first arctic ski trip or if you have done multiple expeditions before. 

Training 

We suggest you pull tires and get used to walking with a heavy backpack. The days will be long, so make sure your stamina is up for it. 

Insurance

As on other travels it is wise to have your insurance in order. The Ben Nevis expedition is a special expedition requiring a special insurance. After registering for this trip you will receive guidance about what insurance you need, and who offers it. 

Price  

2026: NOK 30.500,- 

Including:

• All emergency equipment
• Glacier equipment
• All foods and drinks - regardless of special diet. We take pride in providing good meals and snacks for everyone. 
• Snowmobile transport to the starting point
• All common equipment such as tents, stoves, pulkas. 
• Administrative costs for applications with Sysselmesteren på Svalbard
• Obligatory search and rescue insurance

Not included: 

• Transport to and from Svalbard
• Accommodation and food and drinks in Longyearbyen before and after the expedition
• Travel insurance with special coverage for Svalbard expeditions

Minimum participants: 4

Maximum participants: 9