Beginner Ice Climbing Excursion in Abisko

Challenge yourself while learning new skills on this thrilling ice climbing excursion in northern Sweden's Abisko!

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From€93
3 hrs
Sporty
From 13 years-old and up
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Practical information

Course of events

- Pick up from one of the listed locations in Abisko or Björkliden 30 minutes before the departure time (please see 'special terms' and specify when booking)

- Meet your experienced instructor

- The adventure begins!

- Scenic transfer to the departure point

- Arrival

- Safety and itinerary briefing

- Receive the equipment (helmet, harness, crampons, alpine boots, and ice axes)

- Introduction to ice climbing, ice climbing techniques, and equipment use

- Demonstration by your instructor

- Ice climbing in Abisko!

- Breaks in between climbs

- Return to the original departure point in Abisko or Björkliden

Activity requirements

Since this ice climbing activity is challenging, participants should be sporty and in good physical health.

In addition, all minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Special terms

Pick-up is offered from select locations in Abisko and Björkliden, please arrive 30 minutes before the departure time and select when booking:

  • Abisko Mountain Lodge
  • abisko.net/Abisko Fjällturer
  • Abisko Guesthouse
  • STF Abisko Turiststation
  • Björkliden – Hotell Fjället
  • Björkliden – Camping
  • Björkliden – Gammelgården

This ice climbing excursion's difficulty level is labelled as 'challenging'.

Brining extra warm clothing items, water, and snacks is highly recommended.

Meeting point:
Pick-up is offered from select locations in Abisko and Björkliden (please see 'special terms' and specify when booking)
Spoken languages:Swedish, English
Included
  • Transfers to and from select locations in Abisko or Björkliden (please see 'special terms')
  • Instructor
  • Alpine boots
  • Crampons
  • Helmet
  • Harness
  • Ice axes
  • Ropes, carabiners, and belaying devices
Excluded
  • Food and beverages
Do not forget to bring
  • Winter coat
  • Snowpants
  • Warm clothing
  • Warm underlayers
  • Hat
  • Gloves
  • Winter boots
  • Wool socks
  • Scarf
  • Backpack
  • Extra warm clothing
  • Water
  • Snacks
  • Camera