Pure Ski Touring Camp
More than a ski trip
In a private lodge in Abisko, Lapland, IFMGA mountain guides, experts and skiers meet. We go on ski touring trips, test new products and eat well. There is a level for everyone, from beginners to advanced and each day offers a variety of selected mountains. Whether you are experienced or curious – let the adventure begin.
Pure Ski Touring Camp is an Events trip with first-class accommodation, a sauna for relaxation and a restaurant serving local produce. We also have a test center where skis and other equipment can be borrowed. Every day we offer ski touring tours with different degrees of difficulty. Our staff is always available at the lodge to offer the best possible service and we also have a Pure Store with selected products. In the evenings, interesting lectures are organized with invited lecturers, brands and partners.
Guides
Ski tours for everyone, from beginner to advanced
Abisko, known as Ábeskovvu in the indigenous North Sami language, is a small hamlet in the north of Sweden, north of the arctic circle. It is situated adjacent to the lake Torneträsk and is known for its scenic views of Lapporten with the peaks Tjuonatjåkka and Nissuntjårro, 1,540 m asl and 1,721 m asl respectively. This location also offers opportunities for us to drive westwards in our minibuses to go ski touring on the Norwegian side in the spectacular Ofoten and Narvik alps. The Norwegian areas at our disposal are characterised by steep mountains rising directly from the fjords with high, jagged peaks reaching up to 1,900 m asl. A magic place!
The skiing on offer in northern Sweden and Norway is some of the most beautiful going and our chances of finding untouched snow are most excellent regardless of which mountain and how steep a slope we pick. We have four ski touring days, and depending on group and level we’ll cover between 400 and 1,200 vertical meters per day. No matter what level of ski touring experience you have, there will be a group suitable for you.
Pure Ski Touring only hires IFMGA Mountain Guides
What is a Mountain Guide?
A Mountain Guide is a specially trained and highly experienced professional who is certified by authorities or mountain guide associations. They are considered experts at a high level and are hired to instruct or lead individuals and small groups in mountain environments that require this advanced expertise. The profession of mountain guide originated in the mid-19th century when alpine climbing became recognized as a sport.
IFMGA Certification
The title IFMGA Mountain Guide is reserved for individuals who have received full certification through their country’s national mountain guide association, whose curriculum and training are approved by the International Federation of Mountain Guides Associations (IFMGA). Certification is obtained through a rigorous examination process that includes rock climbing, alpine climbing and ski mountaineering. Certification usually takes between three and seven years to complete.
Swedish Mountain Guide Organisation
The Swedish Mountain Guide Organisation (SBO) is Sweden’s only professional organisation for mountain guides. SBO trains and examines guides and offers further training. The organisation promotes the interests of its members nationally and internationally and administers information, fees and meetings. The requirements for authorisation are high and include technical skills, teaching and leadership skills. SBO cooperates with other organisations and is a member of the International Federation of Mountain Guides Associations (IFMGA), which gives Swedish guides the right to work internationally according to the federation’s standards.
Our IFMGA Mountain Guides at Pure Ski Touring Camp are
Christian Edelstam
Dick Johansson
Josef Westerlund
Peter “CalleP” Engström
Oscar Wahlund
Ulrika Asp
David Nyberg
Travel
Abisko, Lappland, Northern Sweden
Abisko is situated north of the arctic circle, close to the Norwegian border. As a base for ski touring it’s close to optimal. We have a huge selection of peaks to choose from on either side of the border, catering for all levels of experience and skills, beginner to advanced.
Accommodation
During the event, we’re based at the cosy Abisko Mountain Lodge, in Abisko. We’ve taken over the whole lodge for the duration! It’s 100% ski touring focus from the test centre to the lounge, via the sauna and all the way to the restaurant and the sun deck. The lodge is on the edge of Abisko itself, with a scenic view of Lapporten. The lodge is a focal point for skiers near and far between February and May, and many tall stories have been shared in its lounge. It’s a perfect base for our ski touring event in March.
Travel
Travelling to Pure Freeride Camp is easy and convenient. You have several options: rail, air or road. Regardless of your chosen mode of transport, you get to enjoy the same number of ski days. You can also sort your own travel arrangements, and just join up at Abisko Mountain Lodge. If you drive or travel by bus, the E10 passes Abisko — exit for Abisko Östra.
Rail
If you choose to travel by rail, your journey starts in the evening from Stockholm C (note that the train journey starts the evening before the start of the event). You’ll board the northbound sleeper and arrive at Abisko Östra (the name of the station) the following day. From Abisko Östra station it’s a five min walk to the lodge. The homeward leg follows the same route. The sleeper departs in the afternoon, and you’ll arrive back in Stockholm the following morning.
Air
If you fly, you start at Stockholm Arlanda Airport. There are two departure options (see the itinerary below), and the duration of the flight to Kiruna Airport is about 2h30. From there we have arranged private bus transfers to Abisko Mountain Lodge. On the way back you take off Sunday evening from Kiruna, landing back at Arlanda late evening. We can also arrange flights from Gothenburg or Malmö, contact us on info@pureskitouring.se for further details.
Itinerary (rail)
SJ sleeper, Mar 25, Stockholm Cl – Mar 26, Abisko Östra 18:11-10:34
SJ sleeper, Mar 30, Abisko Östra – Mar 31, Stockholm C 16:47-09:25
Itinerary (air)
SAS Mar 26, Stockholm ARN – Kiruna 11:45-13:20
SAS Mar 30, Kiruna – Stockholm ARN 19:35-21:15
Bus Transfer, Kiruna Airport
Kiruna-Abisko Wed, 300 SEK
Abisko-Kiruna Sun, 300 SEK
Return transfer = 500 SEK
Book your place on the form.
Approximate drive times:
From Umeå – approx 9h
From Luleå – approx 5h
From Kiruna – approx 1h
From Narvik – approx 1h
Bus services
Länstrafiken i Norrbotten – www.ltnbd.se
Nordtrafikk, Norge – www.nordtrafikk.no
Equipment
Pure Freeride Camp is a suitable event for all ski tourers, regardless of experience level, from complete beginner to advanced. We group participants according to level, and those with less experience will get more instruction and shorter tours, and vice versa. You book your place in the group of your choice the evening before, making it possible to switch groups day to day if you so want. Ratio: 6-8 guests per guide.
- Reasonable fitness is required
- Capable piste skier, ideally with some off-piste experience
- Age limit 18 years old (16 years old if accompanied by legal guardian)
Mandatory Pure Freeride Camp
- Skis with touring bindings
- Climbing skins, contour-cut to your skis
- Ski boots
- Ski poles with baskets of a diameter of at least 6cm
- Avalanche transceiver (not analog), shovel, probe. Check batteries.
- Helmet
- Avalanche backpack with inflatable airbag, 25-35l capacity (rentals available)
- Shell jacket and trousers. Wind-, and waterproof.
- Mid-layer in wool or fleece
- Insulated jacket. Synthetic or down. Alternatively an extra fleece.
- Base layer, top and long-johns. Wool or synthetic
- Ski socks, wool
- Underwear, wool or synthetic
- Gloves or mittens, one pair of thick, one pair of thin
- Hat and balaclava or Buff to cover your face
- Sunglasses and goggles
- Sun cream
- Water bottle
- Head torch
- Passport and money
- Travel insurance
- Hand sanitiser
- Personal snacks (chocolate, nuts etc) for touring
Pure Freeride Camp specific
- Ski Crampons (Harscheisen)
Good to have
- Thin windproof/soft shell jacket
- Soft shell trousers
- Extra base layers
- Extra underwear (wool/synthetics)
- Extra ski socks (wool)
- Day wear/civvies (to be left in the hotel)
- Normal shoes (to be left in the hotel)
- Thermos
- Camera
- Mobile phone and charger
- Toiletries bag
- Ear plugs
- Blister tape
Always aim to minimise weight when packing.
If you’re missing some of the equipment listed above, we’ll be happy to help arrange equipment hire or purchase. Contact us on info@pureskitouring.se for details.
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Reserve
Itinerary
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Package only
– we can help you book your flight from any destination. It is booked separately –
- Part in multi-bed room excluding travel
- 13 500 SEK
- Estimated 1200€
- Part in twin room excluding travel
- 14 500 SEK
- Estimated 1300€
- Single room excluding travel
- 18 000 SEK
- Estimated 1500€
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Package including rail travel
– to and from Stockholm Centralstation –
- Part in multi-bed room incl. train
- 16 500 SEK
- Estimated 1400€
- Part in twin room incl. train
- 17 500 SEK
- Estimated 1500€
- Single room excluding travel
- 22 000 SEK
- Estimated 1900€
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Package including air travel
– to and from Stockholm Arlanda –
- Part in multi-bed room incl. flight
- 18 000 SEK
- Estimated 1600€
- Part in twin room incl. flight
- 19 500 SEK
- Estimated 1700€
- Single room incl. flight
- 23 500 SEK
- Estimated 2000€
Included
- 4 days’ ski touring with certified IFMGA mountain guide
- Avalanche safety training with certified IFMGA mountain guide
- Ski touring technique skills with certified IFMGA mountain guide
- Equipment orientation with certified IFMGA mountain guide
- Black Diamond and ATK demo day with test centre and clinics (Thursday)
- Woolpowers demo day with test centre and clinics (Friday)
- Dynafit and G3 demo day with test centre and clinics (Saturday)
- Norrøna demo day with test centre and clinics (Sunday)
- Personal account access to Pure Ski Touring’s website
- Pure Ski Touring’s goodie bag
- Accommodation, Abisko Mountain Lodge, 4 nights
- Breakfast, lunch and evening meal, 4 days
- Bedding, towel, departure cleaning
- Mixed grill buffet with welcome drink (Saturday evening)
- Rail travel Stockholm C – Abisko Östra, return
- Alternatively:
- Air travel Stockholm Arlanda – Kiruna, return
- Checked luggage, 23kg and carry-on 8kg
- Sport equipment luggage, 23kg (skis, poles and boots)
- Transfer Kiruna Airport – Abisko Mountain Lodge, return (+495 SEK, separate booking)
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Tuesday, March 25
- 18:11 Early departure, from Stockholm Central station (trail)
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Wednesday, March 26
- Day of arrival
- 10:34 You’re welcome to arrive at the lodge at any time. The event kicks off formally at tonight’s dinner
- 10:34 Arrival Abisko Östra (train)
- 13:20 Arrival Kiruna Airport - a transfer pick you up and drive to our ski lodge in Abisko
- 20:00 Welcome briefing
- 20:30 Late departure, Arlanda
- Late arrival Kiruna Airport - a transfer pick you up and drive to our ski lodge in Abisko
- 21:00 Vi presenterar våra IFMGA bergsguider
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Thursday, March 27
Woolpower Day- 07:00 Breakfast in the restaurant, and our Woolpower representatives will introduce themselves
- We’ll pick up lunch packs
- 08:30 Assemble for today’s tours
- We’ll eat our lunch packs on the mountain
- Woolpower conducts clinics and has filled the test centre with the latest equipment for you to try out.
- 18:00 Sign-up for tomorrow’s ski tours
- 18:00 Dinner in the restaurant
- 20:30 Woolpower lectures, slide shows and surprises!
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Friday, March 28
Black Diamond & ATK Day- 07:00 Breakfast in the restaurant, and our Black Diamond & ATK representatives will introduce themselves
- Black Diamond & ATK conducts clinics during breakfast
- 08:30 Assemble for today’s tours
- Full day on the mountains with our guides
- Black Diamond & ATK conducts clinics and has filled the test centre with the latest equipment for you to try out.
- 18:00 Sign-up for tomorrow’s ski tours
- 20:00 Dinner in the restaurant
- 20:30 Evening programme courtesy of Black Diamond & ATK
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Saturday, March 29
Norrøna day- 07:00 Breakfast in the restaurant, and our Norrøna representatives will introduce themselves
- Norrøna demos and loans out garments from their ski touring collections
- 08:30 Assemble for today’s tours
- Full day on the mountains with our guides
- 17:00 Sign-up for tomorrow’s ski tours
- 18:00
- 19:00 Traditional Norrland meal with a pre-dinner drink served in the lounge
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Sunday, March 30
Dynafit day- 07:00 Breakfast in the restaurant
- Dynafit representatives have a surprise for us
- 08:00 Check-out
- 08:15 Assemble for today’s tours
- Ski touring day at Abisko and the surrounding mountains
- Dynafit test centre and clinics outside the lodge the whole day
- 15:30 Shower and change prior to home journey
- 16:30 Transfer leaves for Kiruna Airport (air travellers)
- 16:47 Departure, southbound SJ sleeper train (rail travellers)
- 19:00 Flight departure, Kiruna Airport (air travellers)
- 20:30 Arrival, Stockholm Arlanda Airport (air travellers)
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Monday, March 31
- 09:25 Arrival Stockholm C (rail travellers)
