Gutsy Girls - Bristol and Bath

Push past the ordinary and into the wild with this hut-to-hut ski expedition across Finland’s most rugged terrain. Over seven nights, you’ll traverse the remote Käsivarsi Wilderness Area - home to Finland’s highest peaks - on wide cross-country skis, towing your gear by pulka. At night you'll sleep in off-grid cabins with no running water or electricity and warmed by wood-burning stoves.

This women-only adventure is for those ready to embrace challenge, camaraderie, and the raw beauty of Arctic winter. No ski experience required, just a high fitness level, a resilient mindset, and a hunger for something unforgettable.

Highlights
• Ski 10–18km daily through untouched Arctic landscapes
• Learn backcountry ski touring with expert guidance
• Stay in remote wilderness huts with saunas and shared bunks
• Melt snow for drinking water and cook hearty expedition meals
• Witness the Northern Lights from one of the best viewing spots in Finland
• Experience true self-sufficiency and bond with a small group of bold women

📍 Location
Starting in Kilpisjärvi, a tiny village on the border of Norway, you’ll venture deep into the Käsivarsi Wilderness Area—2,200 square kilometers of icy tundra, frozen lakes, and dramatic peaks.

🛌 Accommodation
Begin and end in a cozy cabin with electricity and hot showers. During the expedition, sleep in rustic huts with no running water or electricity—just candlelight, and shared bunks. One night, you’ll have the option to sleep in an expedition tent.

🔥 Difficulty Level
Challenging. You’ll ski 5–6 hours daily while towing a 20–25kg pulka. No ski experience required, we’ll teach you everything you need to know. Perfect for anyone who’s experienced multi-day adventures without home comforts - think trekking, bikepacking, packrafting, or hut-to-hut journeys. A high fitness level and positive mindset are essential.

💷 Price
February
£1950 (approx. €2260 / $2650)
March
£1850 (approx. €2145 / $2515)

What's Included
• 6-day guided backcountry ski expedition
• 7 nights accommodation (cabins & wilderness huts)
• All meals—expedition-style and two restaurant dinners
• Ski equipment and pulka hire
• Wilderness guide and Gutsy Girls host
• Airport transfers from Tromsø for recommended flights

Ready for a journey where snowy silence and your own grit lead the way? ❄️🔥

Make your winter unforgettable: seven days of trailblazing fun, powdery trails, and full-body rejuvenation in Norway's Arctic playground. Whether you're gliding through frosted forests, mushing your own dog team, or warming up with yoga and gløgg by the fire, this seven-night retreat is a festive blend of movement, magic, and connection.

With expert instruction, daily yoga, and a mix of cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and husky sledding, each day offers a new way to explore and recharge. Whether you're gliding through quiet forests or warming up by the fire with gløgg and good company, this is winter at its most soul-stirring.

Highlights
• Learn cross-country skiing with expert instructors on over 140km of trails
• Mush your own husky team through snow-covered landscapes
• Trek deep into the forest on snowshoes and visit a frozen waterfall
• Cozy up in a horse-drawn sleigh and gather around the fire with warm gløgg
• Unwind with five evenings of yoga and sauna sessions
• Share nourishing meals and stories with a group of bold, like-minded women

📍 Location
Venabygdsfjellet, a serene mountain plateau on the edge of Rondane National Park, offers stunning views, reliable snow, and peaceful trails far from the crowds—just a scenic train ride from Oslo.

🛌 Accommodation
Stay in a cozy, family-run mountain hotel with panoramic views, hearty Norwegian cuisine, and a welcoming vibe. With a yoga studio, lounge with open fire, and sauna, it’s the perfect base for winter adventures.

🔥 Difficulty Level
Beginner-friendly, but a good level of fitness is recommended. Expect 6–7 hours of activity daily, including ski lessons, tours, and optional snowshoeing.

💷 Price
Christmas and New Year
Twin Room Ensuite: £2300 • €2670 • $3135
Private Room Ensuite: £2550 • €2960 • $3480
Family Room : £2225 • €2583 • $3030

1 - 15 Jan and 5 - 11 April
Twin Room Ensuite: £2075 • €2405 • $2830
Private Room Ensuite: £2325 • €2695 • $3170
Family Room: £2075 • €2408 • $2827

February
Twin Room Ensuite: £2250 • €2600 • $3070
Private Room Ensuite: £2500 • €2900 • $3410

All Other Dates
Twin Room Ensuite: £2150 • €2490 • $2930
Private Room Ensuite: £2400 • €2780 • $3270
Family Room: £2075 • €2408 • $2827

What's Included
• 7 nights accommodation in a mountain hotel
• 5 days of cross-country ski lessons and guided tours
• 1 day guided snowshoeing adventure
• Dog sledding and horse sleigh ride
• 5 yoga sessions and sauna access
• All meals—buffet breakfasts, packed lunches, and 3-course dinners
• Ski, boot, and snowshoe hire
• Train station transfers from Ringebu
• Gutsy Girls host and expert local guides

Ready to glide into a season of new beginnings? ❄️✨

Ready to swap the ordinary for a six nights off-grid adventure in Sweden’s backcountry? This six-night women-only retreat combines backcountry cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and winter wilderness camping into one unforgettable journey.

With expert guides, hearty meals, and a cozy off-grid lodge as your base, you’ll learn new skills, embrace the cold, and discover just how strong and resilient you really are. Whether you’re gliding across frozen lakes or pitching tents on a mountain plateau, every moment is designed to challenge, motivate and inspire.

Highlights
• Learn backcountry skiing on metal-edged touring skis—no experience needed
• Snowshoe through boreal forests and moonlit trails
• Camp for two nights on the Fulufjället plateau in true alpine wilderness
• Stay in a remote lodge with saunas, wood stoves, and lantern-lit evenings
• Try ice dips (if you dare!) and warm up in traditional saunas
• Cook tasty meals together and share stories by the fire
• Watch for Northern Lights in one of Sweden’s darkest skies - fingers crossed!

📍 Location
Northern Dalarna, Sweden—a land of ancient forests, frozen lakes, and untouched fells. Far from the crowds, this region offers raw beauty and deep quiet, perfect for winter exploration.

🛌 Accommodation
Four nights in a rustic off-grid lodge by Lake Navar, with no electricity or running water—just warmth, quiet, and candlelight. Two nights winter camping in expedition tents, with the option to build your own snow shelter.

🔥 Difficulty Level
Moderate to challenging. No ski experience required, but you’ll need good fitness, balance, and a can-do attitude. Expect 5–6 hours of activity daily, including pulling a pulka with your gear on two days of the trip.

💷 Price
Twin Room
£2050 (approx. €2380 • $2785)
Quad Room
£2000 (approx. €2320 • $2720)
Optional winter clothing hire £150 (approx. €175 / $193)

What's Included
• 6 nights accommodation (4 lodge, 2 camping)
• 5 days of guided skiing and snowshoeing
• All meals—homemade, hearty, and nourishing
• Ski, boot, snowshoe, and camping gear hire
• Sauna access and optional ice bathing
• Transfer from Mora train station
• Gutsy Girls host and expert local guides

Ready to write your own winter story in the Swedish wilds? ❄️🔥

Join Gutsy Girls for a seven night Beginner Cross Country Ski Adventure in Norway’s Tyin mountains, an active winter escape designed to help you master cross-country skiing from the ground up.

This trip is for women who want to learn a new winter sport, explore wild landscapes, and enjoy the camaraderie of a small group. It’s active, beginner-friendly, and unforgettable.

Why Cross Country Skiing in Norway?

• The perfect starting point - cross-country skiing is easier on the knees than downhill skiing, with a faster learning curve.
• Epic wilderness - glide across frozen lakes, snowy forests, and mountain plateaus far from crowded resorts.
• Confidence through coaching - daily instruction builds your skills step by step, from standing and stopping to full-day wilderness trails.
• Refuel and recharge - sauna sessions, yoga, and hearty dinners keep you recharged after active days.

Highlights

• Six days of guided skiing: learn technique each day, from easy lakeside loops to full-day mountain trails.
• Winter kayaking on Sognefjord: Mid-week, swap skis for paddles and explore Norway’s longest fjord, with a mobile sauna to warm up after.
• Headlamp ski tour: experience the magic of skiing under evening light with your newfound skills.
• Yoga sessions: functional stretching designed to help your body recover for the next day.
• Riverside sauna: feel the heat in a spectacular sauna perched over the Begna River.
• Local cuisine: famous breakfast buffets, packed trail lunches, and three-course dinners featuring regional mountain ingredients.

📍 Location
Tyin, Norway, at 1,260m above sea level, nestled between Lake Tyin and Filefjell at the gateway to Jotunheimen National Park. One of Southern Norway’s snowiest areas, offering hundreds of kilometres of prepared ski tracks through forests and across high mountain plateaus.

🛌 Accommodation
Our base is a cosy mountain lodge in Tyin, offering private or twin rooms with modern comforts and snowy peak views. After full days on skis, you’ll return to hearty dinners and the soothing warmth of a riverside sauna.

🔥 Difficulty Level
This trip is rated moderate. No prior skiing experience is required, but you’ll need good fitness and a willingness to embrace consecutive active days. Expect 6 - 7 hours of activity daily, covering 8-15 km on skis - it’s a full-body workout that’s both demanding and rewarding. Falls are part of the process, and by the end of the week you’ll have real skills and confidence.

This is for women who want to push their skiing further, laugh with new friends, and learn a new skill in Norway’s epic mountain regions. If you’re ready to climb, carve, and challenge yourself, join us.

💷 Price
Superior Private Room £2500 (approx. €2840 / $3265)
Private Room: £2350 (approx. €2665 / $3070)
Twin Room: £2100 (approx. €2380 / $2745)

What's Included

• 7 nights’ accommodation
• All meals from arrival dinner to departure breakfast
• 6 days guided cross-country skiing instruction
• Ski equipment hire (skis, boots, poles)
• Winter kayaking with guide and equipment
• 3 sauna sessions
• Yoga sessions
• Gutsy Girls host and expert instructors
• Group transfers from Tyinkrysset bus stop