Backcountry Skiing in Levi with Photography Guide

Ski off-trail through Arctic wilderness and leave with the photos to prove it

A half-day backcountry skiing tour in Levi where you ski through Arctic forests on specialist skis with a professional photography guide, then receive edited photos afterward. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. The group stays under eight people. Children from age 6 are welcome, and the tour includes hot drinks and snacks prepared on an open fire.

Step-by-step itinerary

Backcountry skiing and photography tour

• Meet at Levi departure point
• Equip with backcountry skis
• Ski through forests and wilderness
• Stop for snacks by open fire
• Enjoy landscape and nature photography

The experience

You start from your hotel in the Levi area and drive by minivan to a wilderness location where the real work begins. The guide fits you with backcountry skis (the kind designed to move away from groomed tracks and into deeper snow), and you head into the forests and open terrain around Levi. This is not a resort run. You are moving through the Arctic landscape under your own power, with the guide watching for wildlife and stopping when the light or the landscape calls for it.

The photography guide is the defining part. He shares what he knows about capturing landscape and nature in these conditions, so you get the shots you came for instead of just the ones that happen. Midway through, you stop to build a fire and warm up with hot drinks and light snacks. The guide collects the best frames from the day and sends you edited photos afterward, so the memory stays sharp.

The whole outing runs three to four hours. Groups max out at eight people, which keeps the pace manageable and the guide's attention real. If conditions and luck align, you might see reindeer or other wildlife moving through the trees. The minivan brings you back to your hotel, and the edited photo collection arrives later by password-protected link.

What’s included

• Minivan transportation and hotel pickup and drop-off outside Levi central area.
• backcountry skis and poles.
• a professional photography guide who speaks English.
• hot drinks and snacks prepared on an open fire.
• a collection of edited photos from the tour, delivered by password-protected link afterward.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00Last departure this season: 31 Oct

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (6 to 12 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 12 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Beyond Arctic

Is this one for you?Small groups of up to eight people work best here: large enough to share the experience, small enough that the guide can focus on both your skiing and your photography. Book this if you have a free afternoon and want to move through Arctic wilderness on your own skis rather than watch it from a resort.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 12 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What kind of skis do I use on this backcountry tour?

Specialist backcountry skis designed for Arctic conditions let you move away from marked tracks and into deeper snow. The guide provides them and shows you how to use them before you head out.

Will I get photos from the tour, or do I need to bring my own camera?

The photography guide captures images during the tour and sends you a collection of edited photos afterward. You can bring your own camera too, and the guide will share tips on framing and light.

What happens if I've never skied before?

The tour suits all fitness levels and children from age 6 onward. The guide teaches backcountry technique before you start, and the pace is set by the group, not by a clock.

Does the tour include food and drinks?

Hot drinks and light snacks are prepared on an open fire during a stop midway through the tour. Hotel pickup and drop-off in the Levi area are included.