Icelandic Mountain Guides

20/11/2024

🏔️ Where do our glacier guides call home in Iceland? Step into our world!
You can find us at two base camps in the South of Iceland, where your adventures begin.

📍Skaftafell: The land of blue ice dreams, ice caves, glacier treks, and even summiting Iceland’s highest peaks or crossing Europe's largest glacier.
📍 Mýrdalsjökull & Sólheimajökull: Also known as the ultimate Adventure Ground. From ATV zooming across black sand beaches to snowmobiling, glacier hikes, or ice climbing - this spot has it all!

These are the epic bases where your adventures start. Ready to join us? Explore more on our website.

09/11/2024

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06/11/2024

Welcome to our office 😉 Exclusively explore the breathtaking natural ice cave within the Myrdalsjökull glacier. Wander through a shimmering ice tunnel, marvel at the intricate ash layers from nearby eruptions, and immerse yourself in the surreal atmosphere. Enjoy a thrilling buggy, snowmobile, or monster truck journey to reach Askur Ice Cave.

👉 How do we get to the ice cave? Meet us at our Myrdaljökull Glacier Base Camp, or jump onboard the Adventure Bus from Reykjavíkand take in the scenic journey!

For a more personal journey; enjoy the Super Jeep adventure to Askur with .

01/11/2024

"Some of the gnarliest ice I’ve ever seen. Truly incredible how tall those ice spires are in reality. The most incredible landscapes. Unforgettable."
- Adventurer of the Week joined us on an epic glacier hike in Skaftafell. Do you want to hike on a glacier?

31/10/2024

BOO! IT'S YOUR LAST CHANCE! 👻Book your Iceland adventure today and enjoy 10% off our most popular tours! 🦇

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*Travel between now and 2025 to take advantage of this limited-time offer.

29/10/2024

Is ski touring in North Iceland on your bucket list?
2025 is approaching, but the time to book is now. Ski from impressive summits to the ocean in North Iceland. Get 10% off the 6-day Alpine Ski Tour in the world-famous Troll Peninsula (Tröllaskagi) - Iceland's #1 ski-touring destination.

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*Discount offer until 31 October 2024, for travel dates until 2025.

This incredible guided Alpine ski tour will take you through the mountains & fjords of North Iceland. Available March & April. Country guest house...

28/10/2024

When your friend says, ‘We’re going on a chill glacier hike’ and you end up scaling a wall of ice…😂 We all have that one friend! 🧗‍♂️
If this sounds like your kind of adventure, join us for an unforgettable and intimate ice-climbing experience in Iceland >> https://ow.ly/aiZf50TUEYy

Whether you're a beginner or intermediate, our certified glacier guides will outfit you with essential gear: a helmet, harness, crampons, and an ice axe, all provided by us. After a thorough safety orientation, you’re ready to conquer the ice. 🥾🧊

Your skilled guide will select the perfect location on the glacier and set up the climbing ropes, ensuring a smooth introduction to the thrilling sport of ice climbing.

25/10/2024

Who else has snowmobiling in Iceland on their bucket list? ✅Snowmobiling in Iceland with " from our Adventurer of the Week - IG:

22/10/2024

Why would anyone spend eight days on Europe’s largest glacier?! Because they can 🤔 And they will definitely do it again. “Being able to successfully cross and conquer the biggest icecap in Europe is indescribable, it’s something that you will never forget. A life-changing experience, one where it’s you, your gear and the elements.” - Jón, our expert expedition guide.

Vatnajökull crossing is not just something you step into and have success; this expedition is something extraordinary. It’s extremely challenging BUT equally rewarding. It keeps pulling you. You need to plan, think and be critical about everything you do and bring with you.

This expedition has everything an adventurous person seeks. There are challenges on the way, and you will be tested, both physically and mentally. It could be your trip of a lifetime or preparation for something even greater! If this is the experience you seek, contact us to get more information about the next Vatnajokull Crossing.

21/10/2024

A big congratulations to all the guides who recently passed the intensive 10-day WMI CPR and WMI Wilderness First Responder certification course.
We are proud to provide you with the highest quality training and first aid education. Since 2015, we have worked with NOLS (National Outdoor Leadership School) to provide the best first-aid education in Reykjavík, Iceland.
Our educational courses are designed for outdoor professionals, to provide them with the tools to make critical medical and evacuation decisions in remote locations.

This course is required for our guides who work on our longer trekking tours, and those who do Glacier Guiding 2 and Ski Guiding 2. Successful course completion earns you a WMI Adult & Child CPR certification & a WMI Wilderness First Responder certification.

For our outdoor enthusiasts and future guides, check out the courses on our website for the next available dates: https://www.mountainguides.is/courses

*These two courses are held three times a year - at the beginning of the year, in the spring and again in the fall. In addition, once a year we offer a course called WFA (Wilderness First Aid). This course is tailored to the needs of outdoorsy people and those working on day trips.
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16/10/2024

If you haven't heard, a special competition is running with our parent brand right now! 🎉 You don't want to miss out on the chance to WIN a dream trip to Iceland 🌍
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Are you dreaming of erupting geysers, natural hot springs, blue glaciers, majestic waterfalls, and the Northern Lights? Here's your opportunity!

14/10/2024

Blue ice season is calling! 🧊🔵 As summer winds down, a magical transformation occurs on the glacier: The summer's white crust gives way to the awe-inspiring hues of winter's blue ice. This phenomenon results from the compression of snow layers and the release of tiny air bubbles, rendering the ice translucent and allowing us to marvel at its brilliant shades of blue. 🌬️❄️

12/10/2024

"If you are looking for more adventure head to Skaftafell, once its own national park but now part of the massive 5,460-square-mile Vatnajökull National Park, which contains the largest glacier in Europe. Here, you can scale 6,920-foot Hvannadalshnúkur, the highest point in the country and a serious big day of glacial travel (ski or splitboard it for a real treat). Unless you have your own gear and glacial travel training, you will want to hire guides. Call on the professional and friendly services of Icelandic Mountain Guides for the trip, which is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that provides views out across the cold North Atlantic to the south and into the vast icy interior of the island to the north. The guides can also take you on easier excursions including rambles on and hikes above Sólheimajökull, an easy-to-access, and, alas, fast-melting glacier not too far from Reykjavík. " - in


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07/10/2024

Big Kudos to our certified guides who completed and passed (with flying colours) the latest Jöklaleiðsögn (Glacier Guide) 2 and 3 - Hard Ice Guide training courses. These are strenuous, intensive 4-5 day courses, not to mention all the training prior to the exams.
💪Our guides Fie and Heini are certified as AIMG-Certified Hard Ice Guide.
💪Our guides Przemek, Stefanie, Andrés, Guðrún, Denis, and Lasse passed Jökla2 - certified as AIMG Aspirant Hard Ice Guide.

⁉️🙋‍♂️ What is Jöklaleiðsögn?
The IMG (Icelandic Mountain Guides) instructors on all our courses are among the best in the business, with a wealth of experience in different fields of guiding. IMG set the base for what is now the AIMG (Association of Icelandic Mountain Guides) standard in training, in cooperation with some of New Zealand's most experienced guides and instructors.
The main topics of hard ice guiding are assessed in simple and complex terrain. The assessment includes advanced rescue operations, route selection, risk management, crevasse rescue, ice climbing, communication with guests and group management.
The course covers both hard skills such as rescue techniques and soft skills related to risk management and customer service.

⁉️ What do these certifications mean?
👉Jökla 3: AIMG-Certified Hard Ice Guides. Hard Ice Guides are certified to observe trainees and aspirant guides as well as decide, depending on conditions client-to-guide ratios in glacier operations.
👉 Jökla 2: Guides are certified to guide on hard ice as AIMG Aspirant Hard Ice Guide under direct supervision from an AIMG-certified Hard Ice Guide.

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05/10/2024

Prepare yourselves; the ice cave season is on the horizon! ❄️🧊

📢 Get ready to witness the glacier like never before! This October, the breathtaking Skaftafell Ice Cave Tour & Glacier Hike will offer you an unparalleled glimpse into the heart of Falljökull.
🚀 A glacier adventure where you’ll explore the mesmerizing beauty of naturally formed ice caves and tunnels, displaying vivid, magical blues. Capture the remarkable surroundings while your highly trained guide unveils the secrets of how these incredible structures come to life each year.
🌌 Traverse the spectacular paths through the caves, discovering dynamic landscapes and crevices of the glacier’s surface, concluding a day filled with wonder and fascination.

Don’t miss out on this season’s extraordinary ice cave tours

02/10/2024

They might seem passive, but beneath the icy surface, glaciers are constantly on the move, sculpting mountains, forging valleys, and relocating tons of rock and sediment. These ice giants, carved from millennia-old compacted snow, are the living testament to the Ice Age that once blanketed the earth. Swipe to get to know Iceland's fascinating glaciers, and discover them on your visit to Iceland.

01/10/2024

You've been eagerly waiting...our 2025 Multi-Day Hiking tour dates have launched and are open for booking! 🎉

Take a look at our guided multi-day treks for Summer 2025: https://bit.ly/3ZNnU7A

🥾Laugavegur Trek Classic: https://bit.ly/4dqzUPn
🥾Laugavegur & Fimmvörðuháls Combo: https://bit.ly/47QoZNL
🥾Volcanic Trails: https://bit.ly/4dznmFj
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🥾4-day þórmörk Adventure: https://bit.ly/3TPSA4c
🥾 4-Day Off the Beaten Path in Fjallabak Nature Reserve: https://bit.ly/3TRpAsP

Spots are limited, secure your adventure today.
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Find the perfect Iceland hiking tour with Icelandic Mountain Guides. The famous Laugavegur trail from Landmannalaugar to Þórsmörk and more highland hiking tours.

24/09/2024

One of the most common questions our guides get asked: "What should I wear on a glacier walk in Iceland?" Save this post for when you're packing for your Iceland trip! Once you've sorted your clothing and gear, you're ready to glacier hike Iceland!
When dressing for a glacier hike, it's important to remember that this is not the same as a leisurely sightseeing trip with short stops.

You'll need:
🥾 Sturdy boots with ankle support (we have an option to rent some)
💨 Breathable layers of clothing that you can easily add or remove depending on your body temperature.
🧥A merino wool or base layer (not cotton).
🧥A fleece or down mid-layer.
🧥Waterproof and windproof outer layers. (also available to rent)
🤠🧤 Don't forget to bring hats, gloves, and warm socks to protect your extremities, the primary source of heat loss.

And don't worry, we will provide you with the rest of the necessary safety gear!