Greenland is a vivid polar wilderness. The softened edges of glaciers brush with the arctic sea. Volcanic crystalline rock is hidden beneath centuries of snowfall. All manner of creatures linger above and below the shoreline. Only very few people get to witness these animals in their icy habitat. In the Spring, the sea meets the slopes, the sky, and the midnight sun. The ice opens to the hull of a lone yacht, and the sky to the blades of a helicopter. Glacial powder allows for the graceful carving of skis. This Arctic circle journey submerges an exclusive group in a “slope-to-sea” heliskiing expedition accompanied by an expert team on a private luxury superyacht.

In the height of polar Spring, EYOS expeditions host an experience that takes thrill-seekers 150 miles beyond the Arctic Circle to heliski on the remote island of Maniitsoq. With the opportunity to witness some of the largest icebergs in the world, rare Arctic creatures, Inuit villages, and skiing mile long runs down glaciers. All from the comfort of the fully equipped superyacht, MV Nansen Explorer. Joined by a skilled team including an extreme skiing champion, polar guide, and six-time Olympic medalist, Bode Miller.

This heliskiing expedition offers the opportunity to ski on un-tracked slopes. Devoid of crowds, chairlifts and the limits of marked runs. To partake in the adventure is to ski fjords and crevasses right to down to the water. To kayak beyond the shore, spotting polar bears, walrus, and white whales. Visiting villages on dog sleds whose houses, reminiscent of pastel beach huts, are lucid when speckled upon the eternally blanched landscape. The promise of twenty-four-hour midnight sun assures that expeditioners will see and experience the most unique moments that Greenland has to offer. In utterly luxurious comfort.

NORSE CULTURE

Greenland is the world’s largest island and has a rich and tumultuous history. Notably, Viking and Inuit discoveries, settlements, and extreme conditions define the ice-covered landmass as it stands today. The Viking settlements’ end around 1500AD is clouded in mystery, with only scarce remains of Norse culture found – making Greenland a hub for curious Viking enthusiasts. Astonishingly, many facets of the Inuit culture from around 850AD, are still around in present day. From direct ancestries to trades and tools that have been reinvented and reclaimed throughout the centuries. Alongside traditional myths and legends that prevail in the consciousness of locals. The Western side explored with the expedition team is home to sweeping fjords, icebergs, and Greenland’s thriving capital, Nuuk, first inhabited in 2200BC

SKIING TO THE SHORE

Few get to experience anything close to skiing on a glacier. Let alone one on a secluded island, eighty percent of which, has never been skied on before. The island, Maniitsoq means “uneven place” clearly in reference to its majestic glacial valleys and mountains that ripple throughout the treeless landscape. Aided by a world-class team of guides and expert skiers to help spot the best and longest runs from razor blade ridge tops down to the coast of the North Atlantic. A heliskiing expedition of a lifetime awaits adventurers brave enough to experience the Baltic temperatures of Greenland. The cold, paired with constant sunshine make for the perfect ski conditions. Plentiful virgin powder that never seems to melt and violet-blue skies to rival the most tropical of destinations.

The remote Arctic conditions with unpolluted and clear skies also present the chance to see the Northern lights. Swirling masses of acidic green, purple, and blue envelop the skies in swathes of chameleonic colour. Aurora Borealis is a rare miracle of nature, and one definitely best seen from the slopes of a glacier. Or the deck of a superyacht.

EXPLORING GREENLAND

Not only heli-skiing is on the agenda with this exclusive experience. EYOS have made sure that guests will encounter Greenland way beyond the snowy slopes. Harkening back to the Inuit history and culture of the island, there is the opportunity to dog-sled through the icy terrain and local villages. Meeting and learning from Greenlanders, their lives at sub-zero and the specificities that make living in Greenland’s polar wilderness so unique. Trying traditional foods like shark and musk Ox and learning from fisherman, immerses guests in an entirely new way of life.

On the water, adventurers can take out kayaks and Zodiacs to witness even more hyperborean wildlife. The aforementioned rare whales and belugas that inhabit the below freezing Atlantic waters, whiskered walruses, and fjord habiting polar bears are all possible to spot with the Nansen’s crew of Arctic experts. Greenland is a maze of icebergs, fjords, and archipelagoes teeming with hidden wildlife. The latter surviving despite the climate crisis that threatens them and the former sadly in the process of thawing. EYOS’s expedition offers an experience to witness such beauty – a spectacle that may not be possible for much longer.

THE PRIVATE SUPERYACHT

The Nansen Explorer private superyacht is a hybrid powerhouse – made for both Arctic research expeditions and unbeatable naval luxury. The exterior of the vessel displays its strength with massive 72-meter-long hull and rugged battle-ship form. Built to break through rock solid ice and rough seas. Nansen can reach Greenland by early Spring, covering 150 miles beyond the Arctic circle.  Built to carry sixty, this heliskiing expedition takes only twelve. Spacious and opulent, the Nansen with its Heli-pad, generous cabins, top-class cuisine, and gym is more than just an explorer vessel. Decked out in stylish greys and rust tones alongside warm lighting and service, despite the Freezing temperatures outside, guests are smothered in comfort and style.

BODE MILLER

This six-time Olympic and five-time World Champion medalist has thirty-three World Cup wins under his belt. Bode Miller is the most decorated U.S. alpine skier in history and qualified for the Olympics at just 21 years old. All these accolades make him the perfect person to join this EYOS expedition. With his snow-sure skillset he will take guests effortlessly down stunning runs, finding the most exciting and edgy couloirs and powdered natural piste’s available. Joined by World Extreme Skiing Champion Chris Davenport. And Douglas Stoup, a renowned polar guide versed in Antarctic skiing who has made tracks on all seven continents. The heliskiing expedition is sure to be epic.

EYOS has taken vessels to some of the most remote and fascinating parts of the planet. From the Mariana trench to Vanuatu. Greenland’s polar wilderness is another of its masterful bespoke expeditions that explore the culture, wildlife, and landscape with authenticity to the spirit of adventure. Luxury follows closely, making for a truly unique experience. From the slopes to the sea, helicopter to superyacht, this glacier expedition reveals the concealed beguile and splendour of Greenland.