Greenland Ski Touring
IFMGA mountain guides based in East Greenland, we specialise in adventurous ski touring in the vast arctic ranges that surround our ski lodge.
Skiing, exploration and adventure
For over 20 years now, skiing in East Greenland has been our way of life. The wild mountains surrounding our home and ski lodge are part of one of the greatest tracts of unexplored ski touring terrain on earth – from the alpine ranges on the edge of the ice cap to the coastal mountains that rise directly from the fjords. A partnership of Inuit elders and IFMGA mountain guides who love skiing, we combine many years of expertise with the highest international qualifications. Our aim is to provide inspiring trips and expeditions with an emphasis on brilliant skiing, exploration, adventure and an insight into this land.
OUR GREENLAND SKI TRIPS
John // Scotland
Backcountry Ski Expedition
"The expedition was a fantastic experience that was definitely the pinnacle of my ski touring life."
Nicki // Lake Tahoe
Ski Touring Week
"This trip was so wonderful! It was so refreshing to have to be involved in every aspect of the environment – the sea, the ice, the mountains, the snow. Loved getting to see the other hut and can’t wait to come back!! Thank you!"
Stephen // UK
First Descents Ski Expedition
"Just brilliant. Great company and skiing in the most stunning setting."
Rob // USA
Backcountry Ski Expedition
"I just wanted to thank you again for a marvellous trip. I do miss the scenery, the touring/climbing, and especially the new friends."
Ray // USA
Ski Touring Week
"Thank you for a wonderful week in Greenland. I enjoyed the skiing and I’m pleased to have been able to improve my mountaineering skills. The views of the peaks we climbed were spectacular and well worth the effort. The various modes of transport also made the trip especially interesting. The hut..." (more)
Ray // USA
Ski Touring Week
"Thank you for a wonderful week in Greenland. I enjoyed the skiing and I’m pleased to have been able to improve my mountaineering skills. The views of the peaks we climbed were spectacular and well worth the effort. The various modes of transport also made the trip especially interesting. The hut was a fun experience. I also enjoyed learning more about the local conditions. Overall the experience has been unforgettable and I appreciate all you’ve done to make this week possible for us. Thank you again!"
Peter, Adam, Richard & Co. // Slovakia
Ski Touring Week
"Thank you for very much Pirhuk team for a nice time and holiday!"
Lisa & Stephen // Germany
First Descents Ski Expedition
"To Matt – thank you for your lessons in how to function within an expedition and your skilled guiding, for pushing hard so we could have some good days out despite the weather… Your love of this place and its knowledge, history, is evident in every way you run the lodge. It’s clear you do what..." (more)
Lisa & Stephen // Germany
First Descents Ski Expedition
"To Matt – thank you for your lessons in how to function within an expedition and your skilled guiding, for pushing hard so we could have some good days out despite the weather… Your love of this place and its knowledge, history, is evident in every way you run the lodge. It’s clear you do what you do from the heart. There is a saying in German that one always meets twice in life; I hope that’s at least the case."
Rosalyne & Ludovic // Switzerland
Backcountry Ski Expedition
"Thank you, a lot, for the welcome and for the beautiful trip. This country is just amazing! Thank you to help us discover this wonderful place. We wish you the best."
Rob // Seattle
First Descents Ski Expedition
"Last April, three of us from Seattle signed up for the "East Greenland Exploratory Ski Touring Expedition" with Pirhuk and the trip definitely delivered the goods! It was an incredible trip and I was impressed with Matt's guiding and with Pirhuk in general. Matt operates in an extremely..." (more)
Rob // Seattle
First Descents Ski Expedition
"Last April, three of us from Seattle signed up for the "East Greenland Exploratory Ski Touring Expedition" with Pirhuk and the trip definitely delivered the goods! It was an incredible trip and I was impressed with Matt's guiding and with Pirhuk in general. Matt operates in an extremely challenging environment and the combination of the vast local knowledge of Georg, Justus, and his other native Inuit partners with Matt's superb mountain guiding skills made for a truly unique, safe, and exciting, experience. And yeah, what is this weird obsession with whether it is called a biscuit or a cookie? Sounds like Rich's obsession with relish!"
Roz // USA
Ski Touring Week
"There are one or two times in each person’s life when the world opens up fully and an endless peace prevails – that was my experience here in Kulusuk. Matt was the best, most patient and most fun guide ever. This is just the beginning. Thanks for a trip of a lifetime!"
Rich // UK
Steep Skiing Week
"Matt, your guiding was second to none; the fact you managed to get into steep aesthetically beautiful lines in light of the wind and snow conditions is a testament to your skills as a guide. Also the continual tips and skills for big mountain skiing and access were fantastic."
Rich // UK
Steep Skiing Week
"Matt, your guiding was second to none; the fact you managed to get into steep aesthetically beautiful lines in light of the wind and snow conditions is a testament to your skills as a guide. Also the continual tips and skills for big mountain skiing and access were fantastic."
Alberto // Spain
Ski Touring Week
"When I first met Matt i Norway some years ago, the way he talked about Greenland drew my attention. His passion was such that I knew I was going to visit him. I wanted to invite some good friends to what seemed like a great adventure. Now that this week is over, I am overwhelmed by the attention..." (more)
Alberto // Spain
Ski Touring Week
"When I first met Matt i Norway some years ago, the way he talked about Greenland drew my attention. His passion was such that I knew I was going to visit him. I wanted to invite some good friends to what seemed like a great adventure. Now that this week is over, I am overwhelmed by the attention to detail. Everything is thought in advance, huge effort is put into the experience to make it perfect, always with a smile, always ready to help in any minor incident, and willing to spend the whole day working to make our stay unforgettable. I am so impressed. Thanks everything and I’m sure I’ll see you soon."
Christian // Switzerland
First Descents Ski Expedition
"An unforgettable experience. Matt is a remarkable guide. And the Greenlandic backcountry speaks for itself. Magical."
Johnny // Scotland
Ski Touring Week
"Heartfelt thanks for a great week in this special place and for your kindness and consideration in looking after me – deeply appreciated. I’m amazed at what I have managed to achieve this week and that’s down to you guys – another amazing experience."
Sammie // UK
Ski Touring Week
"An incredible week in your beautiful lodge with excellent skiing. Thank you for looking after us so well. Many happy memories and some epic pictures to take away. I hope to be back again for more adventures."
Quintin // France
Ski Touring Week
"Thank you for your warm welcome into your house. The work you’ve done here truly is amazing. I have spent the whole evening reading the story of Knud Rasmussen, contemplating at the same time Kulusuk bay. What more could one ask…? The journey through the fjord was one of the best experiences I..." (more)
Quintin // France
Ski Touring Week
"Thank you for your warm welcome into your house. The work you’ve done here truly is amazing. I have spent the whole evening reading the story of Knud Rasmussen, contemplating at the same time Kulusuk bay. What more could one ask…? The journey through the fjord was one of the best experiences I ever had in my life. Mysterious, quite challenging sometimes, Stunning…"
Dave // Scotland
First Descents Ski Expedition
"Thanks for a truly unforgettable experience. I am in awe of the whole place, as well as your dedication and love of the area. You have created a fantastic base, and hope it continues to provide you with many more happy memories. I’ve learnt a huge amount about the local area and ski expedition..." (more)
Dave // Scotland
First Descents Ski Expedition
"Thanks for a truly unforgettable experience. I am in awe of the whole place, as well as your dedication and love of the area. You have created a fantastic base, and hope it continues to provide you with many more happy memories. I’ve learnt a huge amount about the local area and ski expedition techniques thanks to your thoughtful approach. Despite the challenging weather we maximised on what was achievable and had a great time. Thanks again!"
Angus // Scotland
First Descents Ski Expedition
"Still living off the memories of a great trip!"
Brent // Scotland
First Descents Ski Expedition
"A unique, amazing and unforgettable experience! Great skiing, lodge and hosts; you guys looked after us so well! Looking forward to checking the place out – summer! "
John // USA
Ski Touring Week
"Many thanks for an experience that was extraordinary in every way. Our stay was about so much more than just skiing. What a special introduction to Greenland!"
Marie & Bjørn // Norway
Ski Touring Week
"Great week ski touring and ‘’walking the dogs’’. Beautiful area and really nice people. Would love to come back!!"
Adrien // France
Backcountry Ski Expedition
"I just wanted to say thank you to you and your team for this amazing trip. I have no words to describe it, it exceeded all my expectations. And especially, a big thank you to the guide. Until the last minute of the last day, he did everything to make this trip so special, and to give us the best..." (more)
Adrien // France
Backcountry Ski Expedition
"I just wanted to say thank you to you and your team for this amazing trip. I have no words to describe it, it exceeded all my expectations. And especially, a big thank you to the guide. Until the last minute of the last day, he did everything to make this trip so special, and to give us the best experience we could have. Being there, in the middle of all these glaciers, mountains and icebergs... completely alone, discovering a new world, but always confident."
Mark // UK
Ski Touring Week
"In a world full of special and amazing places, Angmagssalik and Nanoq Lodge, in particular, are special indeed. Surrounded by iced seas, soaring glacier-clad mountains, the lodge and the village in which it nestles have a warm heart. Amazing skiing across the island, wilderness in the Emmanuel..." (more)
Mark // UK
Ski Touring Week
"In a world full of special and amazing places, Angmagssalik and Nanoq Lodge, in particular, are special indeed. Surrounded by iced seas, soaring glacier-clad mountains, the lodge and the village in which it nestles have a warm heart. Amazing skiing across the island, wilderness in the Emmanuel hut on the north east side of the main island and the chaos and fun of dog sledding. Look forward to returning with my wife and continuing the exploration. Thank you to Matt, Helen and of course Rich."
Gemma // UK
Steep Skiing Week
"Our time with you in Greenland just couldn’t have been better and I’ve got home feeling exhilarated and inspired. Thank you!"
Adrien // France
Backcountry Ski Expedition
"It's been a lot of fun and a great expedition, I wasn't expecting less from you guys, so I was really happy about it."
Emma, John, Mark, Bruce & Co. // UK & France
Ski Touring Trip
"In the face of some very challenging weather conditions, you delivered an amazing, very memorable, Greenland experience! It was a privilege to observe Justus and Mugu’s marine skills navigating the sea ice, icebergs, floating ice and keeping us safe… All success for the future!"
Emma, John, Mark, Bruce & Co. // UK & France
Ski Touring Trip
"In the face of some very challenging weather conditions, you delivered an amazing, very memorable, Greenland experience! It was a privilege to observe Justus and Mugu’s marine skills navigating the sea ice, icebergs, floating ice and keeping us safe… All success for the future!"
Peter // California
Ski Touring Week
"One of the best adventures ever."
Archie // Scotland
First Descents Ski Expedition
"Thanks again for a great trip, I got a lot out of it on every level, both on skis and off."
Kevin // UK
First Descents Ski Expedition
"Greenland is BIG but not as big as Helen, Rich and Matt’s hearts. Fantastic trip and hospitality. Thanks for the skiing tips Matt."
Roland // Canada
Ski Touring Week
"Enjoyed the week, blisters, wind and great skiing. Amazing views."
Laurent // Switzerland
Ski Touring Week
"Great time, great snow, happy crew… We had a very fantastic time with Pirhuk ☺ And thank you to Robin for the great guiding!"
Wally // California
Ski Touring Week
"Thank you so much for introducing us to Kulusuk’s community! Awesome ski mountaineering. You’ve created something really special and we really appreciated getting the opportunity to experience it with you."
Dave // UK
First Descents Ski Expedition
"What a special place and what a special group of people! I don’t think I have ever come across such a hardworking team, with such attention to detail in all aspects of what you do. The end result has been a stunning trip and all your efforts are hugely appreciated. Thank you for showing your..." (more)
Dave // UK
First Descents Ski Expedition
"What a special place and what a special group of people! I don’t think I have ever come across such a hardworking team, with such attention to detail in all aspects of what you do. The end result has been a stunning trip and all your efforts are hugely appreciated. Thank you for showing your home knowledge and enthusiasm for this beautiful place and creating such a great atmosphere for us to enjoy ourselves in. It’s been fantastic! All the best with your future projects and plans."
Sauze & Patrick // France
Ski Touring Week
"Un enorme merci de la parte de froggies Patrick & sa femme Sauze, especialement par le passion que vous parteges avec vous invites. A la prochaine."
Michael // UK
Backcountry Ski Expedition
"Thank you both, for making our recent trip so memorable; your hard work and organisational skills to make it all possible were most appreciated. The whole trip surpassed my wildest expectations - the company, the place and with such good weather."
Geoff // USA
Backcountry Ski Expedition
"Thank you for allowing me to stay in your beautiful home and sharing your stunning backyard! Even with the bad weather my time in Greenland will be a spectacular memory! The team, landscape, mountains and the Inuit people blessed me with their presence. Living the dream… Thank you!"
Geoff // USA
Backcountry Ski Expedition
"Thank you for allowing me to stay in your beautiful home and sharing your stunning backyard! Even with the bad weather my time in Greenland will be a spectacular memory! The team, landscape, mountains and the Inuit people blessed me with their presence. Living the dream… Thank you!"
Robert // Canada
Backcountry Ski Expedition
"First of all Dave was fantastic. Very upbeat, positive and with all of the knowledge, skills and strength to do the job... It was a great trip and I thank both you and Dave."
Ali // UK
Steep Skiing Week
"Thank you so much for such a great trip. It really was amazing and I learned so many new things. You have a great set-up and really were super hosts."
Eric // Switzerland
Ski Touring Week
"A wonderful experience… unique scenery, good skiing, educational guiding & warm hearts opening up their home. Great to see & feel the positive impact that Pirhuk team is having on the local community and all the community has given & shared with them in return. Respect"
Eric // Switzerland
Ski Touring Week
"A wonderful experience… unique scenery, good skiing, educational guiding & warm hearts opening up their home. Great to see & feel the positive impact that Pirhuk team is having on the local community and all the community has given & shared with them in return. Respect"
Katja // NZ
Backcountry Ski Expedition
"I am in awe about what you created here. Your love and passion for this place shines through everything. Thank you so much for sharing your little paradise with us… Thank you for making me feel extremely welcome and for helping me to make a dream come true – skiing in Greenland!"
Katja // NZ
Backcountry Ski Expedition
"I am in awe about what you created here. Your love and passion for this place shines through everything. Thank you so much for sharing your little paradise with us… Thank you for making me feel extremely welcome and for helping me to make a dream come true – skiing in Greenland!"
Toby // NZ
First Descents Ski Expedition
"Matt, Helen, Rich – Thank you all so much for making us welcome and looking us us so well over the past 3 weeks. You exceptional skills and hard work have meant that despite challenging weather and snow conditions we have had a fabulous trip. It’s hard to see we could have accomplished much..." (more)
Toby // NZ
First Descents Ski Expedition
"Matt, Helen, Rich – Thank you all so much for making us welcome and looking us us so well over the past 3 weeks. You exceptional skills and hard work have meant that despite challenging weather and snow conditions we have had a fabulous trip. It’s hard to see we could have accomplished much more, and with such constant enjoyment. It was also great to have Badger and Nanoq with us on our remoter trip – their presence added a certain, I don’t know what…. a je ne sais quoi - that’s it! – to our trip."
Matt // France
Backcountry Ski Expedition
"I wanted to thank you all very much for two unforgettable weeks in Greenland. I have never seen such a beautiful, dramatic and pristine place and discovering it like we did was an amazing learning experience! Christian is a very experienced and easy-going guide, I could not have hoped for a..." (more)
Matt // France
Backcountry Ski Expedition
"I wanted to thank you all very much for two unforgettable weeks in Greenland. I have never seen such a beautiful, dramatic and pristine place and discovering it like we did was an amazing learning experience! Christian is a very experienced and easy-going guide, I could not have hoped for a better one. Spending time with Rich also was really good, his positive attitude and kindness was very much appreciated and made the whole trip even better!"
Bryan // Scotland
Backcountry Ski Expedition
"Our Greenland adventure was nothing less than superb."
Phil // UK
Ski Touring Week
"Wonderful accomplishment to have built this outfit here. Really delighted to experience the integration locally. Brilliant."
Susie // UK
First Descents Ski Expedition
"I miss far too much. Too many favourite things and magic moments."
Martin // Spain
Ski Touring Week
"I imagine that all the good things about Matt, his team and the lodge have been said before. I can only add that all my expectations have been accomplished, and much more."
Sue // USA
Ski Touring Week
"To the entire crew, what a tremendous stay. I can’t thank you enough for sharing your special slice of Greenland. You are all so hospitable and made me feel right at home. Cutting through the ice, climbing your mountains, skiing down to the deep blue waters; what could be better? Our trip flew..." (more)
Sue // USA
Ski Touring Week
"To the entire crew, what a tremendous stay. I can’t thank you enough for sharing your special slice of Greenland. You are all so hospitable and made me feel right at home. Cutting through the ice, climbing your mountains, skiing down to the deep blue waters; what could be better? Our trip flew by; I’d like to come back. Thank you so, so much."
Stephanie // Lebanon
Ski Touring Week
"A unique, amazing and unforgettable experience! Great skiing, lodge and hosts; you guys looked after us so well! Looking forward to checking the place out – summer! "
Sally // USA
Ski Touring Week
"Thank you, Helen and Matt for such a perfect week, from skinning from the airport and a summit (the first) on day one, to two days at the hut and some fantastic adventures in between. Such a lovely way to be introduced to Greenland and to spend time with you both."
Robert // Boston
Ski Touring Week
"A fantastic blend – challenging countryside; often harsh conditions, cautious, educational guiding; tightly integrated with the community. All in all, a great experience."
Mirek // Poland
Backcountry Ski Expedition
"I just wanted to add that this was one of the best, most professionally organized expeditions/trips that I have attended, with just the right balance of everything. Thanks a lot Dave for letting us experience a real polar expedition and the feeling if things would go bad (weather, polar bears,..." (more)
Mirek // Poland
Backcountry Ski Expedition
"I just wanted to add that this was one of the best, most professionally organized expeditions/trips that I have attended, with just the right balance of everything. Thanks a lot Dave for letting us experience a real polar expedition and the feeling if things would go bad (weather, polar bears, etc) then we are under the care of a real professional. "
Steve // Quebec
Backcountry Ski Expedition
"Hi guys, just back from a fantastic ski trip with Pirhuk. This was great and we are looking forward for our next trip with you in Greenland."