The diverse Icelandic coastline and its thousands of fiords offer a ski experience unlike anywhere else in the world. The sea is a constant companion when going up and skiing down. Who could resist skiing on untouched snow with a view of the ocean? One such location is the Troll peninsula in the far north of Iceland. In my opinion this is an essential destination for any ski tourer intent on exploring Iceland. The mountains never reach above 1500 meters but all the tours start at sea level. Iceland's highest mountain, the Hvannadalshnjukur, is only 2110 meters above the sea. The tours are short and sweet, mostly undemanding but very special. The Troll peninsula was our home for the last week and we were rewarded by clear skies and sunshine throughout our stay, which hardly ever happens here. The eternal powder snow that keeps for a very long time in the cold climate provided us with priceless ascents and descents. After each ski tour we refueled with Iceland's most popular meal - the hamburger, which the Icelanders have mastered to perfection. Our recovery routine included baths in thermal springs that are abundant in the area. The volcanic origin of the country means that hot water flows out of the ground just about everywhere. Our efforts were repaid several times over.

Traveling by car is the right way to go about Iceland since public transportation is nonexistent. The country offers limitless possibilities, so it is best to pack as much gear as possible, for as many activities as you can, because the weather always has the last say. We visited in winter, but went sailing, ice climbing, hiking, ski touring, swimming ... and of course, viewed the northern lights. My working holidays were slowly coming to an end, so we turned our camper van back towards Reykjavik where the adventure started. I took my time admiring the landscape as we drove, taking in the mountains made for skiing, the waterfalls for ice climbing, and already planning my next trip to what I now consider my second home. Iceland is a small country, but it has so much to offer. It is really difficult to describe all the natural wealth the island has Goodbye, dear Iceland, I hope to see you again soon.