GREENLAND MOUNTAINEERING AND CLIMBING
IFMGA mountain guides based in East Greenland, we specialise in mountaineering exploration, first ascents and alpinism in the wild ranges of our arctic coastline.
Mountaineering, Alpinism and First Ascents
For over 20 years now, climbing and skiing in the mountains of East Greenland has been our way of life. On this remote coastline of alpine mountains, fjords, rock walls and massive glaciers, we’ve found vast potential for mountaineering, from expeditions to boat-supported climbing from our lodge. A common thread to all of our trips is exploration and exposure to this wild, beautiful place. Based from our lodge and home in the small village of Kulusuk, Pirhuk is a partnership of highly experienced IFMGA mountain guides and Tunuumi elders. Our boats, snowmobiles and dog sleds allow us to access a huge area throughout the year. We combine our knowledge and expertise to provide what we hope to be special trips that share in the exploratory mountaineering and climbing that surrounds us here in East Greenland.
OUR GREENLAND MOUNTAINEERING TRIPS
Develop your skills as an alpinist on this wilderness expedition
First Ascents Mountaineering Expedition
Jo // Cumbria
Caledonian Alps Glacier Traverse
"Thanks Matt and Helen for another great trip to Greenland. The lodge is amazing and testament to all your hard work. The trek was beautiful, made even more special by all the fresh fish brilliantly prepared and cooked by Helen. I will never tire of this place and look forward to many more trips –..." (more)
Jo // Cumbria
Caledonian Alps Glacier Traverse
"Thanks Matt and Helen for another great trip to Greenland. The lodge is amazing and testament to all your hard work. The trek was beautiful, made even more special by all the fresh fish brilliantly prepared and cooked by Helen. I will never tire of this place and look forward to many more trips – hope to be able to come out to help you in future. Thank you."
Matt // USA
East Greenland Mountaineering Expedition
"There are no words to describe our adventure the past two weeks! Overwhelmed with gratitude for all hospitality, leadership and professionalism. Matt’s knowledge and respect for the hills is inspiring! Thank you so much to the Pirhuk team – helen, Rich – you all are world class. Can’t wait for..." (more)
Matt // USA
East Greenland Mountaineering Expedition
"There are no words to describe our adventure the past two weeks! Overwhelmed with gratitude for all hospitality, leadership and professionalism. Matt’s knowledge and respect for the hills is inspiring! Thank you so much to the Pirhuk team – helen, Rich – you all are world class. Can’t wait for my return visit - I will be back!"
Alana // Australia
Caledonian Alps Glacier Traverse
"What an amazing and unforgettable two weeks trekking in South East Greenland. A challenging trip but made so enjoyable by our enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide Rich who led the small group ensuring our safety all the way. The hospitality before and after the trek shown by the entire team at..." (more)
Alana // Australia
Caledonian Alps Glacier Traverse
"What an amazing and unforgettable two weeks trekking in South East Greenland. A challenging trip but made so enjoyable by our enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide Rich who led the small group ensuring our safety all the way. The hospitality before and after the trek shown by the entire team at Pirhuk also made our group feel right at home! Thank you for such a great trip, it has honestly been one of, if not the best trip I've been on."
Stuart // London
East Greenland Mountaineering Expedition
"This was an amazing expedition. Great climbs, fabulous outdoors and guest-like hospitality at the lodge. Awesome, thank you all. "
Craig // Scotland
Caledonian Alps Glacier Traverse
"Thanks to the Pirhuk team for one of the most memorable and special experiences of my life. Greenland is a truly special place and Pirhuk have the capability to make it accessible and safe for people like me. Safety underpinned Pirhuk’s approach to the entire expedition, but it was also full of..." (more)
Craig // Scotland
Caledonian Alps Glacier Traverse
"Thanks to the Pirhuk team for one of the most memorable and special experiences of my life. Greenland is a truly special place and Pirhuk have the capability to make it accessible and safe for people like me. Safety underpinned Pirhuk’s approach to the entire expedition, but it was also full of fun and a shared passion for wilderness and the natural world. The Greenland trek was an experience I will never forget, made more special by the professionalism and dedication of the Pirhuk team."
Nick // NZ
East Greenland Mountaineering Expedition
"A great trip. The variety of experiences made it all the more worthwhile. The wildlife and scenery were quite unique and I enjoyed every minute. Thank you."
Ewan // UK
First Ascents Mountaineering Expedition
"Thank you all for a fantastic trip! The food was amazing thanks to Helen and the landscape was truly breath-taking. Please take care and I hope that Matt continues to drop Disney references into normal conversation! Thanks for everything and such a great trip."
Ewan // UK
First Ascents Mountaineering Expedition
"Thank you all for a fantastic trip! The food was amazing thanks to Helen and the landscape was truly breath-taking. Please take care and I hope that Matt continues to drop Disney references into normal conversation! Thanks for everything and such a great trip."
Thorsteinn // USA
Customised Trips And Expeditions
"Thanks so much for an amazing adventure! Your passion for the outdoors truly shows. I was deeply impressed by everyone’s kindness and attention to everybody's safety. Very thorough, very professional and wonderful hospitality! During our outing I felt a peace of mind in knowing that I was clearly..." (more)
Thorsteinn // USA
Customised Trips And Expeditions
"Thanks so much for an amazing adventure! Your passion for the outdoors truly shows. I was deeply impressed by everyone’s kindness and attention to everybody's safety. Very thorough, very professional and wonderful hospitality! During our outing I felt a peace of mind in knowing that I was clearly under the guidance of experts. Thank you again!!"
Kenny // Scotland
Caledonian Alps Glacier Traverse
"Amazing. A big thank you to Dave our superb guide. A real fun trip."
Rakesh // Nepal
East Greenland Mountaineering Expedition
"Thank you very much for the magical experience and kind hospitality. You’ve an amazing lodge and the facilities are the best. We had an amazing time here in the village, exploring East Greenland and mountaineering in Karale."
Sigridur // Iceland
East Greenland Mountaineering Expedition
"I've had two most amazing trips with the Pirhuk team. Everything from communications prior to the trip to the goodbyes in the airport was just perfect. They really know what they are doing and show full respect to the harsh nature in Greenland, the local people and of course their visitors. Now..." (more)
Sigridur // Iceland
East Greenland Mountaineering Expedition
"I've had two most amazing trips with the Pirhuk team. Everything from communications prior to the trip to the goodbyes in the airport was just perfect. They really know what they are doing and show full respect to the harsh nature in Greenland, the local people and of course their visitors. Now it's just a question what I will think of for my next visit :) Thanks Matt, Helen and Rich, you are the best!"
Grant // Scotland
Caledonian Alps Glacier Traverse
"Looks like you’re creating something really exceptional here. Keep up the good work!"
Ed // UK
East Greenland Mountaineering Expedition
"Amazing trip and big adventure! Good company (mostly), always a good joke at the ready! Boat approaches into the wild places made a unique adventure! Thanks Matt and the team for an awesome adventure!"
Charles // USA
East Greenland Mountaineering Expedition
"Thanks for a great trip - by far one of my better, if not best trip I've done. I will definitely be looking at future trips with you!"
Ben // UK
East Greenland Mountaineering Expedition
"Thank you so much for welcoming us all into your cosy little home in this extraordinary place. As soon as we landed in Kulusuk you could sense the wildness but as soon as we walk into your lodge it felt like we haven’t left home… Your team has allowed me to have a once-in-a-lifetime adventure…..." (more)
Ben // UK
East Greenland Mountaineering Expedition
"Thank you so much for welcoming us all into your cosy little home in this extraordinary place. As soon as we landed in Kulusuk you could sense the wildness but as soon as we walk into your lodge it felt like we haven’t left home… Your team has allowed me to have a once-in-a-lifetime adventure… Living in this jaw-dropping environment has been bliss. "
Wendell // Scotland
East Greenland Mountaineering Expedition
"This was the challenge I was looking for. Stood up to all my expectations for adventure. New memories once again to stow away and dream of. Thanks for bringing me back to my younger days."
Bruce // UK
East Greenland Mountaineering Expedition
"Thanks for all the support and advice for the expedition during the last 18 months planning, I knew from an early stage that with Pirhuk we were going to have a fantastic time. The locations you advised on were excellent and helped us achieve all our aims. Thanks again for a wonderful time, and..." (more)
Bruce // UK
East Greenland Mountaineering Expedition
"Thanks for all the support and advice for the expedition during the last 18 months planning, I knew from an early stage that with Pirhuk we were going to have a fantastic time. The locations you advised on were excellent and helped us achieve all our aims. Thanks again for a wonderful time, and we will return to Greenland in the future."
Mark // UK
East Greenland Mountaineering Expedition
"Matt and all the Pirhuk team, thanks for a fantastic adventure. Your knowledge, professionalism and seamless logistics are great to see in action. It is a wonderful home you have here in Kulusuk and all the mountains outside. Keep on enjoying them."
Mark // UK
East Greenland Mountaineering Expedition
"Matt and all the Pirhuk team, thanks for a fantastic adventure. Your knowledge, professionalism and seamless logistics are great to see in action. It is a wonderful home you have here in Kulusuk and all the mountains outside. Keep on enjoying them."
Dean // UK
East Greenland Mountaineering Expedition
"Thank you for your kind hospitality, truly amazing what you’ve done here. Once-in-a-lifetime experience and I will never forget. Memories that will last forever. Truly will never forget the first time I set sights on the views, mountains, across Kulusuk village, also the summits we climbed… "
Dean // UK
East Greenland Mountaineering Expedition
"Thank you for your kind hospitality, truly amazing what you’ve done here. Once-in-a-lifetime experience and I will never forget. Memories that will last forever. Truly will never forget the first time I set sights on the views, mountains, across Kulusuk village, also the summits we climbed… "
Michael // UK
East Greenland Mountaineering Expedition
"Thank you, for another, memorable trip. As ever your hard work and dedication to make these trips something special is appreciated."
Alex // UK
East Greenland Mountaineering Expedition
"Thank you all for an incredible two weeks. East Greenland has been truly stunning. Helen and Rich - thank you for the amazing hospitality and cooking. Matt - you are a fantastic guide but a truly average comedian! All the best in the future."
Shae // UK
East Greenland Mountaineering Expedition
"The trip surpassed all my expectations and I’m so glad to have persisted with my efforts to come. I really appreciated the professionalism with which you operate, combined with the personal touch that comes from working with small groups; I know we all felt very welcome on arrival in Kulusuk. The..." (more)
Shae // UK
East Greenland Mountaineering Expedition
"The trip surpassed all my expectations and I’m so glad to have persisted with my efforts to come. I really appreciated the professionalism with which you operate, combined with the personal touch that comes from working with small groups; I know we all felt very welcome on arrival in Kulusuk. The guiding and instruction were of an incredibly high standard and there was so much for me to take forward in the way of realistic advice and knowledge about operating in the mountains. I fear that this trip is going to be a very hard act to follow. East Greenland is such a special place."
Stephen // France
East Greenland Mountaineering Expedition
"My thanks again to both of you for your welcome in Kulusuk, your warm hospitality and your love and enthusiasm for a truly remarkable country that I am only now just beginning to discover."
Carol & Debbie // Cumbria
Caledonian Alps Glacier Traverse
"Badger. Bartsia. Barking. Bumpy boat rides. Bear watch…. Stone crop. Sunshine. Sightings of new ‘worlds’. Soft cushions of moss. Steep summits… Our memories go beyond where we have been and what we have seen. Thank you. "
Adrien // France
East Greenland Mountaineering Expedition
"Thank you again for the great couple of weeks :)"
Michal // Poland
Caledonian Alps Glacier Traverse
"The trip to Greenland for me and Magda was a journey of our lifetime. It was really fantastic, we had a great time. Thank you for everything. I hope we'll see you again soon."
Jon // UK
East Greenland Mountaineering Expedition
"An outstanding adventure in a special place and a wonderfully welcoming lodge to return to."
Ross // Cumbria
Caledonian Alps Glacier Traverse
"Thank you for a magical experience that meant more to me than I can tell you. I am in awe of your expertise in juggling teams and tasks, and especially Helen’s light touch leadership, cheerful enthusiasm, knowledge and exceptional cooking. Thanks again. I shall miss it all. Great team, great times."
Ross // Cumbria
Caledonian Alps Glacier Traverse
"Thank you for a magical experience that meant more to me than I can tell you. I am in awe of your expertise in juggling teams and tasks, and especially Helen’s light touch leadership, cheerful enthusiasm, knowledge and exceptional cooking. Thanks again. I shall miss it all. Great team, great times."
Jesse // USA
East Greenland Mountaineering Expedition
"My sincerest thanks for an unforgettable adventure! Your professionalism, pride in your work and passion for nature was truly exceptional. Please extend my gratitude to the locals, as they were an integral part of our experience. I really hope our paths cross again, whether it is here in..." (more)
Jesse // USA
East Greenland Mountaineering Expedition
"My sincerest thanks for an unforgettable adventure! Your professionalism, pride in your work and passion for nature was truly exceptional. Please extend my gratitude to the locals, as they were an integral part of our experience. I really hope our paths cross again, whether it is here in Greenland or elsewhere on the planet. "
Lia // California
Caledonian Alps Glacier Traverse
"Not only was the weather perfect and the scenery beautiful, but it was a laugh (riot)! What a great group of wonderful people to experience it with! Falling in crevasses is fun!!"
Shawn // USA
East Greenland Mountaineering Expedition
"The trip was amazing! I loved it. I would highly recommend it and hope to travel to Greenland again with you. "