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Overview

Nordic ski training in Norway is a chance to learn how to Nordic ski and learn how to survive in the wild and raw winter mountain conditions.

Do you want to learn how to Nordic ski pulling sleds, learn polar navigation, ski efficiently on flat and up and down hilly terrain, setting up tents, sleeping systems, Manage hypothermia, frostbite and cold weather conditions? This is the trip for you. The cost start from $2,900.

The winters in Norway are fantastic, with 2-3 meters of snow and magical light effects (but we can’t guarantee seeing the Northern Lights!)

Join us in the Norwegian mountains of Gaustatoppen and Kvitavatn, to learn all about the skills you need to enjoy the snow and the mountains, and also to spend three nights out camping in ‘relative comfort’. This part of Norway, adjoining and with access to the Hardanger plateau where Amundsen trained for his Antarctic expedition, is well known for plenty of snow and very good conditions for winter training.

This is the ideal trip for those who have never used cross country skis or slept outdoors in winter conditions before now. You’ll also have the opportunity to make snow shelters. It is a great introduction to taking part in a full-scale ski expedition in the future.

This training and challenge will help you prepare for a Svalbard crossing, Greenland crossing and possible Polar exploration to the poles, or just enjoy a winter trip to Norway. We run these trips in February and March each year.

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Itinerary

1
Day

Arrival in Norway at Oslo Gardermoen Airport

Transfer by airport bus into the mountains (approx 4 hours). We will be staying the first three nights and the last night at Kvitavatn Fjellstue, which has excellent facilities and fantastic food. Evening: dinner and itinerary briefing.

2
Day

Introduction to the Course

Introduction to use of personal clothing, how to avoid cold weather injuries…and then we’re outside for our first cross country skiing session. Our goal is to teach you how to ski on cross country skis, and be able to use the equipment in a correct and energy-saving way. Lunch back at the fjellstue before a short ski tour. Evening: cover some of the tricks and tips about how to spend a night in a tent in winter in relative comfort, learning about polar routines, and equipment.

3
Day

Skiing of Track

This morning we explore skiing off-track and take on some steeper ground, back to the fjellstue for lunch, before setting off on our first journey taking with us our pulks (sledge) but at this stage they’re not fully laden! Winter campcraft session, and then in the evening we start to prepare the equipment ready for our three nights out on expedition.

4
Day

Ski Expedition

We will practice winter navigation as we go – using the sun, wind, snow and the GPS/compass We won’t travel far, however, on the first day before we set up camp for the night. On one of the days, we will stop and set up camp a little earlier in the afternoon before learning about and building a variety of snow shelters. Evening: information about the importance of correct nutrition – what to eat and drink, and how often, whilst on ski expeditions.

5
Day

Ski Expedition

We will practice winter navigation as we go – using the sun, wind, snow and the GPS/compass We won’t travel far, however, on the first day before we set up camp for the night. On one of the days, we will stop and set up camp a little earlier in the afternoon before learning about and building a variety of snow shelters. Evening: information about the importance of correct nutrition – what to eat and drink, and how often, whilst on ski expeditions.

6
Day

Ski Expedition

We will wake in the morning and have our final meal together as a team. We will then have to clean up all of our items and make sure the cabin is left as it was when we arrived. The team will have a morning transfer back to Kongsberg, before taking the train journey again to Oslo Gardermoen Airport to catch your evening flight or for your onward journey. If you plan to stay on in Oslo for longer, we can definitely help you with different ideas of what else to see and do!

7
Day

Ski Expedition

Today is your last day on skis as we complete our journey back to the Fjellstue with time to improve our downhill technique using ‘freeheel’ skis. We sort out all the equipment and then well-earned hot showers/saunas, our final dinner, and an evening presentation ‘What next?’ regarding future trips and expeditions.

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Day

Transfer back to the Airport

Transfer back to the Airport

Reviews

Alan Anderson May 20, 2022
The training climb in Scotland was exactly what I needed. The safety training and climbing on the snow ticked the boxes for the Island Peak climb. Adele was brilliant and…
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Terry Spall January 11, 2022
I just wanted to give you a little bit of feedback after our fantastic weekend up in Scotland.  Both Kathy and I felt the training session was brilliant.  Adele and…
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Lou Duval August 22, 2019
Absolutely the most enjoyable and fun trekking and climbing experience I have ever had, an experience with Ian Taylor, our Head Guide, Victor, our Russian Guide, and Luba, our Russian…
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Ken Smyth August 22, 2019
Ian, thanks again for an excellent and well organized trip.  I loved every minute of it … you are are star, and a guiding star at that.
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Neil Hill August 13, 2019
What a brilliant trip i had!!! Summiting the highest mountain in Europe was my best but toughest trek to date! As for Ian Taylor trekking what a great company! We…
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Ahedo Diaz Jose Alfonso August 13, 2019
Last July I had the chance to participate on ITT Trek to Mount Elbrus in Russia. It was a great experience. I had been with Ian in Kilimanjaro and Everest…
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Alfonso Ahedo August 4, 2019
After a few days of our fabulous Elbrus experience, I would like to share my thoughts about it. This has been a total different experience, facing new elements that could…
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Michael Kinsella March 27, 2019
I took part in a winter skills weekend training course in Scotland in a group of 6. We were late arriving at the b&b due to airport issues but Dave…
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Simon Boland March 27, 2019
I have known Ian for years and heard about one of his Mt. Blanc climbs in work. Ian was an inspiration to me, being the youngest Irishman at the time…
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Oisin Ryan March 27, 2019
Reaching the summit of Mont Blanc in 2009 was an amazing experience, especially as all 16 of us on the trip succeeded in getting there. This level of success among…
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Johnny Maher March 27, 2019
I’m 36 years of age and the best holiday in my life to date has been the time when we went with Ian and 15 others, on a one week…
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Suzanne Stroker March 27, 2019
Just to say thanks for a super weekend in Fort William. I think I can safely say we all learned loads over the two days and it was great to…
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Price
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$2,900
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Country:

Norway

Duration:

8 Days

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Difficulty:

Medium

Group Size:

12

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