NORWAY

NORDIC SKI TOURING EXPEDITION

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All levels

Setesdal,

Norway

Dec to Apr

From £1880

A SHORT
introduction

This eight-day Nordic Ski Touring Expedition in southern Norway combines skill development with practical winter travel across varied terrain. Based in Bykle, participants spend the first days learning essential skiing techniques, winter navigation, avalanche awareness, and emergency procedures.

The training phase is followed by a multi-day ski tour covering approximately 12–14 km per day, including overnight stays in both a snow hole and a traditional mountain hut. Participants practice building emergency shelters, route planning, and efficient travel in winter conditions, applying the skills learned during instruction. With over 160 km of groomed ski trails and access to untouched wilderness, you’ll experience authentic Nordic skiing while developing the knowledge needed for safe and enjoyable travel in winter conditions.

Evenings include briefings, reflection sessions, and discussions on mountain hazards, navigation, and group management. The course provides a comprehensive introduction to winter backcountry travel, building competence, confidence, and resilience in a challenging but supportive
environment.

TAILORED & MISSION
FOCUSED ADVENTURES

Each itinerary is entirely bespoke, with the flexibility to add or remove activities, adjust intensity, or refine pacing to suit your group’s preferences. Experiences can also be aligned with your mission or objectives, whether that is team building, leadership development, collaborative problem-solving or tailored adventures for student groups of all ages.

This custom focus comes at no additional cost, with price adjustments only for luxury or budget-dependent options.

Optional refinements include:

Curated challenges and collaborative experiences designed to strengthen teamwork.
Adjustable activity levels, accommodating beginners through advanced participants.
Refinements designed to align with your group’s budget and expectations.
Special milestones or celebratory experiences incorporated elegantly into the journey.

Every element is carefully curated to reflect your objectives while delivering an exceptional, memorable adventure.

IMPORTANT
CONSIDERATIONS

Flight prices: Flight prices from the UK may increase depending on proximity to departure. Transfers from Kjevik (Kristiansand) airport to the hotel base in Bykle are included.
Equipment provided: All technical and safety equipment required for the activities is provided. Skiing equipment includes skis, poles, boots, and wax. Emergency equipment includes rope, pulk (sledge), stoves, cooking pots, gas, first aid kit, repair kit, spare poles, and a satellite phone. A kit list will be sent in advance so participants know what to bring personally.
Instruction/Guide: A qualified instructor or guide accompanies the group for the duration of the trip, providing guidance, supervision, and instruction. Training covers skiing techniques, snow structure, avalanche awareness, emergency procedures, navigation, shelter construction, and river/lake crossings.
Accommodation: Accommodation is provided in two-person rooms in a hotel with en suite shower and toilet, in mountain cabins there is a wood-burning stove, beds with duvets and pillows, self-catering kitchen and larder containing food items for purchase as an option. Mountain huts or snow shelters are used during the expedition.
Meals: Meals included in the itinerary are dinner on arrival to the hotel, smorgasbord breakfasts, packed lunches, and dinners, except when participants prepare their own meals during the mountain expedition.
Experience/Fitness/Age: Participants must be age 16 and above, physically fit and able to carry a rucksack weighing approximately 15kg for the expedition phase. No previous experience is required.
Evening briefings/Skills sessions: Evening briefings cover mountain hazards, weather, avalanche awareness, and emergency procedures.
Flexibility disclaimer: Every effort will be made to adhere to the itinerary, but conditions such as weather, terrain, or group fitness may necessitate changes.
Certificates/CPD: Participants may receive an Adventure1 achievement certificate upon completion. Where prerequisites are met, a BASI skiing certificate is also available.
Optional/Location-Specific Notes: All permits and local logistics are managed by the Expedition Leader.

WHAT'S
NOT INCLUDED

Flights: Return flights from the UK to Norway are not included. Participants may arrange their own flights, or we can assist with flight bookings upon request.
Transfers/Local Transport: Transfers in the UK or Norway, including airport transfers, taxis, or public transport, are not included unless specified otherwise.
Meals & Drinks: Over-the-counter food and drinks are not included. For the night spent in a snow hole or tent, participants are responsible for providing dinner,
breakfast, and lunch. You will have the opportunity to source meals from local shops where applicable.
Personal Travel & Activity Insurance: Participants are responsible for arranging their own insurance covering travel, activities, and emergency evacuation.
Personal Expenses: Items of a personal nature, such as souvenirs, laundry, phone charges, or optional activities not listed in the itinerary, are not included.
Visas/Entry Fees: Any visa costs, permits, or entry fees required for travel to Norway are not included.

Client reviews

"I would like to acknowledge and thank Jerry Dolan of Adventure 1, for his assistance from the outset in support of the expedition. His contribution and experience were crucial in allowing us to plan and deliver this overseas expedition, which is key to developing our reservists in many ways"

7th Battalion the Scottish Regiment

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NORWAY

NORDIC SKI TOURING EXPEDITION

discover the Itinerary

A SHORT
introduction

ARRIVAL
& WELCOME

TRAINING
PHASE

EXPEDITION
PHASE

DEPARTURE
FROM NORWAY

TAILORED & MISSION
FOCUSED ADVENTURES

IMPORTANT
CONSIDERATIONS

WHAT'S
NOT INCLUDED

Client reviews

NORWAY

NORDIC SKI TOURING EXPEDITION

discover the Itinerary

A SHORT introduction

TAILORED & MISSION FOCUSED ADVENTURES

Client reviews

A SHORT
introduction

TAILORED & MISSION
FOCUSED ADVENTURES