Yes! We have plenty of beginner trips where we teach you how to ski first. Read the description to see if the trip you want is suitable for beginners and if you are not sure then get in touch and we can talk it through.

Yes but to a limit of two other people and only if you all understand that these trips are designed to encourage a team group dynamic where everyone gets the chance to get to know each other. Our trips are about making friends as well as having an experience so you have to be willing to hang out with more than the people you brought with you.

A lot of our guests are introverted. A lot of our guides are too. We make our trip work for the team that we meet. We already don't fill your itinerary with activities, there is intentionally a lot of time left for relaxation or letting your mind wander. We encourage both time with other guests and time with your self to connect with the space. The balance of the two is something we can tailor as we go.

It depends on each trip. Each trip requires some fitness because they all involve walking on skis either carrying a back pack or pulling a sled but to what extent, depends on the trip. In the detail section for each trip there is specific guidelines on what an appropriate level of fitness for each trip is.

No, it's not our speciality. But if you are looking for coaching we recommend Jon Fearne at www.E3Coach.com and Stuart at www.trekandclimbfitness.com.

No, not really. The skills we learn in our winter camping trips are of course very similar to the skills you need for that kind of expedition but we've designed our trips as an experience course that includes training, not as accelerated polar expedition training. Also, we want people to come who are here and now to really get into the nature and the people with us, not someone who is coming as a check box exercise before they can go onto the next thing towards the real goal. If you are looking for accelerated polar expedition training courses we do know a lot of people who we can recommend instead. And of course if you are at the stage where you are running your own training expedition on the Hardangarvidda and need our logistics or safety support infrastructure then we can help. Check out the Exped Support tab at the top menu.

Rooms and tents are always shared and bathrooms are usually shared between multiple rooms. Cabins can range from unstaffed mountain shacks with one large alpine bed everyone sleeps on, to hotel-hostel style with hosts who will greet us and cook dinner for us. Either way, bring a sleeping bag liner for all huts and cabins you will sleep in this for hygiene and then use their bedding on top to be warm. It's nice to bring your own pillow case too.

Hearty and Norwegian. In cabins where we are hosted, usually there is a set three course meal. It's always very good quality and nutritious. In cabins without the host, the guide will cook and you will be part of the clear up party. In tents we use Firepot dehydrated meals and some easy to prepare foods. Most of the time dietary requirements can be catered for. You must tell us as soon as possible if you have any so we can tell the accommodation providers. It takes time to order food in the mountains and they can't just go to the store if we surprise them with dietary requirements.

Yes! Bring your favourite snacks. We don't provide snacks and there is not a lot to buy when you get here so it's smart to bring things with you. We'll send you information about this when you book a trip with us.

No. But we can give you help to choose the right flights if you need it. Please make sure your trip is 'confirmed to run' before booking travel. This means we know enough people are booked on and as far as we are concerned the trip will go ahead. These easiest way to arrive in to Norway is either to fly into Bergen airport of Oslo Gardermoen. Both airports are out of town so you take a train, tram or bus into the centre. From there you join the Bergensbanen train line and take the train to Finse. Book train tickets at www.vy.no

Essentially, choose the dates that fit you, accepts the terms and conditions and payment and cancellation policy, pay the non-refundable deposit are your spot is secured. Once we receive your deposit we will be in touch with more information about the trip and to send you the payment details and tile for the rest of the trip. When the full balance is due before the trip starts depends on the trip and is detailed in the trip information. You can pay using Paypal or with Stripe for debit or credit cards. For more detail, read our Payment and Cancellation Policy and our Terms and Conditions.

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For each trip we will send you a detailed equipment list. However, as a guideline, here's what we might bring on a beginners hut-to-hut trip: Wool leggings and wool base layer top. A warm mid layer, another warm mid layer of wool or fleece or similar. Outer leg wear for example non-insulated ski trousers or soft shell or GoreTex pants. An outer jacket which isn't insulated, for example a GoreTex jacket. A really cozy jacket slightly over sized you can throw over the top of everything when you stop, for example a larger down jacket. Hat, a lightweight set of ski gloves for aerobic activity and a warmer set for being still or for colder days. Maybe an extra set of gloves too. Wool socks and a thin liner sock. Sunglasses, sunscreen, sun cap. A backpack for all you stuff and some dry bags to keep it organised and dry. A sleeping bag liner for using in the huts. A pillow case if you feel like it. A flask with a small mug. Something to carry lunch in. Snacks. A personal first aid kit with any medications. A light weight change of clothes for in the hut and sleeping in. Maybe some lightweight shoes, or crocs, for inside the hut. Travel documents and insurance details.