Do you want to explore the Norwegian wilderness by ski? Do you want to learn to nordic ski, visit charming mountain cabins, eat good food and hang out with interesting people?
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Norway in winter is magical and there is no better way to explore it than on skis. Nordic skiing is easy to learn and a beautiful way to feel in touch with nature.​
2025 Dates:
30th March - 4th April
13th April - 18th April
Duration:
6 days, 5 nights
Cost:
27,000NOK
A wholesome trip
Join us in Norway to experience:
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Cross country ski adventures
With an expert instructor, learn the art of Nordic skiing and embark on a journey through Norway's winter wonderland. As you glide across snowy trails, you'll discover a newfound sense of freedom and accomplishment.
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Like-minded companions
In wild spaces, deep friendships can form much faster than normal. You will get to know your fellow travel companions and having to work together in a sometimes extreme environment can often be an excellent accelerator for friendship building and understanding each other.
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Beautiful, snowy wilderness
Magical, snowy scenery that can feel like being in another world, as if you have just stepped through a portal into Narnia! A wild and free landscape that can challenge and soothe you at the same time.
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Cozy Norwegian mountain hospitality
Good food, shared space and time to experience the Nordic traditions of hospitality which, in Winter, are very focused on warmth and comfort. Rooms are basic and shared and the warmth feels like heaven after a day out in the weather.
Your hut-to-hut journey
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Travel on the historic mountain train through stunning scenery to arrive in a small village accessible only by train.
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Meet your guides and fellow travel guests and get to know each other over a hearty meal in a mountain hostel.
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Spend the first day learning or practising ski skills, gently preparing us for the journey ahead.
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Spend three days journeying hut to hut through wild nature. Perhaps we see ptarmigan or ermine.
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Return for a last meal before departing on the mountain train and enjoying the final views of the wilderness.
The itinerary
Day 1: Train journey and arrival
First, you take the beautiful Bergensbanen train into the mountains to the remote village of Finse seeing extraordinary views from the train on the way. In Finse you will meet your guide and new companions and collect your skis, and we start as we mean to continue: with a cozy meal together.
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Day 2: Learn to ski
The next day is a combination of getting our skis on and going for a ski walk from Finse. If you do not know how to ski yet here we can teach you the basics too. If you have some good balance and some basic fitness, you'll likely pick it up pretty quickly.
We spend another night with the hospitality of Finsehytta mountain hostel before setting off properly on our tour the next day.
Day 3-5: Journey to new huts
Each day of the tour, we pack our backpack with the essentials for the day (including a flask of hot drink and a packed lunch from the hut!) and ski off into the mountains. We follow the winter DNT trails and ski approximately 15-25km each day between the wilderness huts.
About the huts
Some huts are staffed and the hosts will prepare meals for us and some are more remote and your guide will cook dinner for you. Either way, there is plenty opportunity for taking some time to relax in the evenings by the fire or with a cup of hot chocolate.
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The rooms in mountain huts are shared, most commonly between 2 and 4 people. Being so remote, the facilities are basic and we use sleeping bag liners under the provided duvets. It's not possible to shower every day but there is always space to dry our clothes ready for the next day.
Day 5: Return to Finse
Finally we ski back to Finse for a last hurrah meal at Finsehytta. Maybe you want to sample local beer from Finsehytta's microbrewery.
Day 6: Departure on the mountain train
The train connects from Oslo, through Finse all the way to Bergen. Perhaps you organise your flights so you arrive into one city and fly out the other to complete the entire route. Either way, your final views from the train will be spectacular.
Logistics
What's included?
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5 nights accommodation
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Dinner on the first night
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Breakfast, self-made packed lunch and dinner on all full days
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Breakfast and self-made packed lunch on the last day
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Ski, boots and poles rental
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Ski instruction and coaching
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Group safety equipment
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Qualified guide
What's not included?
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Flights, transport or tickets on the Bergensbanen mountain train
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Travel insurance including medical and rescue cover
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Day time snacks. We will provide advice when you book
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Winter clothing. We will send you an equipment list when you book
I can't ski, can I join?
Absolutley!
We spend the first day teaching you how to cross country ski if you don't already know how.
All you need is a little balance and some fitness and likely you will pick it up quickly.
How fit should I be?
This trip is physically demanding, but you don't need to be a super-hero by any means.
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We will ski between 15-20km, with around 400m of ascent, carrying a 10kg rucksack each day.
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A good guideline could be if you could hike Snowdon for five days in a row without too much hassle, you're probably good.
