OUTDOOR LIFE NORWAY fall

Western Norway

Do you want to spend a year in the world's wildest, rawest, and most beautiful classroom? We have hand-picked the best of Norwegian outdoor life and will experience the enormous diversity Norway has to offer through trips throughout the year.

This is what you will learn:

Fall:

  • Glacier course

  • Campfire atmosphere and cooking over a campfire

  • Kayak

  • Camping and bivouacking in different outdoor environments

  • Climbing (indoor and outdoor)

  • Top rope and lead certificate

  • Solo 24 hours out in nature

  • Surfing

  • First Aid

  • Trip planning

Outdoor life in Western Norway's nature

Fall offers endless opportunities in Norway. We start by getting our kayak certification, pack the tent and go kayaking in Norway's longest fjord, the Sognefjord. Then we head to the mountains for both hiking and fishing. You'll also get to experience glacier climbing with crampons and ice axes. When the days get shorter, we enjoy bonfires, surfing on Jæren and climbing - both indoors and outside.

 Throughout the year, it's about learning how to thrive in nature regardless of the weather. We provide you with a solid and versatile introduction to outdoor life, where both individual skills and collaboration are in focus. Whether you are experienced or a beginner, you will be challenged, develop, and create strong bonds with your fellow hikers.

Experience more with others. We will focus on getting to know some of the most spectacular outdoor areas in Norway. Travel sustainably and focus on seeing a lot with low emissions. There will be good conversations around the campfire, nights under the open sky, cabin trips and tent trips.

This will be a year with countless magical experiences in Norway.

Field trip

Study trip fall : Western Norway

We embark on a road trip through Western Norway, where we travel to Preikestolen and surf at Jæren.

  • We go on a road trip through Western Norway and set course for Lysebotn to climb Kjeragbolten.

    Our next stop is Preikestolen, where we experience the spectacular views of the Lysefjord. We continue to Jæren for surfing on the popular beaches, before heading to Odda to prepare for the hike to Trolltunga; the "Troll-tongue".

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Equipment list 

For an active year with outdoor life in challenging West Norway nature, you need some equipment.

The overview below covers what you should have in terms of personal equipment. Remember that old, good equipment is often just as useful as the latest model, so look in the attic or borrow from your family or friends!

Included in the price, all students at Sogndal Folk High School receive a training pass at the Sports Center with access to all facilities, and a lift pass at Sogndal Ski Center.

    • Shell jacket

    • Shell pants

    • Hiking pants

    • Gaiters

    • Mountain boots or shoes with high ankle

    • Beanie

    • Buff / scarf

    • Thick wool sweater

    • Down jacket

    • 2 sets of wool underwear

    • Wool mittens

    • Shell mittens

  • Hiking and outdoor activities

    • Daypack approx. 40L (preferably with attachment for helmet/ice axe, can be used on skis)

    • Backpack approx. 70L

    • Sleeping pad

    • Sleeping bag

    • Sleeping bag liner

    • Plate, cup & cutlery

    • Thermos & drinking bottle that can withstand boiling water (e.g. Nalgene)

    • Headlamp (simple type)

    • Map folder & compass (360°)

    • Knife

    • Sunglasses & sunscreen

    Travel & practical

    • Travel insurance

    • Simple bike for the local area (on asphalt) + helmet
      (if you have a long way to travel, we will help with this at school)

    Winter equipment

    • Warm down jacket or thick wool sweater

    • Sunglasses

Teacher Outdoor Norway fall

Martin Buch Larsen

Martin is a skilled carpenter with a bachelor's degree in nature, culture, and outdoor guidance from the University College of Southeast Norway. He has also completed a one-year program in social sciences. In addition, he has specialized in snow avalanche forecasting at Prescott College, and alpine skiing at the Western Norway University of Applied Sciences. Martin is also an NMGI-certified bike instructor at level 1, and he runs an organic smallholding, where he combines his passion for nature and sustainable agriculture. 

Martin is very committed and good at seeing solutions, often with his guitar in one hand. Cycling and skiing were the reason he ended up in Sogndal, but the reasons for staying are completely different. If you need tips for the local winter route, ask Martin.

martin@sogndal.fhs.no 97657451