CLIMBING: FALL
Climbing in Southern Europe
Do you want to climb rocks and mountains? Together with others who also love climbing, you can try trail, multi-pitch and glacier climbing.
Free access to Sogndal climbing center
This is what you will learn:
Fall:
Basic climbing certification
Top rope single-pitch climbing
Lead climbing and multipitch
Mountain rescue, rappelling, and safety
Knots and equipment
Glacier climbing
Climbing technique
Introduction to trad climbing
Bouldering
Training
Top-class climbing
Sogndal is a climbing paradise, both indoors and outside! The Kvam climbing area, also known as "the crag that has everything", offers exciting challenges right outside the door. In the Sogndal hall you'll find a large and beautiful climbing wall, as well as a brand new bouldering facility - perfect for both beginners and experienced climbers. We do a lot of climbing here, at all levels.
The school year starts with a climbing course where you learn everything from belaying and top-rope climbing to lead climbing and multi-pitch climbing. The Kvam climbing area has over 500 routes, and we visit several exciting climbing areas around Sogn.
Throughout the autumn, we prepare for a study trip focusing on climbing. In Southern Europe, we climb on various rock formations, and you will quickly become a better climber. Safety is always a priority, and after this semester, you will be equipped to be an independent climber, ready to seek adventures on your own around the world.
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Ascend alpine peaks over 2000 m
Go on a 12-day field trip to southern Europe with a focus on climbing.
Bouldering at different sites, indoors and outdoors
Climb on various crags around Western Norway.
Try multipitch climbing on towering mountain walls.
Glacier course
Ice climb on a glacier and experience blue ice
Participate in "61 degrees north"
Study trips
Study trip autumn: Climbing in Southern Europe
Join us on a journey through some of Southern Europe's most beautiful climbing destinations.
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We travel through several countries and get the opportunity to experience beautiful surroundings and learn more about climbing in unique places.
Possible destinations include Switzerland, France, and Italy, where we will climb on different types of rock and challenge ourselves on varied climbing routes.
Sustainable travel through Europe
We travel by boat, train, and car – a sustainable way to explore Europe. This gives us the opportunity to stop at exciting cities and places along the way, and we get to experience the local culture in an authentic way.
Equipment list
If you are missing equipment, we advise you to wait to make purchases until you arrive in Sogndal. You will receive advice and tips from us on what equipment is smart to have. If you want to buy equipment before you arrive, feel free to contact the program teacher for advice and tips.
Climbing equipment is personal, and it is important that you acquire equipment that is both practical and safe. We can help you with this if you are missing something.
Included in the price, all students at Sogndal Folk High School receive a training card at the Sports Center with access to all facilities.
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• Shell jacket and shell pants (windproof and waterproof – or rainwear)
• Hiking pants
• Hat and scarf (preferably wool)
• Wool mittens
• Wool underwear
• A warm mid-layer (wool sweater, Primaloft or down jacket)
• Workout clothes and sneakers (indoor and outdoor)
• High-ankle mountain boots
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Climbing equipment
Sport climbing harness
Climbing boots (not too tight)
Climbing helmet
Rope brake + carabiner (Edelrid Jul 2, Mammut Smart etc.)
3 screw carabiners + 2 without screw lock
Card sling (if you have one)
Outdoor equipment
Daypack approx. 40L (preferably with helmet mount and space for ice axe)
Sleeping pad + sleeping bag (3-season if you have one)
Drinking bottle & thermos
Headlamp (simple version is enough)
Map folder & compass (360°)
Writing materials
First aid kit (sports tape, chafing plasters, individual pack, painkillers)
Windproof mittens, warm down jacket / thick wool sweater
Travel & practical
Travel insurance
European Health Insurance Card
Passport
Backpack or bag for travel
Simple bike + bike helmet
Teaching climbing in the fall:
Hendrik Lapp
Hendrik has a master's degree in sports with a specialization in outdoor recreation and coaching studies from the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences (NIH). He is also a trained UIAGM mountain guide from Nortind, a qualification that provides extensive knowledge of mountain and climbing guidance at the highest international level.
He is certified as a ski instructor level 1 and has previously been a member of the national orienteering team. In addition, he has a background as a toolmaker and pursues his passion as a hobby furniture maker.
Who is Hendrik? Hendrik is tough on the outside but soft as a cotton ball on the inside. He is a World Champion in orienteering and a furniture maker at the school. No one laughs louder than Hendrik when he is parodied and imitated. He doesn't take himself too seriously, but there is no doubt that he means business when needed.
He's the one you want to have with you in the snowstorm, or be belayed by on the climbing wall. With extensive knowledge and experience, he is confident and competent in everything to do with snow and mountains.
hendrik@sogndal.fhs.no | 995 39 267
