MULTISPORT AFRICA
Spain and Tanzania, safari and Zanzibar
Multisport - A program for those who want to try everything! Here you get the best of both worlds – varied sports training, exciting outdoor activities and experiences that will last a lifetime. Training passes at Spenst Sogndal and season passes at Sogndal Ski Center.
This is what you will learn:
Fall:
Sports skills
Beach volleyball & soccer
Strength training & interval
Via ferrata
Outdoor Life
Kayak
Mountain hike
Climbing & bouldering
Padel & frisbee golf
Martial arts
Personal development
Training trip Spain
Spring:
Ski technique
Skiing on groomers
Ski Touring
Climbing and bouldering
Ball game
Strength training and interval training
Surfing on Stadt
Kiting
Cross-country skiing
Cabin to cabin
Cultural exchange - Tanzania
Understanding culture
Versatility, energy and adventure
Multisport at Sogndal Folk High School is for those who like to be active and want to try many different things. It combines training, sports, outdoor activities and varied activities for a year of both challenges and mastery.
The study trips go to Spain in the fall, Hoddevika near Stadt with surfing, and a winter trip to Africa and Tanzania.
Throughout the year you participate in sports such as handball, football, volleyball, floorball and padel. We go kayaking, climbing indoors and outdoors, camping, via ferrata, kiting and winter activities – and many ski days at Sogndal Ski Center.
Exercise is an important part of everyday life, with functional fitness, intervals and strength training as regular elements. In addition, you can try activities such as surfing, cycling, golf, martial arts and disc golf.
In Sogndal we have state-of-the-art training facilities. Our new training center has a wide range of equipment, and all students receive a training card at Spenst – just five minutes away from the school by bike. Outdoors you will find a sand volleyball court, artificial turf fields, the mountains surrounding the school and the fjord right outside the door.
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Summit tours – trips to various mountain peaks with good views.
Glacier trekking – crossing a glacier using ropes and crampons.
Volleyball and beach volleyball – play both indoors and outdoors on the court and sand.
Wet certificate in sea kayaking – paddling on the fjord and practicing rescue and technique.
Via ferrata in Loen or Hemsedal – climbing a rock wall on secured routes.
Tent trip in Jotunheimen – trip with accommodation in tents.
Various ball sports – activities such as football, floorball and basketball.
Golf – introduction to basic technique and game.
Own training – planning and carrying out your own sessions.
61 degrees north – tasks and challenges inspired by team building.
First aid course – practical training in first aid and safety.
Winter adventure
In winter, the mountains around Sogndal transform into a ski paradise. The mountains here are known for being snow-sure.
At the ski resorts, you'll have the opportunity to improve your skiing technique through customized training. We work on everything from basic skills such as balance and control, to more advanced techniques such as turns, carving and terrain awareness. You'll receive personalized guidance to fine-tune your style and efficiency, while emphasizing safety and how to adapt to different conditions on the slopes. The goal is for you to feel confident and develop your skiing skills regardless of your level, so you can enjoy both powder snow and groomed trails to the fullest.
In Sogndal, snow and excitement meet learning! Here you get the opportunity to ski in facilities, in some of Norway's snowiest ski resorts. Sogndal ski center is only 20 minutes away, and here we get many great days of skiing. All students receive an annual pass, and can also use the facility in their free time.
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Downhill skiing – days in alpine resorts with a focus on control and technique.
Ski touring – try your hand at skiing on one of Sogndal's snowy mountains
Kite course – introduction to kiting on snow with an instructor.
Ski week in Hemsedal – a week of skiing in one of Norway's largest ski resorts.
Cabin trip in the winter mountains – multi-day trip with accommodation in cabins or cabin to cabin.
Cross-country skiing – training and ski tours.
Skiing games – games and exercises on skis to develop balance and technique.
Exercise and various sports – indoor and outdoor activities with variety and movement.
Study trips
Study trip autumn: Spain
This is the trip for you who want to combine activity and learning with sunny days and good memories. This is a perfect combination of sport, learning and cultural experiences.
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Spain's sun, warmth and beaches create the perfect setting for an active study trip. This is where Linja's focus on multi-sport really comes into its own. We explore different activities and experience Spanish culture and society up close.
This trip gives us the opportunity to:
Lots of outdoor sports activities and group classes with others, followed by a swim on the beach.
We test various forms of training outdoors in beautiful surroundings.
Exploring nature and culture through cycling or mountain hiking.
The days can include everything from padel, tabata, HIIT, strength training, beach volleyball, running, swimming, dancing and mini golf. In addition, we can use the time for calmer activities such as yoga, stretching and morning sun sessions.
A typical day usually consists of training in the morning and afternoon, a short siesta in the middle of the day before another round of activity in the afternoon. The day ends with a shared dinner and social program.
Study trip spring: Africa
Join us on an exciting study trip to Tanzania and Zanzibar, where you will experience safari, African nature and culture, and end the trip with activities and experiences on the coast.
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The study trip to Africa provides a unique combination of activity, nature and culture. The journey starts in Tanzania, where we get to experience some of the world's most famous national parks and a rich wildlife up close. The trip provides both physical activity and strong nature experiences - and is a highlight of the year at Multisport.
We travel on safari in Tarangire National Park , known for its large herds of elephants and iconic baobab trees. We then continue to Serengeti National Park , where we have a full-day safari in one of the world's most famous wildlife areas. Accommodation is in wild camps with huts or tents. The journey continues to the Ngorongoro Crater , one of Africa's most impressive natural phenomena, where we get to experience a rich and varied wildlife up close.
After the safari days we fly on to Zanzibar , where culture and coastal life are in focus. We visit Stone Town , a historic trading center with narrow streets, local markets and vibrant culture. Here we gain insight into the island's history, food traditions and everyday life.
The tour ends on the coast on Zanzibar's northwest side, with a spice farm tour , beach activities and the possibility of excursions. Here there will be time for swimming, relaxation and water activities such as snorkeling and kayaking - a perfect end to the journey.
Equipment list
You don't have to buy new equipment! If you don't have everything on the list, there is a lot of good used equipment, or maybe you can borrow from 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.
Please feel free to contact us if you would like to know more about the program or have questions about equipment.
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Wool underwear
• Warm mid-layer (fleece jacket/thick wool sweater)Down jacket
• Shell jacket (windproof and waterproof)
• Shell pants (windproof and waterproof)
• Hiking pants
• Mountain shoes
• Wool mittens
• Buff (preferably in wool)
• Hat (preferably wool)
• Hat (regular)
• Sneakers (indoor and outdoor)
• Football boots (if you have them)
• Sandals
• Workout clothes (indoor and outdoor)
• Swimwear
• SunglassesYou don't have to buy everything before school starts if you don't have it - most of it can be bought in Sogndal at a discount. The school also has some equipment to lend at the start.
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• Backpack or bag for travel
• Daypack (at least 30 liters)
• Water bottle
• Drinking bottle
• Thermos
• Cutlery, plates and cups
• Stationery
• Headlamp (simple is enough!)
• Sleeping pad
• Sleeping bag, preferably 3-season (if you already have one – bring it)
• First aid kit (sports tape, chafing plasters, individual pack, painkillers)
• Travel insurance – check that it is valid
• European Health Insurance Card
• Passport – check that it is valid
• Bicycle (for asphalt or gravel)
• Bicycle helmet
• Cycling shorts (if you have them)
• Sunglasses
• Swimming goggles
For Winter:
Alpine skiing
Alpine boots
Poles
Ski helmet
Ski goggles
Ski gloves/mittens
Teacher Multisport Africa:
Tale Holsten Ivarhus
Tale has a solid background in sports and outdoor life. She has a one-year course in sports, where half of the study was carried out in South Africa, a bachelor's degree in outdoor life, and practical-pedagogical education (PPU). In addition, she herself attended folk high school in Seljord.
When it comes to courses and certifications, Tale is a certified climbing instructor for outdoor sports climbing, indoor climbing leader, and has coach 1 in sports climbing. She is also an activity leader in sea kayaking and a spinning instructor. In addition, she has completed the Norwegian Mountain Sports Forum's basic course in glacier, avalanche and river kayaking.
Tale, exuberant Tale, always has a goal, a peak, a record or something new she just has to try. And when she comes back, with a big smile and having had a "cracking good time," you can't help but smile too. The woman from Hardanger has a lot to offer and the world's finest accent. Whether it's in a kayak, on a crag wall, in the climbing field, or on a run to collect peaks, she makes everything look easy.
tale@sogndal.fhs.no | 404 50 763
