Outline Itinerary:
Day 1 Arrive in Bergen. Distribute emergency contact sheets & whistles & ensure kids have petty cash to make phone calls. Group travels by train to Voss (1hr). Hire Ski Equipment and take first Ski School lesson. Stay night in Voss Youth Hostel.
Day 2 Ski School in Voss Ski Area for Nordic and Telemark techniques. Accommodation in Voss Youth Hostel.
Day 3 Train to Hallingskied (3 ½ hrs). Settle into the Hallingskied Ski Hut. Small ski tour onto Hardanger Vidda Plateau without rucksacks.
Day 4 Ski Tour around Hallingskied hut. Learn a little about rescue techniques and snow profiling. Take turns testing zarskey sacks (survival shelter). Stay in Hallingskied Hut.
Day 5 Dig snow holes and build igloos in the morning just outside hut with a view to sleeping in them the next night if weather permits. Afternoon is a circular tour. Stay in Hallingskied Hut.
Day 6 Take train to beautiful village of Finse. After hot chocolates & cakes, ski tour around the village and across the lake. More hot chocolate then take train back to Hallingskied. Sleep in snow holes, igloos or hut, depending on weather and individual choice.
Day 7 Warm up in the morning with a hot breakfast then take train back to Voss. Exchange Nordic equipment for Alpine if desired. Stay in Voss Youth Hostel.
Day 8 Choice of Downhill or Nordic Skiing for the day in Voss Alpine Area. Stay in Voss Youth Hostel.
Day 9 Hand back equipment. Pack kit and take train to Bergen (1hr). Have lunch in Bergen on Fisherman’s Wharf and take funicular for great views of city. Fly home in the afternoon.
What happens next?
If you are interested in arranging this expedition for a group at your school or organisation the next step is to arrange for us to visit you to present the expedition to the parents and/or school. During the presentation we will show slides of previous expeditions, talk through equipment, go through safety aspects and be on hand to answer any questions.
Cost
£800.00 plus VAT per person (flights not included)
Fundraising
Take Footsteps is happy to provide advice and assistance to help students raise the funds for the expedition.
Dates
The expedition(s) runs during Feburary through to the end of April. Please book early to ensure you can secure the dates you would like.
