Arctic Expedition Course, 5 Days, Norway
From: CHF 1'700
On our Arctic Expedition Course you’ll learn how to trust yourself and your equipment, survive outdoors in low temperatures and be well prepared for the challenge of your first real winter tour or polar expedition. We guarantee you a steep learning curve, spectacular winter landscapes and bags of fun.
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Vacation Style Holiday Type
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Activity Level Challenging Adventure Holidays
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Group Size Small Group
Arctic Expedition Course
Overview
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5 Days
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Learn Survival Skills
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Support Crew and Equipment
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English Speaking Guides
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A Challenging and Rewarding Course
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Spectacular Setting
Why Do We Recommend It?
Learn from true local Arctic experts.
It’s a challenging and rewarding course.
You’re learning in a stunningly beautiful setting.
Experienced and trusted local tour operator.
Is It Right for Me?
The course is designed for those who have a limited time window to learn the basics of preparing, planning and executing a polar expedition. In essence, we offer a “polar expedition crash course” that delivers the key skills required by anyone of average fitness considering arctic or polar exploration.
The course was originally designed and developed to prepare expedition participants for North- and South Pole expeditions and Greenland crossings. Through the years the course has evolved and broadened so that it appeals a far wider expedition audience:
- Polar novices who want to learn winter outdoor skills and experience the challenges faced by polar explorers in a controlled and supervised environment.
- Outdoor enthusiasts with some prior winter experience who want to hone their skills allowing them to safely plan and execute their own winter outdoor activities or expeditions.
- Expedition participants who have already signed up for a Greenland crossing or a South or North Pole expedition but require additional pre-trip experience and training.
- Corporate groups and leaders who want to test their team and strengthen their bonds in challenging real-life arctic conditions.
Can I Go Anytime?
The tour is scheduled for specific dates and you can find those while checking availability in the fields above. However, not all dates are guaranteed to run and some may already have filled. So, just enter the dates you’re interested in and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible with confirmation of availability. We always do our best to get the trip that suits you best.
If you don’t see any dates that work for you, just select Get In Touch and send us a quick message about what would be ideal for you. We’ll do what we can and get back to you with options to make your dream trip a reality.
Itsy Bitsy Details
- Where: 63.455°, 11.696° Norway
- Duration: 5 Days
- Tour Starts: Trondheim Værnes Airport (TRD)
- Tour Ends: Trondheim Værnes Airport (TRD)
- Fly To: Trondheim Værnes Airport (TRD)
- Fly From: Trondheim Værnes Airport (TRD)
- Group Size: 2 to 12 people
- Age: 16+
More Great Outdoor Courses
- Airport transfer
- All meals
- 2 nights in a comfortable lodge
- 2 nights in expedition tents
- Skis, boots, poles, sledges
- Expedition camping equipment
- Sleeping bag (can be rented NOK 600,- for the course)
Arctic Expedition Course
ABOUT THE COURSE
Have you ever dreamed of skiing to the North or South Pole? Do you want to know what it takes to plan, prepare and train for a polar expedition? Our arctic expedition training courses tap into the deep knowledge of Arctic Training & Expeditions experienced polar guides. Through 4 days of intensive training you will learn how to trust yourself and your equipment, survive outdoors in low temperatures and be well prepared for the challenge of your first real winter tour or polar expedition. We guarantee you a steep learning curve, spectacular winter landscapes and bags of fun!
The Arctic Expedition Course is lead by polar experts in the majestic mountains of Trondelag on the Norwegian / Swedish border. This is only a 45min transfer from Trondheim airport (TRD) an airport very well connected directly with several European cities or vie Oslo airport (OSL).
Meraker is a small mountain village famous for raising Olympic cross-country skiers and biathletes.
The Arctic Expedition Course is based on the knowledge acquired by generations of pioneering Norwegian polar explorers. Through a mix of indoor seminars and outdoor tutorials, you will pick up dozens of expert tips and tricks on how to survive and thrive in cold arctic-like conditions. To complement the technical learning and practical skills we’ll coach you in backcountry skiing, a critical skill for any aspiring polar explorer.
As your knowledge and outdoor skills improve. You will build confidence and find satisfaction in your improved knowledge of clothing & equipment, skis and skiing, winter camping, tents, stoves, nutrition, navigation, tour planning, safety, hypothermia, frostbite and survival.
After completing this course you will know what it takes to participate in a winter expedition. Â You will have learned about your own strengths and limitations and be better prepared to plan your own winter tour or take the next step and join a commercial polar expedition.
Who is the course for?
The course is designed for those who have a limited time window to learn the basics of preparing, planning and executing a polar expedition. In essence, we offer a “polar expedition crash course” that delivers the key skills required by anyone of average fitness considering arctic or polar exploration.
You do not need to have polar expedition ambitions to participate in the course. If you are 18-65 years of age, average fit with a motivation to learn how to manage camping out in full winter, the course is definitely for you.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN ON THE COURSE
Clothing
What to wear and what not.
Type of materials.
How to combine different layers (base-, mid- and outer layer) for best performance and comfort and temperature control in cold and extreme environments.
How to prevent frostbite on hands and face. Different facemasks and mitts.
Footwear (ski boots and camp footwear), socks, vapour barrier systems.
Cross Country Skiing and Equipment
Different type of skis, skins, poles, bindings and boots.
Efficient xc-skiing technique will increase your speed, save energy and prevent injuries.
Pulks and Harnesses
Different types of pulks and harnesses.
Packing and weight distribution:
Tents
Preferred tents for polar expeditions.
Features you are looking for and how to make your tent expedition ready.
Camping
Snow conditions suited and not suited for camping.
The orientation of tents for maximum safety.
How to put up your tent in a storm.
How to protect your tent in a storm.
How to organize your tent and camp to maximize comfort and safety and minimize waste of energy
Tent routines.
Sleeping
Sleeping bags (material, brands, features, temperature ranges)
Clothing and sleeping comfort.
Drying clothes in a tent.
Sleeping mats and insulation.
Repairs.
Cooking, Food and Nutrition
What to eat and how much (brands, variety, nutritional value, weight loss/gain)
Hydration and recovery supplements.
What is needed of pots and pans?
Stoves and Fuel
Stove and fuel types for arctic expeditions.
Weak points, maintenance and field repair.
Safety (carbon monoxide management)
Health
Injuries, hypothermia, frostbite
Washing or not?
Washing options.
Foot- and skin care (frostbite, blisters and pressure sores, dry hands/finger splits, sore lips and face, sun protection, snow blindness).
Team management and attitude
Medical kit contents.
Safety and Navigation
Route planning and basic navigation (map & compass).
Please bring your GPS if you have one.
Polar Kit
Power and electronics
Repair-kit, personal accessories, camera, camcorders.
Polar Preparations
How to train and prepare for polar expeditions
Teamwork and attitude
Polar thinking (be ahead of situations, reading nature signs, work smart, save energy etc).
Equipment List
- Airport transfer
- All meals
- 2 nights in a comfortable lodge
- 2 nights in expedition tents
- Skis, boots, poles, sledges
- Expedition camping equipment
- Sleeping bag (can be rented NOK 600,- for the course)
Activity Level: Challenging
You should be relatively fit and active. Expect to push yourself a little on these.
You do not need to have polar expedition ambitions to participate in the course. If you are 18-65 years of age, average fitness with a motivation to learn how to manage camping out in full winter, the course is definitely for you.
We operate with a guide ratio of 1:4 to make sure that every client is supported at their own level.
Fly into Trondheim Airport (Trondheim Lufthavn Værnes), and we will meet you at the airport. You will need to arrive at the airport no later than 16:00 (4 pm).
We will meet you at Starbucks in the entrance hall.
Then a 45min transfer to the mountain lodge which will be our base for the first night.
There is also a hotel at the airport if you arrive early, and need a place to stay. We’ll be happy to assist you on how to get here!
Flying
– Fly direct to Trondheim Airport (TRD) from London Gatwick, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Stockholm.
-12 daily flights from Oslo Airport (OSL) to Trondheim Airport (TRD).
Hotels: In case you need to stay overnight at the airport
https://www.radissonblu.com/no/hotell-trondheimairport
https://www.nordicchoicehotels.no/quality/quality-airport-hotel-varnes
https://www.scandichotels.no/hotell/norge/trondheim/scandic-hell
Train
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Absolute Adventure
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Arctic Camp Fire
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Arctic Camping
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Arctic Campsite
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Arctic Equipment Check
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Arctic Expedition Training
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Arctic Fun
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Arctic Lodge
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Arctic Sled Training
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Arctic Survival
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Arctic Training
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Arctic Training Camp
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Arctic Training Prep
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ATE Training
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Beautiful Norway
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Bonding
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Checklist
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Cosy
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Crossing Ice
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Dining
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Do Something Special
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Do The Extraordinary
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Equipment Prep
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Expedition Training
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Experience Nature
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Experience of a Lifetime
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Explore the Arctic
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Fuel Up
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Gear Knowledge
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Gearing-Up
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Get Expedition Ready
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Get Prepared
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Heading Out
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Join an Expedition
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Kirkebyfjellet
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Learn Arctic Survival
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Learn from The Best
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Local Hospitality
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Lodge
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Lodge Time
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Luxury
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Natural Beauty
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Not All Tough
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On Expedition
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Once in a Lifetime
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Preperations
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Push On
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Push Yourself
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Pushing On
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Ready for You
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Rewards
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Setting Camp
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Small Groups
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Survival Techniques
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Teamwork
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Tents
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Together
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Understand Your Gear
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Why Not You?
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Wildlife Encounters
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Work as a Team
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Working Together
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You Can Do This