Thule Expeditions
Greenland Trekking & Ski Expeditions
Norway Hiking & Ski Trips
Freeride course 1 month - Norway
If you think that 1 month are too long, feel free to check out the 1-week Freeride course
Description
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Week 1 - Alpine ski technique course in Hemsedal ski resort. During this week we focus on developing our ski technique systematically, by working closely together and do video analysis.
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Week 2 - Alpine ski touring and avalanche course in Hemsedal.
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Week 3 - Advanced alpine ski touring course. We travel to Jostedalen, and learn about glacier travel/rescue, ice axe and crampons.
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Week 4 - Alpine ski tours and skiing on glaciers in Jotunheimen. Participants has to plan and do alpine ski tours in the big mountain area.
The courses are 5 day long each week, running from monday - friday.
Dates & Price
Course price: 20.000 DKK pr.person
Dates 2027:
28/2 - 26/3
If you are having any further questions or want to book the course contact me:
Mail: thuleexpeditions@gmail.com
+45 52648187
What is included
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4 weeks of instruction of a qualified Arctic Nature Guide/Ski guide student at Nortind
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Glacier equipment (rental)
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First aid equipment, including satellite beacons
Who is this course for
This is a course for you who wants a longer and serious training in the fields alpine skiing and alpine ski touring!
The emphasis is on making sure that all participants are getting all the basics right from the start!
This course will lay a solid foundation for you who contemplates becoming a guide, or perhaps you just want to improve your skills for doing your owns tours.
You need to have a little skiing experience from before, but you do not in anyway have to be an expert or similar.
It is important that you have a huge motivation for learning a lot of new skills in a cold and demanding environment.
Location & Transport
During this course we will visit different locations. Hemsedal, Jostedalen and Jotunheimen.
However, some of the location might changed all dependent on weather and conditions.
What is not included
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Transport during the course
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All Accomodation during the course (instructions on this will follow)
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All Food, (except for dinners during the Nordic course)
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Alpine resort/racing skis (if you have it will be beneficial to bring for the alpine ski technique course)
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Ski lift tickets (first week)
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Alpine ski touring skis, boots, skins, poles, helmet, backpack
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Avalanche transceiver, probe, shovel
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Personal clothing
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Personal Travel insurance
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Any extra expenses due to unforeseen events and changes (delayed flights, extra logistics and accomodation)