Thule Expeditions
Greenland Trekking & Ski Expeditions
Norway Hiking & Ski Trips
Hardangervidda Ski Expedition - 13 days
Ski Expedition across the great Hardanger plateau - Extended version
Ski through two great national parks "Skarvheimen" and "Hardangervidda"
Learn winter camping/navigation/safety routines and techniques
Experience untouched nature by skiing off the established winter trails
Good training for those thinking about a longer ski expedition like a Greenland Ice Cap Crossing
Description
This is an prolonged ski expedition through "Skarvheimen" and "Hardangervidda" nationalpark. We will be skiing on “Nordic BC Skis”, and be outside for 13 days. Therefore we are gonna be sleeping in specialized winter tents, and drag all our equipment along in pulks for the whole duration of the ski tour.
Skiing across these national parks will provide a proper challenge for all participants! Therefore all participants has to complete a "expedition skills course" prior to the longer trip.
This is an much extended version of the trip, as compared with what is regarded as the "standard route" across Hardangervidda.
Our ski expedition starts at "Filefjellstuene", and ends in "Haukeliseter" from where all participants will arrive/leave with public transport.
We will for some parts of the trip be utilizing established winter routes, and sometimes break off and seek out our own path.
If in doubt of whether this ski tour suits you, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Who is this trip for
This is a trip for those who wants a true ski expedition in the beautiful, but sometimes also very harsh nature of Norway.
A ski expedition in Skarvheimen and Hardangervidda in winter will require willpower and alot of effort from all participants.
The trip is demanding because of it’s length, and because it is based on skiing and sleeping in tents in winter.
Therefore all participants are expected to contribute actively with regards to setting up camp, cooking, melting snow for water.
The daily skiing distance is from 15-20 kilometers pr. day, depending very much on the terrain, with the additional height metres. And the temperature can range from minus 10-30 degrees Celsius, with alot of wind, and sometimes snow storms.
Therefore participants must be fit enough for walking this daily distance, and be mentally prepared for dealing with the cold temperatures and winter camping.
Skiing the Hardangervidda/Skarvheimen can potentially give many mental and physical rewards.
The trip will provide a very solid foundation for those contemplating about doing longer ski expeditions like a Greenland Ice Cap crossing. This is because you will get very solid experience with winter camping/navigation/safety routines.
Training Course
The Expedition is divided into two parts. The ski expedition on Hardangervidda is gonna take us 13 days to do.
But in order to be able to go on this trip, all participants has to participate in a 6 day long Expedition Course.
The training course will be held at "Golsfjellet" in Norway.
The course is meant to prepare all participants in the best possible way for doing the longer ski trip on Hardangervidda.
The course is tent based, and meant to feel like a shorter version of the ski trip on Hardanger.
Iteneraries
Itenerary for the Expedition course in Norway
The Expedition starts with a training course. During this course, we will stay in tents, and train on all relevant skills needed for doing the Hardangervidda expedition. That means, learning good winter camping routines, and skiing with a loaded pulka.
4 February: Arriving with the train at "Gol station" in the afternoon. Alternatively driving all the way to Golsfjellet yourself. After participants has arrived we will start to pack their sledges ready for leaving on day 3. One night in a shared dormitory at Golsfjellet hut.
5 February:
We start with indoor navigation, stove handling and SAR lessons. After lunch we head our on a afternoon ski trip to practice navigation.
6 - 10 February: Expedition course! We are out skiing and sleeping in tents for 5 days (4 nights).
10 February:
Arriving back at Golsfjellet cabin early in the afternoon. Participants are leaving with the train/car in the afternoon and evening.
Itenerary for Hardangervidda ski trip:
25 March:
Participants are arriving with public transport at "Filefjellstuene" before lunch, latest 12.00, and will be lodged there for 1 night. Afternoon/evening is spent packing everything for leaving the following day.
26 March - 7 April:
Ski trip on the great Hardangervidda!
7 April:
Last day of our ski trip, arriving at Haukeliseter in the afternoon. 1 night accomodation
8 April:
Leaving from Haukeliseter with public transport
Dates & Price
Tour price: 19.500 DKK
Minimum 5 participants.
Maximum 8 participants.
Dates for Expedition Course in Norway 2026.
4 February arrival day at Golsfjellet during afternoon/evening.
5 -10 February - Expedition course.
10 February leaving from Golsfjellet around noon.
Dates for Hardangervidda ski trip 2026:
Arrival day at "Filefjellstuene" 25 March
Actual ski trip: 26 March - 7 April 2026
Leaving from Haukeliseter 8 April.
Dates can be adjusted slightly during autumn 2025.
If interested in booking, or having any further questions please contact me
Mail: thuleexpeditions@gmail.com
+45 52648187
Location & Transport
Preparation course:
"Golsfjellet" is located east of the great Hardangervidda. Winter starts early here, and there provides a very good training ground for leaning about winter outdoor skills.
Golsfjellet can be accessed by train via the trainline that runs between Oslo and Bergen. Train tickets can be booked here:
It is thus possible to arrive in either Bergen or Oslo and then take the train from there to Gol Station.
Alternatively it is possible to drive all the way to Golsfjellet yourself.
Hardangervidda ski trip:
"Filefjellstuene" can be accessed with bus, the bus stop is called "Tyinkrysset":
Haukeliseter can be departed from with bus from Nor-way bus company.
What is included for the expedition course Norway
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Services of a qualified Arctic Nature Guide
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All meals from dinner on day 1 to lunch on day 5 ( not including snacks)
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2 night accomodation in shared room in cosy hut at Golsfjellet
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Expedition equipment, tents, stoves, cooking utensils, thermos bottle, snow shovel, pulkas equipped with a drag system, drag harness for pulkas
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All safety equipment including: satellite phone, satellite emergency beacons
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Rental skis, skins, ski poles (NOT ski boots)
What is not included for the Expedition Course Norway
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Transport to/from "Gol station" in Norway
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Ski boots (must be very warm, and compatible with the binding system NNN BC
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Personal clothing (must be able to cope with minus 30 celsius for multiple days
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Sleeping bag (must have a minimum comfort temperature of minus 15 celsius)
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Sleeping mat (minimum R-value of 6)
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Snacks for all days
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Personal Hygenics
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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)
Overskrift 5
What is included for the Hardanger trip
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Services of a qualified Arctic Nature Guide
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All dinners on the ski expedition, (not including breakfast, lunch and snacks)
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Expedition equipment, tents, stoves, cooking utensils, thermos bottle, snow shovel, pulkas equipped with a drag system, drag harness for pulkas
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All safety equipment including: satellite phone, satellite emergency beacons
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Rental skis, skins, ski poles (NOT ski boots)
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1 night accomodation at Filefjellstuene, (Dinner + breakfast)
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1 night accomodation at Haukelister (Dinner + Breakfast + lunch)
What is not included for the Hardanger trip
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Transport to/from Hallingskeid and Haukeliseter
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Additional accomodation in connection with the travel
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Additional meals in connection with the travel
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Ski boots (must be very warm, and compatible with the binding system NNN BC
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Personal clothing (must be able to cope with minus 30 celsius for multiple days
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Sleeping bag (must have a minimum comfort temperature of minus 15 celsius)
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Glacier harness
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Sleeping mat (minimum R-value of 6)
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Breakfast/Lunch/Snacks for all days
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Personal Hygenics
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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)