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GUIDED TOURS 2017 NORWEGIAN WINTER • MASSIV / PAGE 5 • Hardangervidda West to Tyssedal / PAGE 7 • 4 days in Alvdal / PAGE 4 • Introductory Ski Tour Level 1 Jotunheimen / PAGE 8 EXPERIENCING NATURE – ENRICHMENT FOR LIFE dntoslo.no IMPORTANT INFORMATION PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND BEFORE BOOKING FITNESS PREPARATIONS Climate, weather and ski conditions The tours differ in grade and length. It is important to choose a tour that is not too challenging. All tours are for skiers with previous experience with mountain skiing. You should be capable Norway shares the same latitude as Alaska, of skiing up and downhill in unprepared trails, carrying a backpack for 6–7 hours a day or Greenland and Siberia, but compared to these areas, WELCOME TO GUIDED more, even if weather and snow conditions are bad. It is highly recommended to undertake Norway has a more pleasant climate. However some training to build your fitness before the tour. If you are not sure which tour to choose we the winter can be quite stormy and the weather recommend to start with a tour graded Easy, with permanent stay at one of our lodges and changeable. To prepare for this, please follow day trips from there. As you get more experienced, you can increase the level of difficulty. WINTER TOURS IN NORWAY our recommended equipment list (p. 15). Winter temperatures in the mountains in the southern part of Norway vary from about -5 to -20°C. Windy weather lowers the temperature dramatically. The GRADING OF GUIDED SKI TOURS The Norwegian Trekking Association (DNT Oslo og Omegn) organizes guided ski tours. cabin to cabin tours follow waymarked routes, not prepared trails, and skiing is often in deep snow. Our grading scale takes both tour length and type of terrain into consideration. It is important All ski tours include accommodation at staffed mountain lodges or self-service cabins, all meals, to know that if the weather is bad and conditions are terrible, even the easiest tour will be Ski gear and ski rentals perceived as advanced. and tour guide. The guide is one of our experienced DNT winter tour leaders. We also offer transport from For mountain ski touring in unprepared trails, Oslo directly to the mountains. All tours presented here is led by English speaking tour leaders. you will need broader skis, more robust boots and Easy bindings and stronger ski poles with larger baskets, Day tours from a cabin or easy skiing activity suitable for everyone. The length of the tour can For more details about the tours and online booking, please visit our website: dntoslo.no/english than you might choose for skiing in prepared usually be adjusted based on the skiing skills of the participants. Previous experience of moun- cross-country trails. Note that heavy slalom skis tain skiing with backpack is necessary. Terrain comparatively flat without major variation in al- and randonné skis with continental boots are titude. Recommended for skiers with experience, but as the first mountain ski tour in Norway. not appropriate, and must not be used. For more information about how to choose the proper Medium touring skis see dntoslo.no/english/tips. Previous experience with high altitude mountain skiing and skiing with a backpack is essential. Tours uphill and downhill for up to about 15 km a day. Ski rentals is possible for the following tour: Tour 11130 Introductory tour Level 1 Demanding Jotunheimen. Skirental must be prebooked at Several years of high altitude mountain skiing experience. Tours involve long climbs and steep Gjendesheim. Please contact Gjendesheim@ downhills for up to 25 km a day. On some tours there may be steep downhills that require the turistforeningen.no ability to cope with slopes and traverses safely in variable snow conditions. If you are unsure about your downhill ability, check the details of the tour or ask for more information about the terrain. Cabins/meals The DNT cabins are known for their cosy and Advanced intimate atmosphere and friendly service. Three These tours are for especially good skiers that have several years of mountain skiing experi- meals are included each day except the first and ence, very good skiing skills, are fit and have very good endurance. On some tours there may last. These are breakfast buffet, lunch pack with a be steep downhills that require the ability to cope with slopes and traverses safely in variable filling for your own thermos flask and three-course snow conditions. If you are unsure about your downhill ability, check the details of the tour or dinner. The first meal is normally dinner on arrival ask for more information about the terrain. at the first lodge. Accommodation will be in four bedded rooms or larger. The lodges are open to General for all guided tours, skiing is in unprepared trails. everybody, so at busy times you need to be prepared to share rooms with people you do not know. If the cabins are very crowded, it may even be necessary to sleep on mattresses on the floor. In self service cabins, there is no reservation of beds. In these cabins, all participants must help with cooking, dishwashing, water supply, cleaning and general housekeeping. All necessary provision can be found Dovrefjell in a stock room. water supply, cleaning and general housekeeping. All necessary provision can be found in a stock room. Femundsmarka Breheimen Rondane Femundsmarka Huldreheimen EXPLORE MORE OF NORWAY Oslomarka Rondane / Alvdal Vestfjell Hardangervidda Jotunheimen Extend your stay! Skarvheimen How does staying a few extra days in the mountains Jotunheimen Breheimen PHOTO: MARIUS DALSEG SÆTRE • PHOTO COVER: EIVIND HAUGSTAD KLEIVEN HAUGSTAD EIVIND COVER: SÆTRE • PHOTO DALSEG MARIUS PHOTO: sound? You can book a tour without transport or with transport one way and have a longer stay in the Langsua / Huldreheimen Dovre Aurora Borealis at Liomseter. Skarvheimen first or last lodge of the ski tour. Alternatively, you can participate on two guided ski tours and get to ABOUT OUR DNT WINTER TOUR LEADERS explore different mountain areas. Please contact our DNT Tour Information Centre Hardangervidda Oslomarka All our tour guides have completed the DNT’s special training course for winter tour leaders or other training of same standard and quality. (see last page for contact info) to get advice about Our winter tour leaders have experience with ski tours, and show a high level of skill and expertise when it comes to touring the mountains during which tours that can be combined. winter time. They lead the tours on a voluntary basis, motivated by their passion for the mountains, for ski touring, for being on tour with others who share the same interest, and for the DNT. 2 Winter 2017 More information about booking, guided tours and cabins at dntoslo.no/english More information about booking, guided tours and cabins at dntoslo.no/english Winter 2017 3 Guided winter tours in Norway 2017 Guided winter tours in Norway 2017 PHOTO: KARI MERETE HORNE PHOTO: JULIE MASKE PHOTO: A small break before the last km to the lodge Bjørnhollia. What more could you wish for? RONDANE MASSIV Rondane was declared a National Park in 1962, the first in the country. This area is still home to one of Norway’s MASSIV – the whole route from Sota Sæter in Breheimen to Haukeliseter at Hardangervidda – is about last herds of wild reindeer. Many of the peaks reach above 2000 meters. Rondane is smaller than, and not as wild as, 350 km long. DNT offer the MASSIV tour organized as three continuous separate tours; MASSIV I & II: Jotunheimen National Park. Nevertheless, with its range of peaks, valleys and mountain areas, it offers a challenge Breheimen/Jotunheimen, MASSIV III: Skarvheimen and MASSIV IV: Hardangervidda. for those who love the feeling of untamed nature combined with the possibility of exploring the peaceful areas. MASSIV I & II MASSIV III MASSIV IV HIGHLIGHTS OF RONDANE RONDANE CLASSIC TOUR 4 DAYS IN ALVDAL – VESTFJELL BREHEIMEN / JOTUNHEIMEN SKARVHEIMEN HARDANGERVIDDA Tour 11108 7 days Tour 11114 7 days Tour 11110 4 days Tour 11103 7 days Tour 11147 7 days Tour 11148 8 days Departure date: Mon 3/4 Departure dates: Mon 3/4, Mon 10/4 Departure date: Thur 9/3 Departure date: Fri 31/3 Departure date: Wed 25/3 Departure date: Sat 1/4 This tour starts at Høvringen in the western part The tour is crossing Rondane from north to south, Experience beautiful Alvdal-Vestfjell on skis this MASSIV – Breheimen / Jotunheimen are stage I MASSIV III Skarvheimen starts at Tyin, south of Hardangervidda is perfect for those who want of Rondane, continuing southwards and ending a classic route offering great variations in landscape. winter! This area is known for birchwood, friendly and II of four stages in the route MASSIV. This tour Jotunheimen, and follows the alpine route through several days of skiing with the face towards the sun up in the Ringebu Mountains. Open plateaus, You will experience plunging valleys and spectacular terrain and gentle mountains. We might even ascent takes you through Breheimen and Jotunheimen. Skarvheimen from north to south. The terrain is all the way. Cozy cabins and beautiful skiing terrain massive peaks, wilderness and magic light are all mountains and open plateaus. As we move south- one of the mountains nearby. We will visit the newly Breheimen offers one of Norway’s wildest mountain hilly, one of our most beautiful mountain area’s. will make this an experience you will not forget. ingredients for a perfect winter tour. There are wards, a majestic range of peaks reaching 2000 opened Storgrytdalseter(self-served), and end the areas. We spend two nights at Skogadalsbøen, with This trip combines self served cabins and staffed Our tour guides are well prepared.