Expedition training in Trøndelag

Three days in the mountains between Levanger and Meråker with an Arctic nature guide. Choose winter with a pulk sled and winter tent, or summer with a backpack and tent.

Do you dream of crossing Svalbard or Greenland, doing a longer mountain trip on your own, or simply want to feel more confident on multi-day trips? On expedition training you learn planning, navigation, camp life and safety by doing it yourself, guided by an experienced Arctic nature guide. This is not a traditional guided tour where the guide makes every decision: participants take responsibility for navigation, setting up camp, cooking and the daily routines.

Summer: expedition training in the mountains

• Season: June–October
• Duration: 3 days and 2 nights in a tent
• Price: NOK 6,500 per person
• Group: 4–8 participants
• Difficulty: moderate
• Requirements: 10–15 km per day in varied mountain terrain with a 15–20 kg backpack

Winter: pulk, winter tent and stove. Illustrative images.

Ski expedition training: three days of pulk hauling, winter camping and expedition life

We travel through the winter mountains between Levanger and Meråker, camp in the snow and learn to handle cold, changing weather and the challenges of longer ski expeditions. You practise the same routines used on Arctic expeditions. The route is adapted to snow conditions, weather and the group's skills, with realistic daily stages and time for practice. Dates are published continuously, and private groups can arrange their own dates.

What you will learn

• Planning and navigation: plan a safe winter route, assess weather forecasts and navigate in poor visibility
• Pulk and travel: pack the pulk, adjust the poles and harness, and distribute the weight
• Winter camp: choose a safe campsite, pitch and anchor a tent in snow
• Food and fluids: use a stove in the cold, melt snow, plan energy and fluid intake
• Safety: prevent hypothermia and frostbite, assess terrain and avalanche risk
• Expedition routines: organise the day, work as a team and keep gear and clothing dry

Included

• Three days of guiding and expedition training
• Two nights in a winter tent, shared tents and camping gear
• Pulk sled for the expedition gear
• Shared cooking equipment, fuel and meals during the trip
• Training in winter navigation with map, compass and GPS
• Introduction to safe travel, managing cold, and snow and avalanche conditions
• Review of equipment and packing methods
• Transport between the meeting point and the start and end points

Not included

• Travel to and from the meeting point
• Personal skis, ski boots and poles
• Personal clothing
• Winter sleeping bag and sleeping mat
• Travel insurance

Some personal expedition gear can be rented by arrangement. Previous experience with pulks or winter camping is not required, but you should be fit, have basic skiing skills in varied terrain and be prepared for two nights in a tent in winter.

Summer: tent, navigation and camp life. Illustrative images.

Summer: three days of hands-on expedition training in the mountains

We meet at an agreed starting point, go through the gear and set off. The route in the mountains between Levanger and Meråker is adapted to the weather, terrain and the group's experience, and the trip ends at an agreed end point on day three. The goal is not to cover as many kilometres as possible, but to learn how to carry out an expedition safely and efficiently. New departure dates are published continuously, and private groups can arrange their own dates.

Included

• Three days of professional guiding and hands-on training
• Two nights in a tent, shared tents and camping gear
• Shared cooking equipment, fuel and meals during the trip
• Training in navigation with map, compass and GPS
• Practice in setting up camp, safety and trip planning
• Review of personal equipment and packing methods
• Transport between the meeting point and the start and end points

Not included

• Travel to and from the meeting point
• Personal clothing and footwear
• Backpack, sleeping bag and sleeping mat
• Travel insurance
• Extra rental equipment

You do not need expedition experience, but you should have done some mountain hiking, be in normal to good shape and be prepared for two nights in a tent, also in bad weather.

Who is expedition training for?

The trips suit anyone planning a longer trip on Svalbard, in Greenland or in other remote areas, and experienced day hikers who want to take the step to multi-day trips with a tent and their own navigation. You do not need a specific expedition goal. We recommend using your own gear so you can test it in realistic conditions, and the guide will advise on improvements along the way. A detailed gear list is sent after you sign up.

Sign-up and questions

Call +47 988 02 283 or email info@havbrisas.no
Read the terms of purchase. Let us know whether you want the winter or summer version, and how many you are.