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A train parked at a snowy station with passengers on the platform, and mountains in the background.
A line of five skiers with backpacks cross-country skis through a snowy valley toward steep, snow-covered mountains under a blue sky with light clouds.
A line of six skiers traverses across a steep, snow-covered mountain slope dotted with sparse, leafless trees.

Ski touring course at Vatnahalsen

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Ski touring course at Vatnahalsen

Learn more about ski touring

From USD 1730
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Do you want to learn more about ski touring and become better and more confident on skis, or maybe you dream of joining one of our tours in Sunnmøre, Romsdalen, Haute Route in the Alps, or the Norwegian Haute Route in Jotunheimen but need a little more training? We board the train to snow-sure place Vatnahalsen and will stay at the charming Vatnahalsen mountain hotel, a perfect winter destination where we can put our skis at the front door and head straight out. With a limit of six participants per guide, you will receive close follow-up from experienced guides and after this weekend you will be better equipped for the winter.

Highlights

  • Learn route selection and avalanche training before this year's peak skiing season
  • Get to know Vatnahalsen as a ski-touring destination

Key topics during the weekend will be route choice, trip planning, how to move in avalanche terrain, proper use of equipment, and of course, avalanche training will be a recurring theme. The course is scheduled early in the season to get you ready for fantastic experiences in the Norwegian or foreign winter mountains! 

During the weekend we will stay and eat at the cozy Vatnahalsen mountain hotel. The family-owned hotel offers fantastic opportunities for courses and summit tours. In the surrounding area, you'll find mountains like Tarven, Kvanntjørnnuten, and Skjebergnuten, to name a few. Every day we are served a delicious buffet consisting of Norwegian and local ingredients.

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Mon-Fri : 08-20
Sat-Sun : 14-17
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Sat : 10-18
Sun : 13-21
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Day by day

Red lodge buildings sit nestled on a snowy hillside surrounded by leafless trees and dramatic snow-covered mountains under an overcast sky.

Day 1:Meeting at Vatnahalsen

Vatnahalsen can only be reached by train and we gather in the evening when the trains from Oslo and Bergen have arrived. Vatnahalsen Høgfjellshotell is a cozy and family-owned hotel at 840moh. Dinner will be served here at 07:00 PM, so arrival by train from Bergen or Oslo at around 5-6 PM is perfect. We spend the evening preparing for the trip the next day, going through the plan for the weekend, and getting ready for the days in the field.

Vatnahalsen can only be reached by train and we gather in the evening when the trains from Oslo and Bergen have arrived. Vatnahalsen Høgfjellshotell is a cozy and family-owned hotel at 840moh. Dinner will be served here at 07:00 PM, so arrival by train from Bergen or Oslo at around 5-6 PM is perfect. We spend the evening preparing for the trip the next day, going through the plan for the weekend, and getting ready for the days in the field.

Vatnahalsen Hotel

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A line of six skiers traverses across a steep, snow-covered mountain slope dotted with sparse, leafless trees.
An avalanche steepness map is displayed on a white projector screen during a presentation indoors.

Day 2:Ski touring and avalanche course

We start the day with a good hotel breakfast. We look at the weather and conditions but plan to start the day with an indoor session before lunch where we go through topics such as avalanche forecasts, trip planning, maps, weather history, and other relevant topics. After lunch, we head out and go into more detail about route choice, technique, avalanche safety, etc. The weather and conditions determine the route, and together we make a plan for where we want to go. Along the way, we take good breaks and get tips and training in relevant topics related to avalanches and alpine skiing. Back at the hotel, we'll be served coffee and waffles, before taking a hot shower and having dinner in the evening.

We start the day with a good hotel breakfast. We look at the weather and conditions but plan to start the day with an indoor session before lunch where we go through topics such as avalanche forecasts, trip planning, maps, weather history, and other relevant topics. After lunch, we head out and go into more detail about route choice, technique, avalanche safety, etc. The weather and conditions determine the route, and together we make a plan for where we want to go. Along the way, we take good breaks and get tips and training in relevant topics related to avalanches and alpine skiing. Back at the hotel, we'll be served coffee and waffles, before taking a hot shower and having dinner in the evening.

Vatnahalsen Hotel

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A lone skier carves through fresh powder snow on a steep slope marked with winding ski tracks under bright sunlight.
A person wearing a blue jacket uses a shovel to tap on a large block of snow during an avalanche stability test.

Day 3:Ski touring and avalanche courses

After breakfast, we put on our backpacks and skis. As the day before, we follow important routines related to avalanche safety. In close dialog with the guide, we will delve into important topics related to ski touring. We'll practice skiing outside groomed slopes, discuss how to make good route choices, and practice the topics the group wants. The evening will be spent as the day before, discussing topics we have experienced during the day, and of course, a delicious dinner served at the hotel.

After breakfast, we put on our backpacks and skis. As the day before, we follow important routines related to avalanche safety. In close dialog with the guide, we will delve into important topics related to ski touring. We'll practice skiing outside groomed slopes, discuss how to make good route choices, and practice the topics the group wants. The evening will be spent as the day before, discussing topics we have experienced during the day, and of course, a delicious dinner served at the hotel.

Vatnahalsen Hotel

B,L,D

A distant group of skiers climbs single file up a wide, snow-covered mountain basin under a clear blue sky.
A breakfast buffet table in a rustic dining room features juice cartons, milk, bowls of yogurt, glasses, and stacked white plates.

Day 4:Last day

We head out after a hearty breakfast at the hotel. In the field, we'll put the knowledge we've gained over the past two days to the test, and this day will also be full of educational content. We'll take our lunch outdoors and find great terrain for fun and suitably challenging skiing. We take the afternoon train (historically around 4 - 6 PM) back home from Vatnahalsen.

We head out after a hearty breakfast at the hotel. In the field, we'll put the knowledge we've gained over the past two days to the test, and this day will also be full of educational content. We'll take our lunch outdoors and find great terrain for fun and suitably challenging skiing. We take the afternoon train (historically around 4 - 6 PM) back home from Vatnahalsen.

Vatnahalsen Hotel

B,L,-

Vatnahalsen can only be reached by train and we gather in the evening when the trains from Oslo and Bergen have arrived. Vatnahalsen Høgfjellshotell is a cozy and family-owned hotel at 840moh. Dinner will be served here at 07:00 PM, so arrival by train from Bergen or Oslo at around 5-6 PM is perfect. We spend the evening preparing for the trip the next day, going through the plan for the weekend, and getting ready for the days in the field.

Vatnahalsen Hotel

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We start the day with a good hotel breakfast. We look at the weather and conditions but plan to start the day with an indoor session before lunch where we go through topics such as avalanche forecasts, trip planning, maps, weather history, and other relevant topics. After lunch, we head out and go into more detail about route choice, technique, avalanche safety, etc. The weather and conditions determine the route, and together we make a plan for where we want to go. Along the way, we take good breaks and get tips and training in relevant topics related to avalanches and alpine skiing. Back at the hotel, we'll be served coffee and waffles, before taking a hot shower and having dinner in the evening.

Vatnahalsen Hotel

B,L,D

After breakfast, we put on our backpacks and skis. As the day before, we follow important routines related to avalanche safety. In close dialog with the guide, we will delve into important topics related to ski touring. We'll practice skiing outside groomed slopes, discuss how to make good route choices, and practice the topics the group wants. The evening will be spent as the day before, discussing topics we have experienced during the day, and of course, a delicious dinner served at the hotel.

Vatnahalsen Hotel

B,L,D

We head out after a hearty breakfast at the hotel. In the field, we'll put the knowledge we've gained over the past two days to the test, and this day will also be full of educational content. We'll take our lunch outdoors and find great terrain for fun and suitably challenging skiing. We take the afternoon train (historically around 4 - 6 PM) back home from Vatnahalsen.

Vatnahalsen Hotel

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What's included in the price

Included

During the trip.

Meals as specified in the program.

Not included

Please check our website to confirm that the departure is guaranteed before booking your own tickets. For each trip, we require a minimum number of confirmed participants before the departure can be guaranteed.

Drinks and snacks.

Terms and Conditions 

We reserve the right to change prices. The day by day program is indicative and changes may occur. We also refer to our general travel conditions.

Travel Insurance

On all our trips, we require you to have full health and accident insurance which will also cover any transport home. Read more about travel insurance.

Highlights

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A distant group of skiers climbs single file up a wide, snow-covered mountain basin under a clear blue sky.
A person in ski gear stands outside the red-wooded Vatnahalsen Hotell in the snow.
A line of five skiers with backpacks cross-country skis through a snowy valley toward steep, snow-covered mountains under a blue sky with light clouds.
A person holds an avalanche crystal analysis card with a magnifying glass and snow samples on it.
A skier carving a turn in deep powder snow with visible ski tracks crisscrossing the slope.
A person wearing a blue jacket uses a shovel to tap on a large block of snow during an avalanche stability test.
A line of six skiers traverses across a steep, snow-covered mountain slope dotted with sparse, leafless trees.
A skier with a red backpack carves through deep powder snow on a slope overlooking a red mountain hotel down in the valley.
A Norwegian heart-shaped waffle with sour cream and jam, and a cup of black coffee on a wooden table.
An avalanche steepness map is displayed on a white projector screen during a presentation indoors.
A cozy cafe interior with a wooden counter displaying mugs, juice cartons, and stacked bowls.
A snowy train station with passengers waiting by the tracks and a red building, with snow-covered mountains in the background.
Red lodge buildings sit nestled on a snowy hillside surrounded by leafless trees and dramatic snow-covered mountains under an overcast sky.

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Safety & Grading

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For departures with Norrøna Adventure guides:

  • 24-hour emergency response
  • Guides trained in first aid in the field
  • Basic first aid equipment available
  • Cooperation with Turlegen.no for medical advice

On our trips, it is important to understand that we often will be traveling far off the beaten track. We will, of course, do everything we can to assist if anything should happen, but a potential rescue operation can be demanding. It is therefore extremely important that all participants arrive well-prepared and ready to handle unforeseen situations.

Physical level

2/6 Physical

We need to exert some effort to reach our destination. With a good level of fitness and determination, these journeys are manageable for the majority of participants. Being active in daily life is a beneficial preparation.

Comfort level

4/6 Comfort

Simple to good quality inns, such as small family hotels, B&Bs and agrotourism (farmhouses), usually with private bathrooms.

Risk level

2/6 Risk

Activities/trips with little risk. There are usually few incidents and they are usually of such a nature that they can be dealt with locally.

Training and Preparations

You should be comfortable skiing red slopes in ski resorts. If you have a lot of skiing experience, you will get even more out of this weekend. If you don't have much skiing experience, you should book a few weekends in advance in a ski resort.

The guides have extensive experience in holding courses, and the benefit will be great for those who want to learn more about safe and good travel in alpine winter terrain.

To get the most out of this course, you should be in shape to ski tour for three consecutive days. Since we spend time discussing various topics along the way, the length of the tours is designed to be manageable for those who have prior ski touring experience.

Accommodation

We stay at the unique and cozy Vatnhahalsen Høyfjellshotell in double rooms all night. It is possible to stay in a single room for an additional 2000 NOK. 

Additional Information

Please check our website to confirm that the departure is guaranteed before booking your own tickets. For each trip, we require a minimum number of confirmed participants before the departure can be guaranteed.

Vatnahalsen can only be reached by train. Check VY for train times and to book tickets. 

Equipment list

This list is intended as a guideline, so that we have what we need regardless of the weather we get on the trip. Remember that you can also get used outdoor equipment that works perfectly. Get in touch if you have any questions. TIP: We recommend that you have the most important equipment in your hand luggage, for example hiking boots and gore-tex jacket/trousers.

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Clothing

High enough to reach above the boot shaft is reccommended.

Fleece or wool. 

Down or synthetic insulation, featuring a hood and ideally long enough to cover the butt.

Gore-Tex or similar. Must have a decent hood, and hold out wind and rain. Should have space for midlayers underneath. Ventilation under the arms is recommended. 

Gore-Tex or similar. Must be waterproof and windproof,  zips for ventilation are recommended.

Hat or headband

Warm ski mittens/gloves.

Footwear
Equipment

Remember new/extra batteries.

High SPF, 30-50. Remember chapstick for lips and nose. 

For protection against cold wind and snow.

Split board, ski touring or telemark skis. Poles with large/powder baskets. Check that your boots fits the bindings.

Make sure these fit your skis.

Make sure these fit your skis and bindings.

With new batteries.

Small, light and in aluminum (not plastic).

0,5-1,0 liter

30 liters or more with attachments for skies.

Recommended

Clothing

We recommend wool underwear for both men and women. Wool sportstop is recommended for women.

For evenings and leasure days.

Warm hat for cold days.

Footwear

Lightweight and low volume footwear for indoor use. Slippers or similar. 

Equipment

Personal medicines and, for example, band-aids, blister plaster, sports tape, throat lozenges, nasal drops, Paracetamol/Ibuprofen, stomach regulators, etc.
We need to know about all medicines you are taking, in case something happens. 

Tooth brush, tooth paste, small towel, ear plugs, wet wipes, biodegradable soap, etc.

To attach skis to backpack if necessary.

Enables measuring steepness and discharge areas.

For example Nalgene bottles with wide mouth. 1-2 liters.

Packing Tips

Note: Although it is a mandatory that everyone has a transmitter/receiver, search probe and shovel on this trip, it is not a requirement that you know how to use this. A good introduction will be given during the days.

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