Are works as a mountain guide, with Volda and Sunnmøre on the west coast as his base. The recent years he has guided in large parts of southern Norway, alongside access technique work (industrial climbing). When he is not in the mountains, the time is used for board games, movie nights and training with family and friends!

After a bachelor's degree in Outdoor Education, Are started a master's degree in Community Planning and Management, at Volda University College. He always aspires to be the best that he can be in what he does, and his love for the outdoors - espesically climbing and skiing - made him attend the NORDTIND/UIAG education - the highest level of mountain guiding education in Norway.

Where did you grow up?
Sandnes, more precisely Ganddal.

What do you call home these days?
Volda, Sunnmøre Alps.

Activities
Skiing og climbing.

When did you join the Norrøna family? 
2021.

Which Norrøna product is your current favourite?
Norrøna Trollveggen Primaloft100 Zip Hood.

What do you always carry in your backpack?
Water.

What do you actively do in everyday life to cut down on your CO2 footprint?
Use equipment and clothing as long as possible, until they wear out. Trying to use the sewing machine, or getting my partner or mother to sew.

What is your favourite place in the world?
Where the sun shines and the snow is good!

What advice would you give to a 10-year-old version of yourself?
Climb more!

What hobbies do you like to participate in/spend time on outside of outdoor activities?
Card games and coffee!

What is your hidden talent?
Being able to drive long distances by car.

If you could choose one superpower, what would it be and why?
To fly.