Øyvind has done a lot of climbing in Norway – both mountains and rock faces – and has summited nearly 200 peaks over 2000 meters. He is trained as a climbing, skiing, and glacier instructor, as well as a B-level coach in Telemark.

South America holds a special place in his heart, and he’s primarily found on trips there (Peru's Inca Trail & Azungate, Cordillera Blanca, Bolivia, and Aconcagua). He enjoys practicing his Spanish and is happy to chat with the locals using the vocabulary he knows. Øyvind has had several long trips, including half a year in Southeast Asia (1996), half a year in Alaska and Canada (2002), and several two-month trips to South America (1999, 2001, 2005). In Alaska, he even did a few first descents on skis.

Where did you grow up?
In Kråkstad/Ski, south of Oslo.  

Where do you currently call home?
Oppegård, not far from where i grew up.

Activities
Mountaineering, Climbing, Skiing (rando), trail-biking and XC-skiing.

When did you join the Norrøna family?
2004

Which Norrøna product is your favorite at the moment? The Trollveggen Gore-Tex Pro Pants!

What do you always carry in your backpack?
A small Swiss Army knife.

What do you actively do in your daily life to reduce your CO2 footprint?
Walk/bike instead of using the car.

What is your favorite place in the world?
The mountains :)

What advice would you give to a 10-year-old version of yourself?
Be curious and explore!

What hobbies do you enjoy outside of outdoor life?
Workouts and music (playing the guitar).

What is your hidden talent?
Singing, maybe?

If you could choose one superpower, what would it be and why?
The ability to scan books and instantly gain knowledge.