4 - 10 March 2027
Ice Climbing Trip to Hemsedal, Norway
Trip Notes
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Please note that this itinerary is subject to change depending on weather conditions, group dynamics, and other factors that may arise during the week. Our priority is to ensure everyone has a safe, enjoyable, and memorable experience, and we will do everything we can to make it a fantastic week for the whole group.
Day 1 – Arrival in Hemsedal
Fly into Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL).
Pick up a rental car and drive about 2.5–3 hours west to Hemsedal.
We will do a group food shop.
Evening: settle in, unpack, plan the mornings adventure, make sure everything is ready to go.
Day 2 to Day 6
The group will spend these days based in Hemsedal, one of Norway’s premier ice-climbing destinations. The area offers a fantastic variety of frozen waterfalls and winter climbing routes, allowing us to select objectives according to the weather, ice conditions, and the group’s experience and aspirations.
Throughout the week, we will develop ice-climbing skills, including movement on ice, crampon and ice-axe technique, protection, belaying, and multi-pitch climbing. The exact routes and objectives will be chosen each day to make the most of the prevailing conditions and ensure a safe, enjoyable, and rewarding experience.
Day 7 – Final Climb and Departure
Choose a final classic -something within your comfort zone but still rewarding for a morning of climbing.
Pack up, drive back toward Oslo, and enjoy one last stop at a mountain café en route.
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What is not included in the price:
Flights.
Ice axes and crampons.
Personal Clothing and rucksacks.
*Please be sure to check kit list.
Personal technical gear, including Avalanche Transceiver and probe.
*Please be sure to check kit list.
Hire car.
*Jack and Ella will discuss car hire in further details with the whole group.
What is included:
Accommodation.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Helmets and Harnesses can be provided on request.
All Ropes and Technical gear used by the guide.
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Quality waterproofs i.e. Gore-tex or similar
B3 style boots
C3 Crampon fitted to your boots (mono or dual frontpoints)
Warm hat
Gloves x2 spares minimum
Winter walking socks
Mid layer Down jacket
Large Down or Synthetic jacket
Wicking base layers, top & bottoms
Goggles, double clear lens recommended
Head torch, plus spare batteries
Food for the hill each day
Rucksack 30-40ltr
Helmet (this can be provided on request)
Harness (this can be provided on request)
Belay device and Karabiner
snowshoes. (this can be provided on request)
Avalanche Transceiver, shovel and Probe.
Bed Linen and Towel (this is not provided at the accommodation)
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*All technical climbing kit is provided by the guide eg. Ropes and gear protection
Harness
Helmet
Snow shoes
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A bit about the accomodation:
Modern cabin of 134m2 close to everything, cross-country skiing, hiking trails, bike trails, river, city center and Hemsedal ski lift.
The cabin has a high standard with heating cables in all living rooms and bathrooms. A large living room with a sofa group and a great fireplace that creates a great atmosphere. There is a kitchen, large dining table, exit to a large sunny porch with great views of Hemsedal's mighty mountain panorama. 4 large bedrooms and 3 tiled bathrooms.
The cabin also includes, Wi-Fi, Large 55 Qled TV, charcoal grill, fire pan, N64 and much more.
The space
Modern with new standard, Large parking with room for several cars! Large balcony with outdoor lighting, furniture and fire pit.
*Bed linen and towels must be brought by guests and are not available at the cabin.
