DAY 0 Flight to Oslo

Fly to Oslo and stay overnight in a hostel in the centre of town. Our meeting time will be arranged depending on flight times.

DAY 1 Train to Finse and first night on the plateau.

Early start by taking the train to Finse, which, at 1,222m, is the highest railway station in Norway and lies at the foot of Hadangerjokulen, the largest glacier in the country. Once arrived, we will organise last bits of equipment. From here we can get on our trail straight away and make our way onto the Hardangervidda plateau. We establish our first camp for the night.

DAY 2-7 Crossing of the plateau, covering 20-25km per day and polar training along the way.

These days will be spent making our way across the plateau in a south-easterly direction. Along the way, weather, group experience and snow conditions will determine our exact route. We aim to avoid all major trails, and camp in remote and wild places. Route-setting will be decided on collectively as a team. 6-10 hour days, depending on routes and conditions.

During your journey across the plateau, you will get the opportunity to build snow shelters, learn winter navigation skills using poles, snowshoes and compass bearings as a combination.

At the end of your expedition, you will be experienced in managing yourself in remote multi-day winter conditions, winter camp-craft, and moving in snowshoes/skis with a pulk.

DAY 8 Descent into Rjukan and finish of our expedition.

Today, we complete our crossing of the Hardangervidda plateau, descending steeply down into Rjukan to our accommodation. We celebrate our successful crossing with a hearty meal and drinks.

DAY 9 Flight back to the UK.

Early morning transfer back into Oslo for your flight back home.

Hardangervidda

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