Training trips
Polar Expedition Training – Finsevatnet
Date: January 2022
Location: Finsevatnet, Finse, Norway
Key Focus: Polar Expedition Foundations, Field Skills & Safety Protocols
Summary: > Spent a week on the frozen lake Finsevatnet at Finse, Norway, undertaking comprehensive polar expedition training with polar guide Kathinka Gyllenhammer. This foundational training block focused on essential polar survival skills, winter camp craft, equipment handling, and safety routines tailored for extreme cold environments.
Hardangervidda Solo Expedition & Glacier Crossing
Date: March 2022
Location: Hardangervidda National Park & Hardangerjøkulen Glacier, Norway
Key Focus: Solo Winter Camping, Glacier Navigation & Cold Weather Isolation
Summary:
Completed a 6-day solo expedition across Hardangervidda National Park, including a traverse of the Hardangerjøkulen glacier—one of Norway’s largest ice caps. This solo trip served as a core foundation for testing self-reliance, solo glacier navigation protocols, and winter survival systems in total isolation.
Hardangervidda Plateau Crossing
Date: April 2023
Location: Hardangervidda Plateau (Finse to Haukeliseter), Norway
Key Focus: Multi-Day Ski Touring, Cold Weather Systems & Route Navigation
Summary:
Completed a 6-day, 120 km ski crossing across the Hardangervidda plateau from Finse to Haukeliseter. This expedition served as an initial benchmark for multi-day Arctic ski touring, winter camping routines, and long-distance navigation across open plateau terrain.
Arctic Double Ski Crossing – Finnmarksvidda
Date: February 2024
Location: Finnmarksvidda (Finnmark Plateau), Arctic Norway
Key Focus: Long-Distance Hauling, Expedition Endurance & Arctic Systems
Summary:
Completed a 3-week, 280 km double ski crossing of the Finnmark plateau in Arctic Norway. The expedition served as a foundational endurance block, focusing on extended polar living, pulk hauling over long distances, and testing routine management in sustained cold environments.
Crevasse Rescue & Polar Expedition Training
Date: August 2024
Location: Svartisen National Park, Norway
Key Focus: Crevasse Rescue, Ropework & Technical Polar Skills
Summary: > Travelled to Svartisen National Park in Norway to complete intensive crevasse rescue and polar expedition training alongside world-record polar explorer Vincent Colliard. The session focused on mastering haul systems, glacier navigation, emergency ropework, and safety protocols essential for unassisted polar travel.
Nordseter Backcountry & Cross-Country Skiing
Date: March 2025
Location: Nordseter, Norway
Key Focus: Mileage Base & Backcountry Endurance
Summary: > Completed a dedicated backcountry and cross-country ski training block in Nordseter. Maintained a consistent daily volume covering approximately 20–25 km per day to establish base endurance, refine skiing technique, and build efficiency while hauling gear across varied snow conditions.
Guided High-Volume Stress-Test Expedition
Date: February 2026
Location: Norway
Key Focus: Body Stress Testing & High-Volume Daily Distance
Summary: > Undertook an intensive training expedition alongside polar explorer Vincent Colliard. Pushed daily volume up to 46 km per day to stress-test physical limits, evaluate recovery under high-fatigue polar conditions, and test pacing discipline required for long-distance hauling.
Finse Gear Test & Solo Expedition Simulation
Date: April 2026
Location: Finse, Norway
Key Focus: Solo Equipment Testing & Timed Distance Trial
Summary: > Spent 4.5 days on the snow in Finse covering a total distance of 87.83 km. This session served as a comprehensive field test for expedition gear, stove systems, and tent routines while validating daily distance benchmarks under realistic polar terrain conditions.
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