Requirements and equipment:

• Good physical condition is necessary. We will be skiing/snowshoeing off-trail, on uneven terrain, and physical work is part of every day, this helps us to stay warm too. You will be required to carry your own luggage on the multi day trip. As a reference: If you can hike 15km on small unpaved paths carrying 15kg of luggage and going at least 500m up and 500m down, you have the basic fineness needed for coming on this trip. If you have doubts, previous injuries, etc., please reach out to us so we can assess together.
• In this course, we will all pitch in together, whether it’s cooking, transporting equipment, keeping watch over the fire, collecting wood, or melting snow. Especially in winter, it’s important that we work together as a group, not least because it keeps us all warm. Of course, there will also be time to rest and enjoy the enchanting landscape.
• The cabin where we will set up our base camp is beautiful and simple, without running water or electricity. Wood stoves and an open fire provide warmth and light. There are no individual rooms, and the dry toilet is outside the hut and non-heated.
• We invite you to a media- and clock-free time. We want to do without phones during these days together, even though they will be with us in our luggage for safety reasons. Course leaders carry phones and satellite emergency transmitter, and take care of photography.
• You will likely need to invest in some clothing and equipment. But this does not need to be expensive! We will send you a detailed packing list with tips and ideas after you register. The most important items are good winter boots (hiking shoes are not enough), warm sleeping bag(s), woollen base-layer clothing, as well as a windproof jacket/anorak.