Norway Icefalls - information

Trip leader

The trip will be led by ISM member guide Adrian Nelhams, an ice-climbing devotee with many years experience worldwide. Adrian is great company both on and off the ice - his boundless energy and enthusiasm will guarantee a brilliant trip for all.

Accommodation

We stay in self-catering accommodation throughout the trip, cooking for ourselves at breakfast time and again in the evening (unless people choose to eat out at a restaurant, at their own expense). We take packed lunches with us each day when climbing. We plan to spend the first part of the week in Hemsedal and then head through to Fagernes for the remainder of our trip.

What the all-inclusive price covers

The cost of the trip covers transport by car from Oslo airport to our initial base in Hemsedal, all transport needs to and from the icefalls each day, and return transport to Oslo airport a week later. It also covers 5 days instruction and guiding on a low ratio of 1 guide to 2 clients. Accommodation costs in Norway are included, as well as use of all group equipment and all your food.

Not included are alcoholic drinks or any meals you decide to take at local restaurants.

Equipment

There is no ISM gear store in the area and buying or hiring gear there can be difficult, so please bring all your personal kit for winter ice-climbing (see Equipment page). You need to be prepared for the greater demands of winter in Norway so please study the equipment page carefully. It is vital to take a down jacket and good warm gloves.

Meeting Point

Adrian will meet you on your arrival into Oslo airport, so please liase with the office on your flight times, as he will try to arrange similar flights.