This is the program for winter enthusiasts who want to reach high mountain peaks, strap on their skis and enjoy the long descent! Our focus is on thrilling activities in a strong community with skiing, ski touring, trail riding and surfing. 

Valdres Folkehogskole Freeride Ski

Powder

Freeride Pudder Valdres Folkehogskole
You will
experience
  • Ski touring
  • Ascend Norway's highest peaks on skis
  • Trail riding in Valdres
  • Surfing in Morocco and Stadt
  • Kiteboarding course
  • Bobsleigh and skeleton
  • Paintball
  • Ski trip to the Alps
  • Alpine skiing
  • Deep powder snow
  • The finest peaks in west-Norway
  • Amazing Race
  • Ice climbing
  • Canyoning
  • Basecamp in Jotunheimen
  • Avalanche course
  • Skiing lessons on and off the slope
  • Snow cave expedition
Folkehogskole Valdres Hoddevika (1)

Ride the waves.

In Morocco and Stadt.

Valdres Folkehogskole Freeride Surfejente
Valdres Folkehogskole Freeride Surf

What’s your element?

Are you a winter enthusiast who wants to reach high mountain peaks, strap on your skis and enjoy the long descent? Our focus is on thrilling activities in a strong community with skiing, ski touring, trail riding and surfing.

Morocco and the Alps

This program offers two amazing destinations. Morocco is a surfer's paradise and the perfect place to learn how to surf. In addition to at least seven days of surfing instruction, we will also get to experience the Moroccan culture and explore the desert dunes. In January, we will go on a ski trip to the Alps, with huge mountains and fantastic opportunities to improve your skills both on and off the slopes.

Is This Program Right for You?

This program is for those who have never ridden a trail or wave before, as well as those with experience in both. You should have some prior experience with skiing, but no experience with skins and ski touring equipment is necessary. You should also be in decent physical shape, ready for a lot of skiing, comfortable sleeping outdoors, and prepared to hike uphill to "earn your turns". 

Travel

Morocco // The Alps

Morocco is a surfer's paradise. Here, we will ride the waves of the Atlantic Ocean, experience Moroccan culture, and explore the desert dunes.
In January, we will go on a ski trip to the Alps, with huge mountains, enchanting forests and a vast network of ski lifts. 

Tackling the terrain

close to nature.

Valdres Folkehogskole Freeride Sykkel

Hello .-)

My name is Sindre, and I’m the program instructor for Freeride. This year, I want you to have experiences that you will remember for the rest of your life, and learn some new skills that you can enjoy long after having left us.

I have a bachelor's degree in outdoor life, a one year program in sports studies, a specialization in ski instruction with 15 credits, and one year of practical teacher training.
I have also been a student and research fellow at Valdres Folkehøgskole.

Sindre Balstad

Welcome to an amazing year!

 

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Valdres Folkehogskole Freeride Venner