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Do you fancy magical descents on skis, climbing steep cliffs and airy peaks? A year of skiing, climbing and mountain peaks in spectacular surroundings. Study trip to Nepal!

Full focus on skiing, climbing and awsome experiences

There is little that beats the feeling of skiing down an untouched mountainside, the fantastic view when you climb a mountain peak, or the feeling of mastery when you conquer a new climbing route. If you choose skiing and climbing at Nordvestlandet folkehøgskole, you get to fill a whole year with just these experiences, and more, together with others who are passionate about the same thing!

In the mountains for all seasons

This is the major for those who want full focus on climbing, skiing and reach mountain peaks in spectacular surroundings. We focus on various aspects of outdoor life, skiing and climbing, and you will learn a lot about planning trips and traveling in the mountains in all seasons. During the year, you will find that you perform better in the climbing wall both inside and outside, and becomes a better skier.

Study trip to Napal

In November we go to Nepal in the Himalayas. Here you get to experience fantastic nature and a mountain tour among the world's highest mountains. With, among other things, a visit to the country's capital, Kathmandu, we familiarize ourselves with the culture, living conditions and nature of the country. This will be an experience of a lifetime!

Mandatory: Yes

Price: Included in course price

Duration: 8 - 10 dager

Meals included per day: 3

In November we go to Kalymnos, which is a fantastic climbing paradise on the Greek islands!

Mandatory: Yes

Price: Included in course price

Duration: 5 dager

Meals included per day: 4

In february, we go to Oppdal for a week in Winter Wonderland. The whole school go together, and you get to learn how to ski. You will get instruction at your level, in alpine skiing, the unique Norwegian telemark technique, snowboarding or cross country skiing - your choice. We visit Oppdal Skiing Resort, and you will get lift tickets for 5 days. This is an unique opportunity to improve your skiing technique - or learn something totally new!

International student at Nordvestlandet folkehøgskole!

As an international student at Nordvestlandet folkehøgskole you will attend to the "International course". Here you will learn the Norwegian language.

You will combine this with one of our nine "major subjects" whithin sports, outdoor life and arts. This way you will experience one year at a traditional Norwegian folk high school while learning the Norwegian language at the same time. The school has 100 students and about 10 of these are foreign students with no knowledge of the Norwegian language. These students constitute the international course.

We have much experience in hosting internationals, and strive to give you the best information in how to apply and to get here.

Nordvestlandet folkehøgskole is located in the county Møre og Romsdal which is famous for its beautiful nature and many fjords. Among them the Geiranger fjord which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

For more information, check out our web page in english

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