Hundekjøring - Finnmarksløpet

  • Course length: All year
  • Start-up date: 22.08.2026
  • Price: from NOK 156 630,-
  • Foundation:
    Christian?
    The Christian folk high schools are built on Christian values. They are owned by, or associated with, Christian organizations or denominations. They encourage students with different interests and beliefs to apply.
  • Food: Vegetarian?
    Most schools will accommodate food allergies and other dietary needs. If you have questions, please contact the school directly.
  • Environmental certification:
    Fairtrade
  • Location: Alta
  • Study tour for the course: Finnmarksvidda rundt
  • Study tour for the school: Whalesafari, Opplev Øst-Finnmark, Finnmarksløpet, Ditt eget eventyr, Australia & New Zealand, Barbados – Surf, Natur og Karibisk Magi!, Finnmark vintereventyr
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    Sus over vidda med ditt eget hundespann! Fra valp til sledehund. 70 hunder og valper tilgjengelig, der du får to hunder som er dine. Møt ulven. Linja for deg som virkelig vil bli et hundemenneske.

    Hundekjøring handler om sterke polarhunder, stell, trening og sledetur på Finnmarksvidda. For deg som drømmer om hund og et spennende friluftsliv.

    Alta har det største hundekjørermiljøet i Norge, og i mars kommer tusen hunder til Alta for å delta i Finnmarksløpet, Europas lengste hundeløp. Vi er med som hjelpere og funksjonærer. På langturen i april får du ditt eget hundespann og opplever det mest storslagne av natur i Nord-Troms og Finnmark.


    Dette får du lære på Hundekjøring:

     

    Mandatory: Yes

    Price: Included in course price

    Duration: 8 dager

    Sus over vidda med ditt eget hundespann på vår langtur i april.

    Australia & New Zealand

    Price: 48 000

    Experience the adventure of Australia and New Zealand! Join an unforgettable journey that combines tropical outdoor life, exotic animal encounters and spectacular nature experiences.From sunny beaches in Australia to majestic mountains in New Zealand - this is the trip for those who love nature, activity and culture! Starting in Brisbane, we go on a Kangaroo and koala safari - and get up close to Australia's iconic wildlife. Tropical outdoor life and safe travel in nature with expert Brendon Minge from the University of the Sunshine Coast. South Island - New Zealand offers a mountain hike in Mt. Cook with alpine landscapes and magnificent nature, as well as fishing and mountain hiking in Poolburn (known from The Lord of the Rings). Surfing courses in Kakanui - where we learn from local surfers Margi and John - and penguin safari and diving with dolphins! The study trip ends in Dunedin with beautiful beaches, albatrosses and an exciting introduction to Maori culture.

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    Barbados

    Price: 28 000

    Are you dreaming of sun, warmth and waves?Join us on an unforgettable trip to Barbados – a paradise for surfers, nature lovers and life enthusiasts!Over 20 days in January, you will get the perfect combination of activity, experiences and Caribbean culture.
    What you get:
    After arriving in Bridgetown, we have a quiet day where we enjoy the beach, explore the surrounding area and plan meals together
    Mountain hike to beautiful Chalky Mount Hike A week-long surf course with our skilled instructors - plus self-training
    Magical weekend with a magic show at the Magic Lounge
    A trip to Coles Cave with swimming in natural pools
    Caribbean food experiences - expand your sense of taste with unique dishes
    Catamaran trip with snorkeling where you can experience tropical fish in crystal clear water
    On this island there is no stress, experience the cool Caribbean way of life for yourself
    Why choose this trip?
    Professional surf training in the Caribbean's best waves.
    Unique nature experiences – from mountain hikes to underwater caves.
    Social dinners and local culture.
    Find peace in a tropical paradise.
    Price includes: Accommodation, surfing lessons, excursions and shared activities.     Round-trip flights from Oslo to Bridgetown.
    Secure your place now – Barbados awaits you!

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    Finnmark winter adventure

    Price: Included in course price

    Do you dream of real winter, silence, sparkling snow and learning that happens outside in nature?Join a unique teaching program where we combine outdoor activities, traditional skills and modern adventures - right in the heart of the Finnmark winter.
    January with us is about more than teaching.     It is about your own effort, mastery, community and nature experiences that you will never forget.
    This is what you get:
    Planning winter trips - Early in January we start planning our 20-day Finnmark winter adventure Course in winter outdoor activities - we go in depth on the knowledge and skills needed for a safe winter outdoor activity
    Course in dog sledding - Feel the excitement when the dogs set off across the winter landscape.    You will get a thorough introduction to dog sledding - an iconic Finnmark experience!
    Trip to Kautokeino - experience the reindeer herd on winter pasture and meet reindeer herding Sami as part of their experiences
    Expedition Finnmark - choose between several different options.    We plan together and you decide how the program will be
    • Ski trip on Finnmarksvidda based at the school's cabin
    • Hiking between cabins
    • Old-fashioned hike or cabin to cabin trip
    • Ice fishing, snaring, long skiing days and warm evenings with cabin coziness
    Sharing experiences - what have we learned through the trips?    We share experiences and receive professional feedback from our skilled teachers who make sense because we have lived it in practice.

    Whalesafari

    Mandatory: Yes

    Price: Included in course price

    Duration: 1 - 2 dager

    You are out on a boat and suddenly hear a loud breathing sound - then it is probably a humpback whale.Look closely - it could be quite a distance away, since their sound can carry over a kilometer. In November, large schools of herring come to Altafjorden for the winter.With these schools come large pods of killer whales and humpback whales.We go by boat out into the fjord to get a unique experience of these fascinating animals up close.
    You will also learn more about the whale species found in our waters - living conditions and challenges the population faces.

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    Opplev Øst-Finnmark

    Mandatory: Yes

    Price: Included in course price

    Duration: 6 dager

    Vi drar på rundreise i Øst-Finnmark, et fantastisk stykke Norge som har alt, fra frodige dalfører i innlandet til karrig kyst med fri horisont ut over Barentshavet mot Nordpolen.

    Vi besøker Bugøynes med sin finske historie, sauna og ishavsbading. I Pasvikdalen får du være på tur i gammel furuskog, med bjørner i hi, og grensa mot Russland rett over Pasvikelva. Videre går turen ytterst i havgapet på Varangerhalvøya, til fiskeværet Berlevåg hvor vi møter lokale ildsjeler, lærer om kystkulturen lengst nord og opplever den rå og spektakulære naturen i området.

    Denne fellesturen vil du aldri glemme!

    Finnmarksløpet

    Mandatory: Yes

    Price: Included in course price

    I mars kommer langt over tusen hunder til Alta for å delta i Finnmarksløpet, Europas lengste hundeløp. Du får være med som hjelper og funksjonær, og får oppleve Finnmarks største arrangement på innsiden.

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    Ditt eget eventyr

    Mandatory: Nei

    Price: Included in course price

    Her får du sammen med medelever planlegge og gjennomføre drømmeturen. Du kan starte eventyret på ski fra skolen, eller reise lengre bort, etter at du har fått oppleve første del av Finnmarksløpet.

    På friluftslivsturer bør gruppa være 3-4 personer.

    • Oppleve unike nasjonalparker som Stabbursdalen og Dividalen
    • Isfiske etter storrøya
    • Snarefangst av rype
    • Besøke reindriftsfamilie
    • Havfiske på fiskeskøyte
    • Besøke Rolvsøy på Finnmarkskysten
    • Toppturer i Finnmarksalpene
    • Finnmarksvidda på ski

    ... og utallige andre muligheter

     

    Dere planlegger prosjektuka sammen med en av skolens lærere. Her er viktige punkter som skal skrives inn i turplanen:

    • Fullt navn, telefon og linje på alle
    • Hvem skal ha kostørepenger
    • Avreisedag, dato, klokkeslett
    • Returdag, dato, klokkeslett
    • Kart med inntegnet rutevalg og leirsteder
    • Toppturer skal være i terreng slakere enn 30 grader og ta hensyn til utløpsområder
    • Alternativ tur/opplegg som kan gjennomføres "uansett" vær/forhold
    • Sikkerhetsvurderinger (værmelding, værutsatt området, skredvarsel, sjekk bratthetskart med utløp, telefondekning, nødpeilesender/satelittelefon, førstehjelpsutstyr, åpne hytter/gammer...)
    • Utstyr, fra hvilken linje
    • Hund med?
    • Kontaktperson på Alta fhs Bjørnulf Håkenrud, tlf 97169611, og eventuelt på prosjektukested
    • Last ned appen Hjelp 113

    Pris vil avhenge av hvor langt du reiser og andre kostnader. Dette kommer i tillegg til oppgitt linjepris, og betales av gruppa selv.

    Alta school is perfectly located for all outdoor activities, under pine forests at the foot of mount Skoddevarre, and walking distance of the Alta river. There are lakes, climbing areas, and ski terrain. Click into skis right out the dorm door. Alta river runs north from Sautso, northern Europe's biggest river canyon. There are lush valleys, long fjords, steep peaks, and glaciers between the southern Finnmark tundra and northern Finnmark alps.

    Good food and fellowship! Nothing like coming home to great food prepared by passionate cooks after outdoor activities! The dorms with shared kitchen and living spaces. This fellowship is like glue center of social interaction and lifelong friendship.

    • Main course is about 85 days, 2 to 7 days per week, mostly outdoors.
    • Electives are divided over 4 periods. You choose electives on arrival in august. With electives, you can try new activities or go deeper into things that interest you most..
    • Group activities and excursions: Get to know Alta school/area. First aid course, solidarity project, skiing, Sami seminar, Easter activities and other school excursions complete the school year.

    Our values:

    You'll get a lot of outdoor time, test your limits, and learn to love nature. Around the fire, we're all equal, and can exchange ideas and beliefs with respect for each other. We are a christian school with an open and including fellowship with room for everyone regardless beliefs.

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