Backpacker/Ekstremsport (Vår)

  • Course length: Halvår — vår
  • Start-up date: 06.01.2026
  • Price: from NOK 78 926,-
  • Foundation:
    Liberal?
    The liberal folk high schools are built on values that are not based on one particular belief. They encourage students with different interests and beliefs to apply.
  • Food: Vegetarian, vegan?
    Most schools will accommodate food allergies and other dietary needs. If you have questions, please contact the school directly.
  • Environmental certification:
    Miljøfyrtårn • Fairtrade
  • Location: Elverum
  • Study tour: Backpacking med ski og brett i Europa, Backpacking og surf i Spania/Portugal, Camp Trysil, Snowkitecamp
Send applicationElverum folkehøgskole

Ditt drømmeår med det beste fra to verdener! Reiser fulle av adrenalinkick og opplevelser sammen med en gjeng som vil pushe seg selv. Surf, ski, brett, kite og mer!

(Filmen er klipp fra helårskurs)

Vi kombinerer reising og ekstremsport som ski, brett og surfing. En svært aktiv hverdag med masse forskjellig action, og medelever som er motiverte for nye opplevelser. 

Backpacking/studieturer

Ekstremsport

Du får prøve flere ulike ekstremsportaktiviteter, som følger årstidene. Gjennom vinteren utvikler vi ferdigheter på snø. Surf er også et tema på våren.

Du får grunnleggende opplæring i utstyr, teknikk og sikkerhet av skolens lærere, og innleide profesjonelle instruktører.

På linja får du utfordre deg selv med utgangspunkt i ditt nivå i de forskjellige aktivitetene.

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Backpacking med ski og brett i Europa

Mandatory: Yes

Price: Included in course price

Vi backpacker gjennom Europa og står på ski og brett i bortgjemte perler av skidestinasjoner. Vi planlegger tur både i fellesskap og i små grupper. Her diskuterer vi reiserute, overnatting og innhold på turene.

Backpacking og surf i Spania/Portugal

Mandatory: Yes

Price: Included in course price

I overgangen april-mai reiser vi til Spania eller Portugal på surfcamp, før vi reiser hjem og avslutter skoleåret.

Camp Trysil

Mandatory: Yes

Price: Included in course price

Ski in og ski out i Norges største skianlegg, med tilgang på badestamp, idrettshall, biljard, squash og bordtennis. Vi bruker dagene på snøen med ski og brett, og besøker FlowRider for en innendørs surfeøkt.

Snowkitecamp

Mandatory: Yes

Price: Included in course price

I februar reiser vi på kitecamp! Vi rigger opp kitene, øver kitekontroll og jobber oss videre til frikjøring og suser over den enorme snødekte flaten med fjell på alle kanter – en helt spesielt følelse. Etter lange dager på isen er det godt å komme inn i varme tømmerkoier med vedfyring.

Mandatory: Yes

Price: Included in course price

At the very start of the school year, the whole school travels to Glitterheim in Jotunheimen national park. Here we attempt to climb Glittertind, Norway’s second-highest peak at 2452 meters. (Don’t worry, if hiking isn’t your thing, you can choose a shorter trail).

In the evenings we play cards, relax, and quickly get to know each other.

Age limits

Applicants must be 18 years old when the school year begins or turn 18 during the school year.

Admission requirements

Applicants must be 18 years old at the start of the school year or turn 18 during the school year. There are no other specific admission requirements.

Priority criteria

  • Applicants who are 18 years old at the start of the school year or turn 18 during the school year.
  • Applicants residing in Norway and former students applying for readmission.
  • Applicants residing in the EU, EEA or the United Kingdom.
  • 10% of the school's maximum capacity is reserved for international applicants.

Admission process

  1. Submit your application

    You can apply for admission from 1 October in the year before your intended start. This applies to all Norwegian folk high schools.

    There is no application deadline, but we recommend applying early, as some courses may receive more applications than there are places available.

  2. Admissions begin – offers are sent out

    You will start receiving responses to applications from 15 November. This date is the same for all Norwegian folk high schools. If you apply after 15 November, your application will be processed on a rolling basis.

  3. Accept your offer

    We need you to respond to your offer, and we naturally hope you'll accept your place! You can confirm your acceptance by email or SMS. You have 14 days to respond.

  4. Your place is confirmed

    Once you have received an offer, accepted it and paid the enrolment fee, your place at the school is secured.

A year without grade pressure

At Elverum folkehøgskole you will get the oportunity to develop as a person, challenge yourself and your values, and form lasting relations. All without the pressure of grades or exams. Choose a year filled with experiences, new friends, opportunities, and activities around the clock – without the pressure of grades. We offer full-year and half-year courses, and our students are on average 19 years old. Most come from Norway, but many also come from Europe and beyond.

More than 30 electives and plenty of activities

In your main subject you can focus on what you love or try something completely new! You can choose from more than 30 electives, and in addition there are student evenings, concerts, handball matches, and much more. There’s always something to join in on!

Perfect location with both nature and city nearby

The school is close to the town center, with a swimming spot and outdoor areas right outside the door. In summer you can play football and volleyball, and in winter we build a rail park in the yard for skiing and snowboarding. You’ll have access to studios, workshops, a gymnasium, fitness room, and great facilities for both creative and practical subjects.

Teachers who see you

Our teachers are passionate about their subjects and provide close follow-up. You are taken seriously, there is always someone on duty if you need help, and we do our best to make sure you thrive. We have a large and inclusive community, with students from all over Norway and many international students each year.

Good food – adapted to all needs

At the school you’ll get good meals every day, and we have long experience in accommodating gluten-free, vegetarian, and other diets.

All inclusive

Elverum Folk High School is open and inclusive. No grades, no exams—just growth, learning, and new experiences. Everything is included: teaching, study trips, food, room, electricity, Wi-Fi, and materials.

Courses at the school

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