Do you dream of skinning up a peak to shred down through fresh, white powder? Or are you new to winter recreation and want to build your backcountry knowledge? DNT offers a wide variety of exciting courses throughout the winter season.
Please note: Most of DNTs courses are conducted in Norwegian, and participants must be able to speak and understand Norwegian to take part.
Avalanche and Ski Touring Courses
Overview: Want to get started with ski touring or splitboarding, but feel you lack the necessary safety knowledge? Our courses provide a solid foundational understanding of avalanche safety, terrain evaluation, route selection, and how human factors influence decision-making in avalanche terrain.
During the winter, there are fewer boats and less activity on the fjord.
Overview: Kayaking in the winter offers a peaceful, contrasting experience with fewer boats and distractions on the water. Despite the cold air, a winter kayaking course is highly rewarding, letting you experience absolute tranquility on the sea or fjord. We offer introductory sea kayaking, canoeing, and advanced technique courses. This could be the start of a refreshing new hobby!
Find a course: Search Paddling Courses in the Activity Calendar
Take a map and compass course before you go on a trip! Knowledge of maps and compasses is absolutely necessary when you are going out on a trip in the winter mountains. Mobile phones and GPS have become part of many people's equipment, but if you choose to blindly trust the technology, you risk standing in the middle of the mountain without knowing where you are or where you are going. Navigating in the winter mountains takes practice, with a map and compass course you become safer.
Find a course: Search Map and Compass Courses in the Activity Calendar
Overview: These hands-on, practical courses are designed for those wanting a safe introduction to winter outdoor life. Participants practice skills like lighting campfires, outdoor cooking, operating winter camping stoves (primus), map reading, and trip planning. The goal is to equip you to safely plan winter day trips and comfortably transition into your first winter overnight stays.
Over a single weekend, you will gain the confidence and skills to kite completely on your own.
Overview: A single weekend course provides the perfect opportunity to become an independent snow kiter. Snow kiting allows you to catch serious speed even on completely flat terrain, opening up a world of play and freedom. Beginners quickly learn to cruise back and forth, while experienced kiters can practice technical tricks and jumps.
Become a Winter Tour Leader
Overview: DNT is always looking for qualified winter tour guides. We offer a dedicated, progressive tour leader education program that certifies you to lead winter groups safely through both local hills and demanding high-mountain terrain.
