Need to know about Norwegian outdoor life
The Norwegian outdoors is fantastic, but hiking or skiing in it can be challenging. Both terrain and weather vary, so it’s best to be well prepared. Load your pack well; know how to use and always carry a map and compass. Here are some hints for safe hiking and skiing in Norway. Enjoy your trekking!
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Summer hiking gear list
Tips
![gear for your mountain hike](/globalassets/fotoware/2024/5/sekkepakk_01_stl_edit-002.jpg?height=477&width=880&rmode=crop&format=webp&quality=91)
Publisert:
14. oktober 2023
Summer hiking gear list
We suggest you bring the following clothes and hiking gear during your summer hiking in Norway.
Choosing the correct boots for hiking in Norway
Tips
![Fra ruta mellom Høgevarde og Toveseter. Sommeren 2021.](/globalassets/fotoware/2024/5/210920toveseterfoto_mariusdalsegdnt_16.jpg?height=354&width=692&rmode=crop&format=webp&quality=91)
Publisert:
14. oktober 2023
Choosing the correct boots for hiking in Norway
Be clothing wise in the Norwegian Mountains
Tips
![Skarvheimen mellom Geiterygghytta, Kongshelleren og Iungsdalshytta](/globalassets/fotoware/2024/6/071923skarvheimen_foto_mariusdalseg_10.jpg?height=354&width=311&rmode=crop&format=webp&quality=91)
Publisert:
14. oktober 2023
Be clothing wise in the Norwegian Mountains
Summer trails in the norwegian mountains
DNTs tilbud
![A marked red T](/globalassets/fotoware/2024/2/0927_monsen_jotunheimen_fotomariusdalseg_103.jpg?height=354&width=311&rmode=crop&format=webp&quality=91)
Publisert:
21. februar 2024
Summer trails in the norwegian mountains
Grading of guided tours
DNTs tilbud
![Rundtur Jotunheimen vest, Fondsbu - Olavsbu - Skogadalsbøen - Fondsbu](/globalassets/fotoware/2024/6/jotunheimenvest_fellestur_danieljacobsen-9855.jpg?height=354&width=311&rmode=crop&format=webp&quality=91)
Publisert:
14. oktober 2023
Grading of guided tours
Be considerate of wild reindeer when hiking
Bærekraft
![Villrein](/globalassets/fotoware/2024/5/olav-strand-nina3.jpeg2.jpg?height=354&width=311&rmode=crop&format=webp&quality=91)
Publisert:
23. mai 2024
Be considerate of wild reindeer when hiking
Join the Norwegian Trekking Association
![Skarvheimen mellom Geiterygghytta, Kongshelleren og Iungsdalshytta](/globalassets/fotoware/2024/6/071923skarvheimen_foto_mariusdalseg_11.jpg?width=900&rmode=crop&format=webp)
Join the Norwegian Trekking Association
Get membership prices at DNT lodges and cabins, guided tours and activities and also support DNT's mission.
Se også
Bli frivillig
![](/globalassets/fotoware/2023/10/170706saga_foto_mariusdalsegsaetrednt_225.jpg?width=1000&rmode=crop&format=webp)
Bli frivillig
Bli medlem
![Nydelige Trollfjordhytta ligger på grensen mellom Vesterålen og Lofoten. Turen opp til hytta går fra Austpollen innerst i Trollfjorden.](/globalassets/fotoware/2023/10/20190607trollfjordhytta_fotomariusdalseg_15.jpg?width=1000&rmode=crop&format=webp)
Bli medlem
Be considerate of wild reindeer when hiking
![Reisndyr på Skurvehaug ved Jotunheimen i august. Finalist i DNTs fotokonkurranse sommeren 2021.](/globalassets/fotoware/2024/6/sommer-1730-oksana-hillervik.jpg?width=1000&rmode=crop&format=webp)
Be considerate of wild reindeer when hiking
Frequently asked questions
![Rundtur Jotunheimen vest, Fondsbu - Olavsbu - Skogadalsbøen - Fondsbu](/globalassets/fotoware/2024/6/jotunheimenvest_fellestur_danieljacobsen-0346.jpg?width=1000&rmode=crop&format=webp)
Frequently asked questions