Classic Espedalen: our all-time favorite

(27 February – 6 March 2027)

This is your opportunity to taste a real outdoor adventure, in a sportive and challenging way! Step outside the well-trodden paths and explore Espedalen and Langsua National Park on ski, in a fantastic mountainous area, west of Lillehammer. Get your digital and mental detox in the most natural scenery, by rewarding physical and mental efforts. This is your beginner’s back-country trek that you will never forget!

The provisional program is as follows, of course also depending on the weather, snow conditions, your fitness etc.

Saturday we will meet at Lillehammer train station around 2 pm to travel jointly to our cabin in Espedalen in the afternoon
Sunday: a practice day to get acquainted with the back-country ski’s, get our freeze-dried food sorted out, sort out the equipment for the 5-day trek and fill our back-packs
Monday-Friday: guided back-country trek through the mountains of Espedalen and Langsua, skiing from hut to hut. Day trips will take about 4 to 8 hours. In the huts we will all help in melting snow to prepare our hot drinks and meals, in heating up the wood-fired stove and prepare our beds for the night. By the light of candles, we will eat our meal and spend a cosy night with the group.

During the day, we will add a mix of detox and outdoor elements: enjoy the natural sound of silence, learn to navigate with map and compass and take responsibility for the comfort and safety of the group. We end again in the valley at our cabin on Friday afternoon where a cold drink and a fresh meal are awaiting us!

Saturday: end of trek, transport back to Lillehammer train station

One or two guides will lead the group (depending on group size, maximum 8 pax in total).

Price: €1.495 euro pp, all-inclusive (accommodation and food for 7 nights, ski-boots, skis & poles, transport from Lillehammer). You bring your personal backpack, sleeping bag and appropriate clothes and travel at own cost to Lillehammer. We will provide the group gear and safety equipment, like maps, snow shovels, bivac sacs, satphone etc.

For more information on your fitness requirements and the personal gear that you need: please contact Paul at paul@kulingtrekking.com.

See also www.kulingtrekking.com/contact/

If you want to signup for this trek click here.

Espedalen Unplugged: the raw and unpolished version

(30 January – 6 February 2027)

This is the raw and unpolished version of our classic Espedalen Ski Trek. Register for this trip when you are in for extra adventure and surprises! When we are on skis during this time of the year, the days will be short, the snow will be untouched (no tracks, no kvisting) and the weather will be unpredictable and possibly very, very cold! At the same time, this week will bring us as well magical views, tough and rewarding days, mesmerizing sceneries and snowed-in and cosy huts.

With our experience and expertise, we will prepare and help you get an unforgettable week, in a safe and joyful way! One way or another, this will be a challenging week, full of tough moments and emotions of reward, gratitude and satisfaction. A REAL outdoor adventure, designed for the resilient and tough ones. The provisional program is as follows (also depending on the weather, snow conditions, your fitness etc).

Saturday: we will meet at Lillehammer train station around 2 pm to travel jointly to our cabin in Espedalen in the afternoon
Sunday: a practice day to get acquainted with the back-country ski’s, get our freeze-dried food sorted out, sort out the equipment for the 5-day trek and fill our back-packs
Monday-Friday: guided back-country trek through the mountains of Espedalen and Langsua NP, skiing from hut to hut. Day trips will take about 4 to 8 hours. In the huts we will all help in melting snow to prepare our hot drinks and meals, in heating up the wood-fired stove and prepare our beds for the night. By the light of candles, we will eat our meal and spend a cosy night with the group.

During the days, we will experience a genuine detox and be exposed to challenging circumstances. At the same time, we will enjoy the natural sound of silence, learn to navigate with GPS, map and compass and take responsibility for the comfort and safety of the group. We end again in the valley at our cabin on Friday afternoon where a hot shower and a fresh meal are awaiting us!

Saturday: end of trek, transport back to Lillehammer train station
One or two guides will lead the group (depending on group size, maximum 8 pax in total)

One or two guides will lead the group (depending on group size, maximum 8 pax in total).

Price: €1.595 euro pp, all-inclusive full-board: accommodation and food for 7 nights, ski-boots, skis & poles, transport between the hotel and Lillehammer railway station. You bring your personal backpack, sleeping bag and appropriate clothes. We will provide the group gear and safety equipment, like maps, snow shovels, bivac sacs, satphone etc.

For more information on your fitness requirements and the personal gear that you need: please contact Paul at paul@kulingtrekking.com.

See also www.kulingtrekking.com/contact/

If you want to signup for this trek click here.

Tailor-made Ski Trek

(January, February or March 2027)

Make your dreams come true in a sportive manner! We can organize your special trip for your own group tailored around your personal wishes. Group size can be up to 6 persons; skiing and trekking level can be from beginner up to advanced. Let us know your ideas or plans to develop jointly a personalized trek.

We can accommodate your needs, capabilities and specific preferences, building on our long experience in many different Norwegian trekking areas. Since 2008 we have been trekking in most of the well-known national parks and mountainous areas in Norway, either by using DNT huts and hotels or by using tents and pulks. For inspiration: have a look at the Inspiration page!

Chat with us to match your trekking wishes. Most commonly, your dream trip will be designed as the combination of desired adventure level, technical skills, physical fitness and the designated area and time of the year.

Price: depending on the design of this week and the group size, we can organize or help to rent complete ski-sets (boots, skis & poles) and other necessary equipment. Generally, we arrange accommodation, all food and the safety equipment for the group (like tents, stoves, maps, snow shovels, bivac sacs, satphone etc.). Usually, one needs to bring only a suitable backpack, appropriate trekking clothes and a well-insulated sleeping bag, we will take care of the rest. Of course, we will provide a detailed packing-list and other preparatory information once the trip is clear!

For exploring your ideas and plans: please contact Paul van Koppen at paul@kulingtrekking.com. See also www.kulingtrekking.com/contact/

Or do you have other dreams?

We can organize for you customized treks all over Norway including Spitsbergen. This may be a beginner’s trek of 3 days around Lillehammer or a crossing of Finnmarksvida with sledge and tent (Norway’s northernmost plateau) to see the Aurora Borealis.

Please let us know your wishes by filling in the contact form.