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Skiing & climbing

  • Course length: All year
  • Start-up date: 31.08.2025
  • Course teaching amount: 20 hours/week
  • Price: from 144 900,-
  • 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:
    Debio • Fairtrade
  • Location: Sogndal
  • Study tour for the course: Interrail Europe, Studietur til Alpene
  • Study tour for the school: Bli kjent tur til Fjærland, Hemsedal, Cruise on the Sognefjord
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Definately the program that has the most altitude! Sogndal has fantastic climbing opportunities, both outdoors and indoors. After the snow comes, our mountains provide us with a winter ski -eldorado

Local crags are 10 minutes away, with over 500 climbing routes. Alpine summits and skiing facilities are only a 10 minute drive away. 

During the fall, we start with the basics of climbing. You will learn the thorough skills demanded for climbing: from belaying, top-roping and lead climbing. We will climb multi-pitch routes. You will learn to boulder, and develop climbing techniques, as well as learning how to rescue someone in the event of an accident. 
If the weather is moody, we have a large indoor climbing wall and bouldering walls to practice on, and you can use these facilities as much as you wish in your spare time. 

Skiing means backcountry summits! We have loads to choose from, and we generally find decent soft snow lines to cruise on. But we are not just concerned with technique: we need to learn how to move safely in the landscape. We will focus on safe-travel in the mountains. You will need to develop avalanche awareness, or "snow-sense", and we need to be thorough in planning trips with safety in the high seat. 

You will learn how to navigate, and learn skills that will help you tackle difficult situations that may arise.

Interrail Europe

Mandatory: Yes

Price: Included in course price

Duration: ca 12 dager

Meals included per day: 3

We will travel through several countries, allowing us to experience beautiful surroundings and learn more about climbing in unique locations.

Possible destinations include Switzerland, France, and Italy, where we will climb on different types of rock and challenge ourselves on varied climbing routes.

We will travel by boat, train, and car—an eco-friendly way to explore Europe. This allows us to stop at exciting cities and places along the way, giving us the chance to experience the local culture authentically.

Studietur til Alpene

Mandatory: Yes

Price: Included in course price

Duration: ca 12 dager

Meals included per day: 3

The spring field trip destination is one of the larger ski destinations in the Alps. You will get to ski groomers, and try new areas off the beaten track -both off piste and summits. Possible destinations are Sölden/ Austria, La Grave / France and the Dolomite range in Italy.

Bli kjent tur til Fjærland

Mandatory: Nei

Price: Included in course price

Duration: 2

Hele skolen drar til Fjærland, en perle ved Sognefjorden, der vi virkelig blir kjent med hverandre. I dette unike landskapet, omgitt av bre og fjord, bor vi like ved den vakre Fjærlandsfjorden. Her går vi på fjellturer, padler kajakk og er sammen. Denne turen handler om fellesskap og å knytte bånd fra første dag. Du får oppleve Vestlandet på sitt aller vakreste med en gang du starter på skolen.

Hemsedal

Mandatory: Yes

Price: Included in course price

Duration: 3 dager

Meals included per day: 4

During the 3rd week of the spring semester, we travel to the ski resort of Hemsedal. We stay in chalets at the base of the lift area, perfect for "Ski-in - ski-out" For 3 full days we develop our skiing technique and learn new tricks. The students are divided into small groups and can choose between Telemark (free-heel skis) and downhill or ski-touring skiing. We hire a few instructors in addition to our own staff so you get plenty of instruction. There are two instruction periods during the day, and the rest of the time you are free to ski with your fellow students. 

Evenings are spent together in the lounges at the chalets after an evening meal. 

Cruise on the Sognefjord

Mandatory: Yes

Price: Included in course price

Duration: 2 dager

Meals included per day: 3

Towards the end of the school year, we depart for a two-day cruise on the Sognefjord. We have a whole vessel to ourselves, and we sail into Aurlandsjord and Nærøyfjord -where we camp overnight in the scenic fjord-hamlet of Dyrdal -a tiny, roadless community which offers plenty of opportunities -and space - for activities and mountain hikes for those who wish. We live onboard the vessel, in the local empty village school, -or, for those who prefer, camp in tents or under the sky. We barbecue our own food and enjoy a social evening aroung a camp fire. On day two, we disembark and hike along the enchanting postal trail to Styvi, where we have lunch, and for those who wish, a refreshing dip in the fjord!

Between towering mountains and the deep Sognefjord, everything is set for a year filled with experiences, personal growth, and lifelong friendships. At our school, learning goes beyond the classroom—it becomes a home. And this home is filled with people, just like you, who are ready to create unforgettable memories.

Here, the classroom isn’t confined by four walls—it extends to the entire landscape around us! From steep mountain peaks to deep fjords, the opportunities are endless. You’ll learn by experiencing, exploring, and actively participating in everything we do together.

Throughout the year, you’ll enjoy warm evenings by the fjord and crisp winter days surrounded by powder snow. You’ll feel the contrasts, the freedom, and the pure joy of being present in the moment. No matter which program you choose, we offer a daily life where you can embrace everything Sogndal has to offer—both in nature and together with your fellow students.

We are committed to making this a year that truly matters.

We Care

ABOUT YOU: As an open-minded folk high school, we believe in the value of each individual and strive to ensure that you have the opportunity to shape your own daily life.

ABOUT WHAT YOU EAT: Our sustainable food philosophy is about serving meals that are not only delicious but also nutritious and rooted in environmentally conscious choices.

ABOUT THE FUTURE: Here, you will learn to take responsibility for both yourself and your surroundings. We want you to leave our school with hope for a better future and the courage to create positive change.

Sogndal Folk High School stands for a GENEROUS, OPEN, RESPONSIBLE, AND SAFE learning environment. Everyone is welcome here, and we embrace a culture of openness and inclusivity. Our core values are reflected in everything we do, and you will experience personal growth through achievement and shared joy with others.

 

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