Advanced Avalanche Course in Lofoten

The Advanced Avalanche Course runs over five days in Lofoten.

Price: From 8500 NOK

Take Your Avalanche Skills to the Next Level

This five-day advanced avalanche course in Lofoten is designed for ski tourers who already have experience in the mountains and a basic understanding of snow and avalanches, and who want to become more confident in making their own decisions in winter terrain.

Over five days, we go deeper into snow, avalanche terrain, tour planning and decision-making. We focus on how to gather information, assess the conditions and use that knowledge to make good terrain choices – both before and during a ski tour.

We spend as much time as possible in the mountains. Lofoten provides varied winter terrain where we can work with real conditions, observe the snowpack and discuss decisions as we move through the landscape.

The goal is for you to leave the course with a deeper understanding of snow and avalanches, stronger tour-planning skills and greater confidence in making independent and well-informed decisions in avalanche terrain.

What Will You Learn?

Throughout the five days, we work systematically to develop your understanding of snow, avalanche terrain and decision-making in the winter mountains. Theory is continuously connected to observations and situations we encounter in the field.

We work with:

Snowpack: Understanding snow structure, layering and how weather influences the snowpack.
Avalanche problems: Identifying and assessing the avalanche problems relevant to the day.
Terrain: Recognising avalanche terrain, terrain traps and appropriate terrain choices.
Tour planning: Using weather forecasts, avalanche forecasts, maps and other available information.
Field observations: Gathering relevant information during the tour and using it in your decisions.
Decision-making: Developing strategies for making good choices as conditions and information change.
Companion rescue: Reviewing and improving efficient rescue techniques and routines.

Who Is the Course For?

This advanced avalanche course is for ski tourers who already have experience with ski touring and a basic understanding of snow and avalanches. Ideally, you have completed an introductory avalanche course and are ready to take your knowledge further.

The course is particularly suitable if you want to become more independent when planning and carrying out your own ski tours and more confident in the decisions you make along the way.

You should be comfortable spending full days ski touring and have sufficient skiing ability for us to focus on avalanche awareness, terrain and decision-making rather than basic skiing technique.

Experienced Instructors with Strong Avalanche Expertise

The course is led by experienced instructors with solid expertise in snow, avalanches and winter mountain travel. We openly discuss the assessments and decisions we make throughout the course, giving you insight into both what we choose and why.

Lofoten is our home terrain, and we know the local mountains and winter conditions well. This allows us to use different terrain and the conditions we encounter as an active part of the learning process.

Our goal is not to give you a fixed set of answers for travelling in avalanche terrain, but to develop the understanding and tools you need to make good, independent decisions on your own ski tours.

Is our Introduction to Avalanche Safety Course more suitable for you? Check it out here.

Practical Information

Included

5 days of instruction and ski touring
Experienced avalanche instructors
Theory and practical field-based training
Tour planning and guidance
Companion rescue training and practical exercises

You Should Bring

Ski touring equipment or splitboard
Avalanche transceiver, probe and shovel
Daypack
Clothing suitable for winter mountain conditions
Food and water for the day
Helmet recommended

Duration

5 course days, with full days of instruction and ski touring.

Previous Experience

You should have previous ski touring experience and a basic understanding of snow and avalanches. Previous avalanche training is recommended.

Group Size

Small groups allow plenty of time for individual feedback, discussions and practical learning in the mountains.

Meeting Point

The meeting point and time will be confirmed before the course. The area we use each day is selected according to weather, snow conditions and the learning objectives.

Weather & Conditions

The programme is adapted to the current weather, snow and avalanche conditions. We use the conditions we encounter as an active part of the course and select terrain that provides the best possible learning opportunities each day.

Suited fore

Experience with snow assessment

Equipment

Ski touring equipment (available for hire). Avalanche safety equipment (available for hire).

Meeting point

Trevarefabrikken 09:00

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   I Fri Natur - Mountain guides Lofoten
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   Betzy Hansen 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Kan virkelig anbefale klatrekurs hos I fri natur!

Vi var to personer som tok et kurs over tre dager med Vegard som instruktør. Kursdagene ble tilpasset vårt nivå og våre ambisjoner, og vi gikk fra aldri å ha satt naturlige sikringer før til å lede en fem taulengders trad-rute på egenhånd i løpet av tre dager. Vegard var meget god på å både vise og forklare, men også på å la oss prøve oss frem og finne løsninger selv uten å bryte inn mer enn nødvendig.

Dette var ekstremt lærerikt, gøy, utfordrende og ga masse mestring. Kommer helt klart til å velge kurs hos i fri natur igjen!
  
 
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   Robin Mansfield 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Vi var en vennegjeng som besøkte Henningsvær i forbindelse med et bryllup, og ønsket samtidig å få med oss en tur til Svolværgeita. Vi hadde sett mange bilder derfra på forhånd, og klatringen så både spektakulær og spennende ut.

I Fri Natur stilte med guider, og vi fikk en veldig god opplevelse fra start til slutt. Guidene var hyggelige, profesjonelle og flinke til å skape trygghet underveis. Ei i gruppen hadde gruet seg litt til klatringen, men guidene tok seg god tid, var tålmodige og fulgte henne opp på en veldig fin måte, samtidig som resten av gruppen ble godt ivaretatt.

Vi leide også sykler gjennom I Fri Natur mens vi bodde i Henningsvær. Vi bodde litt utenfor sentrumskjernen, så syklene gjorde det veldig enkelt å komme seg fram og tilbake og rundt ellers i Henningsvær. Det er ikke store avstander, men i løpet av en helg sparte vi både mye tid og en del gåing. Dette var absolutt et stort pluss for oss.

Turen opp Svolværgeita ble et av høydepunktene under oppholdet i Lofoten. Å stå på toppen var en fantastisk opplevelse, og noe vi kommer til å huske lenge.

Vi kan på det sterkeste anbefale både turen og I Fri Natur.
  
 
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   ingrid Lønseth 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Takk for super tur🤩
  
 
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   Sharon Pisani 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Climbed Svolværgeita with Vegard and he was helpful, knowledgeable and I felt super safe in his hands!
  
 
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   Trymnt 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Guidet klatretur opp 1910 ruten på Svolværgeita⭐️
  
 
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   Aurora Amundrud 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Jeg opplevde turen min opp Geita som, trygg, gøy og skummelt. Alt på samma tid. Guidene som tok oss opp og ned var svært profesjonelle og jeg følte meg ivaretatt hele veien. Jeg var ikke redd for å spørre eller be dem dobbeltsjekke meg x antall ganger. Dette er en tur som anbefales på det steeerkeste og jeg gleder meg allerede til neste gang jeg skal opp!
  
 
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   Line Heimstad 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fantastisk opplevelse - trygge flinke guider! Anbefales!
  
 
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   Jennifer L 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. These guys are amazing! I didn’t get to use their service, but my interaction with them was awesome and I would not hesitate to book with them if I’m back in town again. So grateful for their help!