Mountain Climbing Academy – Two-Week Climbing Course in Lofoten

Two intensive weeks of climbing in Lofoten for those who want to develop as mountain climbers. Learn trad climbing, multi-pitch climbing and alpine skills – and become more confident and independent in the mountains.

Price: From 18.000 NOK

Become a More Independent Mountain Climber

The Mountain Climbing Academy is an intensive two-week climbing course. For those who already have some climbing experience and want to take a major step towards becoming a more confident and independent mountain climber.

Throughout the course, you will develop the skills and experience needed to plan and carry out your own climbing adventures in the mountains. We work with trad climbing, natural protection, multi-pitch climbing, rope systems, rescue techniques and safe movement in alpine terrain.

But this course is about more than learning technical skills. We spend as much time as possible climbing classic routes in Lofoten. Giving you the opportunity to make your own decisions and apply what you learn in real mountain situations.

The goal is that after two weeks, you leave Lofoten as a safer, more experienced and more independent mountain climber – with a solid foundation for planning and completing your own climbing adventures.

What Will You Learn?

Over two weeks, we gradually build the skills you need to become a safer and more independent mountain climber. We combine instruction with plenty of practical climbing. Allowing you to apply the techniques in real situations on the rock and in the mountains.

During the course, we work with:

placing and evaluating natural protection
building anchors and efficient rope systems
leading on traditional protection
multi-pitch climbing
rappelling and safe descent from climbing routes
rescue techniques and problem-solving
route planning and evaluating conditions
efficient and safe movement in alpine terrain

As the course progresses, you will take more responsibility for planning and carrying out the climbs. Your guide and instructor gradually take more of a coaching role, giving you the opportunity to practise making your own decisions.

The goal is not simply to know the techniques, but to understand when and how to use them on your own climbing adventures.

Who Is the Mountain Climbing Academy For?

The Mountain Climbing Academy is for climbers who already have some basic experience and want to take the next step towards becoming more independent in the mountains.

You should have some experience with climbing and belaying, but you do not need extensive experience with trad climbing or long multi-pitch routes. The course progresses gradually, and the instruction is adapted to the experience and level of the group.

What matters most is that you are motivated to learn, want to develop your skills and are prepared for two intensive weeks with plenty of time spent climbing outdoors.

The course is especially suited to those who want to move from joining climbing trips to confidently planning and completing their own mountain climbing adventures.

Two Weeks of Climbing in Lofoten

Lofoten is an exceptional place to develop your skills as a mountain climber. Around Henningsvær and Kalle, we have access to everything from shorter trad routes to long multi-pitch climbs and alpine mountain terrain.

Throughout the two weeks, we choose different climbing areas and routes based on what we want to learn, the progression of the group and the conditions on the day. As your skills develop, the climbs gradually become more complex. You take more responsibility for the planning and decision-making.

We aim to spend as much of the course as possible outside, climbing on real routes. This is where techniques, good judgement and efficient routines develop into practical experience.

Lofoten becomes our classroom . And the goal is for you to leave with the skills and confidence to plan your own climbing adventures.

Experienced Instructors and Mountain Guides

At the Mountain Climbing Academy, you will learn from experienced instructors and guides with a strong background in climbing, teaching and moving safely through steep mountain terrain.

We focus on explaining why we do things – not just how. Throughout the course, you receive close guidance and practical feedback while gradually taking more responsibility as your skills develop.

Small groups allow us to adapt the instruction to each participant and focus on the areas that will help you progress the most.

Our goal is to create a safe and supportive learning environment where you can challenge yourself, gain real experience and develop as a mountain climber.

Practical Information

Duration
The Mountain Climbing Academy runs over two weeks, with a strong focus on practical climbing, learning and gaining experience outdoors.

Previous Experience
You should have basic experience with climbing and belaying. Extensive experience with trad climbing or multi-pitch climbing is not required – the course progresses gradually and is adapted to the level of the group.

Included

Two weeks of instruction and coaching
Experienced climbing instructors and mountain guides
Shared climbing equipment
Ropes and technical protection equipment
Route planning, instruction and close guidance throughout the course

What You Should Bring

Climbing harness
Climbing shoes
Helmet
Small daypack
Good shoes for approaches and mountain terrain
Waterproof and windproof clothing
Warm layers
Food and water for full days outdoors

Accommodation
Accommodation is not included in the course price. Participants who want to stay in Henningsvær can book accommodation at Trevarefabrikken, with dorm beds available from 750 NOK per night, including breakfast.

Transport
Transport to and from Lofoten and local transport during the course are not included. We recommend having access to a car, as we use different climbing areas around Lofoten throughout the two weeks.

Weather and Conditions
The course programme is adapted to the weather and conditions. We choose climbing areas, routes and activities based on the conditions each day, allowing us to make the most of our time together.

Suited fore

For climbers with some previous experience, either indoors or outdoors on bolted routes. Able to lead 5+ on sport routes.

Equipment

Equipment list provided upon booking.

Meeting point

Trevarefabrikken

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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!