A New Adventure Holiday In Norway For Men And Women
Skiing must have been invented in Norway or thereabouts as it originally was a form of transportation most suitable for the snowy slopes. Skis themselves have been dated as far back as two thousand years prior to the birth of Christ. Stone Age carvings on rocks discovered in the Scandinavian Peninsular give evidence of this.
Travel for the group is by car to various destinations and then a sleep over in a rustic wooden cabin before tackling the first adventure. The air is crispy clear as a tourist dons his black helmet and ski gloves which makes for a picturesque scene at the foot of the glacier. This is a very hard trip and a person must be physically fit to endure it.
Winter clothing is not always necessary, but be forewarned, out in the snow fields the ice is cold but the sun’s heat is still a major influence on what should be worn. It is advisable for people to have sun protection in the form of goggles or sunglasses, sunscreen and a hat is optional. A warm leather jacket is advisable in case of spills on the icy snow.
Leading the group are the women guides, familiar with the skating style of cross country skiing. A classic trek across the snow means putting on the giro ski helmet and protective gloves before heading off. Traditional winter sport, Norwegians were ahead in the Olympic games but not so much recently with Italy and Russian teams having forged a lead.
A small group of six or seven will walk and climb all over the Folgefonna glacier near Bergen, a world renowned city in Norway. Then into town for some traditional sight seeing. Bergen has two museums to boast of and several other attractions in the city.
A real adventure consists of more than just a chance to ski the slopes and discover the natural beauty of the glaciers and fjords. Kayaking down a river with rapids and rocks looming is an activity not for the feint hearted. Women take note – if you are ever in a big rubber raft built for eight people, make sure to sit at the back of the raft. This angle sees a lot more heights than the persons sitting at the front, who will end up saturated and have a scarier time of it all.
Adventurers who love to be physically challenged may opt for a mountain biking experience before returning to the cabin for some well earned rest in front of the delonghi space heater. For days that have little or no physical exertion, the nightlife is spent in one of the famous Norwegian cities. Relaxing with a drink in one hand and a story of the day’s adventure to tell, the nights may well be as adventuresome as the days.
