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JOTENHEIMEN TWIN PEAKS EXPEDITION
TREK GRADE - 'TECH TREK 5'
FACT FILE
Venture: Climbing Glittertind and Galdhoppigen, Norway's highest peaks.
Duration: 12 Days

INCLUDED:
Travel Newcastle - Bergen - Jotenheimen (Flight or ferry options available.)
Guiding / Instruction
Use of Specialist Mountain Equipment
Use of Camping Equipment
All Meals ( Excluding Travel Period)

NOT INCLUDED:
MOUNTAIN INSURANCE - please see details on Mountainbaggers Philosophy page.

For a detailed description of trek grades click onto the 'Trek Grades' page.

PROGRAMME
This is a Winter Walking Techniques course and expedition, tent based in the Visdalen area of the Jotenheimen mountains in Central Norway. Included in the programme will be :-

Basic Winter walking skills
Use of ice axe and crampons
Step cutting
Snow / ice belaying
Ropework
Survival skills - including snowholing
Introduction to snowshoeing (for peak approaches)
Practice climbs on local peaks
Ascents of Glittertind and Galdhoppigen

This is an ideal opportunity for the experienced hill walker to broaden their horizons on a real life expedition. No previous winter skills are required just a good level of fitness, commitment and lots of enthusiasm.



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