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Tekstboks: The snow lies deep and covers the land, every thing looks so peaceful and tranquil from the warmth and the safety of a house. But what would it be like without the four walls and the roof to protect you? Would you survive? How long would you survive for? The course will test your skills and stamina. It is also great for team building, for you will have to work as a team, help each other and watch each others backs. You will learn to master the environment, and even though it may be cold, you will have a good time while learning your new skills

Aad Meurs runs Arctic Adventures Norway and will be your course leader. Aad has been a member of the elite Dutch Marines and seen service through-out the world from the Arctic North of Norway

to the tropical warmth of Cambodia. While based in Norway, I have had the responsibility of teaching other solders the do’s and don’ts of arctic survival. Under my expert guidance you will be in safe hands. And safety is of major importance. So if you are looking for a new experience contact me today.

Choice Of Courses

There are a choice of three different courses, ranging from novice to Survival. Each course will build your skills in bush craft and arctic survival. All you need is the motivation to learn and enjoy. We will do the rest, including supplying the right equipment like skis and snowshoes

Tekstboks: Course Nr.1 Novice: Duration - Monday to Friday or Friday to Tuesday from January to April 2008 Number of Participants: Minimum 6 - Maximum 12 This is the beginners course, and for many, their first meeting with arctic conditions where snow and ice will dominate the landscape. Day 1: You will be picked up at the airport and the drive to Voss will take about 2 hrs. On arriving at Voss we will head for our accommodation and check in. There will then be a presentation of the course, and a demonstration of the equipment that will be used. After your evening meal, then there will be time to get to know each other. Day 2: After breakfast we will head for the mountains. On arrival there will be a demonstration on how to use snow shoes. Once everyone feels that they have mastered the art of walking, then we set off on our walk into the mountains. On returning to our base camp, we will be ready for a warm meal. After we have rested, then there will be a course in map reading and how to use a compass. Day 3: Today we will leave our snow shoes on the shelf and find our skis. We will start with the basic introduction on how to look after our equipment. This will include choosing the correct wax based on snow and weather conditions. After we have waxed our skis, we will spend some time learning the finer techniques of cross country skiing. We will also spend some time improving our map reading abilities out in the field, combined with some skiing. On day four we will have one of our toughest challenges, ice bathing. We will spend some time discussing the finer details of this crazy entertainment. Day 4: On our last day we will combine our new skills. Here you can chose if you want to use snow shoes or skis. There will be a short orientation where you will have to find your way to a given point by using your map reading skills. After a short break, we will make our way to the lake where the “Black Hole” will be waiting for you. For those wishing, they can take a short dip and really experience the meaning of cold water. Once this stage has been completed, we will make our way to base camp where a warm fire and a roasting pig will be waiting. There will also be a hot outside Jacuzzi and a cold beer waiting for you. The day will be rounded of with a round-up of the course and presentation of diplomas so you have proof of your newly acquired snow survival skills. Day 5: After our last breakfast we will leave for your return flights from Bergen. Price: £467per. person. Included in the Price: Transport Not Included in the Price: The tour price excludes all expenses incurred before departure from, and after return to your local airport. Air travel to and from Norway, travel insurance, excess baggage charges, snacks, drinks (other than those provided), laundry, telephone calls and anything else of a purely personal nature.

Tekstboks: Course Nr.2 Advanced: Duration - Monday to Saturday or Thursday to Tuesday from January to April 2008 Number of Participants: Minimum 6 - Maximum 12 This is an advanced course for people who want to experience harsher conditions. Here you will be sleeping in a tent. Day 1: You will be picked up at the airport and the drive to Voss will take about 2 hrs. On arriving at Voss we will head for our accommodation and check in. There will then be a presentation of the course, and a demonstration of the equipment that will be used. After your evening meal, then there will be time to get to know each other. Day 2: After breakfast we will head for the mountains. We will spend some time learning to walk on snow shoes before we make our way to base camp. Here you will learn how to pitch a tent on ice and snow, while at the same time build what will be or base camp. You will learn the art starting a fire with matches or a lighter and preparing your evening meal over the camp fire. After dinner there will be a course in map reading and how to use a compass. Day 3: We will start the day with a basic introduction on how to look after our ski equipment. This will include choosing the correct wax based on snow and weather conditions. After we have waxed our skis, we will spend some time learning the finer techniques of cross country skiing. We will also spend some time improving our map reading abilities out in the field, combined with some skiing. Day 4: The day will be split into two. While the first group takes a trip with a dog sledge, the other members of the group will try their luck at ice fishing. Hopefully they will catch enough trout for our evening meal. After lunch the groups will change round. Day 5: After breakfast we will pack the tents and clean up the base camp. From here we will make our way to the “Black Hole” For those wishing, they can take a short dip and really experience the meaning of cold water. Once this stage has been completed, we will make our way to our accommodation where a warm fire and a roasting pig will be waiting. There will also be a hot outside Jacuzzi and a cold beer waiting for you. The day will be rounded of with a round-up of the course and presentation of diplomas so you have proof of your newly acquired snow survival skills. Day 6: After our last breakfast we will leave for your return flights from Bergen. Price: £552 per. person Included in the Price: Transport Not Included in the Price: The tour price excludes all expenses incurred before departure from, and after return to your local airport. Air travel to and from Norway, travel insurance, excess baggage charges, snacks, drinks (other than those provided), laundry, telephone calls and anything else of a purely personal nature.

Tekstboks: Course Nr.3 Survival : Duration - Monday to Saturday from January to April 2008 Number of Participants: Minimum 6 - Maximum 12 This is the course that separates the men from the boys (or the girls from the ladies). Here you will learn true survival techniques that could well save your life in arctic conditions. Day 1: You will be picked up at the airport and the drive to Voss will take about 2 hrs. On arriving at Voss we will head for our accommodation and check in. There will then be a presentation of the course, and a demonstration of the equipment that will be used. After your evening meal, then there will be time to get to know each other. Day 2: After breakfast we will head for the mountains. We will spend some time learning to walk on snow shoes before we make our way to base camp. Here you will learn how to pitch a tent on ice and snow, while at the same time build what will be or base camp. This will include a demonstration on how to make warm and comfortable sleeping area from the branches from pine trees. We will then return to base camp and prepare for day three. And hopefully have a nice long sleep (if the bears don’t get you) Day 3: Will be spent building snow holes. The main emphasis this day will be safety as you will not be spending the night in the comfort of your tent. Here you will learn true survival techniques. Day 4: The day will be split into two. While the first group takes a trip with a dog sledge, the other members of the group will try their luck at ice fishing. Hopefully they will catch enough trout for our evening meal. After lunch the groups will change round. Day 5: After breakfast we will pack the tents and clean up the base camp. From here we will make our way to the “Black Hole” For those wishing, they can take a short dip and really experience the meaning of cold water. Once this stage has been completed, we will make our way to our accommodation where a warm fire and a roasting pig will be waiting. There will also be a hot outside Jacuzzi and a cold beer waiting for you. The day will be rounded of with a round-up of the course and presentation of diplomas so you have proof of your newly acquired snow survival skills. Day 6: After our last breakfast we will leave for your return flights from Bergen. Price: £829 per person. Included in the Price: Transport Not Included in the Price: The tour price excludes all expenses incurred before departure from, and after return to your local airport. Air travel to and from Norway, travel insurance, excess baggage charges, snacks, drinks (other than those provided), laundry, telephone calls and anything else of a purely personal nature.