Adventurer - Wilderness

Snow cave expedition

In February and March the conditions are great for skiing and the sun is back after dark. We explore the mountain areas near the school and practice for the big trip around Easter. We'll sleep in tents and snow caves, which are warmer and cozier than tents when it's very cold in winter. On this trip, there will also be a focus on snow profiles and some simple avalanche training. Pasvik and the surrounding areas have no avalanche-prone areas, but we think it's important to know the basics anyways.

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Cabin hike in the valley of Pasvik

Around the middle of October we go back into the woods of Pasvik. The temperature just dropped below 0 and there's often frost covering the marsh and a thin layer of ice on the edges of the lakes.

There are several cabins in Pasvik and we can choose whether we go on a hike from cabin to cabin or have a base for a couple of days. In addition, we also take tarps and tents, as the cabins might not be able to accommodate all of us. We'll make campfires and if lucky get to see the northern lights.

Solo night in the woods

In the transition between autumn and winter, you'll get the chance to spend a night alone in the woods. You'll build your own shelter and make your own campfire. If you're lucky, you might be rewarded with northern lights.

Finnmarksløpet: Europe's longest dog-sled race

As a student at Pasvik Folkehøgskole, you play a central role in Europe's longest and tougthest sled dog race, the Finnmarksløpet. The whole school participates in this event. We operate the checkpoints in Neiden and Øvre Pasvik, where the mushers come to rest with their dogs. You'll get to work with many of the world's best dog handlers and experience the endurance of the Alaskan huskies.

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Autumn-trip

This trip is for the whole school. You can choose from three alternatives: 

• Canooing: We padle down the pasvik river. Good chance for fishing big trout and pike. We sleep in lavvu or under open sky. 
• From cabin to cabin: We hike throug the pasvik wood, staying at the open cabins. In the evenings we gather around the camp fire. Perhaps we can meet one of the pasvik bears? 
• The Schools hut by the sea: We go hiking, visit a fish farm, look at remains from ww2, and fish in the ocean. In the evenings we gather in the living room, playing cards and telling stories. 

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The Varanger Fjord

At the end of the school year, the whole school travels around the Varanger Fjord. We join Hurtigruta to Vardø, and travel from there with bus. Finnmark and Varanger has a lot to offer, both nature and culture. The birds are coming back this time of year, and there is a good chance for exciting bird watching. Together we enjoy the spring in Varanger! 

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Nord-kalottur i mørketida

I november ved inngangen til mørketid drar hele skolen på en rundreise hvor vi er innom ulike destinasjoner på Nord-kalotten. Ved Enaresjøen i Nord-Finland besøker vi Siida, et museum om samisk kultur. I Kautokeino får du sjansen til å gå innom den fantastiske sølvsmia Juhls, hvor både selve bygget og smykkene er verdt en titt. Vi besøker også Sametinget i Karasjok. 

I Alta får du to dager hvor du kan bruke fritiden til å gjøre ting du har savnet etter en høst i villmarka. Her kan du bade, shoppe og gå på kafé med mer. Vi besøker Alta museum-verdensarvsenteret for bergkunst og den omdiskuterte Nordlyskatedralen.