BRennvik massif HIKING expedition (july)
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If you are attracted to go into the mountains, then this is your trip. Explore an awesome massif in northern Norway where jagged mountains rise out of the sea. Beginners level mountain hiking to summits and hiking the higher trails. Includes exploring valleys, kayaking nearby fjords and staying overnight in cabins and tents. Slow travel in the Norwegian mountains with superb views. You must not have a fear of heights. You can learn a lot of outdoor skills on this trip. This expedition includes multi-day hiking with a bigger backpack (tents, sleeping bag, food and more. The Brennvik massif is located close to our base in Steigen and is an off-the-beaten-track destination.

1450 EUR

Moderate

9 days

Intermediate

Yes

3 July 2021

Yes

Available

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general information

Here you can find all important information about this trip. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.
You can also check our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for general questions.

DATES AND BOOKING INFORMATION

NAME
Brennvik Massif Hiking Expedition

DATES
3 July 2021 - 11 ​​July 2021 (9 days)

COSTS (WHAT IS INCLUDED)

COSTS
The costs of joining this expedition are 1450 Euro.

INCLUDED
Included are two nights in (mountain) cabins, all transports during the trip, guiding, use of kayaks, local transport with our boats, tents, use of fishing rods and cooking equipment.

NOT INCLUDED / SHARED COSTS
Flights and transfers to the starting / ending point are not included. Daily expenses like food and drinks are shared among the participants and the staff. Usually these costs are around 10-15 EUR per day. You can also bring some food from your home country.

ADDITIONAL NIGHTS IN ACCOMMODATION
If we (like to) stay more in cabins or cottages, we share these costs as well. Our decisions how to stay overnight are based on weather forecasts, conditions, temperatures and what we like. The cabins are around 30-35 EUR per person / per night. You can find more information about our accommodations below.

LOCATION AND ARRIVAL INFORMATION

LOCATION
This trip starts at our base, a small fishing village named Helnessund, in the municipality of Steigen (Nordland) in the north of Norway. It's located 50 km north of Bodø and can be reached by ferry daily. This fast ferry (hurtigbåt in Norwegian) takes you in approximately one hour from Helnessund to Bodø. Check the timetable for departures in the FAQ.

AIRPORT
To fly to Bodø you usually take a connecting flight from Oslo. There are multiple flights daily between Oslo and Bodø with different airlines such as SAS, NORWEGIAN, WIDEROE or WIZZ Air.

TRAVELING BY TRAIN IN NORWAY
If you want to travel economically friendly we can recommend you a 17 hours train ride from Oslo to Bodø. Check vy.no for more information about traveling by train.

OUR ADVISE: TAKE YOUR TIME
We would like to recommend you to arrive one day before the start of this trip and take some time to acclimatize yourself. It's also good to reduce the travel and work stress.
We can give you suggestions for (budget) hostels or hotels in Bodø if you like.​ An overnight stay in Bodø after the trip has ended is also a good idea. In case of bad weather ferries can be cancelled or delayed.

LEVEL AND EXPERIENCE

LEVEL
For this trip you need to be in a good shape and you will face some challenges. Not extreme but it can be out of your comfort zone at times. In general the distances are not too long (3-5 hours), but sometimes the trails are steep or include parts where there is no path (cross-country). Weather and terrain (especially snow in June and September) can make short distances more tough. If you have problems with your knees, then this trip is not the one for you.

EXPERIENCE
You need some basic experience to join this trip. Your previous experience should include hiking, sleeping in tents, fire making and outdoor cooking.

Everybody has a comfort zone and it always differs from the comfort zone of other people. It is a personal thing. Being in wild nature away from civilization is adventurous, but can also cause stress or might scare you a bit occasionally. These feelings are natural and not a problem. Just be open and share things or ask questions. They say life starts at the end of your comfort zone. We believe that this is very true.

ACCOMMODATION

ACCOMMODATION
You will stay overnight in (mountain) cabins, expedition tents and a tipi tent (with wood stove). Two nights in (mountain) cabins are included.

GEAR AND PREPARATIONS

PACKING LIST
This trip is organized north of the Arctic Circle. So you need warm clothing, good shoes and outdoor gear like sleeping bags and more. You can find a detailed packing list here.
On this packing list you can find all the gear and equipment you will need and other practical information.

RENT GEAR FROM US
In case you do not have all the gear and you do not want to buy, then you can rent equipment from us, for example backpacks, sleeping mattresses and more.

REMARKS

THE ARCTIC
Remember we are in the Arctic and here the weather rules. There is no day-to-day itinerary, only short term plans are realistic. We make our decisions on what is possible and when to do it based on weather forecast and conditions. Of course we love to hear your ideas and wishes. And we do our best to make it happen. A bit flexible mindset is a good thing to have here in northern Norway.

WEATHER AND CLIMATE

You can find detailed information about the climate and temperatures here.

MORE ABOUT THE DESTINATION

If you want to learn more about the region Steigen click here.

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THE ROUGH SKETCH OF THE BRENNVIK MASSIF​ EXPEDITION

The walls of the mountains of the Brennvik massif rise out of the sea at the East coast of the wide Vestfjord. Here we find remote beaches, forests close to the sea and a vast population of sea eagles. The Brennvik massif is part of the municipality of Steigen (1000 km2), which is located in the north of Norway just above the Arctic Circle. The mountains are steep but not extreme high (1100 meters max), and very impressive. After you arrive in Helnessund, we camp close to our base and make plans for the coming days. We will visit different areas around the Brennvik massif. Sometimes we use a boat or car to a starting point. There are several multi-day hikes planned. If possible, we also try to hike some stretches with smaller backpacks. Several routes lead to stunning mountain lakes, and we plan to stay overnight in tents close to these lakes. We also will do some kayaking in the fjords, and we teach you the basics if this is a new thing for you. At the end of the expedition, we take you back to our base, and you take the ferry back to Bodø.

PLANNED ACTIVITIES DURING THE BRENNVIK EXPEDITION

During this expedition we will explore several routes on different sides of the massif. Some trails go up, others follow the coastline or lead us to wild valleys. On other occasions we will use kayaks or boats to get to places that otherwise could not be reached. We make plans daily based on weather forecasts and your interests and ideas. 

MULTI-DAY HIKES

During this expedition you will explore areas with unique scenery. One day we are up in the mountains with lakes and maybe we can observe reindeer. The other day you are wandering in  valleys, crossing rivers and enjoying waterfalls coming down. This expedition includes multi-day hikes with backpacks.

wilderness tenting

We will set up tent camps on great spots, often far from civilization. We will not meet many other hikers. We will cook outside a lot and and drinkable water is everywhere. In the evenings we usually have a bonfire and you help us with collecting and chopping wood.

food from nature

One of our favorite activities is trying to find food in nature. Maybe we do some deep-sea fishing with our kayaks or hunt some berries (July/August) or edible mushrooms (August/September).

REACH SOME SUMMITS

When we are in the mountains we will surely do some attempts to reach one or more summits. There is no alpine climbing involved, but on some trails we might use a rope for safety reasons. If you want to skip a summit, no problem just enjoy some hours around the cabin or basecamp.

learn outdoor skills

If mountain hiking or tenting in the wilderness is new for you then you can learn a lot and we are happy to teach you all kind of outdoor skills. Navigation, understanding maps, outdoor cooking, making a fire or a shelter are examples.

KAYAKING THE FJORDS

We will use our kayaks to explore islands of the archipelago close to the Brennvik massif. From the islands we have unique views of the jagged mountains. For sure we will get good chances to observe giant sea eagles, maybe some Atlantic puffins and other birds. The water is crystal clear with sandy bottoms and the sea often turns turquoise.

visit mountain cabins

A few days we will stay overnight in a cozy cabin high in the mountains or somewhere deep in a valley. Great to relax, share some stories, taste the local aquavit and enjoy the feeling of slow travel.

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