Norway, Sweden and the surrounding countries must have been where the idea of using wooden planks to walk on snow originally came from. Rock sketches discovered in the Scandinavian Peninsular demonstrate the use of skis by nomadic people way back in history. They have been dated as four thousand years B. C.
A small group of eight people will journey by car to a variety of places and stay in pastoral accommodations all over western areas of Norway. The environment could not be any clearer as another traveller puts on her black helmet and looks to the glacier above. Quite a challenge to take up but she wont be alone.
Stylish winter fashion can still be worn out in the snow fields of Norway even when the sun is shining and reflecting back, making it hot as well as cold. For this reason a person considering such a trip should use sunscreen to block out the ultra violet especially those that have sensitive skin and easily burn.
Following in the footsteps of female cross country skiers, a classic skating style is used to make a way across the snow. Putting on a giro ski helmet, ski pants and boots, the group glides their way from point A to B. The sport has been part of the winter Olympics since nineteen twenty four.
As tourists to the country a few days spent in famous Norwegian cities will give authentic realism to the trip. The Greig Hall in Bergen has concerts all year round and is host to a large amount of local talent. It holds contests such as the Norwegian Brass Band Championships every year.
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.