Packing List

Norway Improvers Cross Country Ski Adventure

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Please also use the weather forecast here to inform your packing. If it is cold, you will need more layers and warmer outer layers!

We provide:

  • Cross country skis

  • Ski boots

  • Ski poles

  • Kayak and equipment (including dry suit)

What to Bring:

Cross Country Ski Kit - for more info see our blog post:

  • 25 litre backpack

  • Base layer tops and bottoms (a selection - you might want to wear more than one on a cold day)

  • Fleece

  • A breathable, waterproof shell jacket - a hiking waterproof is ideal

  • Soft shell winter hiking trousers (windproof, water repellent, breathable)

  • A warm packable insulated / down jacket

  • A selection of socks of different thicknesses to help you get the best fit in your hire boots (wool is best)

  • Sunglasses (ideally polarised)

  • Warm hat

  • Buff (you might want two - one for your neck, one as a headband)

  • Ski gloves (two pairs, ideally, in case one gets wet)

  • Thinner gloves in case it is warm (you will get hot if you’re working hard!)

  • Glove liners and/or disposable hand warmers if you suffer from cold hands

Kayaking

  • 1-2 layers of clothes in wool or fleece to wear under dry suit

  • Warm socks

  • Warm hat (Make sure it covers ears)

  • Warm waterproof mittens/gloves (not leather)

  • Swimwear

Off the Skis:

  • Yoga wear

  • Casual evening clothes

  • Night wear

  • Toiletries

  • Swimwear for the sauna

  • Sunscreen for face and lips (high factor)

  • Any prescription medication

  • Other medication (paracetamol/ibuprofen) is significantly more expensive in Norway so bring some if you need to

  • Compeed or moleskin for blisters, just in case!

  • Slippers for the hotel

  • Flipflops/crocs/water shoes

Other Stuff:

  • Camera

  • Dry bags for inside your day pack to keep stuff dry

  • Waterproof case for your phone might be handy

  • Snacks

  • Thermos so you can take hot drinks out on the trails

  • Neoprene booties if you want to ice dip (optional!)

  • Water bottle (not a CamelBak style bladder which will freeze)

  • English tea bags if you’re a tea drinker!

  • If you’re packing light, you could bring soap flakes/wash to hand wash thermals if required