Outdoor life course is popular at folk high schools
Outdoor life is among the most popular courses at folk high schools in Norway. In fact, the second most chosen in the country, according to Folkehøgskolene.no. But maybe that's not so strange?
Many folk high school students come straight from high school and are done with tests, grades, and sitting still. Body and mind need something else. Less theory. More fresh air. More experiences.
Too many young adults become Outdoor life at the folk high school the answer. Here it's not about being the best. It's about being involved. About being active without performing for anyone other than yourself. You get both speed and peace. Community and personal time. Space and room to feel joy.
Try Outdoor life Explorer 360 on Fjordane Folk High School
This is the outdoor life route for those who want to experience the wildest things Western Norway has to offer, and who need a refreshing break from everyday life.
Here you have raw nature around you: surfing, climbing, glaciers, mountains and fjords to name a few. In addition, you get a trip abroad to tropical islands in the Pacific Ocean. The great contrasts in both climate and culture are part of the total experience.
During the year you will receive, among other things:
climbing, surfing, cycling, hiking and paddling
participate in glacier courses and summit hikes
sleeping outside in tents and snowshoeing
learn maps, compass, avalanche knowledge and first aid
take courses such as steep and wet courses
cooking on a campfire and spending a lot of time outside
Who is suitable for outdoor recreation? Fjordane Folk High School before?
The line is suitable for you if:
I enjoy being outdoors all year round.
you like to be on the move,
likes to try new activities and is happy to take on a challenge
want to spend the year on personal growth and finding your direction going forward
Why choose Fjordane Folk High School ?
On Fjordane Folk High School You get more than just your main subject. The school has a wide range of both main subjects and electives, which gives you the chance to try new interests during the year.
You can combine Outdoor life with electives in areas such as creativity, physical activity, horse riding, history and practical skills. The best thing is that you get to know students from completely different backgrounds than your own. This creates a greater sense of community, more perspectives and a school year with more variety.
A year on Fjordane Folk High School is the year for those who want a little more. More experience, more mastery and more room to find your way forward. Here you will get a solid foundation for further education in sports, Outdoor life , rescue, police or fire, or for work in the tourism industry.
Read more about the course and teachers at Outdoor life here .
Psst! Did you know that we also have the line Outdoor life in collaboration with the Red Cross? This is the only line in the country, check it out here .
