A Latest Adventure Holiday In Norway For Men And Women

March 9th, 2010 Posted in Outdoors

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.

Winter clothing is not always necessary, but be forewarned, out in the snow fields the ice is cold but the sun’s heat is still a major influence on what should be worn. It is advisable for people to have sun protection in the form of goggles or sunglasses, sunscreen and a hat is optional. A warm leather jacket is advisable in case of spills on the icy snow.

Leading the group are the women guides, familiar with the skating style of cross country skiing. A classic trek across the snow means putting on the giro ski helmet and protective gloves before heading off. Traditional winter sport, Norwegians were ahead in the Olympic games but not so much recently with Italy and Russian teams having forged a lead.

Getting away from nature other beauties of Norway can be discovered. The Hanseatic Museum is a relic left over from the merchant days of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Being the only building that survived the fire of seventeen hundred and two, it is an architectural delight. Well worth the visit to see the days of old – very old – still surviving.

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.

Adventuresome people may opt for some biking in the mountains as another way to view the beautiful scenery and taste the clean environment. Coming back from such a trip would find the delonghi space heater a welcoming sight. After some needed rest a hint of the nightlife in the city may soothe away the physical strains from the daily treks and adventures. Loosening up and being able to share with people about the holiday makes it a wonderful journey.