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Enjoying nature the simple way #norway #friluftsliv #Hobostove #camping #outdoor

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Treriksrøysa on the boundary between Finland, Norway and Russia

Treriksrøysa (Three-Country Cairn) is a cairn which marks the tripoint where the borders between Norway, Finland and Russia meet. The site is on a hill called Muotkavaara, in Pasvikdalen, west of the Pasvikelva and 15 km southwest of Nyrud just west of Krokfjellet in Sør-Varanger municipality of Finnmark, Norway.

Even when diabolical mosquito swarms make life hell for warm-blooded creatures, the remote lakes, wet tundra bogs and, to their south, Norway's largest stand of virgin taiga forest lend appeal to little Øvre Pasvik National Park, in the far reaches of the Pasvik River Valley.

Some 100km south of Kirkenes and 200 qkm in area, this last corner of Norway seems more like Finland, Siberia or even Alaska. Here, wolves, wolverines and brown bears still roam freely. The park is also home to some of the most northerly elk in Europe, Eurasian lynx and a host of relatively rare birds such as the Siberian jay, pine grosbeak, redpoll and smew. 

🌍Norway, Finnmark, Pasvik, Treriksrøysa 📅2016 July 🚙Roadtrip Oslo-Northcape

#Norway #pasvik #Finnmark #Treriksrøysa #hiking

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Relaxed kayaktour around Sætre islands on the Oslofjord ☀️

🌍Norway, Sætre, Oslofjorden 📅2018 May 🛶Seabird Discovery

#kayaktour #oslofjorden #boatlife #nature #friluftsliv #kayak

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Sailing ⛵️into the evening sun ☀️

🌍 Norway, Oslofjorden 📅2018 June 🛶Seabird Discovery + WindPaddle Adventure

#kayak #kayaksailing #friluftsliv #outdoor #oslofjorden #_large

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Gear (Kayak): SeaBird Discovery

SeaBird Designs Discovery is the best choice for people who appreciate stable and responsive kayaks. Want to paddle on sea, lake or river – it doesn’t matter, you will handle them all with the Discovery model. The kayak is responsive, stable and it features a distinctly-shaped hull, great for bridging a wide choice of day trips. 

The Discovery is light and very easy to handle, additionally providing extra fine-tuning options to meet your personal preferences. This mini sea kayak is exactly what you need for exploring open, choppy waters on the sea, the lull of lazy rivers and wild beauty of lakes. SeaBird Designs Discovery is a fantastic recreational kayak!

Length 430 cm (14´1´´)

Width 63 cm (24.8´´)

Depth 35 cm (13.8´´)

Internal cockpit82.5x42.5 cm (32.5´´x16.7´´)

Volume 293 L (77.4 US gal)

Weight 22 kg (49 lbs)

🛶SeaBird Discovery 📅Bought 2014 in Norway 🎲Happy with the purchase: 5 out of 6 👍🏼

#Gear #kayak #seabird #yellow #review

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Exploring Drammenelva and pulling my lady up the stream 😆 🌍 Norway, Drammen, Drammenselva 🛶SeaBird Discovery 📅 2018 June

#kayak #summer #norway #friluftsliv #drammen #trip #daytrip

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Overnight trip with the tent at Finnemarka

Tried to find a nice starting point for a “Finnemarka på langs” long-weekend-tour, that should happen one day. The plan is to park the car in Drammen at the south side of the plateau, take the bus to norther end and hike the 50-60 kilometers back to the car.

🌍Norway, Drammen, Finnemarka  ⛺️ ZPacks Duplex  📅 2017 September

#hiking #camping #friluftsliv #outdoor #forest #microadventure #large #trip #Norway #Finnemarka

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Summer kayak fun

🌍 Norway, Oslofjorden 📅2018 May 🛶Seabird Discovery

#norway #oslofjorden #kayaktrip #outdoor #friluftsliv #trip

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Northcape 2016 - magical moments at Europe’s most northern spot. Been there for the 2nd time. What a special place this is!

🌍Norway, Northcape

#norway #northcape #nordkapp #sunset #europe #midnightsun #polar circle #travel #traveling #globus #tourists #71 north #sun #sunrise

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Kayak midsummer trip

First time using the new kayak-sail 😎What a relaxed and fun tour! Spesial day as this was the longest day of the year! The sun was down for only a few hours. 

🌍Norway, Oslofjord 📅2018 June 🛶Seabird Discovery

#kayak #Outdoor #Norway #Nature #Adventure #Friluftsliv #Trip #oslofjorden

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Overnight MicroAdventure at Langvann

A short trip with a total of 6 km on foot and 25km with the car. We needed to test a tent and getting started with the 2018 camping season. The weather was warm and even the water was perfect for a swim 😃

🗓June 2018 🌍Norway, Hurum, Langvann ⛺️ Helsport Trolltind Superlight 2

#Norway #tent #lake #outdoor #camping #Summertour #tour #summer #helsport #large #Overnight

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Tourreport: Overnighter with the new tent at Hurum Sandbukta

Why not starting an outdoor-tour on Friday after work? Exactly! After work (in Norway, that´s 16:00), did we get back come home and finished packing our bags 👍🏼. That took a bit more time than expected due to new equipment and some errands we (I) had to run. Finally at around 19:30, the car was parked and we started our tour 🏕☀️.

Climbing and hiking

Out hiking mini trip started after a little shopping stop in Tofte. This was my 2nd time  to walk this route, so my lovely lady had an experienced guide on her side.We choose the “hiking” route on our way to the camp side, as it is easier to climb up than down. The weather was good, the sun was shining and the weekend had just started. 

Østnestangen for a photo-shoot

It is always motivating to reach your tour goal. After some rock-climbing did we arrived at Østnestangen and shot the mandatory photos. The real goal for this tour was to test our equipment. In 2 weeks time, the tour over Hadangervidda is due. There, up on Europes largest high plateau, your gear needs to work. Rain, cold temperatures and wind demand that you come prepared.

First night in our new tent

I sold 6 of my old tents last week and the new tent arrived in the mailbox. After the test pitch in our backyard, were we now about to sleep in the new Helsport Fjellheimen SuperLight 2 for the first time.The tour-gods were on our side and painted the eventing horizon in magical colours. We stayed outside until midnight and went to bed in our sleeping bags. There were even some fireworks in the far distance at 23:30. Magical!

A sunny morning at Sandbukta

The sun warmed up the tent at 08:00 and we started the day with coffee and tea. Why stressing when one has time. We talk a lot and scheduled the rest of the day. Thinking outdoors in nature is so different to the day-to-day hectic at home and at work. We enjoyed the stay at the beach as long as we could and finally headed back to the car at around 11:00. A short 35 minutes walk later were we back in civilization and the tour was over. All to soon !

Did we enjoy the tour?

Of course! Weekend feeling, new equipment, fantastic weather and the feeling og being a part of nature is a great mix. We are almost ready for the next tour. Some last adaptions and Hardanger can come :-) How was you last tour? Any plans for the next MicroAdventure?

One does not need to travel far to enjoy a magical moment. 

MicroAdventures are often enough !!

Catching the moon

Breakfast

packed and ready

Happy hikers

South Hurum, Norway

Following the blue hiking path

400m to go

East side of Oslo Fjord

Can you see the lighthouse on the very left? Me neither ;-)

Playing with the phone when nature is calling?

Kitchen opened 08:00 on Saturday. 

Our new tent.

Hiking fun.

Our camping beach for the night

A little friend with the need for food. Bambi 🦌was without parents. We didn´t touch the little guy and went back to our car 🚙.

🌍Norway, Hurum, Sandbukta ⛺️Helsport Fjellheimen SuperLight 2 📅2018 June

#Tour #Outdoor #Norway #Adventure #Nature #Friluftsliv #Backpack #Summertour #Tent #Overnight #Campinng #tourreport

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Magical evening and 1st night with the new tent at the beach 🌅

🌍 Norway, Hurum, Sandbukta ⛺️ Helsport Fjellheimen SuperLight 2

#adventure #helsport #outdoors #tent #camping #Fjellheimen #getoutdoors #landscape #nature #traveling #explore #travel #beach #summer #sunset #norway #ocean #sea #coast #holidays #camp #wildernis #discover #outdoor #microadventure #sun set #backpack