Saturday we will set off early, hike back down to the car and drive to Loen where we are preparing a 2h climb Via Ferrata to the top Hoven and enjoy a cosy meal while enjoying the amazing panorama view. We will then walk back down to the car and drive to the camping spot where we will stay overnight in a cabin close to Lovatnet in the heart of Loen with a view Instagram worthy.
Sunday - we will set off early and plan to take a hike up the beautiful Eggenipa on route home to Bergen if we have energy left. Arrival back in Bergen late Sunday evening.
Requirements for participants: Apart from the equipment, you need to have: * Capacity to do a steep and long hike, as well as carrying your own food, drink and equipment * You need to be a member of BSI. See link further down to find information about signing up.
Compulsory trip meeting Wednesday 7th September: It is mandatory (!) to participate in the trip meeting on Wednesday 07. september at 17.30. The meeting will find place at the cafeteria 1st floor in Natural Science Building (Allégaten 41)
Equipment * Proper hiking boots * Appropriate outdoor clothing for being in alpine mountain terrain (no jeans and cotton (!). * Waterproof clothes (water- and windproof jacket and trousers) * Via ferrata equipment: climbing harness, helmet, via feratta set (can be rented in Loen) * Rubber gloves suitable for climbing Via Faratta (can be rented in Loen) * Hat, mittens and scarf (wool is recommended) * Backpack with space for your own and common equipment (food and safety equipment) * Sleeping bag, sleeping bag liner and mat. * Headlamp * Water bottle, cutlery and something to eat from * Personal things (knife, sunglasses, sunscreen, breakfast + lunch, book, camera, etc) * Sufficient food for a full weekend of hiking (3 days)
The trip itself is free, but everyone must pay their share of transportation and accommodation.
Estimated costs (pr person) in total: NOK 1650 Transportation by shared van, Bergen-Loen: NOK 500 Accommodation, 2 days (Skålabu and Camping): NOK 450 Rented equipment for Via Faratta at Loen Skylift: NOK 460 Route pass (Via Faratta): NOK 200
If you need to rent any equipment from BSI, this will be an extra cost for you. Equipment can be rented on Wednesday after the trip meeting, see link below.
Equipment rental in BSI: https://www.bsifriluft.no/utstyrslageret?lang=en Signing up to BSI: https://www.bsifriluft.no/bli-medlem?lang=en
REGISTRATION: Fill out the registration in Google forms: https://forms.gle/77RALCe2YStTbvt27
Questions? Please send a mail to roannahutch14 at hotmail.co.uk
Looking forward to a memorable trip! - Roanna & Jan
*Regarding organized activities* BSI Friluft is a voluntary association where neither the board nor leaders of a trip get any economic benefits from this work. As such, the board and leaders of a trip do not necessarily possess qualifications as mountain guides and do not have any financial or judicial liability of any kind. Trip leaders are merely coordinators of the activities undertaken. By Norwegian law, in a case of emergency all are required to aid the person in need according to their own qualifications, physical abilities, and evaluation of the risk involved. Participators are strongly advised to assess their own qualifications before enlisting to a trip. The trip leaders do have the right to refuse participants who do not possess the technical or physical skills necessary to participate in a trip, All activities are undertaken at the participator`s own risk and responsibility, and by enlisting to a trip the participator confirms this. A travel insurance is recommended.
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