[40020] |05.01.06 [40030] |
[40040] |Most of the staffed lodges and some of the self-service cabins have electricity supply, 230 V 50 Hz though in remote locations away from the national electricity grid, supply may be from diesel generator sets and consequently of limited capacity. [40050] |All staffed lodges have telephones or mobile phones. [40060] |The two national networks of mobile base stations, Telenor and NetCom, provide GSM mobile service in most but not all mountain areas. [40070] |
[40080] |Updated mobile coverage maps are available on the companies' websites at www.telenormobil.no/dekninginnland/index.do and at www.netcom.no/privat/kundeservice/dekningogutland/kart.html. [40090] |Both coverage maps are in Norwegian only, but are simple, bringing up local coverage maps by county (fylke) and municipality (kommune). [40110] |Other mobile service operators use one or the other of these two physical networks. [40120] |For example, Tele 2 uses the Telenor network. [40130] |A smaller operator, Teletopia, provides mobile coverage in the Oslo area and a map at www.teletopia.no. [40140] |
[40150] |Upon logon in Norway, a mobile phone with a SIM card for a subscription in another country will automatically perform a search to find the network with which the subscription supplier has an agreement and indicate its selection on screen. [40160] |For instance, a mobile phone with a number in the Orange network in France will display "N Telenor, Orange F" onscreen, indicating that it is logged onto the Telenor network. [40170] |
[40180] |As elsewhere, all calls from mobiles registered in networks in other countries are international, so to call a number in any country, you must enter its international prefix preceded by two zeros, such as 0044 for the UK or 0047 for Norway. ;;; article/article.php?ar_id=10242&fo_id=3622.new.txt.utf8 [40190] |Norwegian mountain terrain [40210] |06.01.06 [40220] |
[40230] |Norwegian mountain terrain differs from that of major ranges elsewhere, principally because it was formed by glaciation at high latitude rather than by tectonic upheavals at lower latitudes. [40240] |Its power and scope is of a different sort. [40250] |
[40260] |Indeed, as French-American explorer Paul Belloni Du Chaillu wrote in 1881 in "Land of the Midnight Sun": [40270] |
[40280] |The difference between the mountains of Switzerland and Norway is this: those of the former are much higher, more bold and pointed, and sharp in the outlines of their thousand fantastic forms. [40290] |On the other hand, the Norwegian mountains have a grave and somber character, appearing like a gigantic stony wave, with a peak here and there, impressing more by their vastness than their height and ruggedness. [40310] |In that great stony wave of lesser elevation lies the secret of the Norwegian mountain experience. [40320] |Foot trails and ski tracks meander in benign terrain at elevations far lower than in mountain recreation areas elsewhere. [40330] |All summits can be reached on foot or on skis, without special mountaineering skills, though skills are required and guides advisable for traversing glaciers. [40340] |
[40350] |Here you can hike and ski, following the routes of the networks interconnecting lodges and cabins, enjoying the mountain experience without needing the acclimitization to altitude required in other mountain areas, such as the Alps of Europe or the Rockies of North America. [40360] |And that experience can be yours for the entirety of a holiday, as you hike or ski, lodge-to-lodge, always in the mountains. ;;; article/article.php?ar_id=10245&fo_id=3622.new.txt.utf8 [40370] |Choosing hiking boots [40380] |
[40390] |18.01.07 [40410] |Good footwear probably is your most important item of gear for mountain hiking. [40420] |Good hiking boots should not only fit your feet, but also should suit your needs. [40430] |
[40440] |What sort of hikes will you take? [40450] |
[40460] |If you intend to go on shorter hikes of two to three days with a light pack or on day hikes on good trails in forests and lowlands, your boots need not be as robust as those you might choose for longer hikes with a heavier pack. [40470] |Women can choose boots wearing about 1 kg a pair, depending on their foot size and body weight. [40480] |Men should choose heavier boots, 1.2 kg or more a pair, unless they have strong feet. [40490] |
[40510] |
[40520] |Ankle support is vital [40530] |
[40540] |Terrain and weight alone don't determine the ideal strength of a boot. [40550] |The strength of your feet, particularly your ankles, is decisive. [40560] |The support requirements for carrying a 7 kg pack in easy terrain are considerably less than those for carrying 20 kg in talus and over greater elevation differences. [40570] |Your boots should provide sufficient support to prevent sprain, particularly if your ankles sprain easily. [40580] |Consider that new boots are considerably stiffer than when they are broken inn and properly polished. [40590] |Hiking boots should reach above the ankle to provide the support needed, but some hikers prefer even higher boots. [40610] |Remember that as a rule, lighter boots almost always wear more rapidly than heavier boots. [40620] |Moreover, the uppers of lighter boots often are made of various pieces of cloth and leather sewn together, and seams wear rapidly. [40630] |Ankle support also diminishes with use, which shortens the use life of lighter boots. [40640] |
[40650] |Not all boots are made for hiking [40660] |
[40670] |Not all boots are suitable for hiking. [40680] |Some walking boots have neither a decent toe counter or heel counter and are so soft that they give little ankle support. [40690] |Avoid models that don't go above the ankle bone. [40710] |
[40720] |Leather or synthetic? [40730] |
[40740] |In days gone by, almost all hiking boots were made of leather. [40750] |Quality leather that is well maintained keeps moisture out yet lets sweat evaporate outward. [40760] |For most hikers, leather boots make sense. [40770] |Boots with a waterproof, moisture-transport layer (such as GORE-TEX®) between the lining and the outer material or leather are slightly more clammy on warm days and are more expensive than boots without the layer. [40780] |Moreover, consider: [40790] |
[40810] |
[40820] |The uppers of lighter leather boots usually are thinner than those of heavier boots and consequently keep water out not as long. [40830] |To keep your feet dry for an entire day of hiking, it's best that the boot uppers have a waterproof, moisture-transport layer between the inner lining and the outer material. [40840] |
[40850] |If you intend to hike mostly in extremely wet terrain, rubber boots may be a good choice, if your ankles are sufficiently strong. [40860] |
[40870] |Buying new hiking boots [40880] |
[40890] |Most important, boots should fit your feet. [40910] |If boots don't fit your feet, don't let price influence your choice. [40920] |No saving is worth a hike ruined. [40930] |Here are a few hints for buying new hiking boots: [40940] |
[40950] |Try before you buy: Only you can tell whether a pair of boots fits your feet. [40960] |The boots should feel stable around your insteps. [40970] |They should provide support and prevent the upward heel movement that chafes and blisters. [40980] |The inside length should be long enough so you don't jam your toes into the boot toes on downhills. [40990] |A good test of length is that when your foot is slid forward in an unlaced boot until your toes touch the boot toe, you should just be able to fit your first finger down between your heel and the heel counter of the boot. [41010] |Select pair size to fit your largest foot. [41020] |
[41030] |Evaluate price: Price can be an indication of boot quality. [41040] |Be in general skeptical of cheap boots and remember that light hiking boots are not necessarily less expensive than traditional boots. [41050] |
[41060] |Break in boots: With use, leather boots will partly reshape to fit your feet. [41070] |So, you should break in a pair of leather boots at home, before wearing them on a hike. [41080] |Synthetic boots need not be broken in before being worn on a hike, but on the other hand, must be carefully selected to fit your feet properly. ;;; article/article.php?ar_id=10246&fo_id=3622.new.txt.utf8 [41090] |Loading your pack [41110] |18.01.07 [41120] |
[41130] |Loading a pack is not as simple as it may seem at the outset, but there are a few guidelines for orderly loading that makes a pack easier to carry. [41140] |
[41150] |Save for light items, such as a sleeping pad, you should load all items into your pack. [41160] |
[41170] |Place heavier items close in to the back. [41180] |For on-foot hiking in summer, many prefer to have heavy items high up in the pack. [41190] |
[41210] |
[41220] |Put frequently-used items, such as rainwear, change of clothing, food, camping stove and the like, easily accessible in the top flap or side pockets. [41230] |
[41240] |Carry your map and compass or GPS in a pocket or a map case. [41250] |
[41260] |Pack items in plastic bags or waterproof pack bags, so they stay dry in rainy weather. [41270] |
[41280] |Ensure that the weight is equally divided between both sides of the pack. [41290] |
[41310] |
[41320] |If you will ski with a pack, place heavier items close in to the back, low down in the pack, to keep its weight centre low. ;;; article/article.php?ar_id=10247&fo_id=3622.new.txt.utf8 [41330] |Be clothing wise [41340] |
[41350] |18.01.07 [41360] |
[41370] |Clothing acts to protect you against weather wind and helps you regulate body warmth. [41380] |Here are a few hints on how to select clothing that will keep you warm and dry as well as comfortable on a tour. [41390] |
[41410] |It can be warm and pleasant, with sunshine from a cloudless sky. [41420] |Moments later, it can be grey and gloomy, with pouring rain and cold mist. [41430] |Weather conditions vary so much that the best mountain clothing is the same year-round, summer and winter. [41440] |In summer, you can experience full winter weather, with snow flurries and temperatures below freezing, and in winter you sometimes can ski in shorts. [41450] |Regardless of the season, clothing must be able to transport moisture away from your body. [41460] |
[41470] |Layers are best [41480] |
[41490] |Consider the weather, wind and temperature and your level of activity, and clothe yourself accordingly, in layers: first a layer of underwear, then one or more intermediate layers and, finally, an outer layer. [41510] |
[41520] |Experiment a bit, and find what suits you best. [41530] |Test your clothing at different temperatures and levels of activity, but always take along spare clothing on a tour. [41540] |
[41550] |1st layer: Underwear [41560] |
[41570] |The innermost layer should keep the skin dry and provide insulation. [41580] |Choose wool or synthetic garments that fit snugly. [41590] |A wool garment can absorb an amount of moisture equivalent to 18% of its weight yet retain its insulation and not feel wet. [41610] |
[41620] |You should choose according to your needs. [41630] |However, wool underwear smells less than synthetic underwear and accordingly may be a good choice whenever you wear the same garment for many days. [41640] |Avoid cotton underwear, which absorbs and holds moisture, making cotton garments cold and clammy. [41650] |Cotton garments insulate poorly when moist, so you can quickly chill when wearing them. [41660] |
[41670] |2nd layer: Intermediate garments [41680] |
[41690] |The intermediate garments provide insulation and transport moisture away from the body. [41710] |Fleece materials insulate and transport moisture well and also dry rapidly. [41720] |
[41730] |Try different garments to see which suits you best. [41740] |In any case, you should choose intermediate garments to suit temperature and your level of activity. [41750] |For instance, for moderate activity, you may need an intermediate garment, but for a high level of activity, you may need no intermediate garment. [41760] |Nonetheless, for ski touring in the mountains, you should take along a spare wool sweater in your pack. [41770] |
[41780] |3rd layer: Outer garments [41790] |
[41810] |Water repellency is an additional advantage. [41820] |Windproof garments of cotton are often light and comfortable and let moisture escape, but are not waterproof. [41830] |Garments with a membrane layer, such as Gore-Tex® are both windproof and water repellent and allow moisture to escape from the body, but easily can be clammy in winter. [41840] |In winter, a high-quality treated or coated cotton or poplin jacket or anorak usually is best. [41850] |It will transport moisture better than a garment with a synthetic membrane and consequently feels warmer. [41860] |
[41870] |On your head [41880] |
[41890] |Always take a cap, regardless of the season. [41910] |So a cap helps you stay warm. [41920] |It should be of a material that doesn't hold moisture. [41930] |The best caps are knitted of wool or wool-synthetic blends. [41940] |If your jacket doesn't have a hood, you can wear a windproof cap. [41950] |
[41960] |On your hands [41970] |
[41980] |Even in summer, it's wise to take mittens along, to keep your hands warm and dry. [41990] |Two layers are best, one for warmth and one for water repellency and wind protection. [42010] |They should be large enough to permit your wearing thick wool mittens under them, and should have cuffs that extend a ways up your arm, under the arms of your jacket. [42020] |Remember that mittens are warmer than gloves, because the fingers are kept together and warm each other. [42030] |
[42040] |On your feet [42050] |
[42060] |Your feet are most exposed to cooling, so you should think first of keeping them dry, because dry feet are less likely to become chilled. [42070] |The multiple layer principle also applies to footwear. [42080] |Air trapped between the outer material and the lining of a boot provides insulation. [42090] |Wear socks of wool or wool-synthetic blend or other materials that insulate and transport moisture away from the feet. [42110] |In summer, you can wear two thin rather than one thick pair of socks. [42120] |
[42130] |Regulate warmth on the way [42140] |
[42150] |As you move along, you should regulate warmth for comfort and to avoid being sweaty or cold. [42160] |Your neck, your wrists and your head give off heat, so you can regulate body warmth by using a collar, wrist bands and a cap to regulate the amount of heat escaping. [42170] |Under the arms of jacks and along the legs of wind trousers there often are vents that can be opened and closed as needed. [42180] |Ventilate well when you are active, and put on extra clothing when you stop. ;;; article/article.php?ar_id=10248&fo_id=3622.new.txt.utf8 [42190] |Choosing ski gear [42210] |19.01.07 [42220] |
[42230] |Ski gear should suit its use. [42240] |Just as hiking boots are more robust than walking shoes, the skis, boots, bindings and poles that are best for cross-country ski touring in the mountains are more robust than those often used for skiing on prepared trails at cross-country ski areas. [42250] |
[42260] |Consider your needs in choosing gear, particularly when buying new items. [42270] |For cross-country ski touring in untracked mountain snows, you will need broader skis, more robust boots and bindings and stronger ski poles with larager baskets than you might choose for skiing on the prepared trails of a cross-country ski area. [42280] |
[42290] |Touring skis [42310] |Today, there are numerous names for ski types, often differing by manufacturer. [42320] |By their generic names, the two principal categories are light touring skis and touring skis. [42330] |Light touring skis are narrower than touring skis and often have steel edges only on the midsections of their bases. [42340] |They have a good wax pocket and a slight sidecut. [42350] |If you ski mostly at cross-country ski areas or in prepared tracks and occasionally go on tours in untracked mountain snows, light touring skis may be your best choice. [42360] |
[42370] |Touring skis are more robust and withstand rougher treatment. [42380] |They are broad enough for skiing in untracked snow and have a more pronounced sidecut for better tracking and carving of turns. [42390] |Most touring skis have full-length steel edges, but some models have no steel edges. [42410] |
[42420] |Waist width should be 50 - 58 mm, for support in loose snow and to tolerate hard use. [42430] |The broader the ski, the more weight it can support on snow. [42440] |But broader skis are heavier and may be more difficult to bank. [42450] |But there are special skis designed for skiing in untracked snows. [42460] |
[42470] |Sidecut improves tracking and turning. [42480] |The sidecut of a touring ski should be 1 cm or more. [42490] |A large sidecut and a broad waist width promote turning and tracking in loose snows. [42510] |Steel edges afford control on hard, icy snows. [42520] |Full-length steel edges are best, but partial-length steel edges also are useful. [42530] |Some touring skis are fitted with reinforced plastic instead of steel edges. [42540] |If you ski tour with a dog, you may prefer plastic edges, to avoid injuring the dog's paws. [42550] |
[42560] |Camber should suit your body weight and ski technique. [42570] |As a rule of thumb, stiffer cambers are better suited for heavier persons, for skilled cross-country skiers with powerful kicks and for those who ski on hard snows. [42580] |Softer cambers are better suited for lighter persons or for skiers with less powerful kicks. [42590] |A ski shop can help you choose a pair of skis that best suits your weight and ski technique. [42610] |Length should be slightly less than you would choose for a ski used on prepared tracks at a cross-country ski area. [42620] |Longer skis have larger base areas, but are more difficult to turn. [42630] |If you are heavily built, you nonetheless may choose a slightly longer ski. [42640] |
[42650] |Boots and bindings [42660] |
[42670] |Skis, boots and bindings work together. [42680] |Broader touring skis work best with robust boots and strong bindings. [42690] |Our recommendations are: [42710] |Boots should be broad and stable. [42720] |They must be laterally stable to resist sideways twist and be high enough to provide ankle support. [42730] |These characteristics are particularly important for tracking and turning in loose and untracked snows. [42740] |
[42750] |Moreover, in addition to providing support, boots should fit and not chafe your feet and be roomy, so you can wear an extra pair of socks for warmth. [42760] |
[42770] |Boots are made to fit various binding systems, so when you choose boots, you must choose the corresponding bindings. [42780] |The traditional 75 mm Nordic Norm binding is the strongest and torsionally stiffest binding, so it's well suited for skiing untracked snows. [42790] |If you want a lighter but nonetheless strong touring binding, choose the Back Country (BC) models in the New Nordic Norm (NNN) or Salomon Nordic System (SNS) systems. [42810] |Choosing poles [42820] |
[42830] |Poles for mountain ski touring must be more robust than those suited for skiing in prepared tracks at cross-country ski areas. [42840] |Recommended touring pole characteristics: [42850] |
[42860] |Baskets should be broad, so they don't sink in deep snow. [42870] |
[42880] |Straps should be made of leather or nylon webbing to withstand wear, while grips should be of cork or leather for comfort and insulation. [42890] |
[42910] |Aluminium-alloy shafts are stronger than fibreglass or composite-material shafts. [42920] |
[42930] |Touring ski poles can be slightly shorter than ordinary cross-country ski poles. [42940] |A length to just under your armpit is best. ;;; article/article.php?ar_id=7090&fo_id=3622.new.txt.utf8 [42950] |The Norwegian Mountain Code [42960] |
[42970] |10.02.06 [42980] |
[42990] |The Norwegian Mountain Code (called "Fjellvettreglene" in Norwegian) is directed towards your safety. [43010] |Be prepared [43020] |
[43030] |Be sufficiently experienced and fit for your intended tour. [43040] |Practice hiking or skiing with a pack away from trails and tracks, even if conditions are poor. [43050] |It's then that you gain the experience needed for mountain tours. [43060] |Your physical and mental fitness, your experience and your gear determine the sensible length of a tour. [43070] |
[43080] |Leave word of your route [43090] |
[43110] |In an emergency, the details you give will aid the rescue service. [43120] |However, the best safeguard is to plan your tour so you need not be rescued by others. [43130] |
[43140] |Be weatherwise [43150] |
[43160] |An old adage advises that you should always be alert to forecasts of bad weather yet not rely completely on forecasts of good weather. [43170] |Regardless of the forecast, you should be prepared for bad weather. [43180] |Even a fresh breeze (Beaufort Scale 5) combined with sleet or frost can produce frostbite. [43190] |Weather forecasts aren't sufficiently detailed to forecast local weather in mountain areas. [43210] |So you should heed forecasts in adjoining lowlands as well as in the mountains, and follow weather changes. [43220] |
[43230] |Be equipped for bad weather and frost. [43240] |
[43250] |Always take a rucksack and proper mountain gear. [43260] |Put on more clothing if you see approaching bad weather or if the temperature drops. [43270] |A roomy anorak, long wind trousers, wind mittens and warm headgear are good outer clothing. [43280] |Put them on in good time. [43290] |Stand with your back to the wind and help others put on their clothing. [43310] |
[43320] |Learn from the locals [43330] |
[43340] |Local people often can tell you about avalanche train, wind and snow conditions and good choices of route. [43350] |
[43360] |Use map and compass [43370] |
[43380] |Always have and know how to use map and compass. [43390] |Before departing, study the map and trace your route to gain a basis for a successful tour. [43410] |When visibility deteriorates, it can be difficult to determine your position. [43420] |Read the map as you go and take note of points you can recognize. [43430] |Rely on the compass. [43440] |Use a transparent, watertight map case attached to your body so it cannot blow away. [43450] |Take bearings between terrain points on the map that can guide you to your goal. [43460] |Use the compass to stay on a bearing from a known point. [43470] |
[43480] |Don't go solo [43490] |
[43510] |Yet there isn't always safety in numbers. [43520] |A large party is inadvisable, particularly if its members are unequally experienced. [43530] |A party never is stronger than its weakest member. [43540] |
[43550] |Turn back in time; sensible retreat is no disgrace [43560] |
[43570] |If conditions deteriorate so you doubt that you can attain your goal, turn about and return. [43580] |Don't try to defy weather, as others may risk their lives to rescue you. [43590] |If you change your goal, be sure to notify the cabin that expects you. [43610] |Then it will be easier to backtrack if need be. [43620] |
[43630] |Conserve energy and build a snow shelter if necessary [43640] |
[43650] |The stronger the wind, the tougher the trekking. [43660] |Suit speed to the weakest member of the party and avoid sweating. [43670] |If you go in single file, turn often to ensure that the others follow, more so in bad weather when it's hard to hear voices. [43680] |Remember to eat and drink frequently. [43690] |Physical activity increases the body's need for liquid intake, even if you don't feel thirsty. [43710] |Start building a snow shelter before you are exhausted; a few hours is enough to build a snow trench or snow cave. [43720] |When you have surplus time and energy, practice building a shelter; the experience gained can be valuable. [43730] |A survival bag can provide emergency shelter. ;;; article/article.php?ar_id=7091&fo_id=3622.new.txt.utf8 [43740] |Public right of access [43750] |
[43760] |31.01.06 [43770] |
[43780] |Public right of access to the outdoors is part of Norway's cultural heritage, set forth in the Outdoor recreation act of 1957. [43790] |
[43810] |Observing its straightforward provisions ensures continued public right of access. [43820] |
[43830] |You are allowed to: [43840] |
[43850] |Walk and hike in summer and ski in winter on land and sail along the coast year round. [43860] |
[43870] |Pick berries, flowers and mushrooms. [43880] |
[43890] |Pick nuts eaten on the spot. [43910] |Camp for two days at one place. [43920] |
[43930] |Bathe and swim in the sea and in lakes. [43940] |
[43950] |Ramble on foot or cycle on trails and roads. [43960] |
[43970] |Build a fire in winter (15 September - 15 April). [43980] |
[43990] |Children up to age 15 need no licence to fish in fresh water and, with some restrictions, may fish with tackle in salt water. [44010] |You should not: [44020] |
[44030] |Litter or discard rubbish outdoors. [44040] |
[44050] |Break off branches or otherwise damage live bushes or trees. [44060] |
[44070] |Cross or stay on tilled land, meadows, garden, house plots or farmyards in summer. [44080] |
[44090] |Build a fire in wooded areas in summer (15 April - 15 September). [44110] |Disturb animals or birds, including nests and nestlings. [44120] |
[44130] |Take eggs from nests. [44140] |
[44150] |Protected areas and preserves can have restrictions that protect plant and animal life by prohibiting access or picking. [44160] |
[44170] |Contact the landowner [44180] |
[44190] |It's wise to contact the landowner if you plan an organized trip crossing or intend to camp several days at one place on his/her land. [44210] |
[44220] |Further information [44230] |
[44240] |The Directorate for Nature Management website at www.dirnat.no (click on "English") offers further information on the Public right of access, including seven downloadable (PDF format) brochures in English. ;;; article/article.php?ar_id=7092&fo_id=3622.new.txt.utf8 [44250] |Maps [44260] |
[44270] |01.02.06 [44280] |
[44290] |Topographic maps that show the details of terrain as well as trekking routes and lodging facilities are available for all of Norway in suitable scales of 1:50,000 to 1:100,000, with some detailed local maps in scales of 1:25,000. [44310] |Maps of the principal trekking areas are collected along with descriptions in a guidebook, Til fots i Norge (Oslo, Cappelen/DNT 2005, 422 pages plastic cover paperback, ISBN 82-02-25420-5), which regrettably is not available in English. [44320] |Nonetheless, it is useful even if you don't read Norwegian, as the maps are clear and to international mapmaking standards, and you will see place names on signs and trail markers. [44330] |Recommended maps are listed in the introductory description of each area [44340] |
[44350] |It's best to buy a map before you depart for a hike or ski tour. [44360] |The largest DNT local association, DNT Oslo og Omegn, serving the greater Oslo area, stocks most trekking maps for the entire country at its shop at Storgata 3, Oslo. [44370] |You can order maps by e-mail: turinfo@dntoslo.no [44380] |
[44390] |You can also buy maps online from the websites mentioned below. [44410] |The staffed lodges sell maps of their immediate areas. [44420] |
[44430] |Sources [44440] |
[44450] |The Norwegian Mapping Authority (Statens kartverk), www.statkart.no, makes maps that are produced, stocked and sold by the Ugland IT Group, principally online at Kartbutikken ("Map Shop"), www.kartbutikken.no. [44460] |The main trekking map series is in scale 1:50,000. [44470] |There are maps in other scales for many hiking and skiing areas. [44480] |Cappelen Map (CappelenKart), part of the Cappelen publishing group, also offers an extensive range of city, town and road maps, as well as trekking maps for the central mountain ranges and plateaus, www.cappelen.no (with pages in English). [44490] |
[44510] |
[44520] |Many of the DNT member associations as well as municipalities publish local trekking maps, particularly of the principal outdoor recreation areas. [44530] |Most of these maps are of high quality, as they are based on digital cartographic data compiled by the Norwegian Mapping Authority. [44540] |
[44550] |The best map [44560] |
[44570] |Maps made specifically for trekking are best. [44580] |The finer the scale of a map, the more details it shows and the lesser area it covers. [44590] |A map in scale 1:100,000 is adequate for summer hikes on marked trails in most areas. [44610] |Maps in scale 1:50:000 are best for use in steep, rough terrain, on glaciers and along routes where there are no trails or animal tracks. [44620] |Maps of finer scale, 1:25,000 are available for a few areas and are best when there are many trails as well as for trekking away from trails or animal tracks. [44630] |
[44640] |Be sure to have the latest editions of all maps for a tour, as they will have the most recent details on trails, tracks, bridges, river crossings, cabins and roads. [44650] |New editions of topographic maps usually are published in response to significant changes, such as new roads or hydropower developments that alter the landscape. [44660] |Trekking maps are recurrently updated in step with larger changes in the trail network. [44670] |As a rule, new editions of maps are published every five years or less for areas undergoing change, while new editions may appear at intervals of ten years or more for areas with little change, such as wilderness areas with no roads and few buildings. ;;; article/article.php?ar_id=7093&fo_id=3622.new.txt.utf8 [44680] |Summer hiking gear list [44690] |
[44710] |
[44720] |We suggest you bring the following clothes and hiking gear during your summer hiking in Norway. [44730] |
[44740] |Clothing [44750] |
[44760] |Wool, part wool or synthetic underwear [44770] |wool knee stockings [44780] |wool socks [44790] |trousers/knickers [44810] |boots [44820] |rucksack [44830] |watch [44840] |
[44850] |In pack or pockets [44860] |wind jacket/anorak or all-weather jacket [44870] |rain jacket (if your jacket isn't all-weather) [44880] |rain trousers [44890] |cap [44910] |gloves/mittens [44920] |sweater/jacket wool or fleece [44930] |Wool, part wool or synthetic long underwear [44940] |shorts [44950] |T-shirt [44960] |sleeping sack or sleeping bag [44970] |first aid kit [44980] |indoor footwear [44990] |change of underwear [45010] |extra sweater/shirt [45020] |extra knee stockings [45030] |extra socks [45040] |toiletries [45050] |towel [45060] |toilet paper [45070] |suntan cream [45080] |sunglasses [45090] |insect repellent [45110] |map case (with pencil and paper) [45120] |knife [45130] |matches [45140] |headlamp/flashlight [45150] |boot waterproofing [45160] |lunch packet [45170] |thermos or water bottle [45180] |emergency rations [45190] |money [45210] |DNT membership card [45220] |
[45230] |Total weight: 7 - 12 kg. [45240] |
[45250] |For tent camping you also need [45260] |sleeping bag [45270] |sleeping pad [45280] |cook set and fuel [45290] |food [45310] |plate and cutlery [45320] |tent [45330] |
[45340] |you can leave out a thermos [45350] |
[45360] |Total weight can easily be 16 - 20 kg for tenting [45370] |
[45380] |Other useful gear [45390] |binoculars [45410] |Til fots i Norge guidebook [45420] |transport schedules [45430] |glasses [45440] |medicines [45450] |tickets [45460] |GPS [45470] |book (s) [45480] |candle [45490] |firestarter paper [45510] |sitting pad [45520] |
[45530] |In forests you can get along with less gear and need not have the quality needed for mountain tours. [45540] |The same applies to sheltered areas along the coast. [45550] |
[45560] |Spring and autumn can have winter weather in the mountains, so extra warm clothing is essential. [45570] |
[45580] |Pack light and don't take too much! ;;; article/article.php?ar_id=8748&fo_id=4245.new.txt.utf8 [45590] |DNT contacts [45610] |Fact sheets [45620] |
[45630] |Fact sheet 1: Public right of access [45640] |
[45650] |24.07.06 [45660] |
[45670] |The public right of access comprises the rights of passage and of stopping on uncultivated land as well as on parts of home fields in winter and consequently is an essential basis for all outdoor recreation. [45680] |The public right of access is a time-honoured custom for all who move about and stop on the lands of others subject to some conditions; it was included in the Outdoor Recreation Act of 1957. [45690] |
[45710] |
[45720] |Norway is among the few countries that have a statutory public right of access, and it is more extensive than in most other countries. [45730] |It underpins traditional, valuable Norwegian outdoor recreation, and people using the outdoors mush act accordingly, so there will be no need to restrict the right of access. [45740] |
[45750] |In 1996, the Outdoor Recreation Act was revised with a new purpose clause: "The purpose of this Act is to safeguard the bases for outdoor recreation and ensure the public right of passage, stopping, etc. in the outdoors, and thereby preserve and further outdoor recreation as a health-promoting, satisfaction creating and environmentally friendly activity." [45760] |
[45770] |The Outdoor Recreation Act applies to five areas: [45780] |
[45790] |a) Home fields' uncultivated land and the right of access, b) Bathing and travel on the sea and watercourses, c) Resting and camping, d) Events (such as orienteering meets, Scout camps and the like), e) Fees, expulsion, exclusion and redemption. [45810] |The public right of access coexists with property law. [45820] |Hence, the public and landowners are obliged to exhibit mutual respect and consideration. [45830] |In a principal case from the city of Sandefjord, the Norwegian Supreme Court has drawn principal borders between the public right of access and landowner rights. [45840] |The public right of access is contingent upon whether an area is classed as home fields or uncultivated land[1]. [45850] |
[45860] |DNT's position: [45870] |
[45880] |1. [45890] |Proposals made by some tourism municipalities to introduce fees for use of prepared ski tracks, walking trails and cycle paths. [45910] |DNT and its member associations oppose the proposals to introduce fees for walking, skiing etc., even on prepared routes. [45920] |We appreciate the need for more solid financing of the works of preparation, but believe that it can be obtained elsewhere. [45930] |
[45940] |2. [45950] |Privatisation of the coastal zone that hinders movement along the coast. [45960] |
[45970] |DNT and its member associations support free access to the coastal zone and aim to stimulate simple, environmentally-friendly outdoor activities along the coast, as by establishing more coastal lanes. [45980] |
[45990] |3. [46010] |
[46020] |DNT and its member associations do not oppose cabin building, but believe that groups of cabins and other technical encroachments upon the outdoors must be planned better and that their impact on outdoor recreation must be clarified. [46030] |
[46040] |The Outdoor Recreation Act can be downloaded from www.lovdata.no/all/hl-19570628-016.html. [46050] |
[46060] |[1] Home fields includes fields, meadows, cultivated land, land near and around farm buildings, newly-planted forest and industrial property; uncultivated land is negatively defined, in that it is all land other than home fields. ;;; article/article.php?ar_id=9668&fo_id=3608.new.txt.utf8 [46070] |DNT routes [46080] |
[46090] |DNT cabins [46110] |Prices 2007 [46120] |
[46130] |Mountain areas [46140] |
[46150] |Suggested hikes [46160] |
[46170] |Local food [46180] |
[46190] |Prices 2007 [46210] |13.11.06 [46220] |
[46230] |Valid for DNT Oslo and Omegn. [46240] |Other local DNT trekking associations may have other prices. [46250] |All prices in Norwegian Kroner (NOK). [46260] |
[46270] |Group discount [46280] |
[46290] |Groups with 10 or more participants may receive a discount on stays at DNT lodges in the south eastern part of Norway. [46310] |
[46320] |Lodging in staffed lodges # [46330] |
[46950] |Notes: [46960] |
[46970] |* Cotton hut sacks, also called hut sleepers, are also for sale at some staffed lodges. [46980] |You may use your own sleeping bag instead of a hut sack under the blankets or duvet provided. [46990] |** Youth discount: half price for dormitories in staffed lodges (half price on rooms with 4-6 bunks if no dormitory is available). [47010] |
[47020] |Meals [47030] |
[47040] #|Adults [47050] #|Youth (born 1981-1994) [47060] #|Children* (born 1995 or later) [47070] |
[48060] |Children born 2004 or later stay and eat for free in staffed lodges, but the charge is NOK 60.00 for bed linen. [48070] |
[48080] |Notes: [48090] |
[48110] |Lodging may also be booked for one or two nights at the ordinary price. [48120] |
[48130] |** Glitterheim has high season only in winter. [48140] |The lodge at Finse has low season before Easter and high season after Easter. [48150] |
[48160] |*** Alternative period during Easter: Saturday/Sunday to Wednesday or Wednesday to Monday. [48170] |
[48180] |Lodging in self service and no-service cabins* [48190] #|per person accomodation [48210] #|Adults [48220] #|Children** (born 1995 or later) [48230] |
[48430] |* You will find a complete price list at the self service and no-service cabins [48440] |
[48450] |** Children born 2004 or later stay for free in self service and no-service cabins belonging to DNT Oslo og Omegn. [48460] |