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Jeg vil lære mer om friluftsliv i Norge!!!

By nbweb | Published: August 31, 2010

friluftsliv: det å være ute, særlig i skog og mark, for å kople av og mosjonere

image from www.folkhogskole.no

If you have love of the outdoors and a passion for experiencing nature (and are 18 or older), then perhaps you want to consider attending folkhøgskole for friluftsliv.

At a folkhøgskole, you would take a year to study anything and everything there is to learn about friluftsliv without worrying about grades and report cards and while being given one of the best experiences of your life.

There are 78 folkehøgskoler in Norge and 44 of them offer a friluftslivlinje of some sort.

If you want to have an extreme experience then Sagavoll (not far from Oslo) is the school for you. One of their friluftsliv programs rock and ice climbing, river rafting, multi-day hikes, and so much more.

Or at Øytun Folkehøgskole (north of Tromsø) there are several different friluftsliv programs that focus on anything from the Arctic to mountaineering, kayaking to dog-sledding, skiing and even photography.

You could study friluftsliv in any part of Norway…from Karmøy to Elverum, from Adger to Pasvik, and everywhere in between.

For more information about folkehøgskoler in Norway visit www.folkehogskole.no.

Posted in Folkehøgskoler, Nature, News, Sports & Outdoor Activity |

Pakkeliste til en sommertur

By nbweb | Published: August 29, 2010

If you are planning to enjoy nature this summer, it is important to know what to pack.  Don’t forget that weather can change quickly and dramatically especially if you are in the mountains. Just because it’s summer doesn’t need you don’t need a wool sweater or a down jacket. Here is a suggested packing list for a sommertur from www.ut.no.

Påkledning - Clothes

image from ut.no

  • Undertøy i ull/ullblanding ev. kunstfiber - wool underwear/baselayers
  • Ullsokker og evt. ullstrømper – wool socks
  • Fjellbukse (vindtett) – windproof pants
  • Fjelljakke m/hette (vindtett, evt. vanntett/fukttransporterende) – water/windproof jacket with a hood.
  • Tynn genser i ull eller fleece – thin wool sweater or fleece
  • Fjellstøvler – mountain books
  • Ryggsekk – backpack

image from ut.no

I sekken eller lommene – In your bag or pockets

  • Regntøy (om du ikke bruker vanntett/fukttransporterende fjellbekledning) – watergear
  • Lue – cap
  • Ull- og evt. vindvotter – wool/windproof gloves
  • Tykk genser i ull eller fleece – thick wool sweater or fleece
  • Ekstra undertøy i ull/ullblanding eller kunstfiber – extra wool or synthetic baselayers
  • Shorts – shorts
  • T-skjorte, helst i ull – t-shirt (wool)
  • Lakenpose (evt. lett sovepose) – light sleeping bag
  • Lette innesko/inneklær – lightweight layers
  • Undertøy- og strømpeskift – extra underwear and socks
  • Toalettsaker og lite håndkle – toiletries and small towel
  • Toalettpapir – toilet paper
  • Solbriller og solkrem – sunglasses and sun block
  • Myggmiddel – bug spray
  • Kart, kompass og kartmappe (med blyant og papir) – map, compass (with pencil and paper)
  • Kniv – knife
  • Lett reparasjonsutstyr – light materials to make repairs
  • Fyrstikker/lighter – matches/lighter
  • Hodelykt/lommelykt – head lamp/flashlight
  • Niste, reserveproviant og termos/drikkeflaske – provisions and water bottle
  • Førstehjelpssaker – first aid kit

Selv på korte turer er førstehjelpspakken obligatorisk i sekken.

image from ut.no

Dette bør du som minimum ha med deg:

  • Sportstape (forebygge gnagsår, tape forstuet ankel) – sports tape (to prevent blisters or tape sprained ankle)
  • Gnagsårplaster – blister bandages/salve
  • Sårplaster – bandaids
  • Sterilt kompresse – sterille compress
  • Elastisk bind – elastic binding
  • Enkeltmannspakke (5×5 cm) – single use wrap
  • Trekanttørkle – bandana
  • Solkrem med faktor 15 eller mer – sunblock
  • Saks/ leatherman – scissors/leatherman multi-tool
  • Sikkerhetsnåler – safety pins
  • Smertestillende tabletter – pain medication
Posted in Nature, News, Sports & Outdoor Activity, språk på søndag |

Made from nature with love

By nbweb | Published: August 26, 2010
While it is super important to go out and enjoy nature, it is also great to bring nature indoors.  There are so many ways to use nature to make great things…here are just a few:

    Bookshelf Terrarium (from marthastewart.com)

    image from marthastewart.com

Cover the bottom of a jar with gravel, and add 1/4 inch of ground charcoal. Mix 2 parts potting soil, 2 parts peat, and 1 part builder’s sand; add to jar. Dig small holes for plants, such as sweet flag or Chinese elm. Spray completely with water before putting on lid. The terrarium should retain moisture, so rewatering won’t be necessary, but check the soil periodically to be safe.

    image from wikipedia.no

    Dandelion løvetann syrup (from allfreecrafts.com)

Put 250 dandelion flower heads* in a large kettle. Squeeze the juice of one lemon into the kettle, and add 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil, cover kettle, and simmer for one hour. Remove from heat and leave the kettle covered overnight.  Strain the dandelion mixture and add 2 lbs of white sugar to the remaining liquid. Boil for one and a half hours to a syrup consistency. Wipe any spills from the stove immediately (or you’ll need a chisel to remove it!) Store in a tightly sealed jar in the refrigerator.

* Be sure to use only dandelions that have not been exposed to pesticides, lead, herbicides or other chemicals. This includes dandelions growing on the side of roads. Unless you are sure that the flowers are chemical free, don’t use them!

Or maybe you want to make something to be used and enjoyed by nature:

    Cheerios birdfeeder (from allcrafts.net)

    image from allcrafts.net

    Sharpened pencil
    Sugar ice cream cone
    Pipe cleaner (chenille stem)
    Table knife
    Creamy peanut butter
    Cheerios® cereal
    Birdseed

    Take the pencil and poke a hole in the pointed end of the ice cream cone.  Twist a knot into the end of the pipe cleaner and insert through the hole in the ice cream cone.  Use the knife to spread peanut butter on the outside of the ice cream cone.  Then press the Cheerios into the peanut butter to cover the cone and use the birdseed to sprinkle onto any peanut butter that is still showing.  Hang your bird feeder outside and watch the birds enjoy your masterpiece!

Posted in Crafts & Folk Art, Nature, News, Recipes |

et tre er et tre er et tre

By nbweb | Published: August 22, 2010

alm - elm

1 tre (one tree)…2 trær (two trees)

bjørk - birch

eik - oak

furu - pine

Jeg har et tre utenfor vinduet mitt.  (I have a tree outside my window)

gran - fir

hengepil - weeping willow

Midtgard har et hundre og fjorten trær. (Midtgard has 114 trees.)

lønn - maple

palme - palm

*images from no.wikipedia.org

Posted in Nature, News, språk på søndag |

Gratulerer med dagen

By nbweb | Published: August 19, 2010

Gratulerer med dagen Kronprinsesse Mette-Marit!

Posted in News |

Ut i det fri

By nbweb | Published: August 18, 2010

Nordmenn liker å være ut i det fri and that is evidenced by the amount of national parks in Norway.

Sunset at Dovrefjell, Norway from www.visitnorway.com

There are a staggering 32 national parks in Norway plus another 7 in Svalbard.  The parks in Norway range in size from 9 square kilometers (Ormtjernkampen National Park which is mostly virgin spruce forest) to 1,969 sq. kms (Reinheimen National Park which is mostly mountainous and contains a reindeer habitat).

Sør-Spitsbergen National Park from wikipedia

Although the largest national park is actually in Svalbard and is a humongous 13,282 sq km (5,025 land and 8,247 marine).  This is the Sør-Sptisbergen National Park.

Some of the better known national parks in Norway include Dovrefjell, Hardangervidda, Jotunheimen, and Rondane.

Besides the national parks in Norway, the government also has designated several other areas for protection including nature reserves and natural memorials.  In total 12.1% of Norway is protected and the government is hoping to increase that to 15% over time.  In comparison, only 3.6% of the USA is part of the national park system according to the National Park Service.

Jotunheimen from www.visitnorway.com

On top of all of this great outdoor space in Norway, there is also something in Norway called allemannsretten.  This right of access essentially says that everyone has a right to the countryside that is based on respect and consideration.  This means that anyone can walk or ski on any open country.  You can also sleep under the stars pretty much anywhere (with some minor restrictions) for one night, but must ask the landowner’s permission if you want to stay any longer.

So the next time you are in Norway, grab a tent and some friends and explore the land…there is a lot of it!!

Posted in Nature, News, Travel |

Den Norske Opera og Ballett

By nbweb | Published: August 17, 2010

On Saturday, August 14th, den norske opera og ballett set up a floating and stage and put on a free concert. Hundreds of people came and sat on the roof of the opera house while the opera orchestra, choir, and several soloists performed songs from the upcoming season. It was an incredible night that ended with Wagner and fireworks! It was truly amazing how many people came to listen to opera while the sun set.

To see what else is coming up at the Opera, check out: forestillinger, or performances.

Posted in News |

Hva i verden?

By nbweb | Published: August 15, 2010

Posted in Nature, News, språk på søndag |

Mat i det fri

By nbweb | Published: August 11, 2010

Just because you are outdoors doesn’t mean that you can’t eat well.

Ved bålet

Here are some examples of good, healthy, outdoor food:

  • Bannock

2 to 3 cups flour
1 to 2 Tbsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
2 to 3 Tbsp oil or butter
2/3 cup warm water

1. Combine all the ingredients except the water in a bowl and mix with fingers until crumbly.
2. Slowly add water and mix until the dough seems sticky. It may seem like you don’t have enough water, but just keep working the dough until it sticks together. Do NOT add more water!
3. Take a small handful and wrap around the end of a stick. Knead it in place so it stays put. Roast over the fire for 10-12 minutes rotating for even cooking.
4. Enjoy as is or with a bit of honey or jam.

  • Campfire Potatoes

Large potatoes
Whole onions, red or yellow
Dill, parsley, or bacon bits

1. Slice potato almost all the way through, but leave enough to hold it together.
2. Slice the onion and place one slice of onion in between each slice of potato.
3. Sprinkle with bacon bits or herbs to your liking.
4. Wrap each potato in heavy aluminum foil separately and bury in the coals of your fire.
5. Leave untouched for at least 45 minutes and then test for doneness. When the potato done, you should be able to pierce it with a fork and pull the fork back out without lifting the potato.
6. Serve with butter.

  • Chocolate Crunch Bars

1/2 cup honey
1/3 cup margarine
1/4 cup sweetened cocoa powder
1 cup granola

1. Blend together everything except the granola into a stiff dough.
2. Knead in the granola to form bars. Or roll the preformed dough in the granola.

Posted in Nature, News, Recipes |

Ta en tur

By nbweb | Published: August 8, 2010
Nordmenn liker å gå på tur…but what type of tur?  Generally gå på tur means going for a walk, but there are lots of other types of tur too.  Here are some examples:

gå på tur

  • Snartur, svipptur – short visit
  • Biltur – car trip
  • Drosjetur – taxi ride
  • Motorsykkeltur – motorcycle trip
  • Bytur – trip to town
  • Fottur – hike
  • Sykkeltur – bike trip
  • Dagstur – day trip
  • Ridetur – ride (horseback)
  • Fjelltur – trip to the mountains
  • Skitur – skiing/ski trip
  • Seiltur – cruise/sailing trip
  • Kanotur – canoe trip
  • Kajakktur – kayak trip
  • Båttur – boat trip
  • Flytur – plane trip/ride
  • Bærtur – berry picking trip

Although if someone is ut på bærtur it could mean that they are crazy!

Posted in News, språk på søndag |