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With the Salten Coast of Nordland and the lush tundra of the Swedish Lappland, Scandinavia beckons. Sea kayaking this impressive coastline offers a mix of remote paddling without any human encounters to days where you can purchase fresh food in the small fishing communities that dot the rugged shores.
The Norwegian Sea has a rich marine life, abundant with cod, herring and halibut and is home to the largest deepwater coral reef in the world. The interior of Nordland, toward the border with Sweden, is dominated by the Scandinavian Mountains. Names like Stora Sjöfallets National Park, Sarek National Park, Ritsem and Akkajaure will become familiar to you as you navigate this UNESCO World Heritage Site, called Laponia.
Your trekking will start in Norway at fjord level and move to higher elevations that are remarkably unspoiled. A mix of rolling hills and snow-covered peaks punctuated by glaciers, this area has been home to the Saami peoples for hundreds of years.
Whether in your boat or on your feet, you’ll master leadership and outdoor living skills while immersing yourself in the culture and wilderness of Scandinavia.
Scandinavian Sea Kayaking and Backpacking
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| Duration: |
30 days |
| Ages: |
18 and Over |
| Tuition: |
$4,400 |
| Dates: |
June 16-July 15, 2008 |
College Credit:
(Optional) |
6 Semester Credit Hours
2 Hours Environmental Ethics
2 Hours Leadership Techniques
2 Hours Skills Practicum |
| Course start/end: |
Narvik, Norway |
| Equipment Deposit: |
$350 |
| Fly in/out: |
Narvik, Norway |
| Downloads: |
Course Description (pdf)
Equipment List (pdf) |
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