Scandinavia Backpacking Course Highlight

Interaction with the local Sami people and to learn about their ways of life, has been a highlight of NOLS Scandinavia courses in the past. This year we have added a 4-day cultural component to this course.

You will hike with the local Sami people for 4-days. They will share their traditional knowledge with you as you travel through the mountains together. You will visit some of their sacred places, and learn how they have lived and travelled in this environment for centuries.

You will learn both on the trail and through the tradition of storytelling in a Lavvu (traditional style shelter). Topics includes edible plants, use of campfires, traditional bread baking , their religion, Sami people during the Second World War, and much more.