What do you need to bring with you and what can you borrow?

Here you will find an overview of what you should bring as a student to the school Lofoten Folkehøgskole. The first section is general for all students at the school, while the dropdown menus below provide equipment lists for the line you are affiliated with.

Lofoten Folkehøgskole We are concerned about the environmental impact we have as a school, and all the equipment we buy and use has an associated environmental footprint. Therefore, we encourage you to check whether your family, friends, used stores, Finn.no, Tise, or similar have equipment available for purchase used, before you purchase new equipment. WeIt is also recommended to check the Facebook group «Lofoten Folkehøgskole buy and sell», where former students sell equipment for a reasonable price: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1161135790702595/ 

Most of the lines are already running on tours in the first few weeks, so most of the equipment should be in place from the start unless otherwise arranged. For year-round skiers, the ski and winter equipment on the line should be ready by October. 

Equipment lists - general

Here you will find general equipment lists for the dormitory and everyday life at the school:

  • Dyne and pillow
  • Bed linen (sheets, pillowcases and duvet covers – the bed is 90cm wide)
  • Towels
  • Slippers/indoor shoes
  • Hand towel
  • Turbulence
  • Food tray/food box for travel and travel mug
  • Training clothes and shoes with a white sole that can be used in the gym
  • Swimwear – for year-round bathing, sauna and swimming pool
  • A bathrobe can be useful to have
  • Camera (if you have and like to take photos)
  • Tents and windbags
  • Personal sports equipment for activities outside the line 
  • Musical instrument – often it’s other musical students and band projects at school
  • Fishing rod
  • Cross-country skiing – great illuminated trail right next to the school
  • Your own climbing equipment for use in your free time

Equipment lists - full-year course

Below are the equipment lists for our year-round lines. Find your line and press the plus sign for a complete list.

Clothing:

  • 2 sets of long-sleeved and leg warmers made of wool
  • 1 thick wool sweater
  • 3 pairs of thin wool socks
  • 2 pairs of thick wool socks (type of home-knitted socks, raggy socks)
  • 1 neck or balaclava (to cover the face on really cold days)
  • 1 wool sweater
  • 1 pair of thin wool gloves
  • 1 pair of thick wool socks (preferably home-knitted)
  • Outer jacket, wind and waterproof, with a good hood (good and spacious, imagine there is room for a lot of clothes underneath)
  • Outer pants, windproof and waterproof (good and spacious; imagine there is room for a lot of clothes underneath. If the pants are too tight, it is easier to get frostbite on the buttocks and thighs in winter.)
  • Wind scarves, to wear over thick woollen scarves when it’s cold and windy
  • Headgear
  • Solid mountain boots (not sneakers for the mountain; we will be using crampons)
  • Strong, solid ski boots for long trips in polar regions. (buy at least one size larger; you need two pairs of socks) i in the winter)

Other personal equipment:

  • Large backpack approx. 80 L
  • Daypack approx. 40l (with ice axe mount and the possibility to attach it to skis)
  • Sleeping bag: It must withstand temperatures as low as -25 degrees (we may have -30 at some of the trips, and it’s perfectly fine if the sleeping bag is warm enough). It’s also possible to combine two sleeping bags if you have one already that’s a bit spacious and you have room for a sleeping bag inside.
  • Liner/inner bag made of silk or wool for sleeping bag
  • Waterproof sleeping bag bag
  • Sleeping pads for winter use (preferably one foam and one inflatable, that way you have everything you need both in autumn and winter)
  • 1l thermos
  • 1l drinking bottle
  • Waterproof map
  • Compass
  • Headlight
  • Sunglasses
  • Knife plate, fork, spoon
  • Utility knife/utility knife
  • Turkopp
  • Small first aid kit with painkillers, wound plaster, sports tape, and any other personal necessities

Ski equipment:

  • Mountaineering skis with heavy BC binding or 75mm, heavy automatic BC or Explore BC Offtrack
  • Long traps
  • Short-sleeved shirt
  • Skim coating from +2 to -30 (able to cover the scale with 4 different colors)
  • Ski equipment
  • Snow shovel
  • Search bar

Equipment you can borrow from the school for the line tours (common equipment)

  • Tent with all accessories
  • Paraffin burner
  • Paraffin bottles
  • Cans for food and snow melting
  • Packs with accessories for winter trips
  • Snow shovels
  • Windbags
  • First aid equipment
  • All the climbing gear and climbing equipment (but if you have your own, of course you can use it if you want)

Our first trip is right after school starts, so it would be nice if you brought all the equipment from the first day of school (ski and winter gear can wait). But don’t be stingy to get the latest model and this year’s color. Old, solid equipment is often at least as good. When it comes to clothing, it can’t be said too often that this should largely consist of wool. That’s because the clothes are also supposed to insulate and keep warm when they’re wet.

If you have any questions: contact class teacher Elin Tyssedalstveit at elin@lofotenfolkehogskole.no 

Clothing:

  • two sets of wool underwear plus wool socks
  • thick wool sweater or the equivalent
  • thin wool sweater or similar
  • down jacket (thick or thin)
  • hats, mittens, neck warmers and headwear
  • windproof and rainproof jacket and trousers
  • thin wool gloves

Shoes:

  • hiking boots
  • boots
  • snowshoe

Skiing:

  • Mountaineering skis with steel edges
  • cross-country ski trails (suitable for hiking off-trail)
  • skifels (long type + short type)
  • ski goggles

Other:

  • winter sleeping bag (-20)  (preferably with a long zipper, that makes it more practical for autumn/spring)
  • bedding material for winter use
  • large backpack (minimum 65-75 l)
  • daypack (30 -40 l)
  • knife, headlamp
  • Turbestik, plate and cup
  • map folder and compass
  • pole and snow spade

If you have any questions: contact line teacher Torbjørn Nilsen at torbjorn@lofotenfolkehogskole.no

Packing list Surf and board

You don't need your own surf board; you can borrow one for free from the school. Some choose to buy one later on. A wetsuit with gloves and shoes can be rented for 2000 NOK for a school year.

SplitYou do not need to have purchased board/ski equipment before the end of October. Avalanche sleds/axes/probe poles can be rented for 900 NOK for a school year. Maps for equipment rental are sent out in advance of the start of the school year.

Clothing

  • Windproof and waterproof outerwear
  • Wool underwear, wool socks
  • Warm clothing such as wool sweaters/puffer jackets
  • Trousers, vests, windbreakers, buff
  • Mountain boots (preferably waterproof)

Other personal equipment

  • Sleeping bag that can be used on cold autumn days.
  • Mattress pads (Can be rented for 500,- per school year)
  • Bedding bag (For DNT cabins)
  • Backpack recommended 50-65 liters, for longer trips in the mountains
  • Headlight
  • Turbostick/food container/turkopp
  • Skateboard if you have one. The school has its own surf skates, and it is possible to borrow regular skateboards for free from BUA and in local skate halls.

Splitboard/ski equipment

  • Splitboard (the splitboard should usually be a few cm longer than the length of your regular snowboard).
  • Cross-country skiing (width in the middle: plus/minus 95 mm), or telemark.
  • Splitboard ski pole (randonee skis do not need this).
  • Feller
  • Telescopic pens
  • Snowboard boot/skis with walking function
  • Helmet
  • Ski goggles (preferably tinted glass)
  • Avalanche package (shovel, avalanche seeker, search pole). Can be rented together for the school year, 900,-.
  • Daypack/hiking backpack, 30-45 liters
  • Feel free to bring your regular snowboard if you have one, but keep in mind that this is not required if you are using a splitboard.

Surf equipment

  • Surf board – can be borrowed for free. The school has a large and varied selection. If you want to buy your own – preferably a softtop, 7.2 feet or longer depending on your weight and experience. Leash for the board. Bag for the board.
  • Wet suits with gloves and shoes can be rented for 2000 NOK per school year.
  • If you buy your own wetsuit, you must have:
  • Wet suit for winter use with integrated hood 6/5mm
  • Surf shoes 7-8 mm
  • Surfing gloves 5-7mm. (The glove is much warmer and better than finger gloves)
  • Poncho (Handkerchief for changing). Bring one if you already have one, otherwise there will be the opportunity to make your own poncho at the beginning of the school year with the class.

We have discounts at surfshop.no and Lofoten Surfsenter. We visit Lofoten Surfsenter at the start of the school year.

If you have any questions: please contact class teacher Tinna Dianudottir Hentze at tinna@lofotenfolkehogskole.no

Clothing

  • Windproof and waterproof clothing
  • Wool / synthetic underwear, wool socks, hat, mittens
  • Warm clothing; wool sweater or warm jacket
  • Solid mountain boots*
  • Climbing shoe
  • Ski boots

*By solid mountain boots we mean boots that reach at least up to the ankle. Mountain boots can be made of leather, or they can be semi-rigid top-trail boots made of plastic. If you are unsure, you can visit the school’s website; under Ski & climbing you will find «Frequently asked questions». There we try to provide a thorough introduction to what we consider to be functional and good equipment.

Equipment

  • Skiing, telemark or randonee*
  • Ski equipment
  • Ski slopes
  • Ski helmet
  • Backpack, minimum 60-70 liters
  • Day trip backpack
  • Sleeping bag and sleeping pads for spring/summer/autumn.
  • Headlight
  • Compass and map folder
  • Thermos
  • Drinking bottle
  • Plate/forks
  • Sunglasses
  • Ski goggles
  • Sender/receiver («snowseeker»)
  • Spade
  • Search bar
* We kindly ask you to note that skiing is listed in the equipment list; we do not have snowboarding available. as part of the line teaching.
 
If you have any questions: contact line teacher Ole Roger Jespersen at ole@lofotenfolkehogskole.no

Clothing

  • Windproof and waterproof outerwear
  • Wool underwear, wool socks, hat, mittens
  • Warm clothing such as wool sweaters/puffer jackets
  • Trousers, vests, windbreakers, buff
  • Training clothes for outdoor use
  • Training clothes for indoor use and shoes that can be used in the gym
  • Trail running shoes
  • Climbing shoe

Other personal equipment

  • Large backpack, minimum 70-95L
  • Daypack/skiing backpack, 30-45 liters
  • Sleeping bag winter (-10)
  • Bedding
  • Headlight for active use (minimum 500 lumens)
  • Turbestick knife, plate and cup
  • Compass and map folder

Ski/splitboard equipment

It is an advantage that the ski equipment is in a lightweight class. You can also buy it after you arrive at the school and get tips before you buy.

  • Top touring ski (width in the middle: plus/minus 95 mm), possibly splitboard
  • Ski slopes (covered)
  • Ski boots/Snowboard boots
  • Telescopic pens
  • Helmet
  • Ski goggles (preferably tinted glass)
  • Avalanche kit (shovel, avalanche detector, search pole)

Equipment rental:

We have some equipment for rent; a full overview and ordering form will be available after registration. Among other things, we have sleeping bags, sleeping pads, avalanche equipment, backpacks (500,- per school year per piece).

Borrowing:

During class time, you can also borrow:

  • Tent/Shelter
  • Cooking set, primus, camping equipment
  • First aid equipment
  • Useful little things
  • Kite equipment
  • Surf equipment
  • Kayak equipment
  • Freediving equipment

If you have any questions: contact line teacher Håvard Berg at havard@lofotenfolkehogskole.no

Utstyrsliste – Friluftsliv, film og foto

På Friluftsliv, film og foto skal vi være ute i Lofoten gjennom hele året. Dette kreverlitt utstyr for at opplevelsene skal bli gode. Mitt ønske for året er at du skal behøve å investere minst mulig i nytt utstyr for ditt år på Lofoten folkehøgskole. Du trenger ikke å ha det dyreste eller nyeste utstyret for å ha et fint år. Så tenk først om du kjenner noen som har noe du kan låne for et skoleår. Det viktigste er at du har klær og utstyr som gjør at du kan trives ute i all slags vær. Husk at det meste kan kjøpes brukt, og noe utstyr kan leies/lånes på skolen. Du trenger heller ikke å ha alt før skolestart. Er du usikker, ikke nøl med å ta kontakt med meg på yngve@lofotenfolkehogskole.no så svarer jeg så raskt jeg kan.

Vi har noe utstyr til leie, full oversikt og bestillingsskjema kommer etter opptak. Dette er blant annet sovepose, liggeunderlag, skredpakke, sekk (500,- per skoleår per stk).

 

Klær og personlig turutstyr

Vi drar raskt ut på tur etter skolestart så mest mulig av klær og personligturutstyr bør være på plass fra du kommer til skolen.

 

Klær:

– Vind- og vanntett jakke og bukse.

– Ullundertøy, gjerne to sett.

– Varm mellomlagsbekledning, for eksempel ull- eller fleece-genser.

– Varm dunjakke eller syntetisk isolasjonsjakke. En syntetisk variant er ofte rimeligere og kan være bedre egnet i vått klima som vi har i Lofoten, men pakker noe større. Dun pakker noe mindre, men er mer utsatt for fuktighet.

– Lue, hals og varme votter.

– Tynne hansker som også kan brukes når du fotograferer.

– Ullsokker, både tynne og tykke.

– Gode fjellsko som tåler vått terreng / Varme vintersko eller turstøvler med plass til tykke ullsokker og en god ullsåle. Disse kan være de samme skoene men er ofte litt motsigende da det er godt med noen fjellsko som sitter godt på men de er ofte da kalde på vinteren.

 

Turutstyr:

– Stor tursekk: ca. 65–100 liter, til turer med overnatting. Det viktige her er at den er god å bære med litt vekt i og at du må få plass til alt det utstyret som du har på innsiden av sekken.

– Dagstursekk: ca. 35-45 liter, med plass til ekstra klær, mat, drikke og

kamera.

– Varm sovepose: som helst er også egnet til vinterbruk. Her er det mulig åkombinere to tynnere soveposer f.eks. Lakenpose kan også være kjekt og vil også kunne være med på å øke komforttemperaturen litt. Et godt utgangspunkt er en komforttemperatur på -20 grader. Denne er ulikt merket for kvinner (T-comfort) og menn (T-limit).

– Isolert oppblåsbart liggeunderlag: gjerne egnet til vinterbruk. Et eksempel på gode liggeunderlag Exped Dura 6.5 og Mountain Equipment Aerostat. Gjerne med en R-Verdi på 5 eller høyere (Jo høyere jo varmere). Dette kan også kombineres med et vanlig liggeunderlag av skum/celleplast for å øke verdien. Da kan du legge sammen verdiene på de.

– Sitteunderlag. Et lite til dagstur kan være praktisk. En enkelt variant er mer enn godt nok.

– Hodelykt med ekstra batteri eller mulighet for lading via powerbank: I løpet av skoleåret kommer mørketiden og vi ønsker å kunne være utendørs hele året og da kan det være greit med lys. Et eksempel på en lykt er Petzl Actik core.

– Termos og drikkeflaske: En nalgeneflaske på en liten er kjekk å ha da den kan ha kokende vann i seg for å bruke som varmeflaske i soveposen.

– Matboks, kopp og turbestikk.

– Noen vanntette pakkposer: for å sørge for at ting er tørt når vi kommer frem.

 

Film og foto

Dette trenger du:

  • Mobiltelefon med kamera eller et digitalt kamera du kan filme og fotografere med.
  • Lagringsplass til bilder og film: gjerne en ekstern SSD eller harddisk.
  • Minnekort og kortleser dersom kameraet ditt trenger dette.

 

Dette kan være fint å ha, men ikke nødvendig:

  • Digitalt systemkamera, speilløst kamera eller kompaktkamera.
  • Kamerastativ.
  • Ekstra batterier og minnekort.
  • En liten kameraveske eller beskyttelse til kameraet når vi er på tur.

 

Dette har vi på skolen som du kan benytte deg av i undervisningen:

– Datasal med iMacer og relevant programvare. Vi tar utgangspunkt i gratisutgaven til DaVinci Resolve til etterbehandling av film og Affinity for etterbehandling av bilder.

  • Fotostudio.
  • Mørkerom for analog fremkalling og forstørring.
  • Fotoprinter.

 

Vi ønsker å basere oss mest mulig på redigeringsprogrammer som du selv kan laste ned gratis slik at du kan bruke tilsvarende programmer når du er ferdig.

 

Ski og vinterfriluftsliv

Vi kommer til å bruke vinteren til å utforske Lofoten og oppleve friluftsliv i snø og

kulde. Dette trenger du ikke å ha i orden før du kommer. Men gjerne undersøk

om du kjenner noen som har utstyr tilgjengelig.

Aktuelt utstyr:

  • Fjellski / turski og staver som egner seg utenfor preparerte løyper. Helst med stålkanter.
  • Varme skisko. Viktig å nok plass til en ullsåle og varme sokker. Heller for store enn for små i størrelsen.
  • Skifeller som passer til skiene. Disse skal både være i en bredde som passer skiene og gjerne ha et lim som fester seg godt til skiene.Utstyr du gjerne kan ta med

Har du noe av dette fra før, kan det komme godt med gjennom året, men er ikke noe du skal kjøpe spesielt til skoleåret:

  • Analogt kamera.
  • Ekstra objektiver, stativ eller annet film- og fotoutstyr.
  • GoPro eller annet actionkamera.
  • Surfebrett og våtdrakt.
  • Toppturski, snowboard, alpinski eller telemarkski.
  • Klatreutstyr.
  • Utstyr til andre friluftsaktiviteter du liker.

 

Et siste påminnelse:

Bruk gjerne det du allerede har, og kjøp brukt når det er mulig. Godt utstyr trenger ikke være nytt, og det dyreste er ikke nødvendigvis det beste. Ta gjerne kontakt med meg før du gjør store innkjøp så skal jeg hjelpe deg så godt som jeg kan for at det skal bli best mulig.

Clothing

  • Windproof and waterproof clothing
  • Wool underwear, wool socks
  • Trousers, vests and windbreakers
  • Warm clothing; wool sweater, fleece jacket and/or down jacket
  • Alpine mountain boots with a relatively stiff sole, for use on hiking with crampons; contact the instructor if you are in doubt.
  • Hiking boots if you have mismatched shoes
  • Climbing shoes
  • Ski boots

Equipment

  • Skiing: telemark or randonee (can be purchased locally after you start school)
  • Ski equipment
  • Skifellers (stighuder)
  • Backpack, minimum 60-70 liters
  • Daypack (35-40 l) is recommended, but not required
  • Warm sleeping bag for winter use. This must withstand temperatures as low as -20ºC. Here there are options for using a two-layer solution. If you already have a sleeping bag, you can combine it with another to create a solution that works in colder temperatures.
  • Sleeping pads for winter use (inflated, for example) + a sleeping pad made of cell plastic.
  • Headlight
  • Compass (preferably with a clinometer) and map booklet
  • Thermo cups, cutlery and plates for everyday use
  • Sunglasses
  • Avalanche seeker – can be rented
  • Goggles – with clear glass
  • Snow shovel – preferably with clear glass
  • Search pole – can be rented
  • !! We recommend the use of a helmet for skiing, you must obtain this yourself.

Tips for other things that might be worth bringing along

  • If you are going to climb on your own, you need to have your own rope and safety equipment.
  • Own tent and primus for trips in your free time
  • Smaller daypack

If you have any questions: contact line teacher Ole Christian Fredriksen at ole-christian@lofotenfolkehogskole.no

Equipment lists - half-year course autumn

Footwork training

  • License for the use of Adobe Photoshop – Adobe has a favorable offer for students on Creative Cloud >>>, If you are unsure how to purchase this, we will help you when you arrive at school.
  • digital system camera, compact or with mirror
  • stand
  • card reader
  • external hard drive (for backup, for example)

We lend out

  • div analog small-format and medium-format cameras
For trips:
  • Wind- and waterproof hiking clothes
  • Good mountain boots
  • Warm clothing (preferably wool)
  • Good sleeping bag, -10
  • Travel bag, my 70l., and a simple small backpack for day trips (room for camera, food and drink and an extra sweater)
  • Turbustick, turkopp, thermos

Tips for other things you might want to bring along:

  • Film-based camera – if you have or can borrow one. Fotolinja has a well-equipped darkroom and runs courses in black and white development and copying.
  • external flash – if you like to shoot in the dark or experiment with external light sources

If you have any questions: contact line teacher Peder Pedersen at peder@lofotenfolkehogskole.no

Packing list Outdoor activities Autumn

For the tours to be carried out as smoothly as possible, everyone must have suitable clothing and the right equipment.

Clothing:

  • 2 sets of long-sleeved and leg warmers made of wool
  • 1 thick wool sweater
  • 3 pairs of thin wool socks
  • 2 pairs of thick wool socks (type of home-knitted socks, raggy socks)
  • 1 neck or balaclava (to cover the face on really cold days)
  • 1 wool sweater
  • 1 pair of thin wool gloves
  • 1 pair of thick wool socks (preferably home-knitted)
  • Outer jacket, wind and waterproof, with a good hood (good and spacious, imagine there is room for a lot of clothes underneath)
  • Outer pants, windproof and waterproof (good and spacious; imagine that there is room for a lot of clothes underneath)
  • Wind scarves, to wear over thick woollen scarves when it’s cold and windy
  • Headgear
  • Solid mountain boots (not sneakers for the mountain; we will be using crampons)

Other personal equipment:

  • Large backpack approx. 80 L
  • Daypack approx. 40l (with ice axe mount)
  • Sleeping bag, must withstand cold temperatures
  • Liner/inner bag made of silk or wool for sleeping bag
  • Waterproof sleeping bag bag
  • Sleeping pads (for winter use)
  • 1l thermos
  • 1l drinking bottle
  • Waterproof map
  • Compass
  • Headlight
  • Sunglasses
  • Knife plate, fork, spoon
  • Utility knife/utility knife
  • Turkopp
  • Small first aid kit with painkillers, wound plaster, sports tape, and any other personal necessities

Equipment you can borrow from the school for the line tours (common equipment)

  • Tent with all accessories
  • Paraffin burner
  • Paraffin bottles
  • Cans for food and snow melting
  • Packs with accessories for winter trips
  • Snow shovels
  • Windbags
  • First aid equipment
  • All the climbing gear and climbing equipment (but if you have your own, of course you can use it if you want)

Our first trip is right after school starts, so it would be nice if you brought all the equipment from the first day of school. But don't buy too much just to get the latest model and the color of the year. Old, sturdy equipment is often just as good. When it comes to clothing, it can't be too often mentioned that this should largely consist of wool. That's because the clothes are also supposed to insulate and keep warm when they're wet.

If you have any questions: contact class teacher Elin Tyssedalstveit at elin@lofotenfolkehogskole.no

In order for tours and activities to be carried outøres må Everyone should have suitable clothesær and the right equipment.

Clothing

  • Windproof and waterproof clothing
  • Wool underwear, wool socks, hat, mittens
  • Warm clothing; wool sweater or fleece jacket
  • Solid mountain boots
  • Climbing shoe
  • Ski boots

Equipment

  • Backpack, minimum 60-70 liters
  • Day trip backpack
  • Sleeping bag and sleeping pad for year-round use
  • Headlight
  • Compass and map folder
  • Thermos
  • Drinking bottle
  • Plate/forks
  • Sunglasses

If you have, you can take it with you for personal use

  • Primus
  • Tent
  • Climbing equipment

Feel free to bring along if you have (not mandatory)

  • camera, fishing rod, tent, primus and windbreaker
  • camera – digital or analog, nice to have with you on a trip.

If you have any questions: contact line teacher Ole Roger Jespersen at ole@lofotenfolkehogskole.no

Packing list for half-year course surfing and outdoor activities

You don't need your own surf board; you can borrow one for free from the school. Some choose to buy one later on. A wetsuit with gloves and shoes can be rented for 2000 NOK for a school year.

Equipment rental registration forms are sent out in the fbm at the start of the school year.

Clothing

  • Windproof and waterproof outerwear
  • Wool underwear, wool socks
  • Warm clothing such as wool sweaters/puffer jackets
  • Trousers, vests, windbreakers, buff
  • Mountain boots (preferably waterproof)

Other personal equipment

  • Sleeping bag that can be used on cold autumn days.
  • Mattress pads (Can be rented for 500,- per school year)
  • Bedding bag (For DNT cabins)
  • Daypack 30-40 liters
  • Backpack recommended 50-65 liters, for longer trips in the mountains
  • Headlight
  • Turbostick/food container/turkopp
  • Skateboard if you have one. The school has its own surf skates, and it is possible to borrow regular skateboards for free from BUA and in the local skatehall.

Surf equipment

  • Surf board – can be borrowed for free. The school has a large and varied selection. If you want to buy your own – preferably a softtop, 7.2 feet or longer depending on your weight and experience. Leash for the board. Bag for the board.
  • Wet suits with gloves and shoes can be rented for 2000 NOK per school year.
  • If you buy your own wetsuit, you must have:
    • Wet suit for winter use with integrated hood 6/5mm
    • Surf shoes 7-8 mm
    • Surfing gloves 5-7mm. (The glove is much warmer and better than finger gloves)
  • Poncho (Handkerchief for changing). Bring one if you already have one, otherwise there will be the opportunity to make your own poncho at the beginning of the school year with the class.

We have discounts at surfshop.no and Lofoten Surfsenter. We visit Lofoten Surfsenter at the start of the school year.

If you have any questions: please contact class teacher Tinna Dianudottir Hentze at tinna@lofotenfolkehogskole.no

If you have any questions: contact line teacher Håvard Berg at havard@lofotenfolkehogskole.no

Equipment lists - half-year course Winter-spring

Footwork training
  • License for the use of Adobe Photoshop – Adobe has a favorable offer for students on Creative Cloud >>>, If you are unsure how to purchase this, we will help you when you arrive at school.
  • digital system camera, compact or with mirror
  • stand
  • card reader
  • external hard drive (for backup, for example)
We lend out
  • div analog small format camera and medium format camera
  • snowshoes (if you don't have skis for the winter trips)
For trips:
  • Wind- and waterproof hiking clothes
  • Good mountain boots
  • Warm clothing (preferably wool) and winter underwear
  • Good sleeping bag – if you plan to spend the winter outside, it should withstand -20 degrees Celsius.
  • Travel bag, my 70l., and a simple small backpack for day trips (room for camera, food and drink and an extra sweater)
  • Skiing; alpine skiing with steel edges or telemark/randone equipment
  • Turbustick, turkopp, thermos
Tips for other things you might want to bring along:
  • Film-based camera – if you have or can borrow one. Fotolinja has a well-equipped darkroom and runs courses in black and white development and copying.
  • external flash – if you like to shoot in the dark or experiment with external light sources
  • Snowboard, surf board, alpine skiing or randone/telemark – if you have or can borrow one, bring it along! There are great terrains for skiing activities here. Alpine facilities in Svolvær (4.5 km) and endless opportunities for mountain and peak hikes.

If you have any questions: contact line teacher Peder Pedersen at peder@lofotenfolkehogskole.no

Clothing and footwear:

  • Windproof and waterproof outerwear
  • 2 sets of wool underwear and wool socks
  • Warm clothing such as an insulating jacket
  • Gloves, gloves, windproof gloves, buff
  • Training clothes for indoor use and shoes that can be used in the gym
  • Mountain boots/winter shoes

Ski/splitboard equipment

  • Randonée/peak touring skis (center width: plus/minus 95 mm), possibly splitboard
  • Ski boots/Snowboard boots for alpine touring
  • Telescopic pens
  • Ski slopes
  • Helmet/ski goggles (preferably light-colored lenses)
  • Avalanche package (shovel, avalanche detector and search pole)

Other personal equipment:

  • Winter sleeping bag
  • Bedding
  • Large backpack, minimum 65 liters
  • Daypack/skiing backpack, 30-45 liters
  • Headlight for active use (minimum 500 lumens)
  • Turbostick/food container

Clothing:

  • 2 sets of long-sleeved and leg warmers made of wool
  • 1 thick wool sweater
  • 3 pairs of thin wool socks
  • 2 pairs of thick wool socks (type of home-knitted socks, raggy socks)
  • 1 neck or balaclava (to cover the face on really cold days)
  • 1 wool sweater
  • 1 pair of thin wool gloves
  • 1 pair of thick wool socks (preferably home-knitted)
  • Outer jacket, wind and waterproof, with a good hood (good and spacious, imagine there is room for a lot of clothes underneath)
  • Outer pants, windproof and waterproof (good and spacious; imagine there is room for a lot of clothes underneath. If the pants are too tight, it is easier to get frostbite on the buttocks and thighs in winter.)
  • Wind scarves, to wear over thick woollen scarves when it’s cold and windy
  • Headgear
  • Solid mountain boots (not sneakers for the mountain; we will be using crampons)
  • Heavy ski socks for polar use. (buy a few sizes larger; you might need two pairs of socks)  in the winter)

Other personal equipment:

  • Large backpack approx. 80 L
  • Daypack approx. 40l (with ice axe mount and the possibility to attach it to skis)
  • Sleeping bag: It must withstand temperatures as low as -25 degrees (we may have -30 at some of the trips, and it’s perfectly fine if the sleeping bag is warm enough). It’s also possible to combine two sleeping bags if you have one already that’s a bit spacious and you have room for a sleeping bag inside.
  • Liner/inner bag made of silk or wool for sleeping bag
  • Waterproof sleeping bag bag
  • Sleeping pads for winter use
  • 1l thermos
  • 1l drinking bottle
  • Waterproof map
  • Compass
  • Headlight
  • Sunglasses
  • Knife plate, fork, spoon
  • Utility knife/utility knife
  • Turkopp
  • Small first aid kit with painkillers, wound plaster, sports tape, and any other personal necessities

Ski equipment:

  • Mountaineering skis with strong BC binding or 75mm
  • Long traps
  • Skim coating from +2 to -30 (able to cover the scale with 4 different colors)
  • Ski equipment
  • Snow shovel
  • Search bar

Equipment you can borrow from the school for the line tours (common equipment)

  • Tent with all accessories
  • Paraffin burner
  • Paraffin bottles
  • Cans for food and snow melting
  • Packs with accessories for winter trips
  • Snow shovels
  • Windbags
  • First aid equipment

Our first trip is right after school starts, so it would be nice if you brought all the equipment from the first day of school. But don't buy too much just to get the latest model and the color of the year. Old, sturdy equipment is often just as good. When it comes to clothing, it can't be too often mentioned that this should largely consist of wool. That's because the clothes are also supposed to insulate and keep warm when they're wet.

If you have any questions: contact class teacher Elin Tyssedalstveit at elin@lofotenfolkehogskole.no

Borrow from Bua

It’s not always necessary to buy new equipment; at Bua, right next to the school, you can borrow most of the outdoor equipment—skiing, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, skates, wetsuits, bikes, and much more. Pål and Markus, who work there, are super friendly and help you find exactly what you need.