LEADERSHIPS JOURNEY

A journey inside yourself with a group outside in the beautiful Norwegian mountains. On foot we go on a ‘Vision Quest’, an awareness journey, with nature and the stones as a mirror. In this peace and silence we rediscover inspiration, vitality and strength. Resulting in more energy and vision in life and work.

Time for refection

In our daily work with leadership and organizational development in organizations we come in contact with leaders and managers in need of reflection and personal growth. Reflecting on what they really want, to where they stand in their personal development. This time for reflection is often not taken. This trip offers a very powerful opportunity for deep reflection and personal transformation, with new insights as a result. The beautiful scenery reinforces this process of reflection and discovery.

Imagine, you walk on a mountain path. The sun shines bright in the morning. And beside the path that you walk a river splashes. With every step you take you feel the stones under your feet. With each step you further relax and feel that you are getting more awake. You feel that you are expanding. Moreover, your strength returns. Thoughts are getting clearer. You focus on what you feel, deep inside …

”Leadership journey” Norway, with Hylke Bonnema & Hugo van Santbrink

Rondane became the country’s first National Park in 1962. Together with special landscape areas, the Park creates a continuous protected area from the Ringebu Mountains to Hjerkinn. Rondane is a centrally-located, majestic range and a principal outdoor recreation area for greater parts of southern Norway. It consists of three prominent mountain groups, all with peaks over 2000 metres.

This year we travel from wednesday, June 29 through July 2.

29/6 Arrival day

Arrival at Oslo Airport Gardermoen. Train directly to Lillehammer, extra bus to Spranget. By bike around 7 km on a gravel road to Rondvassbu, staffed DNT lodge. Dinner by arrival.

30/6 Rondvassbu – Bjørnhollia

This hike takes you in to the beautiful valley, Illmanndalen. In the beginning you pass several small, idyllic lakes. Perfect place for reflexion and to enjoy the peaceful surroundings. The last part down through birch forest to Bjørnhollia, staffed DNT lodge. No steep climbs. (4 hours)

1/7 Extra night Bjørnhollia

Different possibilities out of Bjørnhollia, climb some of the mountains around, canoe trip, meeting or just enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

2/7 Bjørnhollia – Eldåbu

A small climb of around 200 m up to a small hut situated between two small lakes. Nice place for lunch. Further on in light terrain surrounded by nice mountains. Eldåbu is situated at the timber line with a spectacular view, DNT self-service cabin. (5 hours)

3/7 Eldåbu – Eldåseter, departure day

A short walk of 5 km down to Eldåsæter. Bus transport to Ringebu, train to Oslo Airport Gardermoen. (1 ½ hours)

Practical information

Staffed lodges

In the staffed lodges you will have served meals, usually 3-courses dinner, breakfast buffet, lunch pack with four slices of bred, filling of thermos flask. Accommodation is in rooms with 4 or more beds. Lodges have simple but good facilities including electricity, a drying room and WCs in the corridor or outdoors. Most lodges offer showers for a small fee and some have a sauna. Sheet sleeping bag is mandatory, but bedding can be rented.

Self-service cabins (provisioned)

These are smaller cabins, with sleeping facilities of 5-25 persons. The cabin is not staffed and is locked with DNT standard key. Equipped with kitchen, cutlery, firewood and contains plentiful supplies of tinned and freeze-dried dinners, crisp-bread, spread etc. You (DNT service) can take out the provision you need for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Sheet sleeping bag is

mandatory. Everybody has to take part in cooking, dish washing and cleaning. No facilities like electricity and shower. These cabins are open for everybody and can not be booked in advance.

Equipment

Proper equipment is essential for skiing/trekking in the Norwegian mountains. We recommend to follow our pack list at www.turistforeningen.no – choose English and go to “Useful tips”. For more useful reading see also “Be clothing wise”.

Luggage

No luggage transfer. You have to carry your own back pack from cabin to cabin.

Winter climate/conditions

Norway shares the same latitude as Alaska, Greenland and Siberia, but compared to these areas Norway has a pleasant climate. However the weather in the mountains is quite changeable, so it is important to be prepared for all kind of weather. The temperature in the mountains can be from around 0 to 20°C in the summer. Exceptional is frost or more than 20°C. We suggest you bring the following clothes and hiking gear during your summer hiking in Norway.

For reservations or questions please call +31 (0)6 81797747 or use the Contact Form.