Hike, Sleep & Fly

Event time & date

The event Hike, Sleep & Fly will start night from Wednesday 28.06.23 to Thursday 29.06.2023. Time for departure will be decided on Tuesday, but we estimate that we leave on Wednesday at 15.00/3 p.m.

Description of the event/competition concept

This adventure will take place in Norway’s most beautiful valley - The valley of Gods (Gudvangen). Based on the weather forecast we will arrange a Hike & Fly to Bakkanosi or Kjelsfossen. At Bakkanosi the plan is to sleep outside beneath the stars with an amazing view, and if we are going to Kjelsfossen we will sleep at Grindafletshytta. Join us for an unforgettable hike!

Optimum wind direction from Kjelsfossbotn: West - North

Fyre - Grindafletshytta - 14 km. We estimate 5-6 hours walk one way.

Optimum wind direction from Bakkanosi: North - East

Jordalen - Bakkanosi - 7,5 km. We estimate approx. 3 hours walk one way.

Level

Norwegian pilots: SPG2 licence and footlaunching course.

Foreign pilots: Valid license, 3^rd party insurance and experience with footlaunching.

Equipment

Sleeping bag (There are bedding sets and mattresses at Grindafletshytta for 25 people).
Wing harness and helmet
Suitable shoes for the trip
Waterproof clothing

Everyone must bring plenty of food, clothing and equipment to be able to go down if it is not airworthy.

PRICE

SIGN-UP: FREE OF CHARGE

NOTE! We will organize for bus transport. Fee for bus transportation to Fyre or Jordalen will be an additional cost - 300 NOK.

Meeting point

Buss leaves from Festival camp - time for departure agreed Tuesday.
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REGISTRATION / SIGN UP
Registration opens: Opens at 15th of march
Registration closes: Sunday 25th of June 2023 (opening day Ekstremsportveko)