FocusPE · Geography · Climate science
Typical length6–8 days
SuitsAges 11–18
Why this journey
The learning behind it.
A school ski trip away from the crowded Alps. Students have ski or snowboard lessons every morning and afternoon at a Norwegian resort, and can add cross-country skiing, ecology walks on the plateau and a workshop on how Norway makes sustainability decisions. Northern Lights are possible in season, never promised.
What students take away
- Skiing or snowboarding, from beginner up
- Snow, climate and mountain ecology
- How a society makes sustainable choices
- Resilience and independence
An indicative outline
- ArriveFly to Oslo and transfer to the resort; equipment fitting and safety briefing.
- SkiLessons in ability groups, morning and afternoon, every day.
- ExploreCross-country skiing and an ecology walk with snow sampling.
- PresentTeams present their fieldwork before flying home.
BFC signature Can include our Walking Hunt, a gamified challenge in place of a standard tour, and a Photo Marathon shot on disposable analogue cameras. How they work ↗︎
Every journey is designed around your brief. Length, activities and accommodation change with your group.
Learning in action
Students measure snow depth and temperature on the slopes and link it to climate data for the region.
Practicalities
- Accommodation
- Chosen for the destination and your budget. Resort hotel in shared rooms; lessons, equipment, lift passes and full board included.
- Transport
- Private for your group throughout, with flights or rail where needed.
- Access & medical
- Planned case by case from the first conversation, so every student can take part.
- Dietary needs
- Vegetarian, vegan, halal, gluten-free and allergies catered for; kosher and other requirements on request.