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Event time & date
The event Hike, Sleep & Fly will start from Wednesday to Thursday. The 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: SPG3 license.
Foreign pilots: Valid license, 3rd 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
Capacity
25 people
Note
There will be an additional cost for the bus ticket and accomodation. This will be sent out later to all athletes who have signed up for the event. Every athlete needs to sign up and pay for the bus ticket to join this event.
Read more on the two options for the Hike, Sleep & Fly
Route Stalheim - Grindafletshytta
Information: https://ut.no/rutebeskrivelse/136443/kart#12.19/60.82911/6.80668
Map of the route
Route Jordalen - Bakkanosi
Information: https://ut.no/tur/1110404784/kart#11.53/60.8792/6.7919
Map of the route
