If you’re planning a long distance or thru-hike in Norway, this video will help you prepare for what’s ahead.

Over the past years, I’ve walked long-distance trails through very different environments. After hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, I took on a completely different challenge: hiking across Norway.

In this video, I share 8 practical tips based on my experience hiking Norway, from Lindesnes to the North Cape.

From physical preparation and gear choices to navigation, weather, and adapting to the conditions, these are the things that truly matter out there.

I’m not saying this is the only way to approach a thru-hike in Norway, but based on my experience, this is the advice I’d give.

???? What you’ll learn

- How to prepare physically and mentally
- Why a light backpack makes all the difference
- How navigation works in Norway (and why flexibility is key)
- What to expect from Norwegian weather
- How to deal with wet conditions and foot care
- How to find your rhythm on a long-distance hike
- What tools and resources actually help
- How to approach resupply in remote areas

???? Apps & Resources

Navigation
Gaia GPS
AllTrails
Norgeskart
Garmin InReach Mini 2

Huts
UT.no
Hyttebetaling

Transport
Vy

Weather & Conditions
Yr
Aurora

Communication
Garmin Messenger

????️ About the hike

This journey took me across some of the most remote and diverse landscapes in Norway, from rugged mountain terrain to endless valleys and unpredictable weather.

It’s not a fixed trail. You create your own route, adapt along the way, and learn to trust your decisions.

That’s what makes it challenging, but also incredibly rewarding.

???? Follow the journey

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All the best,

Milan ????

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???? Filming gear

Drone - DJI mini 5 Pro - https://amzn.to/4mJBdPF
Camera - Sony A6700 | https://amzn.to/4mewkxV
Lens - Sigma 18-50 F2.8 | https://amzn.to/41L7QSEn
Filter - NISI ND-VARIO 1-5 Stops Pro Nano | https://amzn.to/4dYkTbI
Microphone - RØDE VideoMicro II | https://amzn.to/4sXu2FW
Tripod - JOBY GorillaPod 3K | https://amzn.to/4m7TWUK

00:00 Intro
00:24 1 - Prepare physically and mentally
03:24 2 - Pack light
04:15 3 - Navigation
05:45 4 - Weather preperation
07:34 5 - Adapt to conditions
10:36 6 - Creating routine
11:49 7 - Tools and resources
12:08 8 - Resupply strategy
15:14 Outro