Snowkiting group lessons on Hardangervidda, Norway
Norway / Hardangervidda / Haugastøl / Ustaoset / Geilo / Fagerheim
Do you really want to learn snowkiting? Then the focus needs to be on:



1 day = 4 - 6 hours
Depending on what do you wish and how you are trained.
Focus on you
This is a snowkite course with only up to 4 students per instructor.
Get the best price
We can offer you a better price when you book for a small group.
Beginners - safety first
We always try to give you your own kite as soon as possible, based on your safety, the weather (wind strength, visibility, etc.) and the character of the group. Start 4 students sharing 1 kite, end each with your own.
Advanced - the kite is only yours
When you can safely control the kite, you get your own one. Then there is 1 instructor per 4 snowkiters and 4 kites. Do you want to learn snowkiting? Then you need to have the possibility to train!
Small groups
Snowkiting is about the ultimate freedom in endless space! We organize lessons only for small groups, maximum of 3 instructors and 12 snowkiters.
Prices (NOK) | 1-Day Group Lesson | 2-Days Group Lesson | 6-Days Group Lesson |
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When you order a group lesson for 1 person - price per 1 person | 2300 | 3300 | 6800 |
When you order a group lesson for 2 persons - price per 1 person | 2100 | 2900 | 6100 |
When you order a group lesson for 3 - 5 persons - price per 1 person | 1900 | 2600 | 5400 |
When you order a group lesson for 6 - 8 persons - price per 1 person | 1700 | 2500 | 5000 |
When you order a group lesson for 9 - 12 persons - price per 1 person | 1600 | 2400 | 4800 |
Prices (NOK) are for one person and the whole lesson. We always guarantee maximum 4 snowkiters per 1 instructor.
All the prices for snowkiting group lessons include full equipment rental (skis/snowboard, kite, harness, helmet with intercom).
Example:
When you order a 1-day group lesson for 1 person, the price is 2300 NOK. When you order a 1-day group lesson for 4 persons, the price is 1900 NOK per person (we have a little less administration with organizing this lesson, so we can offer you a better price).
Book your snowkiting group course
We will plan everything together
What snowkite Hardangervidda course are you interested in? How many of you will come? Which date suits you best?
Book your kiteskiing lesson – ring (+47) 9809 8975 or write an e-mail to snowkiting@dagalifjellpark.no.
We will send you a form to fill in so that we can prepare the appropriate equipment for your lesson – we are interested in, regardless of social conventions, age, weight and shoe size of the participants.
2-3 days in advance, it can be said with 70% certainty, which place do we choose for snowkiting in Geilo surroundings. The time and place of the start of the course will be determined.
Just whistling wind, you … and the snowkite! Giant lakes, gradual hills, lots of snow! No trees or wires wide far. Just the endless, frozen kingdom.
Choose the length of the snowkiting group lessons
Snowkiting in Geilo surroundings
Duration: 4 – 6 hours
Do you want to learn what snowkiting in Norway is about? Come out and feel the power of the kite! Learn the snowkiters basics of controlling the kite during this snowkite lesson near Geilo, Hardangervidda, which is arranged by Dagali Fjellpark in cooperation with UpWind.
We will teach you:
- safety rules
- basic terminology
- launching and landing the kite
- flying the kite in a wind window
- safe rescue.
After this course, or even during it, if you are handy, you are ready to get on skis or snowboard.
Rough lesson schedule
Hour 1: theory, terminology, wind window specifics.
Hour 2: unpacking and packing the kite, security, safety release.
Hour 3 – 4: basic handling of small kite, starting and landing first riding attempts.
Hour 5 – 6: If you are capable of basic independent riding, you can use the equipment for the rest of the day for further practise. The instructor will keep an eye on you, ride in the same area and guide you via intercom if needed.
Snowkiting in Geilo surroundings
Duration: 8 – 12 hours within 2 days
This 2 days lesson will give you all the fundamentals needed for you to become a safe and independent snowkiter. Become a snowkiter during these kiteskiing lessons near Geilo, Hardangervidda, which are arranged by Dagali Fjellpark in cooperation with UpWind.
Day 1
We will cover the same topics and exercises as in the “Snowkite intro” lesson.
Day 2
On a ski/snowboard course.
Do you want to learn what snowkiting in Norway is about? Come out and feel the power of the kite!
We will teach you:
- riding techniques
- upwind/downwind techniques
- turning, passing rules
- how to select the proper launching and landing area.
After this lesson you should be snowkiting on your own and have all the endless, fresh powder for yourself!
Rough snowkite Hardangervidda lesson schedule
DAY 1
Hour 1: theory, terminology, wind window specifics.
Hour 2: unpacking and packing the kite, security, safety release.
Hour 3 – 4: basic handling of small kite, starting and landing first riding attempts.
Hour 5 – 6: If you are capable of basic independent riding, you can use the equipment for the rest of the day for further practise. The instructor will keep an eye on you, ride in the same area and guide you via intercom if needed.
DAY 2
Hour 1 – 2: theory of upwind/downwind riding and turns + live examples, launch & land area selection, multiple ways of launching and landing the kite.
Hour 3 – 4: guided upwind/downwind riding and techniques, turns.
Hour 5 – 6: independent guided riding for the rest of the day.
Snowkiting in Geilo surroundings
Duration: 24 – 36 hours within 6 days
This is a snowkite course with up to 2 students per instructor.
This snowkiting group lessons Norway, arranged by Dagali Fjellpark in cooperation with UpWind, will be your life-changing, exciting adventure!
The first two days will follow the same schedule as the “Becoming a snowkiter” 2-days lesson.
In the remaining time you will learn:
- to ride up/down the mountain
- terrain navigation
- safety
- kite looping.
You can try to fly different kite brands and models and gain more knowledge about “reading the wind” and riding across the wide open landscape.
You can learn first jumps and explore the endless plains of the Hardangervidda plateau on some longer backcountry trip with your snowkite!