Youth group canyoning trips at Dagali Fjellpark
Parent/Guardian approval
All participants under the age of 18 must have the parent/guardian approval to be able to participate in canyoning. Prior to the activity, the participants will undergo safety training and receive safety information about situations that may arise along the trip.
The safety is crucial for us!
Safety talk
The participants get an easy-to-follow safety talk before they go canyoning.
Experienced guides
There are always at least 2 experienced guides with youth group on the trip.
Quality equipment
Quality equipment will keep the children warm and safe.
Small groups
The size of groups is adjusted based on the experience and needs of the participants.
| Guide | Courses, education | Professional experience | First Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Alasdair Pinkerton | – Whitewater Rescue Technician Advanced (WRTA), Rescue 3 International – Scottish Rafting Association (SRA) Level 4 Raft Guide Trainer, 2020 – UK Canyon Guide (UKCG) Canyon Leader, 2016 – BA Hons in Outdoor Recreation and Adventure Tourism, University of Derby, Buxton, 2009 – 2013 | Guiding Experience since 2008 – 7 seasons in Norway, 2 seasons in India, many years in Scotland, 3 years raft racing around UK. | Outdoor Pursuits 2 day first aid, Scotland, 2019 |
| Vojtech Hejtmanek | – Whitewater Leader and Whitewater Rescue Technician, Charles university in Prague, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, by Phdr. Petr Novotný Ph.D. IRF instructor – RESCUE 3 WRT – Whitewater Rescue Technician | – Numedalslågen, Dagali, Norway (since 2010) – Dagali Fjellpark (since 2014) – Intensive kayaking experience around the world (since 2005) – The co-autohor and cameraman of Kayaking Simple and Safe (Instructional DVD for kayakers) | – Norsk Grunnkurs i Forstehjelp – The Norwegian Red Cross – first aid course – RESCUE 3 WRT – Whitewater Rescue Technician |
| Ondra Vozabal | – Water Tourism Instructor, Palacky University, Olomouc, Czech Republic, 2012 | – CK CVOK – rafting travel agency, 2012 – 2019, Austria, Swiss, France, Germany, Czech Republic, Croatia, Slovenia, Greece, Montenegro – Rafting and Canyoning Guide, Numedalslagen since 2020 | – Czech Red Cross – Paramedic Recovery Actions |
| Rajip Tripathi | – Whitewater Rescue Technician (WRT), Rescue 3 International, 2022 – International Rafting Federation (IRF) Level 5 Raft Guide Trip Leader, 2017 – Raft Guide, N.A.T.H.M., 2009 | – Raft Guide, Adrenaline Rush, 2010 – 2012. – T.L. Raft Guide and Canyon Guide, Paddle Nepal, 2013 – 2016 – Japan – 2016 – Iceland – 2017 – Guiding on Numedalslagen since 2018 | – W.F.A.R. (80 hours), Initiative outdoor, 2020 – W.F.A. (16 hours), Redcross (2014-207) |
| Bharat Gurung | – Whitewater Rescue Technician (WRT), Rescue 3 International, 2020 – Raft Guide, N.A.T.H.M., 2013 | – Guiding since 2011 – T.L Raft Guide, Paddle Nepal, 2012 – 2017) – Japan – 2017 – Guiding on Numedalslagen since 2018 | – Wilderness First Aid, 24-hour, Initiative Outdoor, 2020 |
| Sanu Gurung | – Whitewater Rescue Technician (WRT), Rescue 3 International, 2019 – Raft Guide, N.A.T.H.M., 2017 – International Rafting Federation (IRF), Raft Guide Trip Leader, 2015 | – Guiding since 2005 – India – 2005, 2006 – Turkey – 2011 – Guiding on Numedalslagen since 2021 | – Wilderness First Aid, 24-hour, Initiative Outdoor, 2020 |
| Jeevan Gurung | – Rafting Guide, Achieved grade ‘A’, Nepal Association of Rafting Agencies (2012) – River Guide Training Programme 2018, Nepal Association of Rafting Agencies (NARA), River Guide Instructor – IRF Guide Training and Education, International Rafting Federation, Safety Kayaker – Level 4, Raft Trip Leader – Level 4 (2021) | – Professional Rafting Guide, Safety Kayaker, Kayak Instructor, Canyoning Guide (since 2009) – River Guide and Translator in a UNDP project, Ganges River Dolphin Conservation Center (2014) – Professional Rafting Guide and Safety Kayaker, BIGSMILE, Japan (2016 – 2018) – Dagali (since 2021) | – Whitewater Rescue Technician, Rescue 3 International (2019) – Wilderness First Responder, Solo, Wilderness Emergency Medicine (2019) |
- Please listen what your guide has to say during the Safety Talk before canyoning. Make sure that you have understood what has been said.
- Ask if anything is unclear.
- You get a helmet, wetsuit, harness and river shoes. All equipment needs to be worn during the entire activity.
- You must have swimwear under the wetsuit. Thermal clothing under the wetsuit should be adapted for weather conditions.
- The harness must be fastened during the entire activity. If you are unsure whether the harness fits correctly, contact the guide immediately for an inspection.
- Your guide is on the trip to help you and get you through the canyon safely. Following his/her instructions will make your trip the best it can be.
- Walk slowly.
- All participants has to sign the self-declaration before the trip.
- People influenced by alcohol or drugs can not participate on the trip.
Basic information about youth group canyoning trips
Canyoning is rappelling and sliding in mountain pools, rapids and river gorges.
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Reveal the magical mountain stream Ølmøsåe that flows out of the Sønstevatn dam in Uvdal.
Take with you
Towel, shower gel, swimming suit to have under the neoprene, thermal/woolen underwear (both leggings and T-shirt) and thermal/woolen socks.
Professional adventure center
Dagali Fjellpark (FULL ON AS) has experience with organizing youth group canyoning trips in the Ølmøsåe ravine since 2014.
~ 3 - 6 hours adventure
lunch included
25-minute canyon shuttle
take a hot shower
Who can participate in youth group canyoning trips?
- swimmers
- min. age for canyoning is 14 years
- min. age for FULL ON canyoning is 16 years
- weight up to 120 kg
- pregnant
- persons under the influence of alcohol or narcotics
- persons who have heart / lung problem
- person who has or has had diseases that can cause acute seizures
Read the self-declaration
Self-declaration for parents / guardians of underaged participants
- I confirm that the participant can swim (can swim 50 m).
- I confirm that the participant does not have or has had diseases that can cause acute seizures.
- I agree to the processing of personal data.
- I accept that photos and video of the participant taken in connection with the implementation of activities with FULL ON AS can be used commercially and in the company’s marketing.
- I confirm that in connection with the activity the participant will receive safety information about situations that may arise along the way.
- I confirm that by participating in the activity, the participant agrees to have received sufficient safety information, and that the participant will be informed of risks and possible injuries.
- I am aware that FULL ON AS has liability insurance, but not accident insurance for the participants. I therefore know that the participant is not insured through FULL ON AS if an accident occurs as a result of a situation the participant is to blame for, or for which FULL ON AS cannot be blamed.
- I accept that neither FULL ON AS, nor persons acting on behalf of FULL ON AS, can be held liable for any kind of damage that should occur to the participant in connection with the activities. By injury is meant both injury to person and objects.
- I accept that third parties, including family, may not make claims against FULL ON AS or against persons acting on behalf of FULL ON AS.
- Any claims against FULL ON AS are regulated by Norwegian law, and any lawsuits that do not lapse on the basis of the above must be brought at FULL ON AS local court.
- I have read the above, and understood what the statement entails. I understand that by signing below, I accept the risks that activity under the auspices of FULL ON AS entails, and at the same time I accept the above disclaimer.
Confirm your agreement
Parent/Guardian approval
Youth group canyoning trips at Dagali Fjellpark