Wild Nordic -

I was born in Oslo 31 winters ago, and I grew up on the southern coast of Norway, being trained in the outdoor Nordic wilderness since I was a toddler. Since I was 20 years old I have been exploring the world beyond Scandinavia, journeying far and long, travelling all over Europe, and going on longer expeditions in Asia, Africa and South-America. M... y curiosity of life and love of wonder and wander has brought me all over the planet and enriched me with a wide range of experiences and a precious understanding of the planet and its inhabitants. My love for the wilderness and the natural world has brought my life onto a mission to understand, protect and cultivate the wild as the essence of all life. Every year I travel to the Brazilian Amazon where I live, study and work with the indigenous tribe of Yawanawa. The exchange of traditions between their indigenous jungle culture and my own Norse culture has yielded a deep understanding of living in symbiosis with nature. I also hold a Master´s degree in Ecological Philosophy from the University of Amsterdam. After over a decade of travelling abroad, I have (partly) settled in Tromso where my own roots flourishing in the Nordic wilderness. Arctic Norway is a jewel of a phenomenon, and after all I have seen and done there is no other place which nourishes me as much as my own native wild flora and fauna. I started chasing the Northern Lights in 2012, but only started to work as a professional guide in 2014, working for Greenfox Guiding. 2016 is my first season with my own company. The Aurora Borealis is a very, very special place in my heart. She is the goddess of these enchanted frozen lands, and working with her is a blessing. In our Norse as well as in Samii culture, Aurora is considered to be the spirit of our Ancestors. Summoning and honouring the Northern Lights as such, with songs and drumming, is one of the ways I hope to introduce you to the mystery of the colorful Arctic night. I believe our excursions appeal to those who truly wish to experience the magic ...Read More