FRIW201 Friluftsliv vinter

After completion of the course Friluftsliv Winter the student will have acquired the following learning outcomes, defined as knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The student will be able to:

• Demonstrate foundational knowledge of Nordic backcountry skiing, including its cultural traditions and historical development.

• Explain and relate the key factors that shape decision-making in winter travel—terrain, snow conditions, weather, and human factors—and their interactions.
• Describe core principles of winter navigation, including map interpretation, compass use, slope-angle assessment (clinometer), and basic GPS application.
• Explain fundamental first-aid concepts for cold environments, including prevention, recognition, and initial management of cold-related conditions (e.g., hypothermia, frostbite).

Skills

The student will be able to:

• Design and execute safe backcountry skiing itineraries, including route selection, hazard identification, mitigation strategies, and contingency planning.
• Navigate effectively in winter conditions using map and compass, slope-angle assessment (clinometer), and basic GPS, while maintaining situational awareness in reduced visibility and adverse weather.
• Provide first aid appropriate to cold environments (e.g., hypothermia, frostbite, cold-related injuries) and construct emergency snow shelters (e.g., bivouac, quinzee, snow cave) to enable immediate care and survival.

General competence

The student will be able to:

• Independently plan, execute, and evaluate Nordic backcountry skiing tours, demonstrating sound judgment in route selection, risk management, group care, environmental stewardship, and reflective practice.
• Facilitate and adapt winter friluftsliv sessions for diverse learner needs using experiential methods and appropriate risk management in cold environments.

1) Reflection Essay — Meeting Friluftsliv through Fjellski

A reflection paper on your engagement with winter friluftsliv through fjellski. The essay should:

• Demonstrate growth in understanding the values, practices, and competencies of winter friluftsliv.
• Integrate theory and practice, explicitly connecting experiential learning to core concepts.
• Employ academic conventions, including clear structure, precise terminology, and appropriate citation of relevant literature.

2) Group Project — Comprehensive Trip Plan for a Organized Fjellski Excursion

A collaboratively developed trip plan that includes:

• Purpose and learning objectives, route selection with maps, logistics, roles and responsibilities, and communication protocols.
• Safety procedures and systematic risk assessment, including avalanche-relevant terrain analysis, mitigation strategies, and contingency planning.
• Emergency response planning, cold‑environment first aid considerations, equipment lists, and winter navigation plan
• Sustainability measures, explicitly incorporating Leave No Trace principles tailored to the chosen environment.

Approval Requirement: Both assignments are mandatory. Each must meet the specified criteria and receive formal approval to satisfy course requirements and achieve a passing grade.