Kajak

For those who enjoy untamed nature in the form of freeriding and ski tours in winter, kayaking is an obvious summer activity. After all, it's all about the water and there is a "free" version on white water, as well as the touring version on rivers, lakes or the sea. Our authors Ricci and Kay were out and about with a tent, kayak and fishing rod in Helgeland, Norway in the summer of 2015.

The Lofoten Islands are an elongated group of islands off the coast of Norway. They lie around 200 kilometers north of the Arctic Circle, between 67 and 68 degrees latitude. Despite the high latitude, the Gulf Stream ensures a relatively mild climate, characterized by strong storms from the southwest. In winter, the cod migrate south from the Barents Sea to spawn here. The islands were settled 6000 years ago and people have lived from fishing since time immemorial.

Zach still hasn't had enough. Together with his ski buddy David, he sets off in search of the perfect steep slopes on the northern Kjosen Fjord. And what could be more obvious than simply using a canoe as winter draws to a close? This boat trip had its pitfalls ... read for yourself!