54020@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Norwegian Summer 2007@@@@1@3@@oe@20-11-2007 54040@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Winter in Norway 2008@@@@1@4@@oe@20-11-2007 54060@unknown@formal@none@1@S@DNT - your key to enjoying Norwegian outdoor life@@@@1@9@@oe@20-11-2007 54080@unknown@formal@none@1@S@We of DNT - the Norwegian Trekking Association - are Norway's biggest outdoor activities organisation.@@@@1@15@@oe@20-11-2007 54090@unknown@formal@none@1@S@For some 140 years, we've been working to promote trekking and to improve conditions for all who enjoy the country's broad range of outdoor attractions.@@@@1@25@@oe@20-11-2007 54110@unknown@formal@none@1@S@All DNT routes are clearly waymarked at intervals sufficiently short so you can see from one waymark to the next, even in fog and rain.@@@@1@25@@oe@20-11-2007 54120@unknown@formal@none@1@S@In all, there are some 20,000 km of T-marked routes.@@@@1@10@@oe@20-11-2007 54140@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Our work is conducted by 55 local member associations, each expert in the area it serves.@@@@1@16@@oe@20-11-2007 54150@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Together they have built and now maintain one of Europe's larger marked hiking trail networks and arguably the world's most extensive cross-country skiing track networks.@@@@1@25@@oe@20-11-2007 54160@unknown@formal@none@1@S@You can hike or ski in comfort, as there are more than 440 cabins in the networks across the country, or seek challenge, as Norway is one of the least densely populated countries of the world, with extensive areas available for outdoor activities, many of them readily available, close to cities.@@@@1@51@@oe@20-11-2007 54180@unknown@formal@none@1@S@DNT has more than 210,000 members, most in Norway, but one in ten abroad.@@@@1@14@@oe@20-11-2007 54210@unknown@formal@none@1@S@- Peggy Grodinsky, Houston Chronicle@@@@1@5@@oe@20-11-2007 54230@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Read more on Chron.com@@@@1@4@@oe@20-11-2007 54260@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Membership form@@@@1@2@@oe@20-11-2007 54280@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Member Services@@@@1@2@@oe@20-11-2007 54310@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Member prices at more than 400 trekking association cabins across the country.@@@@1@12@@oe@20-11-2007 54320@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Discounts at several private mountain hotels and tourist lodges.@@@@1@9@@oe@20-11-2007 54330@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Discounts at Swedish, Finnish and Icelandic trekking association mountain cabins@@@@1@10@@oe@20-11-2007 54340@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Against a deposit, have a key to DNT's self-service cabins and no-service cabins.@@@@1@13@@oe@20-11-2007 54350@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Subscription to the bimonthly membership magazine, Fjell og Vidde.@@@@1@9@@oe@20-11-2007 54360@unknown@formal@none@1@S@The DNT yearbook.@@@@1@3@@oe@20-11-2007 54370@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Discount on the cover price of the Til fots i Norge guidebook.@@@@1@12@@oe@20-11-2007 54380@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Discount on outdoor gear at the trekking association offices or at selected shops across the country.@@@@1@16@@oe@20-11-2007 54390@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Discount on the Norwegian State Railways (NSB) customer card.@@@@1@9@@oe@20-11-2007 54410@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Support marking of safe trails and tracks in forests and mountain areas and contribute to preserving our unique access to trekking.@@@@1@21@@oe@20-11-2007 54430@unknown@formal@none@1@S@The membership year is the same as the calendar year.@@@@1@10@@oe@20-11-2007 54440@unknown@formal@none@1@S@For 2007, the categories and costs of membership are:@@@@1@9@@oe@20-11-2007 54450@unknown@formal@none@1@TD@Type@@@@1@1@@oe@20-11-2007 54460@unknown@formal@none@1@TD@Description@@@@1@1@@oe@20-11-2007 54470@unknown@formal@none@1@TD@Price@@@@1@1@@oe@20-11-2007 54490@unknown@formal@none@1@TD@Annual memberships@@@@1@2@@oe@20-11-2007 54510@unknown@formal@none@1@TD@Individual@@@@1@1@@oe@20-11-2007 54520@unknown@formal@none@1@TD@Ordinary membership for one adult@@@@1@5@@oe@20-11-2007 54530@unknown@formal@none@1@TD@NOK 465.00@@@@1@2@@oe@20-11-2007 54550@unknown@formal@none@1@TD@Student/youth (19-26)@@@@1@2@@oe@20-11-2007 54560@unknown@formal@none@1@TD@Reduced rate for persons born 1981-1988@@@@1@6@@oe@20-11-2007 54570@unknown@formal@none@1@TD@NOK 265.00@@@@1@2@@oe@20-11-2007 54590@unknown@formal@none@1@TD@School age (13-18)@@@@1@3@@oe@20-11-2007 54610@unknown@formal@none@1@TD@NOK 150.00@@@@1@2@@oe@20-11-2007 54630@unknown@formal@none@1@TD@Senior@@@@1@1@@oe@20-11-2007 54640@unknown@formal@none@1@TD@Reduced rate for persons born 1940 or earlier@@@@1@8@@oe@20-11-2007 54650@unknown@formal@none@1@TD@NOK 355.00@@@@1@2@@oe@20-11-2007 54670@unknown@formal@none@1@TD@Family@@@@1@1@@oe@20-11-2007 54680@unknown@formal@none@1@TD@Reduced rate for persons of a family in which one is an individual, student/youth or senior member@@@@1@17@@oe@20-11-2007 54690@unknown@formal@none@1@TD@NOK 210.00@@@@1@2@@oe@20-11-2007 54710@unknown@formal@none@1@TD@Children's Trekking Club (0-12)@@@@1@4@@oe@20-11-2007 54720@unknown@formal@none@1@TD@Reduced rate for persons born 1995 or later@@@@1@8@@oe@20-11-2007 54730@unknown@formal@none@1@TD@NOK 100.00@@@@1@2@@oe@20-11-2007 54750@unknown@formal@none@1@TD@Life membership@@@@1@2@@oe@20-11-2007 54770@unknown@formal@none@1@TD@Individual@@@@1@1@@oe@20-11-2007 54780@unknown@formal@none@1@TD@25 times ordinary membership for one adult@@@@1@7@@oe@20-11-2007 54790@unknown@formal@none@1@TD@NOK 11,625.00@@@@1@2@@oe@20-11-2007 54810@unknown@formal@none@1@TD@Surcharges@@@@1@1@@oe@20-11-2007 54830@unknown@formal@none@1@TD@Postage@@@@1@1@@oe@20-11-2007 54840@unknown@formal@none@1@TD@For members residing outside Norway@@@@1@5@@oe@20-11-2007 54850@unknown@formal@none@1@TD@NOK 100.00@@@@1@2@@oe@20-11-2007 54870@unknown@formal@none@1@TD@Yearbook@@@@1@1@@oe@20-11-2007 54880@unknown@formal@none@1@TD@For hardcover copy@@@@1@3@@oe@20-11-2007 54890@unknown@formal@none@1@TD@NOK 50.00@@@@1@2@@oe@20-11-2007 54910@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Click here to join@@@@1@4@@oe@20-11-2007 54940@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Fact sheets@@@@1@2@@oe@20-11-2007 54960@unknown@formal@none@1@S@DNT contacts@@@@1@2@@oe@20-11-2007 54980@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Tour information:@@@@1@2@@oe@20-11-2007 55010@unknown@formal@none@1@S@E-mail: turinfo\sdntoslo.no@@@@1@2@@oe@20-11-2007 55030@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Visiting adress: Storgata 7, Oslo@@@@1@5@@oe@20-11-2007 55050@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Tour production department:@@@@1@3@@oe@20-11-2007 55070@unknown@formal@none@1@S@E-mail: aktivitet\sdntoslo.no@@@@1@2@@oe@20-11-2007 55090@unknown@formal@none@1@S@DNT Member Services@@@@1@3@@oe@20-11-2007 55110@unknown@formal@none@1@S@If you have any questions about your DNT membership, please contact DNT Member Services@@@@1@14@@oe@20-11-2007 55130@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Main office:@@@@1@2@@oe@20-11-2007 55150@unknown@formal@none@1@S@DNT@@@@1@1@@oe@20-11-2007 55160@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Youngstorget 1@@@@1@2@@oe@20-11-2007 55170@unknown@formal@none@1@S@0181 Oslo@@@@1@2@@oe@20-11-2007 55180@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Norway@@@@1@1@@oe@20-11-2007 55210@unknown@formal@none@1@S@E-mail: info\sturistforeningen.no@@@@1@2@@oe@20-11-2007 55230@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Visiting adress: Youngstorget 1, Oslo@@@@1@5@@oe@20-11-2007 55260@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Fact sheets@@@@1@2@@oe@20-11-2007 55280@unknown@formal@none@1@S@The Norwegian Trekking Association (DNT)@@@@1@5@@oe@20-11-2007 55320@unknown@formal@none@1@S@When 19th century Norwegian banker and philanthropist Thomas Heftye called a meeting at his office, the agenda was "the suitability of founding a trekking association," as described by poet and writer Aasmund O. Vinje in 1866 in the Dølen newspaper.@@@@1@40@@oe@20-11-2007 55330@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Two years thereafter, Den Norske Turistforening (DNT) - the Norwegian Trekking Association - was founded.@@@@1@15@@oe@20-11-2007 55340@unknown@formal@none@1@S@DNTs mandate was in part to "acquire means to ease and develop outdoor life here in this country".@@@@1@18@@oe@20-11-2007 55350@unknown@formal@none@1@S@223 members joined at the founding meeting.@@@@1@7@@oe@20-11-2007 55370@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Today, DNT is Norway's largest outdoor life organization, with more than 210,000 members (2006) in 55 some local member organisations across the country, from Kristiansand in the south to the North Cape in the north.@@@@1@35@@oe@20-11-2007 55380@unknown@formal@none@1@S@DNT Oslo og Omegn ("Oslo and surroundings") is the largest member association and is a direct continuation of the original DNT of 1868.@@@@1@23@@oe@20-11-2007 55390@unknown@formal@none@1@S@In the late 1880's trekking associations were founded in principal cities including Trondheim, Stavanger, Skien, Kristiansand and Drammen.@@@@1@18@@oe@20-11-2007 55410@unknown@formal@none@1@S@DNT aims to promote straightforward, active, versatile and environmentally-friendly outdoor activities and to preserve the outdoors and the cultural landscape.@@@@1@20@@oe@20-11-2007 55430@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Cabins, trails and routes@@@@1@4@@oe@20-11-2007 55450@unknown@formal@none@1@S@The local member associations operate cabins, mark routes and ski tracks and arrange trips and courses.@@@@1@16@@oe@20-11-2007 55460@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Together they maintain a network of about 20,000 km of marked foot trails and about 7000 km of branch-marked ski tracks.@@@@1@21@@oe@20-11-2007 55470@unknown@formal@none@1@S@DNT activities are based on extensive volunteer work.@@@@1@8@@oe@20-11-2007 55480@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Each year, volunteers together work more than 175,000 hours.@@@@1@9@@oe@20-11-2007 55520@unknown@formal@none@1@S@DNT's member associations specialize in tours.@@@@1@6@@oe@20-11-2007 55530@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Accordingly, they train and qualify leaders for both summer and winter tours.@@@@1@12@@oe@20-11-2007 55540@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Each year, more than 4000 tours, courses and other activities draw more than 100,000 participants.@@@@1@15@@oe@20-11-2007 55550@unknown@formal@none@1@S@DNT leads the country in offering mountain sports and adventure activities and each year arranges courses in mountaineering and glacier hiking.@@@@1@21@@oe@20-11-2007 55570@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Children's Trekking Club@@@@1@3@@oe@20-11-2007 55590@unknown@formal@none@1@S@In 1999, DNT founded the Children's Trekking Club to draw children to outdoor activities early in life.@@@@1@17@@oe@20-11-2007 55610@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Almost all DNT member associations have Children's Trekking Club activities tat vary from day hikes, overnight hikes, lean-to hikes, ice fishing, climbing, moonlight tours, ghost tours, grandparents' tours, coast camps to family base camps and much more.@@@@1@37@@oe@20-11-2007 55620@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Activities are arranged nearby, along the coast and in the mountains.@@@@1@11@@oe@20-11-2007 55630@unknown@formal@none@1@S@DNT suggests that children learn the joy of the outdoors together with adults, and the member associations also arrange trips for older children without their adult family members.@@@@1@28@@oe@20-11-2007 55640@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Children who join the Children's Trekking Club have their own membership cards and regularly are sent information from the local associations on tours and activities.@@@@1@25@@oe@20-11-2007 55650@unknown@formal@none@1@S@The Club mascot is Turbo Arctic Fox, a happy chap always trekking the mountains together with his girlfriend, Turid Field Mouse.@@@@1@21@@oe@20-11-2007 55670@unknown@formal@none@1@S@DNT Youth@@@@1@2@@oe@20-11-2007 55690@unknown@formal@none@1@S@The number of young people trekking and joining DNT is on the upswing.@@@@1@13@@oe@20-11-2007 55710@unknown@formal@none@1@S@DNT Youth is for people 13 - 26 years old.@@@@1@10@@oe@20-11-2007 55720@unknown@formal@none@1@S@There are two member categories, school age (13-18) and youth/student (19-26).@@@@1@11@@oe@20-11-2007 55730@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Common for both categories are low membership prices and half-price lodgings at cabins (2005).@@@@1@14@@oe@20-11-2007 55740@unknown@formal@none@1@S@DNT arranges many absorbing activities for youth.@@@@1@7@@oe@20-11-2007 55750@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Several times a year, Base Camp is held and includes activities such as mountain climbing, rafting and glacier hiking that expand the attraction and challenge of traditional mountain trekking.@@@@1@29@@oe@20-11-2007 55760@unknown@formal@none@1@S@The Base Camps are tent camps, and the joint activities of preparing meals and planning tours make strong bonds.@@@@1@19@@oe@20-11-2007 55770@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Suggestions for tours and information on arranged tours are available online at www.dnt-ung.no with the details of twenty some local groups of DNT Youth.@@@@1@24@@oe@20-11-2007 55790@unknown@formal@none@1@S@DNT Mountain Sports@@@@1@3@@oe@20-11-2007 55810@unknown@formal@none@1@S@DNT Mountain Sports is one of the country's leaders in holding mountain climbing and glacier hiking courses.@@@@1@17@@oe@20-11-2007 55820@unknown@formal@none@1@S@The local Mountain Sports groups in the DNT member associations offer a wide range of courses in glacier hiking and climbing as well as training in other activities requiring special skills.@@@@1@31@@oe@20-11-2007 55830@unknown@formal@none@1@S@DNT Mountain Sports also brings together those who seek challenge beyond traditional cabin-to-cabin trekking.@@@@1@14@@oe@20-11-2007 55840@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Visit www.dntfjellsport.no for updated information and tour offers.@@@@1@8@@oe@20-11-2007 55860@unknown@formal@none@1@S@DNT and social responsibility@@@@1@4@@oe@20-11-2007 55880@unknown@formal@none@1@S@DNT works to benefit outdoor activities.@@@@1@6@@oe@20-11-2007 55890@unknown@formal@none@1@S@For nearly a hundred years, DNT has been involved in conservation in Norway.@@@@1@13@@oe@20-11-2007 55910@unknown@formal@none@1@S@This right is ensured by the Public Right of Access, which is a cornerstone of DNT's values.@@@@1@17@@oe@20-11-2007 55930@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Outdoor activities deserve a key place in Norwegian conservation, and DNT co-operates with other voluntary organizations to counter the pressures put on and threats to outdoor areas.@@@@1@27@@oe@20-11-2007 55940@unknown@formal@none@1@S@DNT believes that the effort to protect areas against development and disruption is vital.@@@@1@14@@oe@20-11-2007 55950@unknown@formal@none@1@S@DNT lobbies for strict regulation of motorized transport in the wilderness, because it damages landscape and threatens the values of the outdoor experience.@@@@1@23@@oe@20-11-2007 55960@unknown@formal@none@1@S@At the same time, DNT acknowledges the challenge of supporting local business development that aids outdoor activities and the outdoors, as living mountains need viable villages.@@@@1@26@@oe@20-11-2007 55980@unknown@formal@none@1@S@DNT aims to give more children and youth a solid foundation for lifetime appreciation of outdoor life.@@@@1@17@@oe@20-11-2007 55990@unknown@formal@none@1@S@It works to promote outdoor life in schools and pre-schools as well to focus on the health benefits of outdoor activities in the years to come.@@@@1@26@@oe@20-11-2007 56020@unknown@formal@none@1@S@DNT member associations now have a total of over 430 cabins across the country.@@@@1@14@@oe@20-11-2007 56030@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Of these, over 400 have lodgings.@@@@1@6@@oe@20-11-2007 56040@unknown@formal@none@1@S@The remaining are eating places, rest stops or emergency shelters.@@@@1@10@@oe@20-11-2007 56050@unknown@formal@none@1@S@There are three types of cabins with lodgings: Staffed lodges (42), self-service cabins and no-service cabins.@@@@1@16@@oe@20-11-2007 56070@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Se an overview of staffed lodges@@@@1@6@@oe@20-11-2007 56090@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Cabin search@@@@1@2@@oe@20-11-2007 56110@unknown@formal@none@1@S@DNT members are given discounts on lodgings at all cabins and on served meals at the staffed lodges.@@@@1@18@@oe@20-11-2007 56120@unknown@formal@none@1@S@They have priority on bunks when cabins are crowded and can borrow cabin keys against a deposit.@@@@1@17@@oe@20-11-2007 56140@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Rauhellern, staffed lodge at Hardangervidda.@@@@1@5@@oe@20-11-2007 56160@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Lodgings can not always be booked in advance.@@@@1@8@@oe@20-11-2007 56170@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Everyone who comes to a cabin will have a place to sleep, either in a bunk or on a mattress on the floor if all bunks are taken.@@@@1@28@@oe@20-11-2007 56180@unknown@formal@none@1@S@The staffed lodges serve meals, but you shouldn't arrive past serving times.@@@@1@12@@oe@20-11-2007 56220@unknown@formal@none@1@S@In southern Norway, the member associations have large staffed lodges and most other cabins are self-service.@@@@1@16@@oe@20-11-2007 56230@unknown@formal@none@1@S@In northern Norway, the member associations have only no-service cabins.@@@@1@10@@oe@20-11-2007 56250@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Staffed lodges serve breakfast and dinner.@@@@1@6@@oe@20-11-2007 56260@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Many have showers and electricity, either from the power grid or from a local generator.@@@@1@15@@oe@20-11-2007 56270@unknown@formal@none@1@S@The staffed lodges are open only in certain seasons.@@@@1@9@@oe@20-11-2007 56280@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Many staffed lodges have self-service or no-service cabins for accommodation out of season.@@@@1@13@@oe@20-11-2007 56290@unknown@formal@none@1@S@The self-service facilities are not available when the lodge is staffed in season.@@@@1@13@@oe@20-11-2007 56320@unknown@formal@none@1@S@The self-service cabins are equipped with all that trekkers need for cooking and sleeping.@@@@1@14@@oe@20-11-2007 56330@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Firewood, gas, kitchen utensils, table linen and bunks with blanks or duvets and pillows (hut sacks, also known as hut sleepers, are required!)@@@@1@23@@oe@20-11-2007 56340@unknown@formal@none@1@S@The cabins are also stocked with provisions including tinned goods, coffee, tea, rye crispbread and powdered soup packets, but the selection can vary from cabin to cabin.@@@@1@27@@oe@20-11-2007 56360@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Here trekkers look after themselves: fetch water, cook food, wash up and chop wood.@@@@1@14@@oe@20-11-2007 56370@unknown@formal@none@1@S@In high seasons, some cabins have wardens that assist in organising work.@@@@1@12@@oe@20-11-2007 56380@unknown@formal@none@1@S@You can pay by direct debit single authorization or by a bank giro drawn on your account.@@@@1@17@@oe@20-11-2007 56390@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Many self-service cabins are closed for periods during the year.@@@@1@10@@oe@20-11-2007 56410@unknown@formal@none@1@S@No-service cabins usually have the same equipment as self-service cabins, but they have no provisions.@@@@1@15@@oe@20-11-2007 56420@unknown@formal@none@1@S@There also are a few simpler no-service cabins where you'll need a sleeping bag and perhaps more equipment.@@@@1@18@@oe@20-11-2007 56430@unknown@formal@none@1@S@The descriptions of the cabins include specifications of their equipment.@@@@1@10@@oe@20-11-2007 56440@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Some of the no-service cabins are closed for periods during the year.@@@@1@12@@oe@20-11-2007 56460@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Private staffed lodges resemble but may have higher or lower standards and prices than DNT staffed lodges.@@@@1@17@@oe@20-11-2007 56470@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Some are real hotels.@@@@1@4@@oe@20-11-2007 56480@unknown@formal@none@1@S@The seasons of opening vary just as for DNT staffed lodges.@@@@1@11@@oe@20-11-2007 56490@unknown@formal@none@1@S@A few of the private cabins have limited or no food service.@@@@1@12@@oe@20-11-2007 56520@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Private self-service cabins resemble their DNT counterparts, but may have different standards, prices and food selections.@@@@1@16@@oe@20-11-2007 56540@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Private no-service cabins resemble their DNT counterparts, but may have different standards and prices.@@@@1@14@@oe@20-11-2007 56560@unknown@formal@none@1@S@The letter R at the end of a cabin overview means that DNT members are entitled to a discount.@@@@1@19@@oe@20-11-2007 56580@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Cabin seasons@@@@1@2@@oe@20-11-2007 56610@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Many no-service cabins also close in some seasons.@@@@1@8@@oe@20-11-2007 56620@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Seasons usually are stated in the cabin lists for each trekking area.@@@@1@12@@oe@20-11-2007 56630@unknown@formal@none@1@S@The local trekking associations, as well as DNT online at www.turistforeningen.no, list seasons for all association as well as most private cabins.@@@@1@22@@oe@20-11-2007 56650@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Locking - The DNT Cabin Key@@@@1@6@@oe@20-11-2007 56670@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Self-service and no-service cabins are locked with the standard DNT cabin key.@@@@1@12@@oe@20-11-2007 56680@unknown@formal@none@1@S@If you are a member of DNT or of an affiliated association in another country, you can borrow a DNT cabin key against a deposit of NOK 100, which is refunded upon return.@@@@1@33@@oe@20-11-2007 56690@unknown@formal@none@1@S@You can pick up and return cabin keys at staffed lodges, DNT member association offices as well as at the offices of DNT representatives in Norway and in other countries.@@@@1@30@@oe@20-11-2007 56710@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Many self-service and no-service are unlocked.@@@@1@6@@oe@20-11-2007 56720@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Some have their own locks.@@@@1@5@@oe@20-11-2007 56730@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Some cabins are completely closed and not available in some seasons.@@@@1@11@@oe@20-11-2007 56740@unknown@formal@none@1@S@A cabin may be closed to protect local animals and birds, to comply with an agreement with the owner, or because the trekking association leases it only for certain seasons.@@@@1@30@@oe@20-11-2007 56750@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Some unstaffed cabins require advance booking, as described in the cabin overviews for each trekking area.@@@@1@16@@oe@20-11-2007 56770@unknown@formal@none@1@S@The locking arrangements usually are stated in the cabin lists for each trekking area.@@@@1@14@@oe@20-11-2007 56790@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Payment@@@@1@1@@oe@20-11-2007 56810@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Most staffed lodges have Point-Of-Sale (POS) terminals for payment by debit or credit card.@@@@1@14@@oe@20-11-2007 56820@unknown@formal@none@1@S@At self-service and no-service cabins you can pay with cash or by filling out a direct debit single authorisation form available at the cabin.@@@@1@24@@oe@20-11-2007 56830@unknown@formal@none@1@S@On the form you must state your International Bank Account Number (IBAN) or debit/credit card number and date of expiration.@@@@1@20@@oe@20-11-2007 56840@unknown@formal@none@1@S@You sign to authorize debit of the amount due to your account.@@@@1@12@@oe@20-11-2007 56850@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Put cash in a cash payment envelope provided and drop it into the payments box.@@@@1@15@@oe@20-11-2007 56880@unknown@formal@none@1@S@DNT offers one of Europe's larger marked hiking trail networks (20,000 km) and arguably the world's most extensive cross-country skiing track networks (7000 km).@@@@1@24@@oe@20-11-2007 56890@unknown@formal@none@1@S@You can hike or ski in comfort, as there are more than 430 cabins in the networks across the country, or seek challenge, as Norway is one of the least densely populated countries of the world, with extensive areas available for outdoor activities, many of them readily available, close to cities.@@@@1@51@@oe@20-11-2007 56910@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Read more about DNT trails and routes@@@@1@7@@oe@20-11-2007 56930@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Read more about DNT cabins@@@@1@5@@oe@20-11-2007 56950@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Read more about the Norwegian mountain areas@@@@1@7@@oe@20-11-2007 56980@unknown@formal@none@1@S@DNT's member associations specialize in led group hikes and tours.@@@@1@10@@oe@20-11-2007 56990@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Accordingly, they train and qualify leaders for both summer and winter tours.@@@@1@12@@oe@20-11-2007 57010@unknown@formal@none@1@S@DNT leads the country in offering mountain sports and adventure activities and each year arranges courses in mountaineering and glacier hiking.@@@@1@21@@oe@20-11-2007 57030@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Find tours, courses or activities@@@@1@5@@oe@20-11-2007 57060@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Valid for led group hikes and tours arranged by DNT Oslo and Omegn.@@@@1@13@@oe@20-11-2007 57070@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Other local DNT trekking associations may have other arrangements.@@@@1@9@@oe@20-11-2007 57090@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Capabilities and experience required@@@@1@4@@oe@20-11-2007 57110@unknown@formal@none@1@S@DNT led group hikes and tours differ in difficulty and length.@@@@1@11@@oe@20-11-2007 57120@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Some areas are wilder and more challenging than others.@@@@1@9@@oe@20-11-2007 57130@unknown@formal@none@1@S@You should choose a tour that suits your fitness and experience.@@@@1@11@@oe@20-11-2007 57140@unknown@formal@none@1@S@You should be able to hike in all kinds of terrain, from soft and easy to hard and rocky, carrying a backpack for six to seven hours a day or more, even in bad weather.@@@@1@35@@oe@20-11-2007 57160@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Led group cross-country ski tours from cabin to cabin with a rucksack are enjoyable as long as you can cope with the terrain, snow conditions and weather.@@@@1@27@@oe@20-11-2007 57170@unknown@formal@none@1@S@You should choose a tour that is within your fitness and skiing ability, in order to enjoy it.@@@@1@18@@oe@20-11-2007 57180@unknown@formal@none@1@S@You should be capable of skiing uphill and downhill in all snows, carrying a backpack for six to seven hours a day or more, even in bad weather and poor snow conditions.@@@@1@32@@oe@20-11-2007 57210@unknown@formal@none@1@S@If you are unsure, start by staying at a cabin and taking day trips from it.@@@@1@16@@oe@20-11-2007 57220@unknown@formal@none@1@S@You can increase trip length as you gain experience.@@@@1@9@@oe@20-11-2007 57240@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Tour leaders@@@@1@2@@oe@20-11-2007 57260@unknown@formal@none@1@S@There are some 350 certified DNT tour leaders, all experienced mountaineers who have been qualified in DNT tour leader courses.@@@@1@20@@oe@20-11-2007 57280@unknown@formal@none@1@S@DNT ski tour leaders all have summer led group hike experience, are skilled skiers and have been properly qualified in DNT ski tour leader courses or in similar courses.@@@@1@29@@oe@20-11-2007 57320@unknown@formal@none@1@S@The tours normally go between various cabins, including staffed DNT-lodges and private lodges as well as self-service cabins.@@@@1@18@@oe@20-11-2007 57330@unknown@formal@none@1@S@The staffed lodges are fully equipped and serve three meals a day: breakfast, lunch pack and filling of your thermos and dinner.@@@@1@22@@oe@20-11-2007 57340@unknown@formal@none@1@S@The first meal of a tour is dinner at the first cabin.@@@@1@12@@oe@20-11-2007 57350@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Accommodation is in bunks, four to a room, in your own sleeping sack or sleeping bag.@@@@1@16@@oe@20-11-2007 57360@unknown@formal@none@1@S@The cabins huts are open for all, and in peak periods, you should be prepared to share a bunk room with men or women you don't know or if the cabin is filled beyond its room capacity, to sleep on a mattress on the floor.@@@@1@45@@oe@20-11-2007 57370@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Bunks in self-service cabins are not reserved, and all on a tour must share in the work of cooking, dishwashing, water supply, cleaning and general housekeeping.@@@@1@26@@oe@20-11-2007 57390@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Membership@@@@1@1@@oe@20-11-2007 57410@unknown@formal@none@1@S@The tours are arranged for members of DNT, Svenska Turistforeningen and Ferdafelags Islands.@@@@1@13@@oe@20-11-2007 57420@unknown@formal@none@1@S@DNT has no agreement with the International Youth Hostel Association or with any British or other continental trekking association.@@@@1@19@@oe@20-11-2007 57430@unknown@formal@none@1@S@If you are not a member, you may apply by filling in an application.@@@@1@14@@oe@20-11-2007 57440@unknown@formal@none@1@S@There are discounts for family members.@@@@1@6@@oe@20-11-2007 57460@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Bookings/change in booking@@@@1@3@@oe@20-11-2007 57480@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Bookings may be made directly to DNT Oslo og Omegn's secretariat, by a DNT representative or online.@@@@1@17@@oe@20-11-2007 57490@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Please state membership number, full name, address, E-Mail address and phone number (work/private of all participants and state the tour number, date of departure and meeting point.@@@@1@27@@oe@20-11-2007 57510@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Changes of booking more than 30 days before departure can be made at a charge of NOK 100.00 per booking.@@@@1@20@@oe@20-11-2007 57520@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Changes less than 30 days before departure are considered to be cancellations subject to rebooking.@@@@1@15@@oe@20-11-2007 57540@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Prices@@@@1@1@@oe@20-11-2007 57560@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Included in the price: English speaking tour leader, visits, all meals and accomodation specified in the programme.@@@@1@17@@oe@20-11-2007 57570@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Price alternatives: transport to/from Oslo included or not included the first and the last day.@@@@1@15@@oe@20-11-2007 57580@unknown@formal@none@1@S@DNT Oslo og Omegn has the right to increase the prices in case of new tax regulations, changes of exchange rate or other unforeseen reasons.@@@@1@25@@oe@20-11-2007 57590@unknown@formal@none@1@S@If the increase in price exceeds 10 % of the tour price, the participants is free to cancel the reservation at no surcharge.@@@@1@23@@oe@20-11-2007 57610@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Confirmation/Payment@@@@1@1@@oe@20-11-2007 57630@unknown@formal@none@1@S@After your booking is made, confirmation of it together with an invoice will be posted forthwith.@@@@1@16@@oe@20-11-2007 57640@unknown@formal@none@1@S@A deposit of NOK 500.00 is required upon booking, and the remainder is invoiced at a specified due date.@@@@1@19@@oe@20-11-2007 57650@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Payment may be made by interbank transfer to Norwegian bank giro account number 60740614234, or by Visa, Eurocard/Mastercard or Diners credit card.@@@@1@22@@oe@20-11-2007 57660@unknown@formal@none@1@S@If you pay in Euros, please transfer to account IBAN NO3160180447124, SWIFT address NDEANOKK, Nordea Bank, PO Box 1166 Sentrum, 0107 Oslo, Norway.@@@@1@23@@oe@20-11-2007 57670@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Include the tour number, date of departure and booking number with all payments.@@@@1@13@@oe@20-11-2007 57690@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Responsibility/Insurance@@@@1@1@@oe@20-11-2007 57710@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Participation is at your own risk.@@@@1@6@@oe@20-11-2007 57720@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Participants from abroad are advised to take out travel and cancellation insurance in their home countries, as such insurance is not included in booking.@@@@1@24@@oe@20-11-2007 57740@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Cancellation protection@@@@1@2@@oe@20-11-2007 57760@unknown@formal@none@1@S@DNT Oslo og Omegn's offers cancellation protection at NOK 200.00 per person, non refundable and payable upon booking.@@@@1@18@@oe@20-11-2007 57780@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Meeting point and time@@@@1@4@@oe@20-11-2007 57810@unknown@formal@none@1@S@The leader, wearing a DNT logo badge, will bring tickets and meet the group 20 minutes before departure time to register the group members before boarding the train/bus.@@@@1@28@@oe@20-11-2007 57830@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Tours departing by train: meet under the large train indicator board in the main hall of the Oslo Central railway station.@@@@1@21@@oe@20-11-2007 57850@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Tours departing by bus: meet in the departure hall at the central bus terminal, which is over a foot bridge from the north entrance of the Oslo Central railway station.@@@@1@30@@oe@20-11-2007 57870@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Cancellation of booking with cancellation protection@@@@1@6@@oe@20-11-2007 57890@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Please notify DNT Oslo og Omegn immediately if you elect to cancel your reservation.@@@@1@14@@oe@20-11-2007 57910@unknown@formal@none@1@S@A relevant medical or insurance certificate should be sent as soon as possible.@@@@1@13@@oe@20-11-2007 57930@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Cancellation of booking without cancellation protection@@@@1@6@@oe@20-11-2007 57950@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Please notify DNT Oslo og Omegn immediately if you elect to cancel your reservation.@@@@1@14@@oe@20-11-2007 57960@unknown@formal@none@1@S@If you cancel:@@@@1@3@@oe@20-11-2007 57970@unknown@formal@none@1@S@More than 30 days before departure, a refund will be made minus an administration fee of NOK 200.00 per booking.@@@@1@20@@oe@20-11-2007 57980@unknown@formal@none@1@S@30 -15 days before departure, the NOK 500.00 will be kept.@@@@1@11@@oe@20-11-2007 57990@unknown@formal@none@1@S@14 - 4 days before departure, half of the tour price paid will be refunded and half kept.@@@@1@18@@oe@20-11-2007 58020@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Breaking off during the tour@@@@1@5@@oe@20-11-2007 58040@unknown@formal@none@1@S@If you are obliged to break off for any reason, DNT Oslo og Omegn is not responsible for extra costs.@@@@1@20@@oe@20-11-2007 58060@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Cancellation of tour/change of schedule@@@@1@5@@oe@20-11-2007 58080@unknown@formal@none@1@S@DNT Oslo og Omegn may cancel a tour because of force majeure, lack of tour leaders, less than four participants or other unforeseen reasons beyond its control.@@@@1@27@@oe@20-11-2007 58090@unknown@formal@none@1@S@If possible, the participants will be notified at least 14 days before departure from Oslo.@@@@1@15@@oe@20-11-2007 58110@unknown@formal@none@1@S@DNT Oslo og Omegn is not responsible for other cost incurred in travel to the starting point.@@@@1@17@@oe@20-11-2007 58120@unknown@formal@none@1@S@A schedule may be changed, should difficult weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances so require.@@@@1@15@@oe@20-11-2007 58130@unknown@formal@none@1@S@In such cases and whenever possible, the participants will be notified immediately.@@@@1@12@@oe@20-11-2007 58150@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Participants' responsibility@@@@1@2@@oe@20-11-2007 58170@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Participants should read the information provided and assess whether they are sufficiently fit to participate and should ensure that their equipment is suitable and adequate for all weather conditions (see the pack list).@@@@1@33@@oe@20-11-2007 58180@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Should a participant be inadequately prepared or otherwise cause difficulties for the tour leader and/or the tour group, the leader has the authority to require that the participant quit the tour.@@@@1@31@@oe@20-11-2007 58190@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Any relevant extra cost must be borne by the participant involved.@@@@1@11@@oe@20-11-2007 58220@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Complaints@@@@1@1@@oe@20-11-2007 58240@unknown@formal@none@1@S@If a matter can be settled on the spot, please direct your complaint to the tour leader.@@@@1@17@@oe@20-11-2007 58250@unknown@formal@none@1@S@If you believe that you are entitled to any refund, please lease send you complaint to DNT Oslo og Omegn's office as soon as possible and in any case within 30 days after the tour is finished.@@@@1@37@@oe@20-11-2007 58270@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Miscellaneous@@@@1@1@@oe@20-11-2007 58290@unknown@formal@none@1@S@As stated in the information given upon reservation, there may be changes in time schedule (trains, buses), itinerary and prices, and there may be other discrepancies.@@@@1@26@@oe@20-11-2007 58320@unknown@formal@none@1@S@As a participant on a DNT Oslo og Omegn tour, you may be photographed, either by the tour leader or by other participants.@@@@1@23@@oe@20-11-2007 58330@unknown@formal@none@1@S@These photographs may be used later in DNT's printed or online publications.@@@@1@12@@oe@20-11-2007 58340@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Please tell the tour leader in advance if you prefer not to be photographed.@@@@1@14@@oe@20-11-2007 58370@unknown@formal@none@1@S@If you don't find the answer to your question below, please contact us@@@@1@13@@oe@20-11-2007 58390@unknown@formal@none@1@S@What is distinctive about trekking in Norway?@@@@1@7@@oe@20-11-2007 58410@unknown@formal@none@1@S@- The trekking terrain is at lower elevations, so you can trek cabin to cabin with a light pack and expect some comforts at the end of the day.@@@@1@29@@oe@20-11-2007 58430@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Do I need special gear?@@@@1@5@@oe@20-11-2007 58450@unknown@formal@none@1@S@- If you will stay and eat at DNT cabins and lodges, you need only weatherproof clothing, sturdy boots, a comfortable rucksack or backpack and other gear that you might use on a day trip, and you need not take a sleeping bag, just a cotton hut sack (sheet sleeping bag), also called a hut sleeper, because the cabin and lodge bunks have duvets or blankets.@@@@1@66@@oe@20-11-2007 58460@unknown@formal@none@1@S@But if you wish, you may camp out and take a tent, sleeping bag, cooking gear and provisions.@@@@1@18@@oe@20-11-2007 58480@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Is it easy to find your way?@@@@1@7@@oe@20-11-2007 58510@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Trails are marked with red letter Ts on Cairns and rock faces and are clearly shown on maps.@@@@1@18@@oe@20-11-2007 58530@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Are there challenges?@@@@1@3@@oe@20-11-2007 58550@unknown@formal@none@1@S@- Most trekking - hiking in summer and cross-country skiing in winter - is rolling mountain terrain.@@@@1@17@@oe@20-11-2007 58560@unknown@formal@none@1@S@However, there are plenty of areas for mountaineering, technical rock and ice climbing, steep skiing and other extreme sports.@@@@1@19@@oe@20-11-2007 58580@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Is the weather harsh?@@@@1@4@@oe@20-11-2007 58610@unknown@formal@none@1@S@In a dry summer, you may hike for weeks clad only in a T-shirt and shorts.@@@@1@16@@oe@20-11-2007 58620@unknown@formal@none@1@S@However, the weather is variable.@@@@1@5@@oe@20-11-2007 58630@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Even in summer, you should be prepared to cope with sleet and snow, and on glaciers you may meet winter conditions year-round.@@@@1@22@@oe@20-11-2007 58650@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Are there routes for cycling?@@@@1@5@@oe@20-11-2007 58670@unknown@formal@none@1@S@- Yes.@@@@1@2@@oe@20-11-2007 58680@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Most trekking areas below forest line, as well as a few above, offer cycling on roads closed to ordinary traffic.@@@@1@20@@oe@20-11-2007 58690@unknown@formal@none@1@S@On the larger lakes, scheduled service passenger launches take bicycles, so you can traverse most mountain areas by cycle.@@@@1@19@@oe@20-11-2007 58710@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Are there easily accessible paddling waters?@@@@1@6@@oe@20-11-2007 58730@unknown@formal@none@1@S@- Yes.@@@@1@2@@oe@20-11-2007 58740@unknown@formal@none@1@S@There are many lakes and rivers suitable for canoeing and kayaking, and there are canoe and kayak rental services at the more popular paddling lakes.@@@@1@25@@oe@20-11-2007 58750@unknown@formal@none@1@S@DNT had groups for canoeing and kayaking as well as for white water sports.@@@@1@14@@oe@20-11-2007 58770@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Are there good maps?@@@@1@4@@oe@20-11-2007 58790@unknown@formal@none@1@S@- Yes.@@@@1@2@@oe@20-11-2007 58820@unknown@formal@none@1@S@What does DNT mean in English?@@@@1@6@@oe@20-11-2007 58840@unknown@formal@none@1@S@- Den Norske Turistforening (DNT) translates best to the "Norwegian Trekking Association".@@@@1@12@@oe@20-11-2007 58860@unknown@formal@none@1@S@If I only visit for one trekking trip, need I join DNT?@@@@1@12@@oe@20-11-2007 58880@unknown@formal@none@1@S@- DNT cabins and facilities are open to all, members and non-members.@@@@1@12@@oe@20-11-2007 58890@unknown@formal@none@1@S@But members enjoy discounts and benefits.@@@@1@6@@oe@20-11-2007 58910@unknown@formal@none@1@S@The price of a year's DNT main-membership is about equal to the total member discounts in staying three nights at staffed lodges.@@@@1@22@@oe@20-11-2007 58920@unknown@formal@none@1@S@So, if you intend to trek for more than three days, it pays to be a DNT member.@@@@1@18@@oe@20-11-2007 58930@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Moreover, DNT members are entitled to discounts on outdoor gear at selected shops in Norway and at DNTs own gear-shops and enjoy discounts at trekking association cabins in neighbouring Sweden.@@@@1@30@@oe@20-11-2007 58950@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Can I get along speaking English?@@@@1@6@@oe@20-11-2007 58970@unknown@formal@none@1@S@- Yes.@@@@1@2@@oe@20-11-2007 58980@unknown@formal@none@1@S@All Norwegians learn English at school, from age eight on, so you can speak English with the staff at lodges and with other trekkers.@@@@1@24@@oe@20-11-2007 58990@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Elderly Norwegian people might have limited language-capacity.@@@@1@7@@oe@20-11-2007 59020@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Can I pay by credit card at the huts?@@@@1@9@@oe@20-11-2007 59040@unknown@formal@none@1@S@- Most staffed lodges have Point-Of-Sale (POS) terminals for payment by debit or credit card.@@@@1@15@@oe@20-11-2007 59050@unknown@formal@none@1@S@At self-service and no-service cabins you can pay with cash or by filling out a direct debit single authorisation form available at the cabin.@@@@1@24@@oe@20-11-2007 59060@unknown@formal@none@1@S@On the form you must state your International Bank Account Number (IBAN) or debit/credit card number and date of expiration.@@@@1@20@@oe@20-11-2007 59070@unknown@formal@none@1@S@You sign to authorize debit of the amount due to your account.@@@@1@12@@oe@20-11-2007 59080@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Put cash in a cash payment envelope provided and drop it into the payments box.@@@@1@15@@oe@20-11-2007 59120@unknown@formal@none@1@S@- All the staffed lodges are licensed to serve beer, and most of the larger DNT lodges as well as private lodges in the trail networks also are licensed to serve wine.@@@@1@32@@oe@20-11-2007 59160@unknown@formal@none@1@S@What do you need to know before you go hiking in Norway?@@@@1@12@@oe@20-11-2007 59170@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Find useful tips about planning, safety and clothing.@@@@1@8@@oe@20-11-2007 59190@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Choosing ski gear@@@@1@3@@oe@20-11-2007 59210@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Ski gear should suit its use.@@@@1@6@@oe@20-11-2007 59220@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Just as hiking boots are more robust than walking shoes, the skis, boots, bindings and poles that are best for cross-country ski touring in the mountains are more robust than those often used for skiing on prepared trails at cross-country ski areas.@@@@1@42@@oe@20-11-2007 59230@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Read more@@@@1@2@@oe@20-11-2007 59250@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Be clothing wise@@@@1@3@@oe@20-11-2007 59270@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Clothing acts to protect you against weather wind and helps you regulate body warmth.@@@@1@14@@oe@20-11-2007 59280@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Here are a few hints on how to select clothing that will keep you warm and dry as well as comfortable on a tour.@@@@1@24@@oe@20-11-2007 59290@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Read more@@@@1@2@@oe@20-11-2007 59310@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Loading your pack@@@@1@3@@oe@20-11-2007 59330@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Loading a pack is not as simple as it may seem at the outset, but there are a few guidelines for orderly loading that makes a pack easier to carry.@@@@1@30@@oe@20-11-2007 59340@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Read more@@@@1@2@@oe@20-11-2007 59360@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Choosing hiking boots@@@@1@3@@oe@20-11-2007 59380@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Good footwear probably is your most important item of gear for mountain hiking.@@@@1@13@@oe@20-11-2007 59390@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Good hiking boots should not only fit your feet, but also should suit your needs.@@@@1@15@@oe@20-11-2007 59420@unknown@formal@none@1@S@The Norwegian Mountain Code@@@@1@4@@oe@20-11-2007 59440@unknown@formal@none@1@S@The Norwegian Mountain Code (called "Fjellvettreglene" in Norwegian) is directed towards your safety.@@@@1@13@@oe@20-11-2007 59450@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Read more@@@@1@2@@oe@20-11-2007 59470@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Summer hiking gear list@@@@1@4@@oe@20-11-2007 59490@unknown@formal@none@1@S@We suggest you bring the following clothes and hiking gear during your summer hiking in Norway.@@@@1@16@@oe@20-11-2007 59520@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Maps@@@@1@1@@oe@20-11-2007 59540@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Topographic maps that show the details of terrain as well as trekking routes and lodging facilities are available for all of Norway in suitable scales of 1:50,000 to 1:100,000, with some detailed local maps in scales of 1:25,000.@@@@1@38@@oe@20-11-2007 59550@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Read more@@@@1@2@@oe@20-11-2007 59570@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Public right of access@@@@1@4@@oe@20-11-2007 59590@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Public right of access to the outdoors is part of Norway's cultural heritage, set forth in the Outdoor recreation act of 1957.@@@@1@22@@oe@20-11-2007 59620@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Norwegian mountain terrain@@@@1@3@@oe@20-11-2007 59640@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Norwegian mountain terrain differs from that of major ranges elsewhere, principally because it was formed by glaciation at high latitude rather than by tectonic upheavals at lower latitudes.@@@@1@28@@oe@20-11-2007 59650@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Its power and scope is of a different sort.@@@@1@9@@oe@20-11-2007 59660@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Read more@@@@1@2@@oe@20-11-2007 59680@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Electricity supply, telephones and mobile coverage@@@@1@6@@oe@20-11-2007 59710@unknown@formal@none@1@S@All staffed lodges have telephones or mobile phones.@@@@1@8@@oe@20-11-2007 59720@unknown@formal@none@1@S@The two national networks of mobile base stations, Telenor and NetCom, provide GSM mobile service ...@@@@1@16@@oe@20-11-2007 59730@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Read more@@@@1@2@@oe@20-11-2007 59760@unknown@formal@none@1@S@DNT led group hikes and cross-country ski tours differ in difficulty and length.@@@@1@13@@oe@20-11-2007 59770@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Some areas are wilder and more challenging than others.@@@@1@9@@oe@20-11-2007 59780@unknown@formal@none@1@S@You should choose a tour that suits your fitness and experience.@@@@1@11@@oe@20-11-2007 59820@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Flat@@@@1@1@@oe@20-11-2007 59830@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Broken ground@@@@1@2@@oe@20-11-2007 59840@unknown@formal@none@1@S@More climbing up and down@@@@1@5@@oe@20-11-2007 59860@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Longest day's hike 5 hours or about 20 km.@@@@1@9@@oe@20-11-2007 59870@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Recommended for beginners.@@@@1@3@@oe@20-11-2007 59880@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Backpack 8-10 kg.@@@@1@3@@oe@20-11-2007 59890@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Longest day's hike 6-7 hours or about 25 km.@@@@1@9@@oe@20-11-2007 59910@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Backpack 8-10 kg.@@@@1@3@@oe@20-11-2007 59920@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Longest day's hike 7-9 hours or about 30 km.@@@@1@9@@oe@20-11-2007 59930@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Recommended for very well experienced hikers.@@@@1@6@@oe@20-11-2007 59950@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Grading of tours, winter:@@@@1@4@@oe@20-11-2007 59970@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Previous experience of cross-country skiing with backpack is necessary.@@@@1@9@@oe@20-11-2007 59980@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Tours are up to 20 km a day.@@@@1@8@@oe@20-11-2007 59990@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Terrain comparatively flat without major variation in altitude.@@@@1@8@@oe@20-11-2007 60010@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Previous experience with cross-country skiing in high altitudes is essential.@@@@1@10@@oe@20-11-2007 60020@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Tours uphill and downhill up to 25 km a day.@@@@1@10@@oe@20-11-2007 60030@unknown@formal@none@1@S@On some tours there may be steep downhills that require the ability to cope with slopes and traverses safely in variable snow conditions.@@@@1@23@@oe@20-11-2007 60040@unknown@formal@none@1@S@If you are unsure about your downhill ability check the details of the tour or ask for more information about the terrain.@@@@1@22@@oe@20-11-2007 60060@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Several years experience with high mountain cross-country skiing.@@@@1@8@@oe@20-11-2007 60070@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Tours involve long climbs and steep downhills up to 30 km a day.@@@@1@13@@oe@20-11-2007 60090@unknown@formal@none@1@S@These are tours that are especially for good skiers that have years of mountain experience, very good ski skills, very fit and have very good endurance.@@@@1@26@@oe@20-11-2007 60120@unknown@formal@none@1@S@DNT routes developed in part from older thoroughfares and local footpaths and in part in response to the needs of trekkers, as ensured by the public right of access.@@@@1@29@@oe@20-11-2007 60130@unknown@formal@none@1@S@They serve both to guide trekkers, on foot or on skis, and to protect plant and animal life by serving as limited channels for most human foot traffic in the outdoors.@@@@1@31@@oe@20-11-2007 60150@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Waymarking@@@@1@1@@oe@20-11-2007 60170@unknown@formal@none@1@S@All DNT routes are clearly waymarked at intervals sufficiently short so you can see from one waymark to the next, even in fog and rain.@@@@1@25@@oe@20-11-2007 60180@unknown@formal@none@1@S@They are of two types: summer hiking trails and winter cross-country skiing tracks.@@@@1@13@@oe@20-11-2007 60210@unknown@formal@none@1@S@In forested areas (e.g. around Oslo) and along the coast, waymarking is with blue strips painted on trees or poles.@@@@1@20@@oe@20-11-2007 60220@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Summer waymarking is permanent and can be seen year-round.@@@@1@9@@oe@20-11-2007 60230@unknown@formal@none@1@S@In all, there are some 20,000 km of T-marked routes.@@@@1@10@@oe@20-11-2007 60250@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Summer hiking trails in the mountains are waymarked with red letter Ts, painted on cairns and rock walls.@@@@1@18@@oe@20-11-2007 60270@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Winter skiing tracks are are staked, with temporary tree branches or poles stuck in the snow or with permanent rods driven into the ground, often marked with red bands.@@@@1@29@@oe@20-11-2007 60280@unknown@formal@none@1@S@As branches historically were the first markings used, these on-snow routes are called kvisteruter, literally "branch-marked routes" in Norwegian.@@@@1@19@@oe@20-11-2007 60290@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Winter waymarking is done for the principal skiing season at Easter, although some routes are waymarked as early as February.@@@@1@20@@oe@20-11-2007 60320@unknown@formal@none@1@S@In the forests around Oslo, winter on-snow routes are marked with red painted bands on trees and poles, the principal difference from blue painted bands the rest of the year being that red-marked routes will cross lakes frozen in winter, while blue-marked routes will go around the same lakes.@@@@1@49@@oe@20-11-2007 60340@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Some mountain town ski resorts have their own marking systems for their cross-country trail networks, such as numbers keyed to routes shown on the resort map.@@@@1@26@@oe@20-11-2007 60370@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Led group hikes and tours arranged by DNT Oslo and Omegn can be booked online.@@@@1@15@@oe@20-11-2007 60380@unknown@formal@none@1@S@The tours are arranged for members of DNT, Svenska Turistforeningen, Suomen Latu and Ferdafelags Islands.@@@@1@15@@oe@20-11-2007 60390@unknown@formal@none@1@S@DNT has no agreement with the International Youth Hostel Association or with any British or other continental trekking association.@@@@1@19@@oe@20-11-2007 60410@unknown@formal@none@1@S@If you are not a member, you may join DNT before booking.@@@@1@12@@oe@20-11-2007 60420@unknown@formal@none@1@S@There are discounts for family members.@@@@1@6@@oe@20-11-2007 60440@unknown@formal@none@1@S@How to book a tour online:@@@@1@6@@oe@20-11-2007 60460@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Read the general information about DNT tours@@@@1@7@@oe@20-11-2007 60480@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Find a tour, course or activity@@@@1@6@@oe@20-11-2007 60520@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Register the number of participant (limit up to max 9 persons)@@@@1@11@@oe@20-11-2007 60540@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Register name on all the participants and travel information and follow the instructions on the screen.@@@@1@16@@oe@20-11-2007 60560@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Register name, address and payment details (choose between payment by invoice or direct payment on the internet)@@@@1@17@@oe@20-11-2007 60580@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Confirm your booking and a confirmation will be immediately sent to the given email address.@@@@1@15@@oe@20-11-2007 60590@unknown@formal@none@1@S@No information will be sent by post.@@@@1@7@@oe@20-11-2007 60610@unknown@formal@none@1@S@The question marks on each page can give you useful information.@@@@1@11@@oe@20-11-2007 60630@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Bookings may be made directly to DNT Oslo og Omegn's secretariat or by a DNT representative.@@@@1@16@@oe@20-11-2007 60640@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Please state membership number, full name, address, E-Mail address and phone number (work/private of all participants and state the tour number, date of departure and meeting point.@@@@1@27@@oe@20-11-2007 60650@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Early booking is advisable.@@@@1@4@@oe@20-11-2007 60680@unknown@formal@none@1@S@If you have any questions about your DNT membership, please contact DNT Member Services.@@@@1@14@@oe@20-11-2007 60710@unknown@formal@none@1@S@E-mail: medlem\sturistforeningen.no@@@@1@2@@oe@20-11-2007 60730@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Our regular business hours are:@@@@1@5@@oe@20-11-2007 60750@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Monday, wednesday - friday: 08:30 am - 16:00 pm@@@@1@9@@oe@20-11-2007 60770@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Tuesday: 10:00 am - 16:00 pm@@@@1@6@@oe@20-11-2007 60810@unknown@formal@none@1@S@These contain condensed information about some of the subjects of importance and relevance to The Norwegian Trekking Association.@@@@1@18@@oe@20-11-2007 60830@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Fact sheet 1: Public right of access@@@@1@7@@oe@20-11-2007 60850@unknown@formal@none@1@S@The public right of access comprises the rights of passage and of stopping on uncultivated land as well as on parts of home fields in winter and consequently is an essential basis for all outdoor recreation.@@@@1@36@@oe@20-11-2007 60860@unknown@formal@none@1@S@The public right of access is a time-honoured custom for all who move about and stop on the lands of others subject to some conditions; it was included in the Outdoor Recreation Act of 1957.@@@@1@35@@oe@20-11-2007 60870@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Read more@@@@1@2@@oe@20-11-2007 60910@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Local food is part of the experience@@@@1@7@@oe@20-11-2007 60930@unknown@formal@none@1@S@The Norwegian kitchen has long standing traditions.@@@@1@7@@oe@20-11-2007 60940@unknown@formal@none@1@S@It is based on high quality produce from a rich and varied landscape.@@@@1@13@@oe@20-11-2007 60950@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Along the coast and in the mountain regions, a unique culinary culture has emerged.@@@@1@14@@oe@20-11-2007 60970@unknown@formal@none@1@S@The Norwegian Trekking Association (DNT) offers staffed and fully serviced lodges in the national parks and in the popular mountain areas.@@@@1@21@@oe@20-11-2007 60980@unknown@formal@none@1@S@The lodges serve local dishes.@@@@1@5@@oe@20-11-2007 60990@unknown@formal@none@1@S@The meals are prepared in different ways, both according to traditional recipes and inspired by international cuisine.@@@@1@17@@oe@20-11-2007 61010@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Local specialities are made from raw materials from the vicinity of the cabins.@@@@1@13@@oe@20-11-2007 61020@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Berries and fungi are gathered from the forest, and many herbs and vegetables are grown organically.@@@@1@16@@oe@20-11-2007 61030@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Mountain lakes and rivers provide fresh fish.@@@@1@7@@oe@20-11-2007 61040@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Moose, reindeer, sheep and goats have all grazed in the surrounding forests and mountains.@@@@1@14@@oe@20-11-2007 61060@unknown@formal@none@1@S@The foodstuffs are processed locally.@@@@1@5@@oe@20-11-2007 61070@unknown@formal@none@1@S@In this way, we contribute to preserving mountain villages and their culture, as well as enable future generations to experience the mountains as we know them.@@@@1@26@@oe@20-11-2007 61080@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Local processing also means that the raw materials are fresh and healthy.@@@@1@12@@oe@20-11-2007 61090@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Furthermore, the impact of pollution from transport is reduced to a minimum.@@@@1@12@@oe@20-11-2007 61110@unknown@formal@none@1@S@The beautiful Norwegian nature leaves its stamp on the food.@@@@1@10@@oe@20-11-2007 61120@unknown@formal@none@1@S@When you taste the mountain trout melting on your tongue, you may hear the sounds of the river.@@@@1@18@@oe@20-11-2007 61130@unknown@formal@none@1@S@And if you close your eyes and inhale the scent of freshly roasted lamb, you may catch a glimpse of the sun rising over the moors.@@@@1@26@@oe@20-11-2007 61150@unknown@formal@none@1@S@DNT is proud to offer culinary experiences rooted in traditions and history, while aiming for a sustainable future.@@@@1@18@@oe@20-11-2007 61160@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Local mountain fare is food with a view.@@@@1@8@@oe@20-11-2007 61180@unknown@formal@none@1@S@DNT lodges serving local food@@@@1@5@@oe@20-11-2007 61220@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Setesdals- og Ryfylkeheiene: Gaukhei, Stranddalen and Preikestolhytta@@@@1@7@@oe@20-11-2007 61240@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Hardangervidda: Haukeliseter, Kalhovd, Mogen, Litlos, Sandhaug and Rauhelleren@@@@1@8@@oe@20-11-2007 61260@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Skarvheimen: Iungsdalshytta@@@@1@2@@oe@20-11-2007 61280@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Huldreheimen: Liomseter@@@@1@2@@oe@20-11-2007 61320@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Breheimen: Nørdstedalseter and Sota sæter@@@@1@5@@oe@20-11-2007 61340@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Femundsmarka: Svukuriset@@@@1@2@@oe@20-11-2007 61360@unknown@formal@none@1@S@Trollheimen: Gjevilvasshytta and Jøldalshytta@@@@1@4@@oe@20-11-2007