Ousland Colliard Explorers

On our expeditions, we often ski in a line, but why? Following the same track saves energy, keeps our team together, and reduces risks in the wilderness. With heavy pulkas behind us and unpredictable conditions ahead, teamwork becomes part of every stride. The terrain can hide crevasses, the weather can change within minutes, and pulling a pulka requires maintaining a steady and efficient rhythm. Photo @ralfkell

Meet the team @ouslandexplorers “ Ine-Lill burst onto the Polar scene in 2007 with her and Rita’s extraordinary Mt Vinson / South Pole expedition. Their monster days towards the end were proof of both willpower and unique stamina. Ine-Lill is her own master, has always gone her own way, and never sought fame! She has meticulously gone through all the grades to become what I would call the complete ‘outdoorer’. She genuinely loves being out there, and we are so happy she came on board!” — @borgeousland Follow Ine-Lill journey on Newtontoppen live expedition on the blog at ousland.no

Crossing Svalbard : South to North ✅ 35 days From the southern tip of Spitsbergen to the north, this expedition was a true success story forged by endurance and teamwork. Day after day, we skied across the most beautiful glaciers of the archipelago, navigated through infinite mountain passes, and faced constantly changing Arctic conditions; from soft sunlight -28 degrees to whiteouts and fog and 0 degrees. Pulling our pulkas across this vast land, progress wasn’t always easy. But slowing down for each other, sharing the load, and keeping spirits high made all the difference. Evenings in the tent, melting snow for water and sharing stories, became just as meaningful as the kilometers behind us. As we moved north, the landscape kept evolving. Reaching Verlegenhuken felt surreal after weeks of effort. Congrats to Clare, Hanne, Lisa,Satish, Ralph and Medea From @ouslandexplorers and guide @caro.line.cote To learn more about this fabulous trip and read the whole blog go to Ousland.no/diaries Beautiful photos (1-2-3-4-5-6-7-12-13-14-15) by Ralf Kellmann @ralfkell Photo 8 @tanker_paatur Photo 9-11 Clare O’Lary Photo 10 Medea Fabricotti @medea_cotti

Tomorrow morning, the adventure begins. The seven of us are setting off together on the south-to-north crossing of Svalbard (Svalbard på Langs) a demanding and unforgettable experience. We’re taking you with us on this extraordinary journey on our diary at Ousland.no Follow our progress, be part of the adventure, and most importantly : 💬 Drop your messages and encouragement in the comments we’ll carry them with us into the High Arctic! Lisa, Satish, Ralf, Clare, Hanne, Medea, Caro 🤠

Svalbard på tvers for @ouslandexplorers Mye vind, men en fin gjeng med folk og flere gode øyeblikk.

It’s been a busy and exciting Arctic season for us at @ouslandexplorers Over the past weeks we’ve been running several polar training trips, where participants get a real taste of expedition life in the north; learning how to travel on skis with pulks, set up camp in winter conditions, and build the skills and confidence needed for polar journeys. Recently, Ine Lil and @friluftsjenta completed a beautiful ski traverse across Finnmark. Long days on skis across the Arctic plateau, cold nights, and the quiet winter landscape made it a very special journey. Right now, Gaute and his team are out on a big expedition in Svalbard, crossing the archipelago from east to west. It’s a challenging route through glaciers and wild Arctic terrain, and we’re excited to follow their progress. More adventures are just around the corner. Caroline’s team will soon set off for a south–north traverse of Svalbard, another classic polar journey. And not long after that, a group will head for Newtontoppen, the highest mountain in Svalbard. Plenty of snow, long ski days, and great people, the Arctic season is definitely in full swing. More updates coming soon from the field! Follow our blog section Ousland.no

JOIN US MARCH 19th - 22nd Because in polar travel, preparation is not an option. It is what allows teams to move efficiently, make sound decisions, and return safely. Train on it before you depend on it. Together with our close friends from @fjellboms , you will spend four intensive and fun days at Finse learning to: • Understand and identify avalanche terrain • Make sound decisions when crossing avalanche runout zones • Use an avalanche transceiver effectively and perform rescue in avalanche scenarios • Read the glacier and identify crevasses • Probe and assess snow bridges for safe travel • Campsite establishment & camp routines • Conduct crevasse rescue • How your sled should be packed, and how it impacts your travel Book now at Ousland.no or send us some questions [email protected] Photo 1 @4000hikes 🫶

Exciting news:
19–22 March 2026 | Finse
POLAR GLACIER & AVALANCHE COURSE Learn how to identify avalanche terrain, make informed route decisions, and understand the consequences of entering runout zones even while towing a heavy pulk. You will also train for crevasse incidents, including how to respond quickly and effectively if a team member falls in, pulk and all. Train for it before you have to rely on it. We have teamed up with our close friends at @fjellboms to create a top-quality course tailored to teams pulling sleds.

Day 5: Finnmarksvidda crossing / Today we got up after the coldest night so far and couldn’t stand still for a second, but had to move and jump around to keep warm. But in the end, we just managed to stand still enough to capture the whole gang in a group photo. The trip continued across the plateau. It was completely silent. Not a breath of wind. We think about how lucky we are. Even though it is cold, we escape the wind. And the plateau is absolutely beautiful with frozen trees and snow poles. Go to ousland.no/diary-fnm26 to follow more of the Finnmarksvidda crossing 🤍❄️

I dag starter min aller fyrste tur som guide. Saman med Ine-Lill og @ouslandexplorers skal eg få guide ein ivrig gjeng over Finnmarksvidda og det er meldt ned mot -38 grader🥶 Dette gler eg meg stort til!! Bilder av @jkolsto og @polarbengt #vintertur #ouslandexplorers #guide #expedition #finnmarksvidda

An extraordinary journey to the highest peak of Svalbard. Remote glaciers, pristine valleys and a true polar expedition led by the Ousland team. One last spot is available to join this unique adventure to Newtontoppen. If you’re looking for a real expedition, not just a trip, this is it. 📍 Svalbard, Norway 🧭 Guided expedition ❄️ Spring 2026 👉 Learn more & apply: www.ousland.no

Just a bunch of people smiling at –20 degrees Because for us at Ousland, the real luxury is being where almost no one goes. Some of the hottest expeditions of 2026 (even at –20°C): • Newtontoppen Svalbard • South Pole Last degree • Patagonia Join us 👉 www.Ousland.no