Mountaineering, climbing and ski touring in Norway

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
   
 
 Roxanne Diaz 
 
 
 
  
I had a wonderful week with Jamie in the middle of December. With mixed weather conditions, he made every effort to ensure we still got as much out of the course as we could. I really appreciated the small coach to student ratio as it made the schedule and level of learning quite flexible! I truly appreciated Jamie’s instruction style and learned a lot from the course. I would recommend it to anyone who asked me. Thanks, Jamie for the unforgettable experience! Can’t wait to get back in the snowy mountains and feel more confident about it :)
  
 
  
 
 
   
 
 Tom Beresford-West 
 
 
 
  
Huge thanks to Jamie for such an amazing course.  Despite mixed conditions for the end of March, Jamie made every effort to plan around it and also included us in the process of what he was thinking, great way to learn when conditions aren’t great. Jamie (and his family) are incredibly welcoming and the cabin is very cosey and a good place to rest after a long day. Every day Jamie was incredibly diligent in teaching/educating us and supporting us to give things a go. His calming nature and openness to questions always made you feel welcomed in the group and safe to share when you were feeling unsure.  I can’t tell you how much I learned on this course, no seriously I can't otherwise this would end up being an essay. But I got everything and more out of this course. Thanks again to Jamie for such an amazing week and I'm sure I'll be back for more.
  
 
  
 
 
   
 
 Rosi Elliott 
 
 
 
  
Joined the winter alpine mountaineering and climbing progression course at the end of March and had an amazing time! Jamie was very flexible and happy to tailor things to what you wanted, and I learnt something new every day. He was also very skilled, knowledgeable, and easy to talk to or ask questions. Finally, the hut we stayed in was well equipped and comfortable. I would gladly recommend an Alpine Dragons course to anyone who wants to develop skills/confidence in the mountains.
  
 
  
 
 
   
 
 Maud van Imhoff 
 
 
 
  
Jamie is an excellent instructor and, even more important, excellent company. He adapts his course to the pace of the group, which helps to gain confidence. The stay in the cottage with a view over the fjord was relaxing and snug. We learned a lot in only five days and had lots and lots of laughs. Would highly recommend Jamie to anyone from beginner to experienced. Thanks again for a wonderful course Jamie, we'll definitely be back
  
 
  
 
 
   
 
 Elisabeth Mosgaard 
 
 
 
  
Such a good experience. I did a skitouring course and I learned some much about how to travel safely in the mountains. Jamie fitted the week to my needs and I had an amazing week with lots of learnings
  
 
  
 
 
   
 
 Simon Schindlmayr 
 
 
 
  
Last March I did the progression winter mountaineering course. I had an awesome time!! Jamie is super nice, very experienced and also the group dynamic was great. I learned as lot and will definitely be back for another week in the summer.
  
 
  
 
 
   
 
 Martin Rainsford 
 
 
 
  
Earlier this year some friends and I took part in a course focused on alpine mountaineering and I could not have asked for a better introduction into the world of mountaineering! Jamie is a great mentor and his experience was clear to see throughout the week. The course was extremely well organised and was tailored towards our future mountaineering goals. As a complete novice coming into the course, I left with a better understanding of glacier travel, crevasse rescue and mountaineering navigation and safety. I highly recommend Alpine Dragons to anyone looking to get into mountaineering and I look forward to returning to improve my mountaineering skills. Cheers for a great week Jamie!
  
 
  
 
 
   
 
 Aaron Anderson 
 
 
 
  
Some friends and I took part in a course earlier this year and it was one of the coolest experiences I've ever had. Spending a week in the mountains of Norway learning skills for mountaineering and alpinism was a lot of fun. The course was very well organized and structured, with us learning heaps of knowledge that we will take forward now in our future mountaineering trips. Our instructor Jamie was fantastic, and our accommodation for our time there was also top notch.  Would highly recommend to anyone interested in mountaineering.
  
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Google rating score: 4.9 of 5, based on 15 reviews 
 
   
 
 

Mountaineering, Climbing and Ski Touring Courses We Offer

Sharing time in the mountains

When people ask me what I find most memorable about an Alpine Dragons course, I don’t have to think very long about the answer. It’s the people I meet and the time we spend together in the mountains.

Over the years, that has become central to the way I run Alpine Dragons.

Our groups are deliberately small and our courses personal and flexible. I speak with everyone before they join, because I think it’s important that we get to know each other and understand what you hope to get from your time in the mountains.

I see my role as much as a mentor as an instructor. Of course we’ll learn technical skills, but some of the most valuable learning happens through simply spending time together — talking, observing, trying things and making decisions.

I don’t want you to spend the week simply following me. I want you to understand why we’re making the decisions we make and gradually become more involved in making them yourself.

For me, that’s what Alpine Dragons is really about: sharing experience, enjoying the mountains together and helping people develop the confidence, skills and judgement to continue their own adventures.