Børge Ousland



World famous polar explorer

Børge Ousland packs several pioneering feats in his expedition sled, after more than two decades of Arctic and Antarctic adventures.

Among his record setting achievements is being the first person to complete a solo expedition to the North Pole without re-supplying, and first to cross the Antarctic continent alone, as of today being the only person to have accomplished both these feats.

www.ousland.no

Robert Caspersen



Norwegian climbing legend

With multiple victories in the Norwegian climbing championships, and first ascents of big and technical routes around the world, Robert Caspersen is maybe the most versatile climber in Norway, and one of the most important personalities in Norwegian climbing history.

Robert lives in Oslo, Norway, works as a mountain guide and has been in charge of mountain security for among other things, the outdoor reality TV-show 71-Degrees North.

Kjetil Isaksen



Freeride skier

Based many years in Voss, on the Norwegian west coast, Kjetil Isaksen knows to take advantage of the natural surroundings, on skis in the winter and mountainbike in the summer.

Kjetil now studies at the Norwegian School of Sports Sciences in Oslo, but has a habit of leaving for surf or ski trips to new or old favorites around the world, whenever he gets the chance.

Bjørn Thomas Romsøe



Freeride skier

Bjørn Thomas comes from the city of Stavanger, a three hour drive from Røldal, where he has spent a lot of time skiing the playful terrain of Norway's snowiest ski resort.

After some seasons of skiing full time, Romsøe now works as a beer salesman for a local brewery, having an understanding boss still leting him get away when the conditions are right and the mountain is calling.

Hilde Bjørgaas



Climber

Hilde enjoys all sorts of climbing, but is particularly fascinated by and drawn towards big walls.

Based in Göteborg, Sweden, Hilde keeps her underarms in shape on the great crags of Bohuslän, staying ready for the next adventure, often together with her good friend Hanna Mellin.

David Underland



Freeride snowboarder

Formely Magnusson, David is originally from Sweden but has been based in the Norwegian ski town of Hemsedal for years, becoming almost as Norwegian as his wife.

Between playing with his two daughters, and running his own Outdoor Activities Company, David is on his snowboard whenever the conditions are good, defending his position as the most winning snowboarder in Norwegian freeride competitions, having fun in the park or touring on his splitboard.

www.turute.com

Ragnar Tøndel



Telemark skiing carpenter

Ragnar is known for his smooth telemark skiing style, his long hair and sometimes even longer beard. Spending a number of winters in Chamonix, Ragnar is almost regarded as a local in the French extreme skiing capital, and has a carpenters bag full of tricks for getting to the best snow around the Mt Blanc.

Wether skinning up from a Norwegian fjord, or on the way out from one of the Chamonix stations, there is always a smile in between all that hair.

Marit Holm



Outdoor adventurer and veterinarian

At age 20, Marit spent one full year outside, hiking through the 3000 kilometer length of Alaska, together with Lars Monsen, and found it hard to leave the wilderness.

Marit has 17 dogs and lives in a small cabin in Lakselv, Finnmark, Norways northernmost county, working as a veterinarian.

Martin Blom



Professional hunter

Martin has been hunting since his dad carried him along on his back out into the Norwegian wilderness.

Making his living as a hunting guide, hunting photographer and film maker, Martin gets to spend a lot of time in the outdoors, enjoying the whole aspect of the hunting experience; the planning, the hike, the food and the outdoor life.

www.jakt-dvd.no