THE NORTH WAY Discovering Norway’s Lesser Frequented Gems

With countless iconic steep slides, tiered drops and the endless Nordic sun, Norway is a longestablished, time-tested proving ground for kayakers looking to go big and step up their game. While the roadside adrenaline hits are all that—and more—Kristof Stursa reminds us that isn’t all there is to Norwegian whitewater. For those looking for something a little different than the smash and grab, and willing to earn their turns, the north of Norway offers epic and accessible overnight adventures like nowhere else.

Kristof Stursa

HOT QUITE SECRET Every summer, social media feeds are flooded with photos and videos of people falling, flipping, and sliding down Norway’s iconic slides, waterfalls, and drops. There is seemingly endless potential: At the right flows, places like Voss offer dozens of rivers within short driving distances. And Norway has places like Voss all around the country. More, there are amazing rivers to paddle almost any time of the year. With many of those rivers and features close to the road, it is even more tempting to go big. As most people who travel to Norway do not have an endless amount of time to spend exploring, they rarely venture beyond the so-called "classics." Fair enough: They offer world-class Whitewater with reasonable consequences, stunning scenery, and easy photo ops. There…

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