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    Kate Fletcher

Hi! I'm Kate, an adventure-driven, mountain-obsessed, budget adventure traveler. As a qualified ski instructor and long-time lover of all things outdoors and travel, I'm here to give you the tools to get out there and explore, no matter your budget!

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Kate Fletcher

Originally from Australia, Kate took off to see the world at age 18 and never stopped! She now travels the world working as a ski instructor and freelance writer to fund her adventures.

Having lived, rock climbed, hiked and skied in over 50 countries across 6 continents since 2013, Kate’s passion for the mountains is sure to keep her life exciting.

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Hiiiii 👋🏼 long time no see here on my feed. It’s b Hiiiii 👋🏼 long time no see here on my feed. It’s been a busy summer road tripping through all the mountains of Norway all the way up to Lofoten in the Arctic! 

We’ve been here for over a month now and not going to lie, it’s freeezing 🥶and has me thinking of warmer days down in ☀️ Hemsedal where we spent our days making flower crowns, chasing waterfalls, hiking the mountain tops, swimming in lakes and jumping into glacial rivers (okay that was also freezing 🙊) 

While this summer has been one wild ride, one thing that’s been constant on the adventure is my beautiful new @ethnasia_jewelry I have barely taken off their awesome rings since I received them a few months ago and I am in love with the boho style of this small business from Greece 😍 

I don’t promote much on here but seriously, if you’re searching for some beautifully made boho jewellery, I highly recommend you check them out and support an independent artist. 

That’s it for my quick update after months of silence (I swear I do more than ski for anyone who may be new here) but I promise to post some more photos soon!!! I can’t keep these incredible peaks to myself forever 😍 

Leave me a comment if you have any questions about my summer, Norway, the jewellery or our van now I’m officially back on the gram! 

Thanks to @jack_m_wood_photography for the photos 💁🏼‍♀️ 
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Yesterday we went on an epic 350km road trip aroun Yesterday we went on an epic 350km road trip around this little area of Norway 🇳🇴. It’s crazy how driving through just one mountain range can change the scenery from full blown winter (where I live) to spring in full force! ☀️🏔😁 I can’t wait for the summer adventures to begin! Can you? 
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Would you stay in a Wilderness Lavvo? If you cau Would you stay in a Wilderness Lavvo? 

If you caught my stories a couple of weeks ago you would probably already know how much fun @jack_m_wood_photography and I had at @dagali_fjellpark and sleeping in one of their beautiful Lavvos. 

We spend the morning carving up the slopes with our downhill skis before swapping them out for the countless cross country tracks surrounding the area which led right to the door of our cosy Lavvo. 

After enjoying some local tea which was foraged from the surrounding woods, heading into the sauna was the perfect end to a perfect day - and I’m sure my muscles were thanking me! 

Dagali is also home to the longest sled run in Norway!! Sadly there was too much snow (did you ever think you’d here me say that?) for us to have a go on this trip but it’s just another reason to go back! 

If you think the Lavvo looks cold from the outside, you’ll be happy to know that they are actually super warm! (Electric heating for the win!) With power, hot and cold water, tea, coffee and candles, you’ve got the perfect hygge getaway 🥰 ⛺️ 

Huge thank you to @janhvizdal for inviting us, if you haven’t already, you should check out his Instagram and give him a follow. He is an amazing photographer with some incredible adventures! 

Would you like to stay here? Comment a 💯 below! 
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This week we ventured across the lake into Halling This week we ventured across the lake into Hallingskarvet National Park and I have two words for it... POWDER BOWLS! ❄️❄️❄️⁠⠀
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The mountains aren't too tall but because of their shapes, the snow blows in and stays there. 😍  With bowl after bowl, you can ski here all day and because of its location, you'll be competing with no one but your own tracks.⁠⠀
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The only downside? It's a 30min ski tour across the frozen lake to reach this powder paradise, and I hate touring on the flat 🙈⁠⠀
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Anyone have any tips to make skinning across the lake more enjoyable? I always feel like the other side is getting further away. 😂 ⁠⠀
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Just me and my millions of layers 🤣 If you're in Just me and my millions of layers 🤣  If you're in the US/Canada you've probably been experiencing the winter vortex which has been bringing INCREDIBLY cold conditions to the mountains. Here in Norway, we have had daily highs of -20 for a couple of weeks now and it's safe to say that my feet are hating being in ski boots.⁠ 🥶🎿⁠⠀
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I've found that no matter what I do, my feet always end up turning into feelingless iceblocks. If you've ever tried skiing when you can't feel your feet, you will know that it's incredibly challenging. ⁠⠀
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⁠My #1 tip for anyone who suffers from cold feet whilst ski touring is to scrunch your toes with every step. It won't instantly bring them back to life but if you persist for at least 10 mins, you will prevent them from getting too bad and eventually you'll be able to bring them back to a normal temperature. ⁠⠀
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Do you suffer from terrible circulation? What do you do when your feet freeze? ⁠⠀
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“Real freedom lies in wildness, not in civilizatio “Real freedom lies in wildness, not in civilization.” -Charles Lindbergh.⁠⠀
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Never have I appreciated this idea more than now. With nothing in our vicinity bar a couple of empty cabins, the mountains are our playground. No need to worry about ski area boundaries, privatised land or rough fences. We simple lookup, pick a mountain and go! ⁠⠀
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It can be a bit intimidating when there are no paths to follow but after a little bit of exploration, the mountains review their own secret trails to take. ⁠⠀
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This is 9th ski season living in the mountains but my first not touching a chair lift. 😮  Have you been exploring your local mountains this year or are you some of the lucky few who have access to regularly functioning ski resorts? ⁠⠀
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