Fat Viking training camp

3-day course/ workshop with theoretical and practical training for winter riding and racing

Monday 22nd – Wednesday 24th of January 2024

FAT VIKING training camp - introduction to winter riding and racing

-3-day course/ workshop with theory sessions and practical training


This is an introduction course for winter travel and fatbike races like the FAT VIKING (FV50, FV100, FV150)

The course includes indoor presentations/ workshops and a lot of outdoor training/ riding.

We go through the crucial gear choices, practice how to use the gear and train the skills that are needed for safe and efficient winter travel/ ultra endurance racing.The topic «winter camping» is also covered, but sleeping outside is optional. We invite participants to stay outside with us on the last night. Camping is NOT compulsory and you don't have to bring camping gear for the training camp if you don't want to sleep outside.


Our base is Vestlia Resort. Accommodation is not included in the course. Please book your own. Vestlia Resort offers a 10% discount Monday to Sunday.

Food is not included in the course either, but shops are not far and it's easy to buy your meals at Vestlia Resort's restaurant.


-Rent a fatbike, CLICK HERE.


During the course we will discuss, demonstrate and help you to make the following gear choices:


1: bikes (tires, pedals, grips, brakes, ...)

2: bikepacking bag systems, pannier racks, pogies

3: proper clothing & layering, emergency clothing, shoes, socks, gaiters, gloves, goggles, helmet, face-protection...

4: hydration systems (hydration bladder, thermos, wide neck bottle, pan + stove, ...)

5: lights, gps (batteries, dynamo hub, ...)

6: Food (what works in the cold, race nutrition)

7: emergency and repair items (fire, first aid, heat packs, tools, pump, inner tube, spares, ...)

8: camping gear (mattress, sleeping bag, tent/ bivvy/ tarp, stove, fuel, ...)


You will learn and practice how to

- set up your bike and pack your gear

- manage moisture/ sweating while riding

- protect face, hands, feet

- hydrate and eat in the cold

- avoid hypothermia/ frostbite in an emergency situation

- choose the right tire pressure for varying surface conditions

- ride efficiently in changing snow conditions

- fix your bike out on the track

- (set up a bivvi site/ use a stove and melt snow efficiently)

- get prepared for the FAT VIKING race


Preliminary layout of the program and more information see Geilo Aktiv website 


Start: Monday 22nd of January 2024

Duration: 3 days (Monday to Wednesday)

Age: adults only

The price includes: the course only. Accommodation and food is not included.

Meeting point: reception Vestlia Resort

Website: www.geilo-aktiv.com

Contact us: Tel. +47 99349341

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