12.-14. February 2027
Welcome to a unique expedition weekend at Finse!
Adventure is not just about distance or records, it’s about community, courage, responsibility, and curiosity. Join us for a weekend of shared experiences, knowledge, and stories from the world of expedition and exploration.
Includes accommodation, meals & event access. Everything you need for the ultimate weekend.
Local to Finse, camping, or not staying at the Hotel? Still come and enjoy the festival! (Includes access to all talks & the Shackleton awards dinner Saturday)
Program
12th of February (friday)
From 15:00
Arrival & Check-in
Welcome to Finse! Settle into your room, get your bearings and get ready for a weekend of exploration, stories and good company
Location: Hjerterommet
15:30-21:00
Registration for Saturday’s activities
Planning to join Saturday’s Pulk Race, Pulk Ski Sail Race or Expedition Taster? Stop by to register and get the practical information you need for the day ahead.
Location: Hjerterommet
16:00-17:00
The Two of Us. Over the Ice with Live Skattum & Marta Flotve
In May 2026, Live Skattum and Marta Flotve stepped onto the Greenland ice sheet, just the two of them. Only a few months earlier, they had been sitting in the audience at Expedition Finse, listening to the stories of other explorers while completing their degrees in Outdoor Leadership and Nature Guiding. Then it was their turn. Moving across the ice in Nansen’s footsteps, they put years of education and practical experience to the test. Their journey became one of preparation, friendship, self-belief and the courage to pursue a big idea.
Location: Blåsalen
Language: English
18:00-20:00
Dinner
Our weekend begins with a delicious three-course dinner. Take this opportunity to relax, meet fellow explorers and settle in. Your dinner reservation time will be shared by our reception staff upon check-in.
Location: Jøkulsalen
20:15-21:15
You Should See Me Now. The Polar Academy Story with Craig Mathieson
What happens when young people facing isolation and self-doubt are given the chance to discover what they are capable of?
This film follows a group of young people from The Polar Academy as they take on a life-changing polar expedition. Through challenge, teamwork and life in an extreme environment, they confront fears and discover resilience, purpose and lasting connection.
Location: Blåsalen
Language: English
21:30-Late
Bar & Mingle
Stay for a drink, meet the speakers and fellow guests, and ease into the weekend.
Location: Hjerterommet
13th of February (saturday)
07:30-09:30
Breakfast buffet
Enjoy a hearty breakfast with a selection of hot and cold dishes, freshly baked bread, local toppings, and something sweet.
Location: Jøkulsalen
10:00-11:00
Mini & Muttern
During the winter of 2025/26, Emma “Mini” & Kathinka “Muttern” Gyllenhammar, made polar history as the world’s first mother-and-daughter team to reach the South Pole via a unique route before kiting back the way they came. Their story begins long before Antarctica, with a shared life outdoors. Kathinka became Norway’s first female internationally certified polar guide, while Emma grew up surrounded by the same landscapes and spirit of adventure. This is a story about much more than reaching the South Pole. It is about curiosity, family, risk and what happens when two generations take on a challenge that demands everything they have.
Location: Blåsalen
Language: English
11:15-12:30
Earth’s Final Frontier: Lessons from the Heroic Age for Today’s Antarctic Expeditions with Steve Jones
What can today’s explorers learn from the expeditions of the Heroic Age? Steve Jones takes us from the planning, logistics and leadership behind Captain Scott’s Terra Nova expedition through the history of attempts to cross Antarctica. Looking at both past successes and failures, he explores what they can teach modern expeditions, and what might still lie ahead.
Location: Blåsalen
Language: English
12:45-15:45
Acapulka Pulk Race & Ski-Sail Race
Time to head outside! Put your expedition skills to the test in the annual Acapulka Pulk Race and Ski-Sail Race. Take on the course, harness the Finse wind and enjoy a little friendly competition on the snow. Join the race or cheer from the sidelines, everyone is welcome to come along and enjoy the action.
Meet up Location: Outside Framheim cabin
Language: English
12:45-13:45
Expeditions to Watch
Who is going where, and with whom? A look at expeditions currently in the making, ambitious plans taking shape and some of the people and journeys worth keeping an eye on in the year ahead.
Location: Blåsalen
Language: English
14:00-15:00
Sarah de Lagarde
More information coming soon
Location: Blåsalen
Language: English
15:15-16:30
Martin Hartley
More information coming soon
Location: Blåsalen
Language: English
16:45-17:45
Kiter’s Couch with Matthieu Tordeur, Mika Cheverain, and Thomas Sørensen
An informal hour of discussion and conversation. Settle in for stories, questions and an exchange of experiences from the world of expeditions and exploration.
Location: Peisestuen
Language: English
18:00-19:00
Sebastian Copeland
More information coming soon
Location: Blåsalen
Language: English
19:00-19:30
Apertif
Gather for a drink before the evening’s main event.
Location: Hjerterommet
19:00-19:30
Apertif
Gather for a drink before the evening’s main event.
Location: Hjerterommet
19:30-21:30
Expedition Finse Festive Dinner & Awards & door prizes
The highlight of Saturday evening brings everyone together around the table for a celebratory dinner. During the evening, the annual Shackleton Award will be presented, together with prizes from the Pulk Race and our sponsors.
Location: Jøkulsalen
Language: English
21:30-Late
Bar & Mingle
Stay for drinks and conversations with speakers and guests.
Location: Hjerterommet
14th of February (Sunday)
07:30-09:30
Breakfast buffet
Enjoy a hearty breakfast with a selection of hot and cold dishes, freshly baked bread, local toppings, and something sweet.
Location: Jøkulsalen
09:30-10:30
Leadership & Life with Ade Hawkins
A conversation about leadership, decision-making and the lessons that stay with us long after an expedition is over.
Location: Blåsalen
Language: English
10:45-12:00
Expedition Medicine & the Cold with Professor Chris Imray
What happens to the body in extreme cold, and how do you prepare for it? A practical look at expedition medicine, cold-weather environments and the knowledge needed when travelling far from everyday help.
Location: Blåsalen
Language: English
11:00
Check out
Check-out is at 11:00, but you are welcome to join the final program before continuing your journey home. Bags can be placed in our entryway. Thank you for spending the weekend with us! Have a safe journey, and we hope to welcome you back to Finse again soon. ❤️
Location: Hjerterommet
