Get Wildly Capable
Your
Adventure
Dept.
More than survival. A wilderness journey to build confidence, clarity, and direction,
in nature and back home.
Your Adventure Dept. creates custom
wilderness experiences in Norway,
tailored to your pace, questions, and goals.
Join Jay - an experienced wilderness guide,
who knows the land deeply
and listens as much as he leads.
Lakes and forests
Different terrains to learn a variety of survival skills
Obstacles & challenges
Learn to overcome obstacles and challenges
Fire & Food
Learn how to cover basic needs in the wilderness
Orientation & navigation
Learn how to navigate in difficult terrains
Peace & tranquility
Experience the calm of natures big screen
“I ventured into the Norwegian wilderness with my son, endured hardship, learned survival techniques, and enjoyed the landscape and its tranquility, all under Jay’s excellent guidance. An experience we will remember for a long time.”
Peter Klundert
Your Options Solo, Duo of Family
Solo
€ 5900*
When you need space to step away from noise, expectations, and routine.
Going back to basics brings clarity. By focusing on what truly matters, you reconnect with yourself and discover how capable you really are.
This journey is demanding, grounding, and deeply personal.
Duo
€ 2990 p.p.*
When you want to share a meaningful experience with someone close, or (re)connect on a deeper level.
In the wilderness, conversations change. Silence becomes connection. What you experience together becomes a shared story that lasts.
Family
± € 1549 p.p.*
Time in nature creates the right balance between space and togetherness.
Away from daily distractions, families naturally (re)connect through shared challenges, quiet moments, and simple routines.
These are memories that stay long after the journey ends.
7 day trip, including 2 travel days: longer trips are available. Flight not included
Family price depends on the number of participants.
Let’s talk
Why go alone
We live surrounded by people, noise, and constant input. Even in groups, true silence is rare.
A solo journey is different. It slows everything down.
Out there, you rely on yourself. You learn by doing, adapting, and facing challenges as they come. There’s space to think, or not think at all.
That’s what makes it meaningful: a deeper awareness of yourself and a stronger connection with the wilderness.
Your tailored journey
An adventure is like a good suit; it fits best when it’s tailored.
That’s why no two trips are the same. This is how we shape yours:
Start
You get in touch. We explore whether this journey is right for you.
Pathfinder day
Together we’ll shape your wilderness experience. Your goals, pace, and sense of adventure.
The adventure
A short meeting
We get to know each other and discuss essentials. Online, if you prefer.
Payment
The areaSetesdal
From gentle mountain streams to steep cliffs, Setesdal offers a remarkable variety. Shaped by the winding Otra River, this long valley hides countless places of adventure.
Just 1.5 hours from Kristiansand, where river meets sea, it’s a true gateway to Norway’s wild heart.
- Elevation: up to 800m
- Season: May - November
- Level: Beginner to Advanced
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Training possibilities:
- Basic survival
- River crossing
- Weather resilience
- Navigation challenges
The areaSetesdal
From gentle mountain streams to rugged, steep cliffs — Setesdalen offers it all. Shaped by the winding Otra river, this long valley hides countless places of adventure.
Only 1.5 hours from Kristiansand, where the Otra meets the sea, it’s the perfect escape into Norway’s wild heart.
- Elevation: max 800m
- Season: May - November
- Level: Beginner to Advanced
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Training possibilities:
- Basic survival
- River crossing
- Weather resilience
- Navigation challenges
"What an amazing experience! I learned so much from Jay about survival skills in pristine terrain. Thanks for your enthusiasm, your passion, and your humor.”
Matthijs Boesten
a typicalday
After a full day of hiking through forests, crossing streams, climbing hills, navigating bogs, and making the occasional navigational mistake, you reach the spot you choose for camp.
It’s not perfect, but it works.
Tired and grounded, you build your shelter, gather birch bark and firewood, and light a fire. One strike, it crackles to life.
Berries you collected and a trout you caught make up dinner. It tastes better than expected.
You boil fresh stream water for coffee and sit back, feeling the quiet satisfaction of a day well lived.
your guide Jay
your guide Jay
"Jay is a calm, capable instructor with a great sense of what people can handle. The fun factor is always there, and you learn skills you can truly use on your own."
Hey, I’m Jay.
As a certified survival instructor and wilderness guide, I’ve spent years teaching essential outdoor skills, including fire and shelter, navigation, and cooking in the wild.
Mastery comes from trying, failing, and trying again. I teach in a calm, light-hearted way, turning challenges into opportunities to learn.
My experience in the outdoors has made me a better guide and a better listener. I know when to push a boundary and when to slow things down.
Guiding
Certified Wilderness Guide
Certified Survival Instructor
Certified Sports Instructor
Wilderness First Responder
Languages
English
Norwegian
Dutch
German
Why IGuide?
I love seeing people step into the unknown.
Supporting that growth, in skill, confidence, and self-trust, is deeply rewarding. The best moments are when someone realises they are far more capable than they thought.
That realisation often stays with them long after they return home. That’s why I guide.
Path
finderday
Before heading into the wild, we take time to connect.
You can ask anything.
We talk about your wishes, limits, and curiosity.
Together, we decide where and when to go.
That choice sets the rhythm of the journey, season, route, and equipment.
I’ll guide you through what to bring and what I provide, so you’re well prepared from the start.
* I guide in spring, summer, and autumn.
YourGear
An overview of required gear and what I can provide, so you arrive prepared, not overloaded.
Health andSafety
Risk and uncertainty are part of real adventure.
But preparation comes first. Every trip is carefully planned, including routes, conditions, equipment, and contingency measures.
We minimise risk wherever possible, so you can focus fully on the experience.