Sports Extreme Australia
Briefly about the line:
- Surfing
- Diving (Padi Open Water)
- Climbing/rappelling (steep card)
- Trail cycling and downhill
- Longboard
- Skis/boards
- Parachute and bungee jumping
- Kiting
- Outdoor life
- Basic training
- Solo day and survival trip
- Safety and risk assessment
- … and much more
Take the diving card and steep card. Parachute and knit. Learn trail/downhill cycling, kiting and risk assessment. Surf great waves and rappel exciting walls. Line trip to Australia and Thailand.
This is the line for those who like speed and excitement, who want to test their own limits and experience nature at its best. Throughout the year you will learn about extreme sports, outdoor life and basic training, and you will get to try activities such as diving (PADI Open Water), climbing and rappelling (steep pass), downhill cycling, kiting, surfing, skydiving, bungee jumping and winter outdoor activities. You will also learn to assess risk, plan trips and make safe choices in nature.
You will get to know yourself and your class through solo nights, survival trips, hammock nights and good conversations around the campfire. You will experience mastery, build self-confidence and learn how much you can actually endure when you have to rely on both yourself and your team.
In the spring we travel the world – to Australia and Thailand, where we get our diving license, surf, cycle, bungee jump and meet new cultures and people. The trip lasts four weeks and will be a highlight that will leave a mark on our lives.
No prior knowledge is required – just determination, curiosity and courage. This year is for those who want action, new friends and experiences you won’t get in a classroom. You’ll come home with certifications, new skills and a solid dose of life experience.
Subject areas
Extreme sports
- Bicycle, trail/downhill
- Board and skiing sports
- Surfing
- Climbing, abseiling
- Diving
- Kite
- Longboard
- Parachuting/bungee jumping
- Ice bath
- Thai boxing
- Solo day and survival trip
Basic training and outdoor life
- Safety and risk assessment
- Basic training
- Outdoor life, summer/winter
- Climbing/Steep card
- Diving theory (Padi Open Water)
Course Trip – Australia & Thailand
During the spring semester, we embark on a 4-week journey to Australia and Thailand. The goal of this study trip is to explore different cultures and cultural differences while challenging ourselves with various extreme sports activities.
In Thailand we travel from north to south, getting to know the country and its history. One of the highlights is visiting an orphanage in Chiang Rai which is one of our aid projects at the school. Here we hear about the work they do, as well as that we spend time doing activities and playing with the children who live there.
IN Chiang Mai we visit, among other things cycling, bungee jumping and other cultural experiences. Then we travel from Bangkok to southern Thailand, where most of the time will be spent on water activities. Here we will finish the Padi Open Water diving label. There are many exciting fish to see and if you are lucky you will spot a turtle or shark.
In Australia the main focus is surfing. We are going on a 4 day surf camp to Lake Tabourie. We get to experience Australia's fine beaches and, among other things, see kangaroo. Most of the time we are in Wollongong, a city a little south of Sydney. We spend the time on training, the trampoline park and tandem parachute jump. Among other things, plans are made for day trips to Sydney, meeting with the indigenous people and spend quality time together as a group..
Here you can read about the line trip in 2022
Surf camp, Hoddevik
In the fall, the lines Sport Extreme Australia, Challenge Explore, Gaming Aktiv and Dronepilot travel to Hoddevik. Here we have three days of surfing courses in beautiful surroundings.
Downhill, Åre, Sweeden
School Trip to Spain & Gibraltar
In the fall, the entire school travels together to Spain and Gibraltar!
In the fall, the entire school travels together to Spain and Gibraltar. We explore the Andalusia region and stay near the town of Rota, where students take part in both planned activities and free-time experiences. There are opportunities for surfing, frisbee golf, scenic cycling tours, and beach-related activities. The trip also includes a visit to the historic city of Seville and the British territory of Gibraltar.
Since the trip and all meals are included in the tuition fee, students only need to bring personal spending money. These shared experiences help build a strong sense of community across the school.
Teachers on the course
Ørjan Hillmo Øveraas
Ørjan Hillmo Øveraas is a senior lecturer with a background in physical education and sports science. He has worked for five years at upper secondary school before starting at Bakketun in 2019. Ørjan is a passionate activity enthusiast, and he is motivated by giving young people the opportunity to develop themselves in a number of varied activities.
When you meet Ørjan, you can expect that he will make it possible for you to test your own limits through exciting and challenging activities. He shares his expertise and passion for snowboarding and skiing, trail cycling, climbing and various forms of ball games.
Email: orjano_overaas@hotmail.com
Sebastian Schipper
Sebastian is a trained nature guide and has great expertise in outdoor life and many of the activities that the SEA line has on its schedule. In addition, he is an active fellow with a lot of varied experience; winter expeditions on Hardangervidda, diving, mountain biking, glacier instructor and glacier guide - to name a few.
Ann Sissel Vehus
Ann Sissel has teacher training in science with mathematics and sports, as well as a major in physical education.
Since 2011, Ann Sissel has also been a boarding school leader, and she appreciates creating a good environment for the students outside the classroom. She also shares her own passion for movement through walks and exercise.
With Ann Sissel as your teacher, you can look forward to feeling welcome, supported and encouraged to grow both professionally and personally.
Equipment list
You can borrow this equipment from the school:
- Climbing equipment
- Longboard
- Skateboard
- Surf skates
- Bicycle workshop
- Butter stall
- Helmet, knee and elbow protection
- Kite
- Canoe
- Wet suits
You must provide this equipment yourself:
- Backpack (min. 70L)
- Daypack
- Sleeping pad
- Sleeping bag (-15 degrees)
- Goretex jacket/trousers, intermediate layer clothing
- Mountain boots, sneakers
- Headlamp, sunglasses and ski goggles
- Swimwear and training clothes
- Mountain bike (recommends good damping)
- Helmet (and other protective equipment)
- Hat, gloves, buff
- Skiing/snowboarding
- Drinking bottle and travel dining set
- First aid equipment You can find cheap and well-used equipment at finn.no. The school has an agreement with 20% discount with the local sports shops that are here (Bremseth sport, Navasport and Intersport).
The school
Bakketun Folkehøgskole is a Christian folk high school located in Verdal, Nord-Trøndelag. That it is a Christian community college does not mean that all students are Christians, but you will meet staff who have a Christian faith.
Bakketun is a homely school with a focus on security, generosity and joy of life.
Elective subjects
We have 3-4 hours of elective courses per week. Here, you can choose from a variety of exciting activities – you can build on your main course or try something completely new. The choice is yours! Electives are selected after you arrive at the school.
Electives we offer:
- Bicycle
- Skateboard
- Sports/ball games
- Training and health
- Martial arts
- Outdoor life
- Winter outdoor activities
- Ski/Snowboard
- Horse riding
- Climbing/Bouldering/Climbing certificate
- Peak trip
- Golf
- Disc golf
- RailJam
- Arts – Painting
- Arts – Leather crafting
- Arts – Ceramics
- Music/Band
- Photo
- Drama
- Improv theater
- Sound engineering
- Culinary arts
- Sámi culture and identity
- Dog sledding outdoor life
- Chess
In addition, you have the opportunity to take the hunting license exam, climbing certificate, and boating license. These exams take place outside school hours and may require an additional fee.
Project subjects
During the year, you choose one of six possible project subjects. These are more career-oriented or study-preparatory subjects that we work on for four weeks spread across three periods.
You can choose between:
- Take up subjects
- Sports and outdoor life – certification
- Introduction to emergency preparedness and security
- Cultural field
Price
From NOK 176,424,-
Including:
- Instruction
- All meals
- Shared room at the school
- Joint trip with the whole school to Spain and Gibraltar (incl. 3 meals per day)
- Study trip to Australia and Thailand (incl. 3 meals per day)
- Activities on all tours
- Steep card
- Parachute jump
- The diver's patch
- Trip to Åre (incl. 3 meals per day)
- Songbook
- Accident insurance
- Tours in the local area
- Free use of student kitchens and special rooms
- Internet
- Washing machine
Minimum price for the line: NOK 176,424
The price includes a double room with a bathroom in the hallway.
Read more about our prices and room types here
Loans and Scholarships
For the 2025/2026 school year, you can receive up to 151,690 NOK from Lånekassen. NOK 151,690 from the Loan Fund.
Contact
Do you have questions about the bus or the school?
Ørjan Hillmo Øveraas (teacher): orjano_overaas@hotmail.com
School administration: 74 04 91 00 / adm@bakketun.fhs.no
We learned new things every week, from how to ride downhill to master surfing. One of the highlights was the survival tour.
- Amalie Naley Andersen
The whole year was a highlight that I will never forget, and both the academic and social experiences will stay with me for the rest of my life.
- Vera Andreassen Løvold
How you live at Bakketun
Are you wondering what it's like to live at Folkehøgskole? At Bakketun we have three cozy boarding houses, which are again divided into smaller housing units.
Leisure and Everyday Life
At Bakketun, life is about much more than just courses and classes. Afternoons, evenings, and weekends are filled with activities, trips, and a strong social community.