you want to Explore THE NORTHERN WILDERNESS

Yeah, yeah, we get it, you want to be Eiríkr Þorvaldsson. This comprehensive e-learning course endorsed by FJELLMENN is exactly what you need to gain some basic wilderness knowledge so you don't die (at least we hope) within the first hour in the bush. Passing this course is also a pre-requisite if you want to go pro and become a member of FJELLMENN.

INTERNATIONAL COURSE

This course is truly international as it combines a North American version which focuses on environments north of the 45th parallel (Canada/Alaska), as well as a European version which focuses on Scandinavia. What's even better is that you only get tested on one region (North America or Scandinavia). So you can select the region of your choice to focus on.   

Course Description

The course is entirely delivered online (yup, we have evolved!) and is composed of 8 modules: Regulations, Nature, Culture, Meteorology, Risk, Leadership, Conservation and Survival.

Each module includes a set of materials to be reviewed, assignments graded by an instructor (Berserkr or Úlfhéðinn), as well as online quizzes. Upon completion of all modules, you may take the FJELLMENN Selection Exam (optional).

Course is completed at your own pace. So yeah, no issue if you decide to spend your next few week ends drinking mead.

Course Outcome

THEORETICAL Knowledge

Following successful completion of the course, you will have acquired the theoretical knowledge necessary to explore the wilderness. This includes knowledge relating to regulatory compliance (this one section sucks, yeah), cultural and nature interpretation, meteorology, risk and emergency management, expeditionary and outdoor leadership, sustainability and conservation, and finally, wilderness survival. 

FJELLMENN TRAINEE SELECTION CERTIFICATE

In addition to invaluable knowledge needed to explore the wild, you will also receive a FJELLMENN Trainee Selection certificate upon earning a score of 80% or above on the FJELLMENN Selection Exam (provided as an option at the end of the course). A Selection Certificate is a pre-requisite if you want to go pro, as in becoming an expedition leader and member of FJELLMENN. Whether with the Forgangsmaðr (Expedition Leader) course, or any other mentoring or training program offered through FJELLMENN.

May it be known as well that our Hersir course will automatically grant you a FJELLMENN membership and Expedition Leader certification.

GET STARTED

The course includes all required course materials in an electronic format (the purchase of actual textbook is therefore not required), as well as the FJELLMENN Selection Exam fee (more than one if you fuck up the first attempt).

Cost is $195 for the combined North American/European course.