Perhaps you have already met them along the trail, in full swing marking or clearing our hiking tracks? Get to know Magnhild and Kåre Norstad better - two of many trail sponsors who make it possible to offer our guests excellent hiking routes when visiting Trysil.

Avid hikers

Magnhild and Kåre Norstad are themselves avid hikers, and they were not difficult to ask when Destination Trysil and DNT Engerdal & Trysil were looking for trail sponsors to Vardlia. This fairly easy hike is on 4th place among the most visited summit hikes in Trysil.

- The people we have spoken to are very positive, particularly about the lovely view, and that it is an easy walk. It is a dry and nice path. Many will be surprised when they reach the top - here you can, when the sky is clear, see all the way to the Rondane mountain range, says Magnhild.

Professional Tips

A trail buddy's main task consist of making sure that the trail is in good condition. This means that the path needs to be cleared of twigs in the spring, and make sure that markings and signage are in order. The marking of the trails must be done according to the requirements of the Marking Handbook, which serves as a national standard for the facilitation and visibility of hiking routes.

- We have received a lot of good information from DNT (Norwegian Trekking Association), says Magnhild. They have explained the procedure to us, and we have also participated in a sign course organized by them. Before the hiking season started in full, we were out on the trail surveilling what needed to be fixed, and then we had three trips with paint and signage, Kåre continues.

Pride and ownership

In addition to Vardlia, Kåre and Magnhild are also trail sponsors on the trip to Hatten, which is also part of Trysil's hiking program.
Being a trail sponsor is a great way to show off the areas you love. It's so close to where we live, and then it's easier to follow up the necessary maintentance. You feel responsibility and ownership of the trip. There's no hassle being a trail sponsor, we love it, say the fit trail sponsors.

In the app UT.no you will find tour descriptions for Trysil's summit trips.