

A Festival in the Mountains
There’s something magical about firsts, and our first camping experience happened to be at a small festival in the mountains. An adventure full of surprises and unforgettable moments. It didn’t start out perfect, but it’s a trip we’ll never forget.
Day 1: Trial by Fire
We arrived late at night.Of course… In true novice style, we managed to forget that head torches need batteries, so there we were, standing in the pitch-black mountain night with no clue how to set up our tent. A great start, right? It would have been if we had any camping skills. Luckily, help came in the form of some friendly Norwegian pro campers who saw us struggling and stepped in like absolute legends.
Once we were all set up, we settled into the cozy camp atmosphere. The smell of campfires filled the air as groups played card games and shared stories. There was a short-lived moment of limbo and spontaneous dancing before we called it a night. Feeling the festival vibes beginning to sink in.
Day 2: Waking up to a Dream
Arriving in the dark meant we had no idea where we had pitched our tent. The next morning, as the sun began to creep through the fabric, we unzipped the tent to an incredible sight. We were just two meters from the edge of a crystal-clear lake, with sheep wandering by and towering mountains framing the horizon. It felt like stepping into a painting.
Without hesitation, we decided to dive straight into the lake for a morning swim. The water felt like it was about four degrees, an icy shock that woke us up better than any coffee could. But as we swam, surrounded by breathtaking views, the cold didn’t matter. It was one of those rare moments where everything feels perfectly right.
After breakfast, we set out on a 10km hike along the mountain ridges.The hike offered us even more stunning views, this time over the fjord below. By the time we returned, the sun was fully out, and everyone was ready to jump into the lake again. The day taking on the carefree energy of a summer camp with friends.
Music by the Lake
The evening came with a cozy atmosphere that fit the surroundings perfectly. The festival’s stage was set up right by the lake, and as the sun began to set, Goofy Geese and Drea filled the air with acoustic guitar and soft melodies. We all huddled around the stage, joining in with songs when prompted, watching the sunset as music echoed across the water. It was intimate, magical, and heartwarming.
As the evening unfolded, the stage turned into an open mic night. People took turns performing, and soon, we were all dancing together. The music and excitement took over, making us forget how cold the mountain air had become.
A Perfect End
As if the night couldn’t get any better, the northern lights made an appearance. It was my first time seeing them and it felt like the perfect way to cap off an already dreamlike evening. Wrapped in blankets, we huddled around the campfire as greens and purples lit up the sky. We sat in awe, watching nature’s greatest light show dance above us.
The northern lights, the music, the campfires, and the shared moments with friends, old and new, all made our first camping experience one for the books. It wasn’t the smoothest start, but by the end, it felt like the perfect adventure.