Alpine Dragons offers small-group mountaineering, climbing, ski touring and avalanche courses in the Norwegian mountains.

Courses are flexible and designed around the experience and ambitions of the people taking part.

I speak personally with everyone before they join a course. It gives us a chance to get to know each other, talk about your previous experience and what you’d like to achieve, and make sure both the course and group are right for you.

Not sure where to start? Get in touch and let’s have a chat.

I had the pleasure of taking part in a 2.5 day Avalanche/ski touring course with Jamie and am extremely happy with how it all went. The level of professionalism and flexibility in difficult weatherconditions shown by Jamie out on the mountain was excellent and his knowledge of snow conditions/terrain cannot be faulted. I have learned so much from this course with regards to how you should approach a day in avalanche terrain that will be invaluable in the future. On a personal note, Jamie is very easy to get on with, always willing to help and to explain things. I highly recommend this course for anyone that spends time in the mountains away from the marked trails. The accommodation is also great, everything you need for a great trip.

David Hallard2.5 day Avalanche/ski touring course

I have been on several courses med Alpine Dragons, both randonee, glacier and mini alpine course including avalanche and climbing. Jamie is an exceptionally good tour leader, guide and course holder. He is knowledgeable, always well prepared, focused on safety and good rote choice, is flexible and positive in all types of weather and terrain, and last but not least, he is enthusiastic with the actual trip experience - the pleasure of being out and experiencing nature's big and small wonder. It will be great trips! Recommended! (Translated from Norwegian)

Margrethe Halvorsen, Oslo, NorwayAvalanche & Mountaineering Course (Bespoke)

Firstly I want to thank you again for a superb few days. Everything about the course was what I was hoping for - the climbing, the accommodation, and being able to completely disconnect from work for a few days. I'll certainly be back for more ice climbing when the season comes back around again.

Matthew BurnardIce climbing mentoring

I attended the level one mountaineering course and it was all I hoped it would be. Despite some poor weather, Jamie made sure that we made the most of each day and covered all the planned skills. There were also only three students so the safety and personal aspect of the course is outstanding. He also is very willing to cover any specific skills in more detail if you have particular requests. The accommodation was also excellent. Thanks Jamie!

Duncan SharpAlpine Mountaineering and climbing - Foundation

Hey Jamie
Just wanted to say thank you for an amazing course and adventure.! I had a hell of a good time climbing ice/mixed and was challenged both mentally, psychically and learn alot at the same time. It seemed that you were a good mentor for all of us, even though we came from different climbing backgrounds and had some of the same goals and a few individually goals aswell, which you took very seriously and professionally. As you said yourself, it would have been nice to have a "mountain" trek day, but i still enjoyed the avalanche day.

best regards
Søren Bonde

Søren Bonde - DenmarkWinter Mountaineering and ice climbing - advanced

Awesome week with you again Jamie Simpson AlpineDragons !! 😎😁 psyched to start putting all the new skills you helped me adopt and those that I needed to fine tune into practice. Great accommodation, company, guiding skills and of course the new extended family 🐺

Alex Gullen - Oslo, NorwayIce climbing week - Mentoring
Uranostind - Søreggen

 Alpine Mountaineering & Climbing Courses

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Winter Alpine Mountaineering & Climbing Courses

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Ice Climbing in Valdres

Ice and Mixed Climbing Courses

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Ski Touring & Avalanche Awareness

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Alpine mentoring

Alpine Mentoring

Alpine Mentoring


Alpine Mentoring is for people who already have mountain experience but want to develop their skills, judgement and confidence further. Rather than following a fixed programme, we work together on the areas that matter to you — whether that’s technical skills, decision-making, leadership, planning bigger objectives or becoming more independent in the mountains.

The emphasis is not on being guided, but on learning to make the decisions yourself, with an experienced mentor alongside you.

Alpine Mentoring Program – Glacier for Climbers & Skiers – Bespoke – Mindfulness and Mountaineering

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