May 14, 2024 12:11:34 PM• voss • norway • Summer • Outdoor Guides • Team Building • Corporate
2024: The Team Has Arrived!
We're gearing up for the best season yet at Outdoor Norway as we welcome new and returning world-class outdoor guides to our home base in Voss.
Written by: Marcio Franco
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This time of year marks an exciting chapter for Outdoor Norway as we welcome our new and returning outdoor guides back to Voss. Our skilled team of professionals, hailing from various corners of the globe, bring their expertise and passion for whitewater rafting, kayaking, SUP, and mountain biking to elevate your time in Voss and create once-in-a-lifetime memories. Our annual company training week is complete, and we're all set to launch another epic summer season!
A Global Gathering of Adventure Professionals
Our staff training week is not just about familiarizing our guides with local terrain and procedures; it's a celebration of the rich diversity and high caliber of skills that these guides possess. From the raging rivers of New Zealand, vast mountain trails of the American Rockies, and local river rafting in Voss, our team members have honed their skills in some of the world's most renowned adventure destinations. Their diverse backgrounds ensure a unique blend of techniques and stories, enriching our guests’ adventure experiences while collaborating to uphold the highest standard of safety worldwide.
Training and Integration
The week kicks off with an orientation session, where the guides are introduced to the ethos and values that drive our company. This is followed by detailed briefings on safety procedures, customer service standards, and environmental stewardship.
Practical training sessions form the core of the week. Our new guides will navigate the same rivers, trails, and waterways that our guests will explore, ensuring they are fully prepared to lead safe and exhilarating adventures based on local knowledge. Our returning guides, many of whom hail from Norway, provide homegrown insight into the unique landscape and culture that we then pass onto YOU, our amazing guests, to make the most of your journey. Whether you're sea kayaking in Nærøyfjord or mountain biking in Voss (perhaps both!), our expert guides have got you covered.
Looking Ahead
As we gear up for the upcoming season, the energy and enthusiasm of our global guides promise to make it one of the best yet. Their international experience and dedication to outdoor adventure perfectly align with our mission to provide unforgettable adventures that leave you feeling empowered, inspired, and connected to the natural world around us. Come and see for yourself!
Ready to meet our incredible guides and head out on your next adventure? Book a tour today!
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Guides (Andreas & Casey) tandem kayaking.
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Teamwork makes the dream work!
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Gearing up for sea kayaking.
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Guides dropping into a River SUP session.
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River Guide, Andreas, cruising down a MTB trail.
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Team MTB lunch break by the river.
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Marcio Franco
Chief Director of Good Times, Franco first came to Norway in 2010 as a rafting guide & safety kayaker. In 2011 he landed in Voss, where he quickly discovered the incredible and vastly varied opportunities the surrounding nature had to offer. As an experienced International tandem paraglider pilot, professional whitewater kayaker, mountain biker, skier, and certified yoga teacher, he knew he could use his background in fitness to help others use their bodies to discover Voss the same way he did. With over 23 years spent in the outdoor sports industry, he leads the team with a diverse array of knowledge and tools to ensure that the adventures we offer bring nothing but smiles, laughter, and a desire to learn more.