About florus.no

I created the current version of this site while planning a longer expedition across the Norwegian mountains and struggling to find solid, practical information in one place. Most resources were scattered, out of date, or tailored to someone else’s idea of what mattered. So I began keeping my own notes, and eventually decided to make them public for others who might find them useful.

Over time, the site grew into something a little more structured. Today it holds expedition reports, planning tools, technical notes, and equipment lists based entirely on what I’ve used and tested in the field. There’s no commercial agenda. No sponsors. No ads. I prefer it that way.

Who it’s for

If you’re heading into the Norwegian mountains, whether for a day walk in the fjellheimen or something more ambitious across the vidda, you might find detailed, practical resources here. Fellow glacier travellers on the breen, hut-to-hut hikers along the DNT-trails, winter campers, or anyone navigating snow, ice, or logistics in a Nordic setting should feel at home.

Some readers also arrive here from quite different routes. Board members, founders, or investors may come across this site while wondering what sort of person works in technology investments and still writes about crampons. There may even be something here for them too. Perhaps in seeing how mountain principles translate to boardroom decisions.

What you’ll find

Each expedition report is meant to be quite comprehensive. I’ve included daily logs, trail conditions, equipment notes, and a debrief where relevant.

The most extensive is MASSIV, a 21-day solo crossing of Norway’s highlands, undertaken in the fall of 2022. Every stage is documented, including altitude, distance, gear performance and logistics. If you’re planning something similar, it may be a useful reference point, or perhaps a cautionary tale.

The technical section covers safety routines, cold-weather systems, route planning, and kit selection. The Skills section is meant to cover a few notes on everything from basic mountain safety to more technical methods. The Downloads area offers templates for packing lists, fuel planning, GPS tracks, and other tools built for Norwegian conditions.

The Live Tracker is enabled only during proper expeditions such as MASSIV, proper alpine climbs, or extended winter traverses. It’s updated by satellite every ten minutes and works independently of mobile coverage.

You may also come across references to hemmelige hytter i Østmarka, secret cabins in Oslo’s eastern forest. But don’t expect coordinates. Some things remain unwritten.

Staying connected

Feel free to explore the expedition reports, the planning resources, or the technical section. The articles here stay close to the outdoors, though now and then I explore where mountain thinking meets boardroom reality. I occasionally post longer business reflections elsewhere, usually on LinkedIn.

Comments are turned off on the site, but you’re welcome to continue the conversation over on the florus.no Facebook page.

Wherever your journey takes you, I hope you find something of use here!