LDE Norway 2026
Develop your leadership through a 9-day expedition alpine hiking in the Jotunheim mountains or coastal kayaking around the island of Smola
2026 LDE Norway Course
Participation in the LDE course is by application, due to the limited number of spaces available in each section of the course.
Applications are Now Open and are Due December 1, 2025
(You will be notified of the outcome of your application in mid-January)
Program Details
2026 Course Locations
- Mountain Trekking Section: Hiking through the alpine environment of the Jotunheim mountains – course begins in Voss, Norway; fly into Bergen airport (BGO)
- Coastal Kayaking Section: Kayaking and camping around the island of Smola – course begins in Trondheim; fly into Trondheim airport (TRD)
2026 Course Dates
- July 2 – 10, 2025 (same dates for both sections)
Program Costs
- 2-credit Tuition Fee (Summer 2026 rate)
- $2650 Program Fee (covers all in-country transportation, lodging, meals and activity fees during course dates)
- Students are responsible for their own international airfare, pre- and post-course expenses, travel insurance and travel documentation (including a passport and visa)