Fjeldfolk is an old word that means Mountain people.
Fjeldfolk is a small, independent company based in Western Norway.
What started as a passion for the mountains and fjords has grown into a business focused on creating private, high-quality experiences for people who want something more than a typical trip.
We don’t follow fixed programs or large groups. Every experience is shaped around the people we guide — their pace, their level, and what they actually want to experience.
This is not mass tourism.
This is Fjeldfolk
Team FJELDFOLK
PER TORE HOVE Founder of Fjeldfolk
Per Tore has a wide range of guiding experience in mountain hiking, bicycle, cross country ski trips, glacier, dogsledding, kayaking, Via Ferrata, SUP and climbing. He is always looking for new adventures and is often seen dogsledding over frozen landscape during winter.
His daytime he spends working as a inspiring teacher at the local school for carpentering. And not at least, taking care of his home and farm together with Sandra and their two daughters.
SANDRA CATHRIN HOVE Co-Founder of Fjeldfolk and host at Kleiva
Sandra is known for her passion for outdoor living and is in her best environment when she can pass on the joy to others.
Sandra has worked for several other guiding companies in Norway before she established Fjeldfolk and Trail Llamas Norway. She has guided tourists on glacier trips on Jostedalsbreen and kayak trips in Olden and Geirangerfjorden. She also is a co-owner of a outdoor life- and equipment shop in Førde.
Sandra is all about the details and is the one that always make sure you as a guest will get the true experience that will put a smile on your face.
SVEIN JARLE REIAKVAM
Outdoor Guide | Hiking & water activities
Svein Jarle is a true local – and his passion is nature
Most of Svein Jarle’s spare time is spent on activities that contain his daily dose of fresh air and exercise. Love of the mountains and the feeling of freedom and mastery of climbing a peak. If not found on a peak, SJ is at sea level, using his boat for fishing and trips along the coast.
LUKE BAX
Outdoor Guide | Hiking, climbing, fishing & water activities
Luke is from Cape Town, South Africa – a man of several traits
Before moving to the other side of the world, Luke worked as a tour guide in South Africa. He is a true outdoorsy guy and spends most of his time rock climbing and fly fishing. He also dabble in trail running, hiking, camping and pretty much anything that gets him outside.
VEGARD JOHNSEN
Outdoor Guide | Hiking & tour facilitator
The pilot and potato
Vegard is the manager of Jølster Skisenter during winter and pre-season. He is known for being super handy and has a positive energy to pass around. During spring and summer he is like the bird – free to do fun stuff for our guests.
Vegard spends his free time dangling high up in the air as a paraglider pilot or out hiking/skiing.
ENDRE JOHNSEN
Outdoor Guide | Bike & hiking activities
Endre is born and raised in Sunnfjord and has been out and about from a young age. Used to hang upside down from trees growing up, to his parents distress. Now a father of three he is passing on the playfulness to his children and often take the whole family with him on wilderness tenting.
Endre is a huge offroad bike enthusiast and also on road to explore the scenery with others. Works as a planner for the Heli Air rescue team and is trained in paramedics and avalanche rescue.
