Nina Kristine comes from Bodø, her heart is in the north although she lives in the south of Norway today. She loves skiing, mountain walks, winter swimming, windsurfing and most things that involve being outside in nature. Nina Kristine is a co-founder and owner of NAC and is responsible for communication, sustainability, and social responsibility. She has extensive experience from the Norwegian business sector and has previously worked as communications director at Astrup Fearnley and Bulk Infrastructure. Additionally, she was employed by the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy with a focus on exploration policy and the northern regions.

Fredrik is from Oslo but has a deep affinity for the north. He has been involved in adventure tourism and explorer cruises since 2002. He’s a passionate skier, climber and windsurfer who fell in love with Arctic & Coastal Norway and what the region has to offer in terms of natural experiences and culture. Fredrik is a co-founder and owner of the company and based at our Oslo office. He is responsible for business and product development as well as international sales.

Marina Elvaker was born and raised in Bleik, a small village on Andøya in Vesterålen. Growing up with the mountains as her closest neighbors has made Marina particularly fond of anything that gets her pulse racing and adrenaline pumping. In 2021, she moved to Oslo to study Media and Communication, but despite enjoying the city life, she would rather be sitting on a peak up north with a breathtaking view. At NAC, she works strategically and operationally with communication, social media, and campaigns.

Marie is a dedicated project manager with roots from both Coastal and Arctic Norway. Born in Finnmark and raised in Bergen, Marie has always had a deep love for the sea, mountains, and great culinary experiences.

She studied hotel management in Oslo and has been working in the tourism industry since 2011, focusing on creating unforgettable guest experiences. After completing her studies, Marie played a key role in the opening of Sommerro, where she was responsible for event planning. She worked here for two years before joining NAC.

Marie brings experience and a deep understanding of what it takes to deliver the very best in guest experiences. She has developed an interest in the small but important details that make an experience unique. Her goal is to always exceed expectations and ensure that each guest has a memorable experience, with a personal touch that reflects her dedication and passion.

Originally from Oppdal but now based in Ål in Hallingdal, Mari is passionate about nature-based experiences throughout Norway. She has a special fondness for Sunnmøre and loves skiing, cycling, hiking, and climbing. With extensive experience in adventure tourism, Mari is an expert in creating tailor-made adventures from A to Z. At Norwegian Adventure Company, she is responsible for developing new and exciting products for travelers. She is familiar with most places in Norway and loves discovering new hidden gems!

Øyvind was born and raised in Hemsedal but has lived in Oslo for 18 years. With a cabin in his hometown, he is always close to the mountains, ready to enjoy the fresh mountain air, both summer and winter. Øyvind is a passionate skier and golfer, always in search of new experiences, both in nature and beyond. He has a background in commercial roles within the travel and media industries. At NAC, Øyvind contributes as a Controller.

Norwegian Adventure Guides (NAG) is a professional guide company established by IFMGA certified Gorm Gunleiksrud and Norwegian Adventure Company. We are certified mountain guides who are experts in guiding, in education and in safety on snow, mountains and ice. Our team includes specialist certified mountain bike guides and nature guides from the University of Tromsø. We are based in Arctic & Coastal Norway, with a main focus and local competence in the areas of Lofoten, Lyngen, Senja, Svalbard, Kvaløya, Finnmark, Andørja, Steigen, Bodø and Tromsø - but can offer guiding all over Norway.

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