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Oct 4, 2021 12:00:00 AM rivers mtb heart of Fjord Norway norway

The gift of adventure – Giftcard Outdoor Norway

The gift of adventure - A perfect Christmas Present! Here are six reasons you should incorporate the “gift of adventure” into your holiday shopping.

Written by: Marcio Franco

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‘This is the season to give what matters most: time spent together on a unique adventure! It is so easy to get caught up in the materialistic view of the holidays, so this year, break the mold. From the moment I can remember, my family has spent the holiday season together, valuing gifts of time and love more than anything. Every year, specifically, we give each other a “gift certificate” for an adventure. From hiking a new peak to visiting a new location to cracking the code of a mystery place, our gifts are full of challenges and, in turn, become wonderful memories.”

Here are six reasons you should incorporate the Gift of Adventure into your holiday shopping list:

  1. THE MEMORIES ARE PRICELESS

You can’t put a value on an experience. It goes beyond whatever monetary value was spent.

  1. THE RECIPIENT WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE GIFT AND THE GIVER

Adventure is better shared. You are giving the gift of an experience that will be memorable.

To share countless memories together that are way better than a physical gift, that would have lost its newness over time.

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  1. IT WILL LAST

Electronics: You buy it, and within six months, it’s outdated and a better model is available. By giving the gift of adventure and time spent together, however, you are choosing something that will never go out of style.

Think about a moment you completely enjoyed with friends or family. What is your favorite part about that memory? Why did it make a lasting impression? Giving “time” is a concrete expression of love that people can measure.

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4.IT IS IMPORTANT FOR YOUR HEALTH AND YOUR FAMILY’S

Some of my most favorite memories involve adventuring with my family, from hiking the jungle to river bathing in the country-side. While I cannot tell you what material gift I received for my 12th birthday, I can tell you the finest details of the first River rafting trip my parents took us on for my sister’s 12th birthday.

Research has proven that shared experiences, especially those involving nature, promote healthy psychological development in children and adolescents. Youth who spend large amounts of time with family have a stronger sense of identity, higher academic success, and lower violence rates, just to name a few upsides.

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  1. LEARN A NEW SKILL

If you have an adventurer in your life who is excited to try something new or ready to take their activities to the next level, consider gifting them a course like the ones offered through Outdoor Norway Adventure School. Awesome courses include river kayaking, mountain biking, backcountry skiing, river SUP paddling, and so much more.

Extra bonus: Take it with them, so you can adventure together!

  1. IT WILL NOT END UP IN THE STORAGE UNIT, DONATION BIN, OR THE TRASH

An adventure can never be thrown away, donated, or placed in storage. It’s eco-, budget-, and spirit-friendly.

Outdoor Norway have the perfect present for your loved ones click here for more infos about the GIFT OF ADVENTURE. Its easy purchasing process to present anyone else.

Please email me at franco@outdoornorway.com if you want share any other reasons for the Gift of Adventure 🙂

Marcio Franco
Chief Director of Good Times

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.