Kristin Folsland Olsen
Outdoor Media

About

Kristin Folsland Olsen

Kristin Folsland Olsen works as a photographer, writer and motivational speaker, focused on adventure and the outdoors. She has been a guide on Svalbard, trained sled dogs on Greenland, and has been on an 80-day ski expedition on Baffin Island with the Baffin Babes.

Kristin lives in the Lofoten Islands in Norway, spending most of her time in the mountains or at sea.
Kristin has written several books.

PHOTOS

Mountain biking, Skjomen, Norway.

Mountain biking, Skjomen, Norway.

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Getting tubed. “Pipeline”, Oahu, Hawaii.

Getting tubed. “Pipeline”, Oahu, Hawaii.

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Cruising “Back Door”. Oahu, Hawaii.

Cruising “Back Door”. Oahu, Hawaii.

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Big city surf, Waikiki, Hawaii.

Big city surf, Waikiki, Hawaii.

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Sunset, Oahu, Hawaii.

Sunset, Oahu, Hawaii.

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Dinner time, Oahu, Hawaii.

Dinner time, Oahu, Hawaii.

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Kayaking among ice bergs, Svalbard.

Kayaking among ice bergs, Svalbard.

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Summer skiing in Svalbard.

Summer skiing in Svalbard.

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Skjomen, Norway.

Skjomen, Norway.

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Best slick rock ride in Norway! Reinnsfjellet, Norway.

Best slick rock ride in Norway! Reinnsfjellet, Norway.

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The breath of the mountains. Chamonix, France.

The breath of the mountains. Chamonix, France.

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Aiguille du Midi. Chamonix, France.

Aiguille du Midi. Chamonix, France.

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It’s deeeeep! Rogers Pass, Canada.

It’s deeeeep! Rogers Pass, Canada.

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Searching for powder snow. Rogers Pass, Canada.

Searching for powder snow. Rogers Pass, Canada.

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November light, Greenland.

November light, Greenland.

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Fishermen, India.

Fishermen, India.

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Lunch time, Kirgizistan.

Lunch time, Kirgizistan.

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Hold on to the sun, Nicaragua.

Hold on to the sun, Nicaragua.

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New day rising, Nicaragua.

New day rising, Nicaragua.

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Making friends, Nicaragua.

Making friends, Nicaragua.

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Moon light camp, Kirgizistan.

Moon light camp, Kirgizistan.

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Sunset, Nicaragua.

Sunset, Nicaragua.

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“MS Origo”, Svalbard.

“MS Origo”, Svalbard.

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Snowmobile guide, Svalbard.

Snowmobile guide, Svalbard.

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Glacial ice, Ilullissat Greenland.

Glacial ice, Ilullissat Greenland.

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Eating dinner with the king, Baffin Island.

Eating dinner with the king, Baffin Island.

EXPEDITIONS
All you need is a sled and a pair of skis. Skiing 80 days on Baffin Island.

All you need is a sled and a pair of skis. Skiing 80 days on Baffin Island.

EXPEDITIONS
Sam Ford Fjord, Baffin Island.

Sam Ford Fjord, Baffin Island.

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Arctic mascara, Baffin Island

Arctic mascara, Baffin Island

EXPEDITIONS
Ice, ice, baby. Frozen lake, Baffin Island.

Ice, ice, baby. Frozen lake, Baffin Island.

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Snow storm. Crossing Spitsbergen on skis.

Snow storm. Crossing Spitsbergen on skis.

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One step at a time. Crossing Greenland.

One step at a time. Crossing Greenland.

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Skiing at South Georgia.

Skiing at South Georgia.

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Visiting the kindergarden. South Georgia.

Visiting the kindergarden. South Georgia.

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We’ve got visitors. Polheim, Svalbard.

We’ve got visitors. Polheim, Svalbard.

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Sweet dreams on South Georgia.

Sweet dreams on South Georgia.

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Secret Paradise. South Georgia.

Secret Paradise. South Georgia.

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Home, sweet home. Crossing Greenland on skis.

Home, sweet home. Crossing Greenland on skis.

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Male elephant seal, South Georgia.

Male elephant seal, South Georgia.

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King Penguin love, South Georgia.

King Penguin love, South Georgia.

EXPEDITIONS
Dog sledding outside Ilullissat, Greenland.

Dog sledding outside Ilullissat, Greenland.

EXPEDITIONS
Expedition guy, North West Spitsbergen.

Expedition guy, North West Spitsbergen.

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Polar Bear family, North West Spitsbergen.

Polar Bear family, North West Spitsbergen.

EXPEDITIONS
Aquatic sunset outside Henningsvær.

Aquatic sunset outside Henningsvær.

LOFOTEN
Miracles do happen in Henningsvær!

Miracles do happen in Henningsvær!

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Kvalvika Beach.

Kvalvika Beach.

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Baaaahm! Sunset over Vestvågøy.

Baaaahm! Sunset over Vestvågøy.

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“ I do!” Wedding on top of Festvågtinden 541 mas.

“ I do!” Wedding on top of Festvågtinden 541 mas.

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November hike, Tuva.

November hike, Tuva.

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Sun dance festival, Smortaksla.

Sun dance festival, Smortaksla.

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November light over Henningsvær.

November light over Henningsvær.

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World Championship in cod-fishing.

World Championship in cod-fishing.

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Powder bonanza, Blåtinden.

Powder bonanza, Blåtinden.

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“MS Symra” outside Vågakallen.

“MS Symra” outside Vågakallen.

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Catch of the day, Austnesfjorden.

Catch of the day, Austnesfjorden.

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A place called home. Henningsvær.

A place called home. Henningsvær.

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Stockfish sunrise in Henningsvær.

Stockfish sunrise in Henningsvær.

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The fish that built the country! Stockfish at Gimsøya.

The fish that built the country! Stockfish at Gimsøya.

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Kvalvika Beach.

Kvalvika Beach.

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Free diving in Vaterfjorden.

Free diving in Vaterfjorden.

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Cooling down at Skrova.

Cooling down at Skrova.

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Kayaking in the harbour in Henningsvær.

Kayaking in the harbour in Henningsvær.

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Summer holiday, Haukland Beach.

Summer holiday, Haukland Beach.

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Embrace the world! Offersøykammen.

Embrace the world! Offersøykammen.

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Freediving outside Kalle.

Freediving outside Kalle.

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December sunset, near Vågakallen.

December sunset, near Vågakallen.

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Looking for treasures outside Henningsvær.

Looking for treasures outside Henningsvær.

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Cotton grass, Nøkksætra.

Cotton grass, Nøkksætra.

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Sunset at Gimsøya.

Sunset at Gimsøya.

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Ramberg Beach.

Ramberg Beach.

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Jump for joy in the bottom of Geitgaljen’s south couloir.

Jump for joy in the bottom of Geitgaljen’s south couloir.

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Work of street artist “Pøbel” at Gimsøya.

Work of street artist “Pøbel” at Gimsøya.

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Taking a short cut to the pub “The Climber’s Café.” Henningsvær.

Taking a short cut to the pub “The Climber’s Café.” Henningsvær.

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Two wheel adventure at Smørdalskammen.

Two wheel adventure at Smørdalskammen.

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Chasing the dream at Unstad.

Chasing the dream at Unstad.

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Midnight sun kayak bonanza outside Henningsvær.

Midnight sun kayak bonanza outside Henningsvær.

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Jumping the famous Svolværgeita.

Jumping the famous Svolværgeita.

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Flying high above Svolvær.

Flying high above Svolvær.

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View of Røst Islands from Værøy.

View of Røst Islands from Værøy.

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Alternative fish drying rack, Værøy.

Alternative fish drying rack, Værøy.

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Fisherman’s cabins in Reine.

Fisherman’s cabins in Reine.

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Summer hangout at Haukland Beach.

Summer hangout at Haukland Beach.

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View from Skrova.

View from Skrova.

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Skiing on Torskmannen.

Skiing on Torskmannen.

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Spring skiing in Trolltindan.

Spring skiing in Trolltindan.

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View of Bunes beach from the climbing route «The next best thing.»

View of Bunes beach from the climbing route «The next best thing.»

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Tent life, crossing Greenland on skis.

Tent life, crossing Greenland on skis.

EXPEDITIONS
Challenged by the wind, South Georgia.

Challenged by the wind, South Georgia.

EXPEDITIONS

I operate in the mountains and on the seven seas, in the deep forests and in the urban jungle – providing photos, articles and ass-kickin´ motivational talks.

kristin@folsland.no