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I am an Old veteran divorced, that live with his German Sheppard up in the mountain of Valdres on the edge small village, that has a dream to use his skills for good, I work right now as a volunteer with traumatized youth or ex addicts also I give a lot of time to the local open prison.And have a small jobb on the side to pay the bills, but my grand kids are getting bigger so they need there grandfather more, and that means I have to start making some money so I can visit them once or twice a year if covid allows it. my company if it getting successful will provide in the long run not only for tourism, but also for the les fortune and chronicle sick, a place where they all can enjoy the outdoors.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Well I teach them about woodman skills, bushcraft and language and you will staying in a beautiful country with amazing nature and wild life, nice evenings around the campfires nice hikes This year if all goes well I have a boat that people can use for fishing and swimming. Further i teach how to used all the woodwork machines, planers thickeners , saw-table etc. chainsaw and mill and only when and if I am convinced that you can handle yourself good with those i let you work on them alone, for the chainsaws you need to use the special clothes and boots that I provide for safety. I will teach you woodworking, welding and bushcraft or if you better than me lol you can teach me. I love that people can think for themselves and find a solution for the problems they face. if it is wrong... well lesson learned and we redo it my way. without making mistakes we cannot learn.
Help
I had some misfortune with my health, but now i try to setup a bushcraft school in Norway and I need help with building a good path till the waterfalls, help with building base-camps on the property that is 9000 mål big with mountains lakes and forrest and river, in the future building log- or off grit cabins a six-corned cabin with fire place, setup parachute camp etc , but for now most the paths , a bridge and setup good fens with the wood we find in my forrest, I can teach or being thought how the things going to be done. I tried to get it done on my own, but it is growing a bit above me. 2024 has to target to buildup an raise up all the beds in the garden, build an outdoor shower preferable with hot and cold water, improve the electricity in the garage In 2019 we successfully build one of those prospector cabins and i stayed in there in the winter time it was warm and comfortable. but now the walls and roof are solid, the interior needs still some tlc, but all the materials are there.and many more small but fun projects that we can build together, like improve or rebuild parts of the main camp, some work on the greenhouse, making a water source that can feed the shower and the water the greens. and if the weather allows many fires bbq etc.
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Norwegian: Fluent
Accommodation
I live up in the mountains of Valdres, not to far from me are the famous Jotunheimen and bitihorn where the snow is on top the whole year, there is the biggest open museum from Norway in Fagernes etc. etc. i have an old but charming house, that needs some tlc, but there are two bedrooms and a shared shower, you can setup your camper, tent or teach you to build a A frame with a rope matras, or help me to build a rustiek off grit cabin on the site where you can stay in. Most people stayed in the base camp they really loved that, but for the diehards when the cold starts they can stay in the cabin as well.
What else ...
there is from the main airport a good bus connection to Fagernes or a train till Gol and then a bus till Fagernes, Fagernes is a half hour drive and Dokka or gjovik well under an hour so there is plenty to see or do. This year if all goes well I have a boat that people can use for fishing and swimming.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
we have a very good 4G connection up here, its fast and very stable for online workers we are willing to setup their own data pakket they can buy so they can go online. for occasionally use they can use my own i have max 100 gb a month, so no streaming or video's, but email, travel info etc is no problem.
Space for parking camper vans
There is space enough so no problem
Can possibly accept pets
as long they are friendly for others and pets and the people clean up after them so we all can walk safe everywhere.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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Workaway host work different from each other, i know and i do it my way i make sure when you work for me… read more
in the beautiful mountains of Valdres, if you are planning to go, be aware that the public transport it's quite limited, the good thing is that Marc picked me up in the bus stop.
this Workaway opened my eyes for many things, appreciation for what I had before, and learn lo live without to much comfort, this Is the… read more
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Workaway host work different from each other, i know and i do it my way i make sure when you work for me… read more
in the beautiful mountains of Valdres, if you are planning to go, be aware that the public transport it's quite limited, the good thing is that Marc picked me up in the bus stop.
this Workaway opened my eyes for many things, appreciation for what I had before, and learn lo live without to much comfort, this Is the… read more
Marco is a great guy, loads of knowledge and experience behind him so it's always fun and interesting to listen to what he has to say.
I… read more
a wonderful couple to have have around, hard workers but Marc was able to hide his muscles very well LOL the once you show on the photo on the track, well hahaha...?! lucky the real muscle was his Girlfriend Queralt and together they made a great team. He still didn't beat me to the rock wall, but never know what the future brings.… read more
that were save… read more
Bathing in the river, cooking above an open fire and doing heavy labor with your bare hands (and "grey cells" is not for everyone.
Marco is a man clear as day and has a depth of old dungeons worth exploring. He's a man who has seen alot and now draws… read more
The work wasn’t hard at all. Marc doesn’t like to exploit people and is open to teach things you’re not familiar with. There is a lot you can learn from him since he’s done so much in life.
Marc can be a bit direct at times (typical Dutch directness (: ), but he takes very good care of the people… read more
great people to have around, very reliable with good humor, and the right head on there shoulders. And they… read more
The work:
Marco wants to built up a bushcraft camp. So we stay in the forest, cutting trees, making fire (cooking coffee :P ), building camp walls and beds. But actually it wasn't work; it was more like learning practical skills and getting… read more
