Mountain riding

This summer my wife and I participated in the mountain horseback riding expedition arranged by Kvistli Icelandic Horses. We rode in the mountains around Folldal and had a clear view towards Rondane National Park. In total we rode around 140 km (88 miles) and spent hours each day in the saddle.

Riding in Grimsdalen
Riding in Grimsdalen

One of the great things about such treks are that the pace gives me lots of time to take in the scenery.

View towards Rondane

And of course, to spend time with all the magnificent horses was great.

Posing against the mountains
Posing against the mountains
Resting
Resting
A formerly white horse
A formerly white horse

Such a trip offered plenty of photographic opportunities

Meeting in the Kvistli Chapter of the Icelandic Horse Union
Meeting in the Kvistli Chapter of the Icelandic Horse Union

Evening over Kvitfjelldalen (White Mountain Valley)Evening camp

I can really recommend a slow trip in the mountains, and thank my new friend for carrying me and my camera gear safely throughout the trek.

My favorite horse
My favorite horse