Zombie Hill Camp

June 5 - 9, 2025

Welcome to the Zombie Hill Camp at Gausta

Join us in the heart of Gausta for a long weekend filled with training, fire, adventure, learning, and inspiration. This camp is designed for people passionate about long-distance triathlon, Norseman, adventure, and good spirit. The backdrop of the camp is held in an iconic setting, with Mount Gausta in the background. Experienced coaches and Norseman veterans will lead the camp.

Whether you're dreaming of racing Norseman one day or want to grow as an athlete, this is where it starts.

All participants attending the Zombie Hill Camp 2025 will receive 50 X-Points.

Program

  • Check-in
    15:00 - 19:00
    Location: Gausta

    Running: 7 km on gravel road/trail.
    18:30 - 19:15
    Location: Gausta

    Dinner and official opening of training camp.
    20:00
    Location: Gausta

  • Breakfast
    07:00 - 08:00
    Location: Gausta

    Bike: Intervals in Zombie Hill
    08:30 - 11:30
    Location: Gausta

    Lunch
    12:00 - 13:00
    Location: Gausta

    Swimming Open Water
    14:00-16:00
    Location: Kvitåvatn lake

    Post-swim snacks and fire
    16:00 - 17:00
    Location: Post-swim snacks and fire

    Sauna (max 12 participants)
    17:00 - 18:00
    Location: Gausta

    Dinner
    20:00 - 21:00
    Location: Gausta

  • Breakfast
    07:00 - 08:30
    Location: Gausta

    Bike: Long ride + brick session (2 different groups)
    09:00 - 16:00
    Location: Gausta

    Coffee, snacks, fire and bathing. Norseman style.
    16:30 - 19:00
    Location
    Kvitåvatn lake

    Dinner:
    20:00-21:30
    Location: Gausta

  • Breakfast
    07:00 - 08:30
    Location: Gausta

    Wave transport Gausta - bottom of Zombie Hill
    08:30 - 09:30
    Location: Gausta

    Running: Wave start at the bottom of Zombie Hill - Mount Gausta (17 km and 1600 vertical meters)
    19:00 - 10:00
    Location
    Bottom of Zombie Hill

    Expected finish at Mount Gausta for all participants
    12:15 - 13:00
    Location: Mount Gausta

    Lunch at Mount Gausta
    13:00 - 14:30
    Location: Mount Gausta

    Lift down from the mountain and bus transport to Gausta
    14:30 - 16:00
    Location: Mount Gausta

    Coffee, snacks, fire and bathing. Norseman style.
    17:00 - 19:00
    Location: Kvitåvatn lake

    Dinner
    20:00 - 21:30
    Location: Gausta

  • Breakfast
    07:00 - 08:30
    Location: Gausta

    Bike: Long ride (2 different groups)
    09:00 - 13:00
    Location: Gausta

    Brunch and camp closing
    14:00 - 15:00
    Location: Gausta

What`s included

  • Accommodation in cabin/room

  • All meals during the weekend

  • Professional coaching by Blanktjern Coaching

  • Transport during the camp

  • Goodiebag

What do you need to bring

  • Equipment for swimming indoors (including swimming goggles and swim cap)

  • Road bike or TT/triathlon bike in good technical condition.

  • Apparel for biking in sun, rain and everything in between.. The temperature in May can range from +5 Celsius to +18 Celsius.

  • Bike helmet, cycling shoes and accessories (spare tubes, basic tools, water bottles and nutrition)

  • Running gear (apparel, shoes and nutrition)

Important

  • All participants must have valid travel and accident insurance.

  • Bikes must be checked and serviced before arrival.

How to get there

There are several ways to get to Gaustablikk mountain resort. We have a couple of alternative solutions for you below.

Option 1: Train + Bus from Oslo Airport to Rjukan.

  • Book the journey that departs from Oslo Airport on Thursday, June 5, at 13:13 CEST here. The bus arrive at Rjukan 17:40 CEST. Transport from Rjukan to Gaustablikk can be ordered directly from Gaustablikk.

  • Book the return ticket from Rjukan to Oslo Airport on Monday, June 5, at 16:08 CEST here. The train arrive Oslo Airport 20:57 CEST. Transport from Gaustablikk to Rjukan can be ordered directly from Gaustablikk.

NOTE: Please check with both Vy and Farte regarding space for a bike case, as some locations may require a reservation.

Option 2: Train + Bus from Sandefjord Airport (Torp) to Rjukan.

  • Book the journey that departs from Sandefjord Airport (Torp) on Thursday, June 5, at 13:04 CEST here. The bus arrive at Rjukan 17:40 CEST. Transport from Rjukan to Gaustablikk can be ordered directly from Gaustablikk.

  • Book the return ticket from Rjukan to Sandefjord Airport (Torp) on Monday, June 5, at 16:08 CEST here. The bus arrive Sandefjord Airport (Torp) 20:59 CEST. Transport from Gaustablikk to Rjukan can be ordered directly from Gaustablikk.

NOTE: Please check with both Vy and Farte regarding space for a bike case, as some locations may require a reservatio

Option 3: Rental Car

If you’re comfortable driving and want flexibility:

You can rent a car directly at Oslo Airport (all major rental companies are available

there). The drive to Gaustablikk Fjellresort takes approximately. 3.5–4 hours (around 260 km).

At Gausta, ample parking is available, including electric vehicle chargers located near the entrance to Gaustablikk Fjellresort.

Tips:

Plan, especially if you are arriving late – buses to Rjukan don’t run all day.

Contact Gaustablikk Fjellresort to ask if they offer transport from the nearest bus

stop, in case the last part of the trip is tricky.

Useful websites: EnTur.no - to plan the whole route in one place, Vy.no and Farte.no


Register for the Zombie Hill Camp

The Zombie Hill Camp is limited to 50 participants.

Book a spot for the camp now by sending an email to booking@gaustablikk.no and refer to Zombie Hill Camp.

Price: 11,050 NOK per person for single participants. 18,500 NOK for 2 participants sharing a double room.

Deadline for registration: Sunday, May 11, at 23:59 CEST.