Meet the crew

The crew aboard Varg consists of an experienced and dedicated skipper, guide and a chef who work together to ensure safe and unique experiences at sea. With deep expertise and a passion for nature, they create an environment where guests can relax and fully enjoy their journey.

To maintain safety and elevate the quality of activities on board, they collaborate closely together. The guides bring specialized knowledge in skiing, cycling, and hiking, making each expedition safer and richer in experience. Additionally, a chef is an essential part of the crew, ensuring that the meals contribute to a complete and enjoyable experience on board. Together, they ensure that guests can explore nature in a secure, engaging, and unforgettable way.

Meet Jérôme Cohen – one of the skippers aboard Varg. The 48-year-old French-Norwegian sailor grew up on the water with his family, exploring the coasts of Algeria, Tunisia, Spain, and Sicily. In his twenties, he began borrowing his father’s sailboat and taking guests on adventures across the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. In 2017, he sailed from France to Northern Norway – and fell in love with both the raw beauty of the landscape and a Norwegian woman.

Since then, Jérôme has developed and led several ski-and-sail concepts in the Lyngen Alps, combining his passion for the sea and the mountains. Now he brings his extensive experience and enthusiasm aboard Varg – ready to create unforgettable journeys with a new crew of adventurers.

“Sailing up here in the north can feel a bit like being a real Viking,” Jérôme says. “I promise that everyone who joins us will leave with lifelong memories and lasting friendships. Life on a sailboat brings us closer to nature, closer to each other – and closer to ourselves. A journey with Varg is like writing your own adventure.”

Based in Tromsø, Arno now serves as first mate aboard Varg, where he combines hands-on experience with a strong desire to create meaningful and safe adventures for guests on board.

He describes Varg as a solid and comfortable vessel – a rare platform for exploring remote corners of the world without giving up warmth, community, and good food. Arno enjoys the relaxed atmosphere in the pilothouse, and especially appreciates the sauna and spacious social areas on board.

When he’s not at sea, you’ll find him seeking adventure on land – skiing, hiking, or simply enjoying nature’s calm. Arno hopes to inspire guests to chase their own dreams, feel the freedom of the open landscape – and care for the planet we all share.

Petter is from Narvik, but is now living in Lofoten - also in the Northern part of Norway - surrounded by beautiful mountains and unlimited ski & hiking possibilities right outside of his front door. 

Growing up, skiing and being outdoors in the mountains were a daily part of life, but eventually, it was no longer enough. This was a lifestyle to be lived 100%. A bachelor's degree in Outdoor Activities and Nature Guiding, as well as ski guide training under the auspices of NORTIND, was therefore the next stop, but of course after a couple of years as a genuine ski bum. Japan, Canada, and the Alps were quickly crossed off the list as temporary residences. When skiing is not the chosen nature activity, there are plenty of other activities that take up time: kayaking, glacier tours, climbing tours, and hiking are mentioned in the same breath. Petter is also certified as a kayak instructor, trough the Norwegian Canoe Association (NPF).

With Petter, the total experience is the focus when he guides. He occasionally refers to the pyramid of experiences from Finland when it comes to landing meaningful experiences.

Petter's philosophy is simple: Just be, that's why you are. See you on the trip!

As an internationally certified mountain guide through NORTIND/UIAGM, Trond Olav may guide and instruct skiing, climbing and glacier tours all over the world. He is also an NF (Norwegian Mountain Sport Assisiation) avalanche and climbing instructor, as well as mountain guide level 2, and has experience from NARG (Norwegian Alpine Rescue Groups). Trond Olav also has managed to build up many years of experience with climbing and skiing in various mountains from the south to north, both on his free time and through work. He also climbed a number of high mountains, such as Kilimanjaro, Elbrus, Gokyo Ri, Island Peak and Aconcagua. Employed in Norrøna Adventure in January 2023, but was former active as a ski guide for the company.

Although he grew up in Hamar on the east side of the country, Trond Olav has always been drawn to the mountains, and Jotunheimen was for a long time his closest and dearest area. After living in the north of Norway - Tromsø - for 7 years, he has also become well known in this area. Here he worked as a ski and climbing guide in the mountains. But Trond Olav is not only fond of steep mountains, in his spare time hunting and cross-country skiing are also among his favorite activities. As if that is not enough, he worked in a sports shop for several years, and has an excellent knowledge of equipment. Trond Olav is in charge of our technical tours, and guides - among other things - climbing and ski touring. A calm and steady guy to trust!

For Tore, the outdoors is about more than just activities; it's a lifestyle where he plays in nature, climbing, skiing, biking, hunting, and fishing. Based in the picturesque Skjomen, near Narvik, he often ventures out to explore the mountains in his "backyard."

Educated at Nortind, Tore is a UIAGM/IFMGA certified Mountain Guide with extensive training and experience in steep outdoor life. His certification entails in-depth knowledge of mountain climbing, safety, navigation, and facilitation for both beginners and experienced practitioners. Tore is passionate about sharing his love for nature with others and aims to inspire people to experience the majestic Norwegian landscape up close.