Swim Like A Girl
Ice diving event in Finland
Train and learn from the best.
Current world record holder and star of the Netflix documentary "Hold Your Breath: The Ice Dive"- Johanna Norblad
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This is an event for the courageous. An intimate group of only 12 participants experiencing private training from the champion herself.
"Swim Like a Girl"
Johanna's record under the ice is 2x the distance of Wim Hoff the iceman
No wetsuit! No fins!
Johanna Norblad
Is a pioneer of freediving in Finland. SheĀ has done both national and world records. Ā
Currently, she holds the world record for ice diving, 103 m from one ice hole to another wearing only a swimming suit, 2021.Ā
The TEAM
Johanna, Antero, Lydie and Lou
On location at Johanna's cabin and training facility inĀ Sonnanen Finland
Antero's event 'Paijanne on the Rocks'.
These images are from March 2024 during the freediving under the ice event organized by Antero Joki.
Accommodations
During the event you will be accommodated in the cottages of the luxury resort āLehmonkƤrkiā. However, the term ācottageā in Finland does not stand for a small emergency shelter or the like, but for a fully equipped house, built of wood, but standing in the forest.
Finland is beautiful in March
These shots are from our trip to Northern Finland, Lapland.
The Northern lights and some dog sledding fun.
What's included?
- Daily training with the Current world record holder Johnana Norblad
- All cold water/diving-related activities
- Five days lodging at the world-famous Lehmonkakri resort. (double occupancy)
- Transportation to and from Helsinki International Airport to the resort
- Breakfast And Dinner for the 5 days at the resort
- Finnish saunas every day
- Transportation to Lake Sonnanen
- Sauna in Sonnanen while on location
- Daily transformational work with Lou and Lydie
What's not included?
- Flights to Helsinki International Airport
- Extracurricular activities (snowmobiling, etc)
- Snacks during the day
- Drinks outside of breakfast and dinner
- crocks and crampons to walk on the ice
- 5mm neoprene socks and gloves
- wetsuits and gear if desired when diving under the ice (will be available for rent)
- *** Travel insurance. NOT mandatory yet highly recommended in these uncertain times. (Here's an example of one company)
What you'll require to participate:
- Your adventurous spirit
- Bathing suit
- Towel
- 5mm neoprene socks and gloves. Click here forĀ example socks, example gloves
- Shoes on the Ice
The āCrocksā clog is quite simple snow grips are easily mounted on this clog! Click here forĀ example here - Spikes/Snow Grips on the Ice. Find a good and cheap example of snow grips here at Amazon .Ā example here
Take a quick ride dog sledding with us.
Where:
Lake Paijanne, Region of Asikkala, Finland.
When:
March 10-15, 2025
Why:
To grow yourself to handle the challenges of life. By learning to dance with the elements (in this case water and cold) you'll be able to take these skill sets into all aspects of your life.
Itinerary
Monday, March 10th
- Landing in Helsinki Finland March 10 at 3 pm or earlier
- Meet vans and transport to LehmonkƤrki- the resort
- Dinner and overview of the week
- Finnish Sauna
- Sleep
Tuesday, March 11th
- Breakfast prepared by staff
- Morning session with Lou and Lydie
- 1st training day with Johanna
- Finnish Sauna
- Free time
- Dinner prepared by staff
- Integration time
- Sleep
Wednesday, March 12th
- Breakfast prepared by staff
- Morning session with Lou and Lydie
- 2nd training day with Johanna
- Finnish Sauna
- Free time
- Dinner prepared by staff
- Integration time
- Sleep
Thursday, March 13th
- Breakfast prepared by staff
- Morning session with Lou and Lydie
- 3rd training day with Johanna
- Finnish Sauna
- Free time
- Dinner prepared by staff
- Integration time
- Sleep
Friday MARCH 14TH
- Breakfast prepared by staff
- Morning session with Lou and Lydie
- 4th training day with Johanna
- Transportion to Lake Sonnanen
- Diving under the ice
- Finnish Sauna
- Free time
- Dinner prepared by staff
- Closing ceremony
- Sleep
Saturday, March 15
- Meet vans and depart for Helsinki International Airport
** for flights departing at 11 am or later ** departure time from the resort will be weather dependant.
