Arctic Pilot Events 2024
Here is the final program* with the main bits of fun and infotainment you can expect during the Arctic Pilot.
Look forward to parties and parade, snow and shenanigans , fur and fun!
Welcome to Tromsø!
*minor changes might occur
Delve into the Dark
Thursday, Nov 14
1500: Welcome to Tromsø. Registration. Introduction to the Arctic Pride and the Pilot. Gathering at restaurant Skarven, Strandtorget 1. Light lunch available. https://skarven.no/restauranter/skarven-kro/
1700: Seafront walk via the sealing vessel MS Polstjerna
https://en.uit.no/tmu/polstjerna
1800: Polar Bear Beer - Drinks at good old Ølhallen pub.
https://www.mack.no/en/olhallen
1930: Dinner option: Pizza and pasta at Casa Inferno. Food not included in your ticket, so please let Per Helge know if you want to come along for this, and he’ll make a table reservation. A signup sheet will come in our facebook group later.
https://www.casainferno.no/
From 2100: Gathering at Amtmandens Eftf., the designated Arctic Pride pub. https://amtmandens.com/
Northern WAYS
Friday, Nov 15
0945: Group photo at the stairs of Tromsø City Hall.
1000: Tromsø City Hall. Tromsø City presents to us the plans for LGBT+ issues and general politics considering sexual orientation and sexual health in Norway. This presentation is open to everyone as a part of the Arctic Pride. Ending approx. 1100. Full leather outfit. Titleholders wear sashes.
1430: Departure from Radisson Blu hotel to Tromsø Wilderness Centre for some husky cuddling and dog sledge rides (rides come at an extra cost). Warm lunch, coffee and cake included. Rough outfit, we might play in the snow! Some garments can be borrowed at the wilderness centre.
1730: Return – arrival Tromsø 1800.
Lead me into temptation
Friday, Nov 15
1900: PRIDE Rainbow Mass in Tromsø Lutheran Cathedral. Leathermen of all genders particularly welcome. Full leather outfit. Titleholders wear sashes. https://www.kirken.tromso.no/Menighetene/Domkirken-menighet
2100: SKEIV PREIK talkshow. This very popular show concept seen at many Norwegian prides combines the smart and serious with the witty and fun, presenting topics for discussion and entertaining guests. Performed in English, as one of the guests is a first-time-Pilot from far, far away…
From 2100: Frozen Frontier Fetish Fest by SLM Oslo at Storgata Camping, Storgata 5 (sea side of the street). Prize-winning DJ K-Paxian spins the music, and you simply can't stay off the dancefloor! This event is part of the official Arctic Pride program. Pilots enter with either Arctic Fox ticket or Polar Bear pass.Doors open at 2100, party ends at 0200. Age 20+. Dresscode as per SLM rules (masculine fetish wear) https://slmoslo.no/en/about-us/dress-code/ Club outfit - be that your full leathers or just a jockstrap.
https://campingen.no/en/tromso
Don't forget to look for the Aurora whenever you are outdoors after dark!
Pride & parade day
Saturday, Nov 16
1100: Pre-parade workshop. Prepare your flags and buff up that leather! Tvibit youth culture centre, Parkgata 27/29. Café with lights snacks. http://tvibit.net/
1300: Walk from Tvibit to the parade assembly spot.
1330: Parade line-up, Hålogaland Theatre, Teaterplassen 1. https://halogalandteater.no/kontaktinformasjon
1400: Tromsø Arctic Pride PARADE, starting from Hålogaland Theatre. Cool if you can carry the flag of your nation, fetish or club! Full leather outfit (with wool undies). Titleholders wear sashes.
1800: Formal Leather dinner at Full Steam restaurant, right at the seafront in Tromsø inner harbour. Local and traditional ingredients make up the basis for our feast tonight. Formal leather outfit. Titleholders wear sashes.
https://fullsteam.no/en/tromso-en/
2100: Arctic Pride Night. The main party for Arctic Party, and it would not be complete without us, or what? Venue: DRIV student house Pilots enter with either Arctic Fox ticket or Polar Bear pass. Party leather outfit (G-rated). Sashes optional.
https://driv.no/
0300: Party ends
Don't forget to look for the Aurora whenever you are outdoors after dark!
Antlers, Anyone?
Sunday, Nov 17
1000: Bus departure from Samuel Arnesens gate 8 (outside Yonas restaurant and the Troll museum), to Tromsø Arctic Reindeer Experience for a real treat: Reindeer sleigh rides! After a ride through the wintery landscape, we’ll be able to feed some of the animals and take a lot of selfies very suitable for this year’s Christmas cards! A presentation of the indigenous Sami culture follows. Hot lunch included. Please wear warm clothes, at least two layers. Don’t forget a good hat and mittens. Leather and sashes optional (but clearly good for photos). https://www.tromsoarcticreindeer.com
1400: Back in Tromsø city centre.
1800: Farewell cocktails at Bastard Bar. https://bastardbar.no/
Safe journey home – cherish the memories,
and welcome back to Tromsø, sixth pilots!
