Ride the Future of Accessible Tourism
Sunday 16th- Monday 17th of August 2026
Radisson Blu Resort Trysil & Trysil Bike Arena, Norway
Pricing
Early bird (before May 1): NOK 2,000
Standard price: NOK 2,500
Includes:
Full two-day program
Lunch both days
Conference dinner (Sunday)
Accommodation and travel are arranged individually.
Can accessibility drive better experiences—and stronger destinations?
Adapt2Explore Trysil brings together professionals from tourism, destination development, outdoor experiences, academia, and the public sector for two days of hands-on testing, knowledge sharing, and networking.
This is not a traditional conference. It is a practical learning arena where accessibility is explored in real-life settings—together with users, industry, and experts.
Experience accessibility in action
The event takes place alongside Camp MTB Adapt, where participants with disabilities engage in adaptive mountain biking over several days.
This gives you a unique opportunity to:
Meet adaptive riders and mentors
Understand real barriers—and how to remove them
Experience how accessibility works in practice
Sunday takes place in the bike park, with live demonstrations and insights into adaptive bikes, trail design, and infrastructure.
Monday moves into a seminar and networking arena, focusing on inclusive tourism, universal design, and the full visitor journey—from planning and transport to accommodation and experiences.
Program highlights
From Pro Biker to Pioneer in Adaptive Mountain Biking
Martyn Ashton, Former pro rider and pioneer in adaptive mountain biking
The Accessible Visitor Journey – From Booking to Biking
Heidi Kjærnes and Gunhild Bottolfsen, Sunnaas Foundation (Adapt2Explore), Project leads in Adapt2Explore, working with inclusive tourism through real-life testing and cross-sector collaboration
Adaptive Riding in Nordic Bike Parks: A User Perspective
Amelie Ericsson, Adaptive MTB rider, ski instructor, and WCMX athlete with extensive experience from Nordic bike parks
Exotek- a Norwegain success story
Sigurd Groven, Founder of Exotek and innovator in adaptive outdoor equipment
Nature-based activities for all
Tor Erik Nyquist, PhD candidate in accessibility in nature-based activities
Who should attend?
Designed for forward-thinking professionals shaping the future of tourism:
Destination management organizations
Bike park operators and trail developers
Accommodation providers
Activity and experience providers
Municipalities and decision-makers
Why join?
Accessible tourism is not just about inclusion—
it’s about better experiences, new markets, and stronger destinations.
At Adapt2Explore Trysil, you will:
Take part in a guided session in the bike park alongside adaptive riders
Learn from industry experts in accessible tourism and inclusive design
Discover practical solutions for inclusive bike park development
Build valuable cross-sector partnerships
Strengthen your destination’s competitiveness
Practical information
The event takes place at Radisson Blu Resort Trysil and Trysil Bike Arena.
A limited number of rooms have been reserved—booking details will be shared after registration.
The seminar will be conducted in English.
About Adapt2Explore
Adapt2Explore is an initiative by the Sunnaas Foundation, developing inclusive and sustainable tourism through user involvement, real-life testing, and cross-sector collaboration.
The project builds on several years of field-based work across Norway, bringing together industry, municipalities, researchers, and people with lived experience to identify barriers and develop practical solutions that can be implemented in real destinations.
Contact: heidi@sunnaasstiftelsen.no