Welcome to our community.
Our story.
XP Coaching is a recreation company providing lessons and experiences celebrating life outdoors in Norway.
The roots of this company started in 2016, mainly giving cross-country ski lessons to the diplomatic community in Oslo. What we heard over and over again was how much people wanted to ski with Norwegians - colleagues, family, friends - but felt intimidated. Fast forward to today, we have gathered an exceptional group of ex-professional, semi-professional athletes as well as highly experienced guides who share our passion to provide top-quality instruction and experiences to help people find their way in different sports and activities that previously felt out of reach.
We are now not only running full-season cross-country and alpine lessons for individuals, groups and families, we have expanded into an all-year menu of sports and activities. In the winter & spring of 2023, we added instruction and experiences in hiking, nordic walking, kayak and paddling. From the 2024 winter season, you will find winter hiking, snowshoeing, ice skating as well as our popular skiing lessons.
With our unique set of professional coaches and guides, our vision is to help the international community take part in the exceptional outdoor lifestyle that Norway has to offer - throughout the year. If you don’t know where to start, ask the X-Pro’s at XP Coaching.
Our founder, Andrea Nahrgang Imbsen
Cross-Country Skiing Instructor and Managing Director
Andrea is a former Olympic biathlete (cross-country skiing and rifle marksmanship), having participated in the Salt Lake City Olympics. An American from Minnesota, she moved to Norway in 2002 after the games to attend BI Norwegian Business School. Spending most of her youth as a full-time athlete, she raced and competed on the global stage affirming a passion that has followed her to this day. Andrea spent over 15 years in small business management and development before starting XP Coaching in 2021. Along the way, Andrea worked as an instructor at Skiforeningen and volunteered at her local ski club IL Heming. Not only has Andrea skied and competed on a professional level, but she is also a passionate teacher who cares about the quality of each lesson with each individual.
Jennifer Bilyk Makokha
Wellbeing Coach & Business Development Advisor
Jenn met Andrea through the magic of Facebook when looking for clients during her coaching certification program. Just a few months into her first winter in Norway, Jenn was inspired by the mission of XP Coaching to help internationals like herself fully integrate into the outdoor culture in Norway (and recognized Andrea as a kick-ass woman entrepreneur.) While expanding her business by bringing more coaches and sports into the brand, Andrea was searching for a strategic support and accountability partner to help with making her dream a reality. Andrea saw Jenn’s passion for supporting people as well as her business acumen as a natural fit to brainstorm and increase XP Coaching’s impact.
A synchronized mind and body are equally important for not only athletic endeavors but for a fully balanced life. Andrea and Jenn’s mutual desire to achieve high performance and balance is the driving factor in expanding into Wellbeing and other XP offerings to help you cultivate your best life.
Kitija Kaulina-Tentere
Nutrition Coach, Ice Skating Instructor & Social Media Coordinator
Kitija’s love for skating began as a 4-year-old in Riga, Latvia, and has grown into a lifelong passion. With over 10 years of experience as an international competitor, coach, and commentator, Kitija brings unmatched expertise and energy to every session. She has a unique ability to connect with clients of all ages—whether coaching children, teenagers, or adults—and tailors her approach to meet their individual needs.
Kitija joined XP Coaching in 2023, where she expanded her services into ice skating instruction and nutrition coaching. Her genuine care for clients and commitment to providing top-notch customer service make her an invaluable part of the team. In Fall 2023, she took on the role of Social Media Coordinator, using her creativity to build our online presence and share the XP Coaching experience with a wider audience. Clients love working with Kitija because she not only helps them improve their skills but also makes every session fun and rewarding.
