Håvard Boutera Toft

Håvard Boutera Toft is a researcher affiliated with the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Tromsø. His work focuses on the intersection of adventure sports, tourism, and risk management in Northern Norway.

• Research Themes:
  • Backcountry skiing dynamics
  • Avalanche risk in recreational contexts
  • Tourism's socioeconomic impact
  • Environmental and spatial analysis

The doctoral thesis "Who skis where, when?" (2024) explores geospatial patterns in backcountry skiing and their implications for safety and tourism sustainability. His research contributes to understanding how outdoor recreation interacts with environmental hazards and local economies.