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Ski Norway 2009
One or Two Weeks - March 14 - 29, 2009

March 14 - 22: Sjusjöen - Norwegian Birkebeiner
March 22 - 29: Ski "Hut to Hut"
Pre-trip Options: Depart on 3/12/09 and spend two days in Oslo or participate in the Inga Låmi Women´s Race

HardangerviddaCome join us for our annual Ski Trip to Norway.  Again we have put together a number of choices  to fit your interests and schedule.

Week 1: Sjusjöen
We will be staying at Sjusjöen, our favorite Mountain Lodge and our home for the first seven days. Accommodations are in double rooms with private bathrooms. Meals are big buffet style Norwegian breakfasts, trail lunches and three course evening dinners. The comfortable sitting areas feature two fire places and beautiful antique furniture – great areas for evening conversations, games or just curling up with a book. If that does not appeal to you there is always the well equipped indoor waxing room – also a good place for socializing - or the two saunas!

Skiing is right from the door. A network of 300+ km of groomed trails offers unlimited possibilities for all levels of skiers. Snow conditions are very stable and March is the best month for skiing in Norway. The days are longer and the sun warmer, yet the snow usually remains dry. Many of the trails are above timberline offering spectacular views. The heavily forested trails in the lower areas offer shelter from the elements on cold and windy days. The trails from the lodge connect to the Birkebeiner trail and the last food stop on the Norwegian Birkebeiner.  A 15K ski down to Lillehammer will take you to the challenging Olympic Trails or you may just ski into town and take a bus back to Sjusjöen.



Attention all Ladies!
Consider leaving two days early and participate in the Inga Låmi Women’s Race: www.inga-laami.no. The 15 or 30K classic style tour/race is held in Lillehammer on Saturday March 14, 2009.  It is lots of FUN!

Week 2: Ski “Hut to Hut”

We will organize a guided tour with the Norwegian Trekking Association in one of Norway’s National Parks. Exact itinerary will be determined when we know the interests and experience of the participants. Most of the “Huts” are actually full service lodges. Accommodations are in 4-6 bedded bunk rooms and breakfast, trail lunch and dinners are provided at the huts. Ski trails are staked but not machine groomed. Participants should be able to ski all day in all kinds of weather carrying a 20lb pack.
Meals are big buffet style Norwegian breakfasts, trail lunches and three course dinners.
Photos on this page by Craig and Anne Hanson

Worldloppet Ski Races www.worldloppet.com 

Those interested in Cross Country Ski Races will have the option of participating in the following events:

Inga Låmi Women’s Race: www.inga-laami.no
March 14, 2009 - 15 or 30K Classic Style women’s race.
The 30K Race is now a Worldloppet Silver qualifier.

The Norwegian Birkebeiner (Birkebeinerrennet) www.birkebeiner.no
March 21, 2009 – 54 K Classic Style.
Worldloppet Gold qualifyer

Contact: Solveig Olson E-mail peergyntwv@aol.com  Phone: 612-377-2483