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Depart the US. Upon arrival at Gardermoen airport we are transferred by a private Motor Coach to Sjusjöen and our favorite Mountain Lodge – our home for the next 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.
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