People who have visited Norway return time and time again. However some people have never had the opportunity to visit and have many questions and often misconceptions about the Country and the ski areas.
Below are our most common queries.
Isn’t it dark all the time: No, not in the resorts you will be skiing in. Many people see Norway on documentaries on TV, where they often visit the very North of Norway where in the winter 24hr darkness does occur. However towards the South of Norway, near our ski resorts, on our shortest day we see 7hrs of daylight, usually mid December with the slopes floodlit from mid afternoon, and night skiing a minimum of 3 days each week, our guests find they miss no time on the slopes, in fact they have longer days of skiing! By mid February onwards, we have lovely long days, much longer than some of our European counterparts.
March and April see gorgeous weather, great for families, beginners and sun worshippers! (Don't forget your suntan lotion!)
Isn't It Just Too Cold To Ski?:
Well the Norwegians say there is no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing! Weather is unpredictable and so it is hard to say how cold it could get on your holiday, as a rule December and January can be the coldest months, however this ties in with fresh dry powder snow, snow that because of the temperatures squeaks when you walk in it, and if you try to make a snowball will just fall apart in your hands. In many of our resorts the tree lined skiing offers great protection from any wind chill factor, also express chairlifts to the tops of the resorts offer a fast and warmer way to get to the top. Temperatures can fall as low as -25, however this is rare and usually occurs around the end of December and can often be for just one day. Usual average temperatures range from -3, to - 14, and once January is over, temperatures become more predictable in the minus single figures. Whilst March and April, experience beautiful long sunny days, and because it still drops below zero at night, the slopes are in great condition.We offer advice to all our guests regarding suitable clothing before you depart, we also give valuable, experienced advice as soon as you arrive in resort, to guarantee you enjoy your holiday. We find once our guests are knowledgeable about the subject, the weather doesn't hinder their holiday in any way. It just makes that end of day, hot chocolate or mulled wine more luxurious!
Is it very expensive there?: We won't ever tell you Norway is cheap, however it is not the expensive country it was 15 years ago, or how some visitors make it out to be. The overall cost of skiing, accommodation, lift pass, equipment hire etc, is great value, and often cheaper than many other countries and resorts. Children under 8 years have a free lift pass in every resort. If you are self catering, as with all countries some foods are expensive and some aren't, for example meat can work out more expensive, due to the fact the animals have to be farmed indoors for 6 months of the year. However fish of all types, especially fresh and prepared salmon works out more than half price to that of Britain. Everyday groceries, milk, bread, eggs, crisps, jam, biscuits, fruit and veg .......... work out about the same as in Britain, so your food costs aren't over the top.
People tend to remember the alcohol prices, when they visit Norway, these can be much higher than that in the UK, however many summer and winter holiday destinations are now cashing in on the tourists love for enjoying themselves, and prices are rising throughout the world. We have taken on board our guests comments from previous seasons, and this is why we opened Woody's in Hafjell. We would like our guests to enjoy a drink at a good price!
Can you only do cross-country skiing there?: It's a question we are often asked, Norway does offer some of the best cross-country skiing in the World. It is after all what they do best! It is widely known the Norwegians were the first on skis. They have had world class downhill skiers in World Championships and Winter Olympics since they started, with all of their Champions training in their homeland.
Lasse Kjus, one of Norway's most celebrated downhill champions, and Olympic gold medal winner, has his race academy in Hafjell and often trains in the valley. Kvitfjell boasts one of the most technical downhill courses on today's World Cup series. What advanced skiers enjoy most about Norway is the lack of crowding, being able to hit speed, and test themselves is something they rarely get to do in the overcrowded resorts of Europe. With the snow guarantee like we have the off-piste on a fresh powder day, can match anywhere else in the world.
What makes Norway So Unique?: Many of our guests are experienced world traveled skiers, who after visiting Norway find it is unique in what it has to offer. As mentioned before snow guarantee is becoming a huge priority for tourists, as snowfall in Europe becomes more and more unpredictable, we can offer a snow record to be proud of.
Each resort builds a lift system to match the number of beds on offer in resort, the blissful result being non-existent lift queues, uncluttered safe slopes and long uninterrupted ski days. With English being the second language, nearly all Norwegians speak it perfectly, making ski school, and evenings out great fun. The resorts are well laid out, and very accommodating for beginners and families, the country is famous for being safe and friendly. It can boast the great conditions of Canada and North America, without the lengthy flight time and expense.
March and April see gorgeous weather, great for families, beginners and sun worshippers! (Don't forget your suntan lotion!)
Well the Norwegians say there is no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing! Weather is unpredictable and so it is hard to say how cold it could get on your holiday, as a rule December and January can be the coldest months, however this ties in with fresh dry powder snow, snow that because of the temperatures squeaks when you walk in it, and if you try to make a snowball will just fall apart in your hands.
People tend to remember the alcohol prices, when they visit Norway, these can be much higher than that in the UK, however many summer and winter holiday destinations are now cashing in on the tourists love for enjoying themselves, and prices are rising throughout the world. We have taken on board our guests comments from previous seasons, and this is why we opened 
Lasse Kjus, one of Norway's most celebrated downhill champions, and Olympic gold medal winner, has his race academy in Hafjell and often trains in the valley.
Each resort builds a lift system to match the number of beds on offer in resort, the blissful result being non-existent lift queues, uncluttered safe slopes and long uninterrupted ski days.