Hemsedal, Norway
Introduction
Hemsedal has the claim of being the most photographed resort by the snowboarding press, and is no stranger to snowboarding having hosted major events for years including the Artic Challenge in 2001, and as a result has been attracting riders of all ages for years, especially freestylers. Its height, location and use of snow cannons all help to ensure a good snow record and a long season. The slopes lie about 3 kilometres from the main town and are reached by a free shuttle bus. The terrain will appeal to all standards, with 40 kilometres of well prepared piste for freeriders to carve up as well as being ideal for beginners. Freestylers will get to enjoy one of the best parks in Europe, and theres a load of good accesible back country routes. The runs are serviced by a good lift system which, unlike some neighbouring resorts, is not all drag lifts. Theres night riding for most of the season during the week until 9pm.
New for season
05: Blue line intermediate park is now twice as wide with more features including a half-pipe.
04:new 8-seater express chairlift replaces the present 3-seater Holvinheisen making it the biggest lift in Scandinavia. Improved beginners area including new terrain park.
Resort Statistics
Resort Type:
Alpine
Winter: Nov to May
Summer: None
Lifts
Total Lifts: 17
Chair lifts: 6
Drag lifts: 11
Max people per hour: 22,600
Board Leashes required: No
Mountain
Total pistes/trails: 34
Total ride area: 42km
Longest run: 3.7miles (6km)
Top lift: 1450m
Vertical drop: 810m
First lift: 650m
Piste suitability
Green runs: 56%
Red runs: 27%
Black runs: 17%
Lift Passes
Lift Passes:
Half-day 285
1 Day pass - 320
2 Day pass - 640
6 Day pass - 1320
Season 4295
Lift times:9.30am to 9.30pm
Snowfall
Average annual snowfall: 3m
Artificial snowmaking coverage: 25%
Facilities
Night Riding: :
Tuesday-friday until 9pm. 5 slopes lit.
Snowboard Schools:
90 min lesson 420 (weekend)
5x90mins lesson 595 (week)
Private lesson 430 for 50mins
Snowboard Hire:
Several companies in town. Hemsedal Sport Skiservice charge 310 per day for board and boots
Heliboarding: :
Not available
Snowmobiles:
Not available
Further information
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Hemsedal
Norway's best. Good variety of runs, a great park, cool but expensive nightlife.
ON THE SLOPES Good variety
MONEY WISE Expensive, but can be done on a budget if you're careful or a teetotaller
Terrain & parks
Halfpipe:
Yes - 2
Terrain park:
Yes - 2
Backcountry/off-piste:good
Tree runs:Yes
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