Norway
Norway Introduction
Norway
is famous for it’s cross country skiing which is reflected in the fact that although there are over 160 resorts dotted around the country, 80% are simply not ridable. The terrain in the suitable areas is best for novices and intermediates, with little long term interest for advanced riders due to the lack of steep terrain.Travelling around Norway is made easy by the country’s excellent road and rail network, connecting well with international airports. The main gateway airport with regular international flights is Oslo, but onward travel usually means an extra 2 to 3 hours of travel.
If you’re visiting Norway by car, you can take ferry crossings via ports in the UK, or short crossings from northern ports in Germany and Denmark. Driving in Norway is easy, but snow chains are a must in remote resorts.
The one common factor is Norway is its costs (super expensive in fact). Accommodation is pretty good with the most affordable type being cabins, which cater for groups. Hotels will burn a massive hole in your pocket. Beer prices are so high that evenings in the average bar are out of the question. The best advice is to bring heaps of duty free, or buy your drinks at the off licenses, but note, you have to be 18 to drink beer and 20 to buy or drink spirits.
Overall, Norway is really good but it does have some major drawbacks, like its total lack of music talent, stupidly expensive booze and the world’s worst knitwear. On the other hand, the women in this part of the world are to die for.
USA Freeze out the competition at Arctic Challenge
Sat 19 February 11The clouds broke up in Oslo, Norway at Oslo Vinterpark for the men's and women's slopetyle finals at the 6Star Oakley Arctic Challenge. Chas Guldemond lead from start to the finish in the mens, with Tyler Flanagan and Sage Kotsenburg making in a all USA podium. In the womens Jamie Anderson won and Britains Jenny Jones came third
Photo: Olav Stubberud
Qualification criteria for 2012 World Champs set
Sat 18 December 10TTR Pro Snowboarding and the World Snowboard Federation together have announced the official qualification criteria for the 2012 World Snowboarding Championships set to take place February 11-19, 2012 in Oslo, Norway at the Tryvann Vinterpark resort arena
Winter has started across the Alps - Snow Update
Sat 23 October 10Three US resorts likely to open in next24 hours. Ruka opens in Finland, several Norwegian resorts prepare to open after low temps and snow. Heavy snow report in Canada, New England and the Alps. Great skiing right now on the glaciers. Second French resort opens – For One Week Only. Only one southern hemisphere resort open from next week – but its still snowing in New Zealand!
Plenty of fresh snow on the glaciers - snow update
Wed 19 May 10Low temperatures and fresh snow for Alpine glaciers, Northern Europe's highest ski area opens for summer ski season. Six ski areas still operating in North America, some reporting fresh snow. Northern Europe’s highest peak opens for summer ski season. Skiing under midnight sun begins at Riksgransen.
Tacky Invitational Results
Mon 16 April 07The riders were pumped, the sun was out, and the crowd was stoked about our first annual Tacky Invitational Slopestyle event that was held in the Olympic slopes of Hafjell, Norway
Useful information
Population:4.5 million
Capital City: Oslo
Language: Norwegian
Currency: Krone
Highest Peak: Galdhopiggen 2472m
Drugs Information: Cannabis is illegal
Alcohol Drinking 18 for beer 20for spirits
Electricity Supply: 240 Volts AC 2 Pin plugs
Driving: Drive on the right hand side
Speed Limits
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Motorways-80kph (50mph
Highways-90kph (56mph)
Towns-50kph (31mph)
International Phone Code: ++47
Further Information:
Norweigan Snowboard Association tel - ++47 (0) 67 154 825
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