Cross-Country Skiing: Kvitavatn

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Average Review Rating: from 34 reviews.

Ronald Payne

CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING: KVITAVATN

Written March 2013
Kvitavatn is an excellent centre for all levels of snow sports. You are well looked affer, meals are excellent and well organised with helpful staff and a good standard of accomodation.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
In a week where the off track snow was so unpredictable and difficult I would offer the day the group did the Blue 23 trip. The weather was brilliant. It was an area new to me and provided new views and vistas.
What did you think of your group leader?
We had two leaders, Ilse and Mary who swapped about the groups. They were excellent. They instructed, lead the groups and maintained our spirits. They laid on films, lectures and quizs in the evening based on a theme of skiing.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
The bus takes 3+ hours from the airport to Kvitavatn. You may wish to have a snack to hand to tide you over until dinner on arrival.
The ski hire is excellent and not expensive. It saves hassle on aeroplanes and at airports.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
Kvitavatn has a considerable variety of terrain so you are not going to get bored and caters for all levels of skiing. And all this with the comfort of a fixed centre.
Ruth Toller

CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING: KVITAVATN

Written March 2013
good venue, good food, good instructors, but pace a bit too quick for an absolute beginner recovering from the flu!
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
being able to cross frozen lakes and get a whole new perspective on the fantastic scenery
What did you think of your group leader?
Both very good and worked hard to make the evenings interesting, as well as their work during the day
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
do some upper body strengthening exercises - it will make getting back on the feet (frequently required) much easier
Is there anything else you would like to add?
glad I tried the skiing but think I'll stick to snowshoes in the future
Michael Humphreys

CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING: KVITAVATN

Written March 2013
Great place to experience track and off track cross country skiing, the instructors are excellent very patient and professional, the accommodation is very good (twin bedded rooms with supplement) and the food in the restaurant excellent.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Skiing across frozen lakes.
What did you think of your group leader?
Very kind, professional, patient and committed to helping you improve your cross country skiing ability.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Buy a couple of bottles of wine at Heathrow duty free.
Robert Chilton

CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING: KVITAVATN

Written March 2013
An entertaining, inspirational and challenging week in beautiful wilderness.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Standing in a deserted stretch of ski track with nobody else around, the wind was howling, the sky was blue and I was panting. I felt alive!
What did you think of your group leader?
Both group leaders, Mary and Ilse, were patient and knew exactly when to push us and when to hold back, providing just the right levels of instruction.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Bring a flask so you can have a hot drink at lunchtime. Haribo were a welcome treat too. Have a crack at it. Cross-country skiing is not scary or impossible. It's surprisingly easy to pick up after day one. Don't get frustrated, just try to smile and laugh at yourself.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
Every once in a while it's good to challenge yourself, do something different and learn a new skill. If you feel like you're stuck in a rut, sign up for this trip and shake things up. You'll come home feeling a whole lot better, your lungs will feel bigger and you'll have a glow in your rosy cheeks.
karen reed

CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING: KVITAVATN

Written February 2013
Just back from a fantastic trip. I'd not been cross country skiing before and found the variety of this trip exceeded my expectations. Although the accommodation is described as basic as it is a youth hostel, it was very comfortable, warm and clean. The food was consistently excellent and plentiful with a hot 3 course dinnner every evening, being just what was needed after a day out in the cold.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
For a first timer zooming along the tracks, just trusting the ski's to do the work was amazing.
Also climbing high up onto the hillside to look across at Gausta without too much effort was surprising. The scenery from up there was spectacular and the sense of achievement having got to the top and back down again safely will stay with me for some time.
What did you think of your group leader?
The leaders were outstanding! Ilse knew exactly how to approach each individual to encourage and motivate them. If she said we could ski down a slope then we knew we could trust her judgement as to our level and ability and each time she was right.
Also she made the warm up sessions fun and a great way to start the day, and the stretching at the end of the day was a welcome release of the tension from our aching muscles.
The talks and videos in the evening were informative and helpful particularly to a first timer.
Ilse and Mary took literally hundreds of photos during the week which meant I actually have pictures of myself rather than just scenery! Also I didn't need to worry about dropping or losing my camera as they took better shots than I could. Unfortunately my friends particularly love the photos of me face down in the snow!
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Just try it! It was a laugh a minute and I can't imagine getting such variety with better tuition and guidance anywhere else.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
We were a group of 13 with 2 leaders which meant we were split into groups of 7 and 6 which was fine. Any more could have meant more waiting around and difficulty keeping close but not too close.
Moyna Richey

CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING: KVITAVATN

Written February 2013
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
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What did you think of your group leader?
excellent
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
go for it
Alison Kerlogue

CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING: KVITAVATN

Written February 2013
A brilliant week, exceptional leaders, fabulous tuition and an all round great place to be.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Sunshine and diamond dust air with mountains as far as the eye can see - magical
What did you think of your group leader?
Ilse & Mary are inspirational, know how to get the best out of people whilst having a laugh.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
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