CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING: MOSSTROND

8 days at GBP1,149 including flights
Tripcode: CXN

Countries Visited: Norway

Essential Information

Trip Profile

6 days cross country skiing Grade 2+ Grade 3

Price Includes

Return flights from Heathrow to Oslo with SAS or BA; airport transfers (for group flights only)
7 nights full board accommodation at Mosstrond Turisthytte
6 days cross-country skiing guiding/instruction
One cross-country leader

Accommodation

Mosstrond Turisthytte

The Turisthytte was originally built 140 years ago as a community boarding school for the local area. Following its closure due to dwindling numbers it was taken over by a group of friends and offers a charming base for visitors.The property consists of three main buildings, the teacher's house, the pupil's accommodation and the school itself. Though always well maintained, these have been improved to offer comfortable twin bunk rooms and a large lounge and kitchen area. Most rooms offer stunning views across the lake and towards the Hardangervidda National Park. Facilities are shared.

Food

All meals included.

Reality Check

Activity Details Cross-country skiing or Nordic Skiing is becoming one of the most popular winter sports. Using longer, thinner and lighter skis than downhill with bindings that let you lift your heel, we explore the winter landscapes away from the confines of the alpine pistes. Cross-country skiing can be undertaken on prepared tracks (loipe) or, as with this trip, off-track, allowing the group to explore the winter landscape. At Mosstrond we offer grade 2+ or 3 dependent on the week.

Your safety All active winter holidays involve some element of risk; from something as simple as slipping on icy pavements, to the possibility of injuries sustained as a result of the activities themselves. While we do all we can to minimize any dangers, participants must be prepared to accept some risk as part of the holiday. Unlike downhill skiing, where falls can happen at speed, most cross-country falls happen at slow speeds or from an almost static position, and cause no injury. Although it is very rare, some falls do lead to injury, overall cross-country skiing is a safe sport to take part in, if properly instructed.

Grade 2+ Intermediates (unsuitable for beginners). On these holidays there is not enough flat terrain, or the location and itineraries are not suitable for us to accept beginners. Suitable for clients who have done a couple of weeks with us, have developed their snowplough and can cope fairly confidently with undulating terrain. The skiing on this holiday will be off track.

Grade 3 Advanced Choose this level if you can tackle ups and downs competently, manage a controlled snowplough descent, and if you want to ski at a lively pace. You should also be able to get up swiftly and easily by yourself after a fall. Routes will be chosen according to each group's ability, but will be off track.

Normal group size and age

Normally min 5 , max 12. Minimum age 16.

Icons explained

The vast majority of Exodus adventures are adult group holidays. Groups are always small in size. We strongly believe that this adherence to small groups means a better experience for all; more time with your guide, less waiting around and a reduced impact on the communities and environments visited.
Each group is generally made up of like-minded travellers - with singles, couples and friends all joining in together. All these trips are suitable for single travellers, but if you prefer to travel with clients booking individually, please see our Solo Departures page.

Cross-country skiing: will involve intensive instruction, and our groups are carefully graded to ensure participants have similar levels of experience.
Cross-country ski grades: 1 Beginners | 2 Intermediates (suitable for confident beginners) | 2+ Intermediates (not suitable for beginners) | 3 Advanced | 4 Strenuous | and for Cross-country Skating levels: 1 Beginners | 2 Intermediates - For full explanations of Cross-Country Grading and Levels please see below or check here to view the full Winter Grades page.

Winter Activities: It's about seeking out alternative ways to have fun in unspoilt locations, you won't find standard skiing or snowboarding breaks here.

Grade 2+Intermediates (unsuitable for beginners). On these holidays we will be skiing on some steeper terrain. Suitable for clients who have done a couple of weeks with us, have developed their snowplough and can cope fairly confidently with undulating tracks. Also suitable for those wishing to progress onto a skating week.

Grade 3 Advanced. Choose this level if you can tackle ‘ups and downs’ competently, manage a controlled snowplough descent, and if you want to ski at a lively pace. You should also be able to get up swiftly and easily by yourself after a fall. The mix of track and off-track skiing varies.