Gutsy Girls Holiday | Norway Beginner Cross Country Ski Adventure!

Join Gutsy Girls for a seven night Beginner Cross Country Ski Adventure in Norway’s Tyin mountains, an active winter escape designed to help you master cross-country skiing from the ground up.

This trip is for women who want to learn a new winter sport, explore wild landscapes, and enjoy the camaraderie of a small group. It’s active, beginner-friendly, and unforgettable.

Why Cross Country Skiing in Norway?

• The perfect starting point - cross-country skiing is easier on the knees than downhill skiing, with a faster learning curve.
• Epic wilderness - glide across frozen lakes, snowy forests, and mountain plateaus far from crowded resorts.
• Confidence through coaching - daily instruction builds your skills step by step, from standing and stopping to full-day wilderness trails.
• Refuel and recharge - sauna sessions, yoga, and hearty dinners keep you recharged after active days.

Highlights

• Six days of guided skiing: learn technique each day, from easy lakeside loops to full-day mountain trails.
• Winter kayaking on Sognefjord: Mid-week, swap skis for paddles and explore Norway’s longest fjord, with a mobile sauna to warm up after.
• Headlamp ski tour: experience the magic of skiing under evening light with your newfound skills.
• Yoga sessions: functional stretching designed to help your body recover for the next day.
• Riverside sauna: feel the heat in a spectacular sauna perched over the Begna River.
• Local cuisine: famous breakfast buffets, packed trail lunches, and three-course dinners featuring regional mountain ingredients.

📍 Location
Tyin, Norway, at 1,260m above sea level, nestled between Lake Tyin and Filefjell at the gateway to Jotunheimen National Park. One of Southern Norway’s snowiest areas, offering hundreds of kilometres of prepared ski tracks through forests and across high mountain plateaus.

🛌 Accommodation
Our base is a cosy mountain lodge in Tyin, offering private or twin rooms with modern comforts and snowy peak views. After full days on skis, you’ll return to hearty dinners and the soothing warmth of a riverside sauna.

🔥 Difficulty Level
This trip is rated moderate. No prior skiing experience is required, but you’ll need good fitness and a willingness to embrace consecutive active days. Expect 6 - 7 hours of activity daily, covering 8-15 km on skis - it’s a full-body workout that’s both demanding and rewarding. Falls are part of the process, and by the end of the week you’ll have real skills and confidence.

This is for women who want to push their skiing further, laugh with new friends, and learn a new skill in Norway’s epic mountain regions. If you’re ready to climb, carve, and challenge yourself, join us.

💷 Price
Superior Private Room £2500 (approx. €2840 / $3265)
Private Room: £2350 (approx. €2665 / $3070)
Twin Room: £2100 (approx. €2380 / $2745)

What's Included

• 7 nights’ accommodation
• All meals from arrival dinner to departure breakfast
• 6 days guided cross-country skiing instruction
• Ski equipment hire (skis, boots, poles)
• Winter kayaking with guide and equipment
• 3 sauna sessions
• Yoga sessions
• Gutsy Girls host and expert instructors
• Group transfers from Tyinkrysset bus stop

Full Trip Details: Norway Cross Country Ski Adventure

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