Have you tried cross country skiing or alpine skiing, but are you keen to discover the adventure and freedom of backcountry skiing? Then this backcountry skiing course might be the perfect package to get you started! The technique is comparable with cross country skiing, but you don’t need to stay on just groomed trails. You stay 3 nights in a cosy hotel room at Rondane River Lodge including full board. One night will be spent at a simple but cosy self-serviced DNT-cabin in the national park. Over three days of skiing in the company of your own private guide, you will gain the skills you need to do longer and more challenging tours.

Also kids from 12 years old with an active mindset are welcome to join this package.

This program is just an example and can be tailormade according to your wishes.

Day 1: arrival in winter wonderland

The hosts welcome you at Rondane River Lodge and inform you about the program for the next days taking into account your previous experience and the weather forecast. For sure you will be charmed instantly by the cosy lodge and the snowy forest around. Relax in your comfortable hotel room.

Day 2: backcountry skiing introduction day

Rondane National Park has unlimited possibilities for backcountry skiing. This is the oldest form of skiing, once developed in Norway to cross the vast plateaus. These slightly wider skis offer more stability than cross country skis, have steel edges and skins can be attached for extra grip when going up- or downhill. It’s not very technical and previous experience with skiing is not even necessary. Today gives you the opportunity to ski both on prepared trails and “off-track”, where backcountry skis really come into the their own. The terrain is undulating without very long ascents or descents, but there will of course be some ups and downs. Halfway we enjoy a tasty wilderness lunch in the middle of nowhere. It’s also possible to try skiing with a pulk behind you. Your return to the lodge in the afternoon to relax, stretch out those tired muscles in front of the fire, order a craft beer from the bar and look forward to dinnertime.

Day 3: overnight backcountry skiing trip to a mountain cabin

After a hearty breakfast at the lodge, it’s time to head to the mountains for your overnight expedition to put what you learned the day before into practice and continue building your confidence and improving your technique. Depending on weather conditions and the level of challenge appropriate, there are a number of possible options for your ski tour. But whichever route you take, the scenery will be spectacular! You will normally be heading to one of the cabins operated by DNT, which operates a network of simple but comfortable cabins in the mountains, heated by wood-burning stove with outdoor toilet and shared sleeping accommodation in bunk beds. Simple meals will be prepared together.

Day 4: return to the lodge

You will normally take a different route today as you head out from the mountain cabin accommodation to make your way back. On return to the lodge, dinner and a sauna await to welcome you back from the mountains. Congratulations on completing your overnight expedition! You should now be well on the way to developing your skills as a backcountry skier.

Day 5: departure

Time to say goodbye to the Norwegian mountains.

Included:

3 nights in a hotel room at Rondane River Lodge

1 night in shared rooms at a simple but cosy self-serviced DNT mountain cabin

3 x breakfast at the lodge

2 x self-prepared lunch package from the lodge

3 x three courses dinner at the lodge

Real Turmat (freeze dried meals) during the overnight trip

4 hours backcountry skiing introduction day with wilderness lunch

Overnight backcountry skiing trip to a mountain hut

All sports equipment needed for the various activities

Private backcountry ski guide

One time private use of the wood-fired sauna

Prices 2026/2027:

1 person in a single hotel room = 20.600 NOK

2 persons in a double hotel room = 14.150 NOK per person

3 persons in a triple hotel room = 11.970 NOK per person

Prices for more persons travelling together and/or when staying in a log cabin: on request

Optional:

Hire of a pulk = 250 NOK per day

Linen and final cleaning when staying in a log cabin

Optional activities

Rent of thermal dresses and winter boots

Use of the hot-tub in combination with sauna = 1250 NOK

Travel insurance

Availability:

This package can be booked with a flexible arrival day between 22.1.27 and 28.2.27 or between 7.3.27 and 10.4.27.

Transport:

We recommend to fly to Oslo Gardermoen Airport. Here you can pick-up a rental car and drive to Rondane River Lodge in about 3-4 hours. Alternatively you can also take the train to Atna where we can pick you up for 1000 NOK one way (up to 8 persons). It’s also possible to come by ferry from mainland Europe with your own car. Make sure your car is winter proof and has winter tires / snow chains in that case. Please take into account there will be extra transfer costs for the different activities when not having a rental or private car at your disposal. Contact us for more information about transfer prices.

Clothing:

We recommend to bring winter sports clothing and to dress in layers as much as possible. For sure it can be freezing cold, but you might also get very warm while being active outdoors. Thermal underwear in merino wool is the best investment in order to stay comfortable in all kind of weather circumstances. And don’t forget a pair of sturdy/waterproof hiking or snow boots.

It’s also possible to rent winter dresses (125 NOK per day) and boots (100 NOK per day) from us. Please inform us about the required sizes in advance.

Participants:

This program can be booked for a minimum of 1 and maximum of 8 persons.

Deposit:

When booking for this trip, a 30% deposit is payable upon confirmation. This deposit is non-refundable unless the program would be cancelled from our side due to insufficient snow.

Contact us for prices, availability or a tailor made offer.