Voss ski resort- A genuine ski town with legendary status

Everyone with a passion for skiing has probably heard of Voss. You have most likely met a skier from Voss. Have you ever been there? I guess not. Well, it’s not too late to change that. Voss is worth a visit, Not only for skiing. But, as we […]

Dine, wine and ski – Voss is simply world class

Norway’s ski capital Voss is full of contrasts. Opposites attract they say. After spending a week in Voss, skiing in all kinds of weather. Both at Voss ski resort and the neighboring Myrkdalen ski resort, here is a report. We stayed at four different hotels and dined at […]

Fleischer’s Hotel Voss – staying in the house of kings

Fleischer’s Hotel in Voss is certainly worth a visit. Being one of the icon historical hotels in Norway. Owned and managed by the same family for six generations in a row. Fleischer’s in Voss has hosted more than one king during it 160 years of service. And now […]

Myrkdalen – we found the lost valley of snow

One of Scandinavia’s newest ski resorts, Myrkdalen. It’s located half an hour outside Voss. You can reach this snow bowl by car or free ski shuttle bus. Twenty years ago, the first lift opened, and in December 2012, the Myrkdalen Hotel opened its doors. As the first lift […]

Hotel Store Ringheim Voss – stay in a unique atmosphere

Store Ringheim Farmstead at Voss has been in the same family for eight generations. And has recently changed from farming to serving guests, seeking that unique boutique hotel experience. Not only that, the hotel’s own restaurant, Flor’n is the best in the valley. The old barn dating back […]

“Bäst i världen -Alla på Snö” utom Mathilda Persson

Svenska skidförbundets vision är tydlig: “Bäst i världen – Alla på snö” Den följs av strategi, värdegrund och målbild för 2026: “Skidförbundet är 2026 det naturliga valet för dig som vill idrotta, vi har en stor bredd och en elit i världsklass. Vi har aktiva som är goda […]

Världstrea avstängd på livstid av Svenska skidförbundet

På måndagen meddelade det Internationella skidförbundet F.I.S den svenska VM medaljören Mathilda Persson att hon är avstängd på livstid från internationellt tävlande. Ett beslut fattat av den svenska förbundskaptenen i speedski Mikael Brunnberg. Det Internationella Skidförbundet F.I.S ordförande i speedski kommittén Ricardo Adarraga uttrycker sin förtvivlan över det […]

Old school snowboarder – how old school are you?

A vintage photo suddenly appeared on Social media, it was history calling me up from the past. Reminding me of the good old school snowboard days. The photo itself does not look epic, but it certainly is. At a first glimpse, a couple of random snowboarders buckling up […]

Påkörd i skidbacken? -vi reder ut vad som gäller

Alla skidåkare bör, eller rättare sagt skall ha läst och känna till SLAO’s lilla gula. I den finns utförsåkningens trafikregler anslagna. Lite som 10 guds bud. Enkla förhållningsregler för att skydda dig och dom runt om kring dig i backen. Följer alla reglerna så är risken att köra […]

Vemdalen ski museum – a unique collection of ski artifacts

Skitrotter made a stop at Vemdalen ski museum in the small valley of Vemdalen, or “Who Valley” as the local nickname translates in English. Vemdalen is a waste spot at the very beginning of the Swedish mountains. Here, a ski artifact collecting plague is spreading among the local […]