Cross Country Ski and Yoga Retreat

Ski across beautiful, jaw-dropping landscapes!

Relax and unwind with 5 evenings of yoga to compliment our long active days

Learn to drive your own husky team through snowy landscapes

Take a day-off skiing and explore snow-covered forest on snowshoes.

Cosy up under warm blankets as we glide through snowy landscapes on a horse drawn sleigh.

Stay in a traditional mountain hotel with breathtaking views, delicious food, and a relaxing sauna

We’ve chosen cross country skiing as Gutsy Girls’ winter sport of choice and are excited to get more women into cross country skiing this winter. One of the oldest forms of skiing, cross country skiing is done on flatter ground with rolling terrain*, and it allows you to get into incredible remote locations away from the crowds of the ski resorts.

With a much faster learning curve than downhill skiing, over the course of a weekend you’ll progress quickly and discover a new winter sport that allows you to access beautiful wild locations.

*There are downhill sections too!

Our cross country ski adventures include ski and boot hire, expert tuition and guiding from experienced instructors. It’s a great full body workout, and we’ll be active throughout the day exploring stunning wilderness locations away other tourists.

We’ve created itineraries that will build your cross country skills and help you get the most out of your holiday with us!

To compliment our long active days, we’ll unwind on 5 evenings with yoga classes lead by our brilliant in house instructor.

We’ll also have the opportunity to unwind in the sauna post ski!

We are thrilled to offer an husky sledding activity on this adventure. We’ll be heading to a local kennel to meet the dogs, before heading out to drive your own dog team through the wilderness.

Each guest will have the opportunity to drive and be a passenger on this hour tour!

(Please note that later in the season, i.e April, there may not be enough snow for the dog sledding; if so, it will be replaced by another activity, or more skiing).

For one day during the adventure, we’ll be getting away from the ski tracks to explore deep into snow covered forest on snowshoes. Winding through the snow-covered trees, we’ll delve deep into the nordic wilderness, creating our own tracks in the crisp snow. If the conditions are right, we’ll visit the spectacular frozen waterfall Myfallet.

For one day during the adventure, we’ll be getting away from the ski tracks to explore deep into snow covered forest on snowshoes. Winding through the snow-covered trees, we’ll delve deep into the nordic wilderness, creating our own tracks in the crisp snow. If the conditions are right, we’ll visit the spectacular frozen waterfall Myfallet.

Morning: Fly into Oslo on a morning flight (or the day before if that works better). We'll connect you with the group beforehand so there’s a chance to meet beforehand.

Afternoon: Take the scenic 3-hour train to Ringebu through stunning Norwegian landscapes. We'll meet you at the station and the adventure begins.

Evening: Dinner together once everyone's arrived. Your guide will brief you on the week ahead - time to ask questions and get your skis sorted. 

Morning: Start at the ski stall learning how to clip on your skis, then straight into your first lesson. Practice what you've learned on a morning ski tour.

Afternoon: Packed lunch back at the hotel, then out again for more skiing with your instructor right there to guide you through it.

Evening: Yoga session to stretch out tired muscles, then dinner and an easy evening.

Morning: Breakfast, then out to the nearest snow covered hills of a lesson in uphill and downhill technique

Afternoon: Head out on the trails, then add a few more layers and take a horse sleigh ride around the forest. Enjoy a hot drink by the fireplace afterwards.

Evening: Enjoy a post-ski yoga session before a three-course dinner.

Morning: Start the day with morning yoga to wake everything up before breakfast. Then it’s a full day cross-country skiing out in the national park.

Afternoon: Challenge yourself to an ice dip, then warm up in the outdoor sauna. 

Evening: Enjoy a special Norwegian three-course menu. After dinner you’ll also have a talk about dog sledding to get you prepped for tomorrow.

Morning: Head out on a morning ski trip to put all your ski skills into practice.

Afternoon: Tuck into the buffet lunch at the hotel before setting out for a dog sledding adventure and driving your own team.

Evening: Sauna and a three-course dinner.

Morning: Start the day with morning yoga before breakfast. Today we’re swapping skis for snowshoes as we hike to a frozen waterfall.

Afternoon: Lunch on the trail, then finish up your snowshoe route.

Evening: Enjoy a chilled evening before your three-course dinner.

Morning: Back on the skis and fuel up for a full-day ski tour — your longest yet.

Afternoon: Earned downtime. Sauna, nap, or grab a cozy chair in the lounge and just stare at the view. Final yoga class before evening.

Evening: Farewell drinks before our last dinner together. Make it count.

Morning: Final breakfast and free time until your transfer to Ringebu station.

Afternoon: Flight times permitting, explore Oslo for a few hours before heading home.