Norway

Beginners Downhill Skiing

7 nights from £2100 • €2390 • $2755

Our seven-day programme takes you from the first lesson to confidently skiing down the mountain, with structured coaching in small groups.

Activities

6 days skiing & 1 day kayaking

Accommodation

Mountain hotel

Level

Beginner

Food

Top quality restaurant meals

Difficulty

Group Size

Moderate

Transfers

11 new friends

Dates

February & March

Tyinkrysset, Norway

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Never skied downhill before? This seven day programme takes you from complete beginner to confidently carving down the mountain. It’s small group coaching with experienced instructors who know how to help you get the basics down, plus a mid-week break kayaking Norway's longest and deepest fjord.

Each day builds your technique - from your first wobbly turns to flying down runs you couldn't imagine tackling at the start of the trip. Structured morning coaching with free afternoons to practice means you'll progress faster than you thought possible. By day seven, you'll have actual downhill skiing skills and the buzz that comes from nailing it.

Stay in a newly renovated mountain hotel with riverside sauna sessions and three-course dinners featuring local Norwegian ingredients. Everything’s sorted so you can focus on one thing: learning to ski.

Location

Tyin sits at 1000m above sea level between Lake Tyin and Filefjell, where the mountains meet the fjords at the gateway to Jotunheimen National Park. One of Southern Norway's snowiest areas, winter brings deep powder, prepared trails and ski runs stretching through forests and high mountains. Forget the tourist-packed slopes though - this is where wilderness enthusiasts come to let loose, away from the crowds. It's positioned midway between Oslo and Bergen, yet feels remote once you're surrounded by glaciers and high mountain terrain.

The Ski Resort

The resort offers varied terrain, from wide, gentle slopes perfect for beginners to steeper runs that'll challenge you by the end of the week. It’s small compared to mega-resorts, but this just means no lift queues and actual space to practice without dodging crowds.

Activities

Learn to Ski

Our seven-night programme takes you from never-skied-before to hitting your turns down the mountain. No prior experience needed, just show up ready to push yourself. You'll get structured lessons in a small group with experienced instructors who know how to teach from the basics up. We'll celebrate each step and make sure you're solid before levelling up.

On this trip expect a mix of proper coaching, alongside free afternoons to practice, meaning rapid progress and building confidence without the burnout. By the end of the week, you'll have aching legs and actual downhill skiing skills. Worth every run.

Included:

  • Five days guided skiing instruction

  • Ski equipment rental (skis, boots, poles)

  • Small group coaching

Winter Kayaking

Mid-week, we swap skis for paddles and head to Norway's longest and deepest fjord. A different kind of challenge that rests your ski legs while your upper body does the work.

Paddle between towering mountains, surrounded by the kind of landscape that makes Norway legendary. No kayaking experience needed, our guides will teach you the moves. Warm up afterwards in a mobile sauna. For the really brave, there’s also time for a dip in the winter-cold fjord.

Included:

  • Expert kayaking guide

  • All kayaking equipment

  • Mobile sauna session

  • Optional polar plunge

Riverside Sauna

After a long day in the mountains, head to the riverside sauna. Perched beside the Begna river, with Mt. Skørsnøse dominating the view, this is where tired legs recover and minds switch off. It’s the kind of reset that means you'll actually be ready for the slopes again tomorrow.

Included:

  • Three sauna sessions

  • River views

  • Post-ski recovery sessions

Fitness and Experience Level

Itinerary

Dates

Price

Private Room: £2350 (approx. €2670 / $3080)

Private Room in Apartment: £2500 (approx. €2840 / $3275)

Twin Room: £2100 (approx. €2385 / $2750)

Included:

  • 6 days skiing instruction

  • 1 day winter kayaking on Sognefjord

  • Local kayaking guide

  • 7 nights accommodation 

  • All meals from arrival dinner to departure breakfast

  • Ski equipment rental (skis, boots, poles)

  • Kayaking equipment

  • Mobile sauna session

  • Riverside sauna access

  • Bus transfers between Tyinkrysset bus station to hotel

  • Gutsy Girls Host

Travel

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