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

  • Downhill Skiing

    Daily small group ski lessons with highly experienced instructors to build your skills and confidence on the slope

  • Sea Kayaking

    Pull on your life jacket and paddle through Sognefjord, the King of the Fjords

  • All inclusive ski holiday

    Lessons, guiding, lift passes and equipment hire included! We take care of the details so you can focus on the experience.

    You’ll just need to book your own flights.

  • Sauna

    Enjoy panoramic views as you wind down and get your sweat on in the sauna

  • Quiet Resort

    Getting away from the crowds equals no queues for lifts and more space to learn - the slopes are yours!

  • Regional dishes, local ingredients

    Get a real taste for the region with local ingredients sourced by neighbouring food producers  

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

  • People Kayak across the bay in Lofoten

    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.ownhill skiing skills. Worth every run.

    Included

    Five days guided skiing instruction

    Ski equipment rental (skis, boots, poles)

    Small group coaching

  • A paddleboarder glides across still waters with a mountain scene behind her

    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

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

  • This trip is rated moderate. You'll ski every day for five days, building skills progressively from beginner slopes to steeper terrain. Daily activity lasts 6-7 hours on the slopes, with breaks for lunch and rest when needed.

  • Duration: 6-7 hours active each day on the slopes, normally split between two sessions

    Physical Demand: Ski lifts get you up the mountain, but don't be fooled - skiing is hard work, especially when you're learning. Your thighs will burn and you'll use muscles you didn't know existed.

    Gliding: If the sensation of sliding makes you panic, skiing probably isn't for you. The whole sport is about controlled gliding.

    Falling: You will fall over. Repeatedly. That's how everyone learns. If you can't laugh it off and get back up, this might not be your trip.

    Cold: Nordic mountains in winter mean temperatures regularly drop below freezing. You'll generate heat when moving, but standing still at the top of a lift can be bitter. We'll send you detailed layering advice so you're not freezing your arse off.

    Consecutive Days: Four days of skiing back-to-back is tiring, even for fit people. You'll ache, but that's part of it.

  • The reality: Your legs will be tired by day three. You'll fall over (everyone does), your thighs will burn on steeper slopes, and there'll be moments when you question why you're doing this. Then you'll nail a turn, cruise down a run you couldn't manage yesterday, and remember exactly. 

    The speed: You need to be comfortable picking up speed on a slope. We're not talking black runs, but you will gather momentum.

    Fitness requirements: You need decent cardiovascular fitness for consecutive days on the slopes. Skiing uses different muscles than most regular exercise - especially quads and core. If you're doing regular gym sessions, running, or cycling three times per week, you'll manage fine. Strong legs and good balance make learning easier, as does mental resilience - learning something new as an adult is hard!

    Who this suits: Adventurous women who want to learn a mountain sport without being patronised. If you've always wanted to ski but didn't have the confidence or the crew to try it with, this is your chance. Come ready to work, fall, get back up, and celebrate every small win with other women doing exactly the same thing.

  • Stay in newly renovated rooms with private bathrooms, proper beds, and views straight onto the mountains. After days spent on the slopes, you'll be glad of the comfort.

  • All meals are included, from dinner on arrival to lunch on departure. Three-course dinners showcase local Norwegian ingredients - think reindeer, warming soups, and dishes designed to refuel tired legs. Breakfasts set you up for mountain days, and packed lunches keep you going on the slopes.

    We accommodate most dietary requirements with advance notice. Tell us early - sourcing specialty ingredients in the mountains takes planning.

Itinerary

  • Day 1

    Arrive by bus to Tyinkrysset, where the hotel picks you up.

    A light dinner and a chance to meet your group. Never skied downhill before? Perfect. Let's fix that.

  • Day 2

    Breakfast buffet, then pick up ski equipment and check everything fits. Your instructor covers the essentials: how the gear works, how to stand, how to actually stay upright. Then straight to the most beginner-friendly slopes to put it into practice. First turns, first slides, first "did I just do that?" moments.

    Later is a post-ski sauna over the Begna River, followed up by a three course dinner.

  • Day 3

    After breakfast, get back out there. Today's about ploughing and parallel turns - the techniques that'll get you down steeper terrain and slow you down without the panic. It will feel harder than yesterday, but you’ll also know how much you’ve achieved. 

    After a filling lunch it’s back out onto the slopes for a chance to practice what you learned that morning. 

  • Day 4

    It's time to really explore this place. Your instructor will show you around as you try different lifts, different slopes and see what else the mountain's got. This is where skiing starts feeling less like work and more like fun.

    Eat a packed lunch at Vidsyn panoramic cabin at 1,200m, with views stretching across to Jotunheimen National Park's jagged peaks, then head back out on your skis. 

    In the evening relax your tired muscles with a sauna session back at the hotel, before settling down to a three-course dinner.

  • Day 5

    Your instructor stays with you for the first half of the day, showing you new terrain, fine-tuning technique and pointing you toward the best snow based on conditions. Then you're on your own.

    After a packed lunch, keep skiing or switch it up. You can rent snowshoes and explore the marked trails from Filefjellstuene if your legs need a break.

  • Day 6

    Trade skis for kayaks and head to Sognefjord. Known as King of the Fjords, this is Norway's longest and deepest fjord, stretching over 200km to the sea and hemmed in by towering mountains. Your local guide will teach you everything you need to know, no experience necessary. 

    Warm up afterwards in a mobile sauna. There’s also the option of a polar plunge for those who dare to. 

  • Day 7

    After a day away, you’ll be desperate to get back to the slopes for one last lesson. Your instructor's with you until lunch, making sure you hit the best runs in the best conditions. This is when you realize just how far you've come in less than a week.

    After a hot lunch together at the Ski Café, the afternoon is yours for one last session.

  • Day 8

    Head home with actual downhill skiing skills, legs that know they've been tested, and the kind of confidence that only comes from sending it down a mountain. Absolutely worth it.

    • Saturday 14 February - Saturday 21 February 2026

    • Sunday 1 March - Sunday 8 March 2026

Dates

Price

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

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

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

  • Gutsy Girls is a UK-based adventure company welcoming women worldwide. Prices are in pounds (£) with estimates in euros (€) and US dollars ($). The final amount depends on your card provider’s conversion rate at payment time and may fluctuate.

  • Secure your spot with a 30% deposit; the balance is due 45 days before the trip.

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

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    • Flights to/from Oslo Gardermoen or Bergen

    • Personal ski clothing (comprehensive packing list provided)

    • Buss travel to Tyinkrysset (approx. 4-5 hours)

    • Drinks with restaurant meals

    • Travel insurance (mandatory)

    • Snowshoe rental if choosing Day 5 alternative activity

  • Cancellations are effective from the date we receive your written notice via email. The following fees apply:

    • 100% of the trip cost if cancelled 44 days or less before the trip.

    • 30% of the trip cost if cancelled 45 days or more before the trip.

    Full terms and conditions are available for review before you book and make payment

  • We require a minimum of 6 participants to confirm this adventure. If you book and we don't reach the minimum numbers, you'll receive a full refund. Please hold off on booking any flights until the trip is confirmed.

Travel

  • Oslo to Tyinkrysset: Bus departure from Oslo Gardermoen 16:45 → Arrival Tyinkrysset 21:15 hotel pickup included from bus stop

    Return: Hotel drop-off to Tyinkrysset: 9:45
    Bus to Oslo: Departs 10:00 → Arrives 15:00

    There is a more regular bus service from Olso Central bus station and Bergen bus station. If you get in earlier you will need to arrange your own transfer to the hotel (approximately NOK 80 (£6/€7) per person per way). Contact the Bookings Team for more information.

  • You are responsible for booking flights and bus to Tyinkrysset. Buses run to Tyinkrysset from Oslo or Bergen. Please check our transfer times and book flights and buses that align with them.

    Transfers run on a fixed schedule and can’t be delayed, you’re responsible for arriving on time.

    We strongly recommend travel insurance that covers delays, cancellations, and missed connections.

Full FAQs

Packing List

    • Skis

    • Poles

    • Ski boots

    • Helmet

    • Kayak equipment (including dry suit)

  • Please see our full packing list here.

Questions?

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