Living up in the hills of Holmenkollen, I am treated to a vast array of wildlife: birds, squirrels, spiders, slugs; the list is endless! But one species you may not be familiar with is the lesser-spotted roller skier. In winter they are known as the “cross-country skier” and are seen in great numbers on trails all [...]
Run To The Hills
Yeah, I’ve moved to the hills! This is the view from the nearest T-Bane (metro) station, just a few minutes walk from my new abode. I’ve moved to the Holmenkollen area, famous for the ski jump and those terrific views over the city below. Despite the apparent distance from the city in this photo and [...]
Ski’n, Shoot’n, Freez’n – My Introduction to Biathlon
I spent most of last year worrying how I would cope with my first Scandinavian winter. Little did I know I would experience the mildest winter Norway has seen for years, with the snow arriving late and temperatures averaging a very bearable -5C. Until this weekend. So, what does someone not used to cold temperatures [...]
On Top Of The World Looking Down On Creation
On Saturday I was up at the crack of dawn to explore yet more of Oslo’s hidden treasures. I decided to take the T-Bane into the hills and forests surrounding the city, with nothing but my iPod, camera and an apple for company. Line 1 of the T-Bane (Holmenkollbane) is worth the journey in itself. [...]
