Okay so the title is a little white lie, I wasn’t literally lost in the mountains. It refers to the feeling of isolation on my recent trip to Rundtjønnhytta, the tiny cabin in the middle of the Geitfjellet mountain range. I talked about the cosiness of staying in a mountain cabin, but this can only [...]
To Ski or To Snowboard?
Growing up, I had just three influences in the world of winter sports. And what influences they were! 1. Eddie the Eagle Edwards, arguably the most famous British winter sportsman! Famous yes, but not for winning gold medals. He was famous for being CRAP! 2. Cool Runnings. An awesome film about (essentially) crap bobsledders. Sensing [...]
The Lesser-Spotted Roller Skier
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 [...]
Norwegian Brands – Kvikk Lunsj
In such a healthy and active country as Norway, I find it hard to comprehend that a chocolate bar has such a place in peoples hearts! Introducing to you, Kvikk Lunsj. Its distinctive red, yellow and green wrapping attracted me to pick one up the very first day I was in Oslo. Little did I [...]
Exploring Oslo’s Great Outdoors
Since moving from the city centre to the hills of Oslo, I’ve spent a lot of time exploring the area, despite the distraction of Euro 2012! The Holmenkollen-Frognerseteren area is the gateway to Nordmarka (the northern forest), a vast expanse of “the great outdoors” which makes up the northern part of Oslo. The Holmenkollen ski [...]
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 [...]
