Welcome to Stranda Skifestival – a spectacular celebration of mountains, fjords, and skiing! Every February, Uteguiden invites you and your friends to unforgettable days filled with adventurous peaks, secret descents, and inspiring lectures. Enjoy the cosiest après-ski and the chance to experience everything we have to offer, right in the heart of Norway's most stunning nature. Stranda Skifestival may be small, but it's big on experiences. Join us and let our mountains take your breath away!
Programme for Stranda Skifestival
Festival Friday, 7 February
Choose from several ski touring options, tailored to your preferences and skill level:
- Challenging ski tour with a guide – to one of Stranda’s finest ski mountains.
- Intermediate ski tour with a guide – to a slightly easier mountain.
- Avalanche workshop – with a guide.
- Freeride skiing course at Strandafjellet – with a guide.
In the evening, we’ll gather at Uteguiden’s world-famous café – Hygge – for mingling, snacks, drinks, and an inspiring lecture.
Festival Saturday, 8 February
The same programme as Friday, but with the possibility of new ski touring destinations depending on the day’s snow and weather conditions. Choose something new from the menu to ensure you leave the festival with unforgettable experiences, new knowledge, and new friends. In the evening, we’ll meet again at Hygge for more ski talk, mingling, snacks, drinks, and our legendary quiz!
Festival Sunday, 9 February
On Sunday, you can choose to ski on your own at Strandafjellet or join another guided ski tour for just 1000 NOK extra. The guides will take you to the best conditions based on the day’s snow and weather.
What’s included?
- 2 days with a guide (for ski tours, avalanche workshop, or freeride course)
- 3 nights at Dreges Hotel in Stranda – including breakfast and a packed lunch
- Two-course dinner on Friday night
- Dinner and party in the Lavvo at Koie on Saturday
- Quiz with prizes at Hygge on Friday night
- After-ski at Hygge on Friday and Saturday
- Transportation to/from the ski resort each day
- Inspiring lecture at Hygge on Friday night
Practical Information
Uteguiden offers rentals of all necessary equipment in high quality. Their website also provides detailed programme information, great deals, additional services, transport to/from the airport, accommodation, and more. Join the world’s most spectacular ski festival in the Sunnmøre Alps at Stranda! The programme is packed with competitions, courses, ski touring, and social events.