Morgedal is the birthplace of skiing, or to be more correct, ski sport...
People have used skiing as a mode of transport for over 4000 years. However in the 1800's downhill skiing as we know it today was influenced like never before by Sondre Norheim from Morgedal. Who was this charismatic character who changed ski design and gave us the world's first carving ski and full heel binding? Where did he live and what was it about the terrain he grew up in that so inspired him to develop skis and new techniques just for the pure rush of the downhill? The answers are waiting for you in Morgedal, this magic little Norwegian valley which gave ski sport to the world.
Jazz lovers flock to New Orleans, Elvis fans congregate in Memphis, ski enthusiasts travel to the little mountain valley of Morgedal. What do they all have in common? The search for the original... Maybe it is time you took the skiers pilgrimage to Morgedal - no flashy chairlifts, ritzy bars or designer ski wear... just the world's first slalom slopes, still in their original condition and a valley where people have always loved to ski.
Morgedal -
World famous as the birthplace of modern skiing. |
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Film Team from USA in Morgedal
With excellent support from the Telemark Region - a film team from Telemark Skier USA are currently living and filming in Morgedal. They are here for the Morgedal Games - our international telemark gathering and despite the early spring conditions in February are still super excited about connecting with the roots of telemark sport here in the valley where it all started. |
The Morgedal Games - a telemark gathering
1st - 4th March 2012
Once in a lifetime every skier needs to make the journey to the source, the wellspring - the root place of Telemark Sking.... that place is Morgedal in Telemark, Norway. In the words of Telemark Skier Magazine; "Morgedal is Mecca". Our telemark gathering gives skiers the opportunity to make their skiers pilgrimage, celebrating the heritage of telemark skiing and take part in a small, relaxed event with soul. Get your telegear out from under the bed and start planning your trip to Morgedal now. Read more on the event.
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Morgedal - a winter wonderland
Sensational winter conditions in Morgedal at pesent means it is a great time to test out the historic slopes and the new lines we have cleared in the Autumn. Click on the image above to view some recent film shot in Sondre's backyard and come and hike and ski in the ghost trails of the legends! |
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Thanks for being part of Morgedal Games 2012!
Thanks to all those new friends who made the trip to Morgedal for our Telemark gathering in 2012. Specially to those who had to catch planes, busses and ferries to get here… we appreciate the effort you made and love the fact that you came to share this weekend with us. We had a great time meeting you and celebrating the spirit of Telemark skiing together - so thanks again for coming!! More images and info on the 2012 coming! |
Night Skiing in Morgedal!
There is something extra cool about skiing at night under lights. Skiing in and out of shadows, senses heightened... it is a great experience! Now the hotel slope in Morgedal is lit up every Tuesday from 17:30 - 20:00. If you don't have a seasons pass it will only cost you 100kr (same price adult/child ) Weekends too: Also open every weekend from 10:00 until 16:00 - conditions are great, prices are even better and if you are a parent you can watch all the action while you can sit around the fire at our cosy shelter.... just bring some wood to help us keep it burning! Come and join us - prices and more info here: |
New - old slopes in Morgedal
The view is awesome from the new Sondre shelter at the top of the historic hills Sondre Norheim made famous over 160 years ago. Here in Morgedal we have been working to clear and transform the world's first slalom slopes back to the condition they were when the wild and reckless hard man of inner Telemark played and experimented on their skis on these steep and challenging hills. These guys were the "new school 1850's" and they changed the way a whole world would ski. This winter - come to Morgedal and challenge yourself on the very same slopes. The lift system has not changed since those days - so do some training and fitness work before you come otherwise you may only manage one run! |
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