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Activity with description
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Notes
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Thursday 1st March
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| Should guests arrive before this date - we can help with arranging a ski tour / ski options in nearby areas... |
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| 19:00 |
Welcome to Morgedal – meeting at the Ski Museum for supper (soup and bread) guided tour and orientation in Morgedal’s unique and proud ski history. |
FP = Festival Pass activities. Included in the package we are putting together for our guests. (more details on this pass below and on Morgedal Games front page. |
| 21:00 |
Extended Welcome: late night surprise visit |
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Friday 2nd March
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| 09:00 - 12:00 |
Ski Making Workshop - There is a long tradition of ski makers here in Morgedal. Learn some of the secrets of this noble trade in this hands-on workshop with local ski makers Terje Haugen and Tarjei Gjelstad then test your work on the famous slopes of Kleiv afterwards. |
FP |
| 13:00 - 18:00 |
Ski Sondre Style - Scooter transport up into the Morgedal Backcountry, you will be towed up in your own tele gear to our base camp and from here we will play, roof jump and really test out your telemark skills on your “Sondre skis” and experience just how good the ski pioneers really were. When we are all played out – we will hike and ski some Morgedal backcountry (in your own gear) Guides provided. You need a reasonable standard of fitness and skiing experience to enjoy this trip. You should also bring your own food, drink and ski skins on this trip. |
FP |
| 20:00 |
Torch-lit tour to Øverbø: this is a magic experience as we trek together up to the birthplace of Sondre Norheim and "pay our skiers dues" then hike or ski back down to the ski play area of kleiv for transport to Skare Farm |
FP |
| 21:30 |
Live music and pub at Skare Farm, home of ski jumping legend Svein Sollid (first man recorded to jump over 100 feet on skis and winner of inaugural Holmenkollen Championship) Enjoy some local talent and “kos” on the farm, Late night ski movie entertainment for the super keen. |
FP |
Saturday 3rd March
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| 10:00 (test jumping starts at 08.30) |
The Morgedal Sprint – Hotel slope
Precision racing on a short course right next to the hotel. The (tiny) hotel slope will be open to all holders of the festival pass today. This race is organised by the Morgedal Sports Club and everyone is welcome to take part, international entries are very welcome!
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Open race entry = 140NOK
Under 16 = 100NOK
Under 12 = 80NOK
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| 11:00 |
Dog sledding – Take a break from the race action to try out dog sledding with Ola Kjetil and his team of dogs. The course will start right from the spectator area so here is a great chance to try something fun and different with expert guidance from OK.
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FP |
| 14:00 |
Norheim Telecross – Hotel slope
A dynamic and fun 4 racer format with elimination rounds until only the best skiers are left. Exciting and spectator friendly fun on the hotel course. This race is part of the international freeheeler tour circuit. It's free and open for all!
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FP / free entry to all competitors |
| 17:00 |
Ski the fields, Morgedal – A twilight exploration of the valley for those who have not had enough of skiing today. Teles with skins or mountain skis most suitable here - less steep and deep and more cruise mode here. |
FP |
| 21:00 |
Morgedal Home Coming Party at the Ski Museum. Gather together with local heros for an evening of music and dance – telemark style, remember according to local tradition the best skiers always get to dance with the prettiest girls and strongest lads – so look to impress on your skis and who knows how the evening will pan out? |
FP |
Sunday 4th March
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| 12:00 |
Official Opening of The World's First Ski Slopes and Mountain Telemark Event. We declare our newly cleared ski heritage park officially open today followed by an informal mountain race set on the historical slopes of Øverbø, the course includes a jump right through Sondre Norheim’s birthplace. Organised by the Morgedal Sports Club – this race is open for all. Here is a unique opportunity to ski and race on the world’s first slalom slopes… don’t miss it! For those who don’t want to take part in racing - A hike up to Øverbø and a roof jumping photo shoot offers skiers an awesome memory to take away from Morgedal and also the chance to watch the race action up close. Pictures taken during this session will be made available online afterwards for a small fee. |
Open race entry = 140 NOK
Under 16 = 100 NOK
Under 12 = 80 NOK
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| 15:00 |
Prize giving and games closing. |
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