XC Ski Notes

Trails I like

Places I have skied or want to ski, with my own impressions. Distances and grooming change from season to season, so always check the local trail map before you go.

AreaTerrainBest forMy notes
Norwegian mountain plateausOpen, rolling, exposedLong classic toursHuge networks, fast-changing weather.
Finnish LaplandForest and fellsClassic and skateLong season, lit trails in the polar night.
Swedish DalarnaForest, gentle hillsLong-distance trainingHome of the big classic marathon.
Italian Dolomites valleysValley floors, some climbsSkateSun, scenery and very good coffee.
Local club trailShort loops, lightsEvening sessionsWhere most of my kilometres happen.
Open snowy plateau with trail markers
Trail markers on an open plateau. When visibility drops, they are all you have.