Sjusjøen Birkebeineren Camp

Daily Schedule

Wednesday

2:00-5:00 PM – Various Arrival & Pick-ups in Lillehammer (TBD)

5:30 PM – Welcome Gathering

6:00 PM – Dinner

7:00 PM – Evening Settle-in
(Early night encouraged)

Thursday

8:00 AM – Breakfast 

9.30 - 11:30 AM – Group Classic Ski (Trail exploration)

12:30 - 1:30 PM – Lunch

2:30 PM – Van departs for Ski Expo (Start number pick-up & shopping)/ Alt. Lillehammer visit

3:00 - 5:00 PM – Ski Expo (Håkons Hall)/ Lillehammer (Main Street)

5:00 PM – Van departs Håkons Hall, Lillehammer pick-up (More info in WhatsApp Group)

6:00 PM – Dinner

7:00 PM – Ski waxing for Friday racers/ backpack packing/ race prep

7:00 PM – Optional evening ski (weather and will dependent)/ free time

Friday

(TBD – Early van departure for Friday racers to Sjusjøen start bus)

8:00 AM – Breakfast 

9.30 - 11:00 AM – Group Skate Technique Lesson

12:00 - 1:00 PM – Lunch

1:00 - 3:00 PM – Van picks up racers/ free time/ yoga

3:00 - 4:30 PM – Group Classic Technique Lesson

6:00 PM – Dinner

7:00 PM – Ski waxing for Birken/ backpack packing/ race prep

7:00 PM – Optional evening recovery stretching/ yoga/ free time

Saturday

(TBD – Early van departure for Saturday racers to Sjusjøen start bus)

7:00 AM – Breakfast 

8.00 - 10:00 AM – Group Classic Ski along race course back alternative route

11:30 - 12:30 PM – Lunch

1:00 - 3:00 PM – Van picks up racers/ watch race from cabin/ free time

3:00 - 4:30 PM – Optional Ski/ Lesson

6:00 PM – Dinner

7:00 PM – Optional evening recovery stretching/ yoga/ free time

Sunday

(Sunday Sleep in)

9:00 AM – Breakfast 

10:00 - 11:00 AM – TBD: Group Classic Ski Lesson/ LAST CHANCE: Ski Expo 10 AM - 3 PM)

12:00 - 1:00 PM – Lunch

2:00 - 4:30 PM – Recovery Ski to Midfjell to Låven Bar & Restaurant

4:30/5:00 PM – Group Dinner at Låven

7:00 PM – Ski back to cabin (est. 15 minutes)

7:30 PM – Optional evening recovery stretching/ yoga/ free time

Monday

8:00 AM – Breakfast (Make “Matpakke”)

9:00 AM – Pack backpacks & “Matpakke”

9:30 - 11:30 AM – Weather dependant: Group Ski to Lillehammer

12:00 – Explore Lillehammer

2:00 /3:00 PM – Bus back to Sjusjøen

4:00/5:00 PM – Free time/ Visit Sport1 Sjusjøen (optional)

6:00 PM – Dinner

7:30 PM – Optional evening ski/ recovery stretching/ yoga/ free time

Tuesday

8:00 AM – Breakfast 

9:30 - 10:30 AM – Skate Ski Lesson

10:30 - 12:00 – Group Skiing: options for Skate & Classic groups

12:30 - 13:30 PM – Lunch

After Lunch – Alt Final Lesson/ Swix Factory Visit (outside Lillehammer)/ Free Time/ Packing

6:00 PM – Dinner

7:30 PM – Optional evening ski/ recovery stretching/ yoga/ free time

Wednesday

* Coordinated early departures to Lillehammer train station (TBD)

8:00 AM – Breakfast (*Matpakke)

10:00 AM – Final Van departure to Lillehammer train station

11:00 AM – Final cabin tidy and close down

12:00 PM – Staff Departure from Sjusjøen

Sjusjøen, Norway

Sjusjøen is one of Norway’s most iconic cross-country ski destinations, located just outside Lillehammer and surrounded by open mountain terrain and endless groomed trails. Known for its reliable snow conditions and extensive track network, it offers some of the best skiing in the country.

The landscape feels expansive yet calm — rolling hills, forested sections, and wide plateau views that make it ideal for both focused training and immersive ski experiences. With direct access to the Birkebeineren trail system, Sjusjøen is the perfect base for building technique, endurance, and confidence on skis.

It’s a place where Norwegian ski culture is alive and present — simple, authentic, and deeply connected to the outdoors.