Sjusjøen Birkebeineren Ski Camp
Daily Schedule
*schedule is subject to change due to weather, snow conditions, or other unforeseen circumstances.
Monday2:00-5:00 PM – Various Arrival & Pick-ups in Lillehammer (TBD)
5:30 PM – Welcome Gathering
6:00 PM – Dinner
7:00 PM – Evening Settle-in/ Ski-prep/ Social Evening
(Early night encouraged)
Tuesday 8:00 AM – Breakfast
9:15 - Optional inside warm-up/ stretching
9.30 - 11:30 AM – Group Free Ski (Trail exploration) - classic or skate
12:30 - 14:00 PM – After-ski Snacks & Lunch
15:30 - 17:00 PM – Technique Session
6:00 PM – Dinner
7:30 PM – Ski prep/ yoga/ free time
Wednesday8:00 AM – Breakfast
9:15 - Optional inside warm-up/ stretching
9.30 - 11:30 AM – Short Group Technique Lesson followed by longer group ski (Nordseter or Rømåsen)
12:30 - 1:30 PM – Lunch
14:00 - 18:00 PM – Swix Factory Store/ Lillehammer Main street visit
7:00 PM – Dinner
8:00 PM – Ski prep/ yoga/ free time
Thursday(TBD – Early van departure for Saturday Classic Birken racers to Sjusjøen start bus)
7:00 AM – Breakfast (Packed lunch for race side cheering)
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
4:00 - 5:00 PM – Optional Ski/ Lessons
6:00 PM – Dinner
7:00 PM – Optional evening recovery stretching/ yoga/ free time
8:00 AM – Breakfast
9.30 - 11:30 AM – Group Ski Lesson and Ski (Stop at Sjusjøen Matstasjon)
12:30 - 1:30 PM – Lunch
1:30 PM - Race Participants - Back pack organising and weighing
2:15 PM (SHARP) – Van departs for Ski Expo (Start number pick-up & shopping)
3:00 - 6:00 PM – Ski Expo (Håkons Hall)/ Lillehammer (Main Street)
6:00 PM – Van departs Håkons Hall, Lillehammer pick-up (More info in WhatsApp Group)
6:30 PM – Dinner
7:00 PM – Ski waxing for Friday racers/ race prep
7:00 PM – Optional evening ski (weather and will dependent)/ free time
Friday(Sunday Sleep in)
9:00 AM – Breakfast
10:00 - 11:00 AM – Options Group Ski Lesson with Martin
12:00 - 1:00 PM – Lunch
2:00 - 4:30 PM – Recovery Ski Cabin - Lunkevann - Midfjell - 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 – Ski travel prep & Packing
(TBD – Early van departure for Friday Skate/TurBirken racers to Sjusjøen start bus)
8:00 AM – Breakfast
9.30 - 11:00 AM – Group Technique Lesson (Start inside with review and warm-up)
12:00 - 1:00 PM – Lunch
1:00 - 4:00 PM – Free time/ yoga/ van pick-up for racers
4:00 - 5:30 PM – Group Ski
6:00 PM – Dinner
7:00 PM – Ski waxing for Birken/ race prep
7:00 PM – Optional evening recovery stretching/ yoga/ free time
Saturday8:00 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
SundayMonday* Coordinated early departures to Lillehammer train station (TBD)
8:00 AM – Breakfast (*Matpakke/ Packed lunch)
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.