Sjusjøen Birkebeineren Ski Camp

Daily Schedule

*schedule is subject to change due to weather, snow conditions, or other unforeseen circumstances.

Monday

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/ 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


Wednesday

8:00 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

Saturday

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

Sunday
Monday

* 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.