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Bedrock barney
reply to 'Åre in Sweden in mid-February' posted Jan-2016

Ranchero_1979 wrote:My opinion Trondheim sort of latitude, mid Feb is a month early. Lived in Norway for 3 years and is a bleak, dark, cold country between Oct and March, if you venture that far north. For sure will be quiet as not even the Norwegians and Swedes will be venturing out.


A little melodramatic perhaps....

We skied Hemsedal in December 2010 and I do remember hearing scandinavian accents when in the resort! I agree the days are short in Dec and Jan but the sun still exists. I think these photos were taken on Christmas Day 2010 in Hemsedal.



slippy slidey snow......me likey!

Ranchero_1979
reply to 'Åre in Sweden in mid-February' posted Jan-2016

Maybe a more continental climate away from the coast helps, although shadows look pretty long. However the fact that people are going back tells a story itself and that is one of the great things about skiing, everyone is looking to experience something different. Personally the Scandinavian (see how I tar all with same brush which itself is a nonsense) resorts, weather and food (waffles aside) lack the same appeal as Europe. Late season ski touring however looks an amazing experience. Look forward to reading a report on the blast am sure you will have.

Bedrock barney
reply to 'Åre in Sweden in mid-February' posted Jan-2016

Everything being equal I would choose the Alps over Scandinavia. However, we are restricted to Christmas. Feb half term or Easter because of school holidays. For the Alps accommodation costs are heavily loaded for Feb half term and the airports and transfer routes are super busy. It's interesting that there is very little price difference for the Feb half term week in Sweden. We have booked a private log cabin (in the resort), premium ski hire, ski passes, car hire, local flights and two extra nights in a posh hotel in Trondheim for £1000pp. Amazing value for money.
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Bedrock barney
reply to 'Åre in Sweden in mid-February' posted Feb-2016

Calling the Scandinavian collective. Your weather report:

Looking chilly towards the end of the week. Bit of temperature inversion which is showing maybe -15 in the village on Sunday. Could be -10 in Trondheim for those flying in to Norway. Winds calming down though so that bodes well for the higher lifts. Small dump of snow on Wed and Thu which should freshen things up.

End of weather report :D
slippy slidey snow......me likey!

Dan55
reply to 'Åre in Sweden in mid-February' posted Feb-2016

Hi,

It's looking really good at the moment with fresh snow over the next couple of days, temperatures below freezing and even some sun!! Just a bit nervous about my 8 hour drive......

See you soon!

Bedrock barney
reply to 'Åre in Sweden in mid-February' posted Feb-2016

It does seem to be positive on the weather front. Snow up to the weekend then colder sunnier conditions. The resort is near to 100% open which is also a bonus.

Take it easy on the drive! Will text both of you this week to make sure we are 'synchronised'.......first beer is on me.

slippy slidey snow......me likey!

Acarr
reply to 'Åre in Sweden in mid-February' posted Feb-2016

bedrock barney wrote:first beer is on me.


Better in a glass, don't ya think BB?? :shock:

Hope you both enjoy your trip. Pics and report upon return!
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Bedrock barney
reply to 'Åre in Sweden in mid-February' posted Feb-2016

acarr wrote:
bedrock barney wrote:first beer is on me.


Better in a glass, don't ya think BB?? :shock:

Hope you both enjoy your trip. Pics and report upon return!


Groan. -)

Will definitely do a report on our return.
slippy slidey snow......me likey!

Topic last updated on 17-February-2016 at 20:46