Think you can't afford a vacation in Norway, much less a ski vacation? Turns out it's actually cheaper than one in Colorado or Utah if you let Tim Leffel and Jason Moore work it out. Tim knows a thing or two about finding travel deals and Jason lives in Oslo, so we're setting you up for a fun trip without draining your life's savings. Read on to see the itinerary and what the price includes, then sign up soon so we can make this thing happen in March! (To see the payment plan and due dates, click on "See Availability.")

Plan to arrive morning or mid-day, then take an airport bus or train to the center and our hotel. Or make your way there if already in town. We will meet up for our group dinner that evening (included). 

We will have a leisurely breakfast at our hotel (included) and then head north from the big city into the mountains, to Lillehammer and then the nearby ski village of Hafjell. After getting everyone situated in the right rooms in our big chalet, Jason and Tim will head out to get groceries. Feel free to open a bottle and celebrate. We may get fitted for skis in advance, otherwise just enjoy the chalet or go explore. 

We will get the ski legs working and do some cruising runs to ease into it, skiing or snowboarding on our first day of a 3-day pass. Hafjell has a wide variety of options for all ability levels and plenty of long cruising slopes.

Okay, that photo is from last year's trip in Slovakia, but by now you can find your ideal ski buddy and hit some new trails or do your faves again. What did you miss on the first day? Go exploring the mountain and find the trails that get you excited. Take a break by a lodge fireplace then head down again.

How are those legs doing? Are you feeling the Lille--hammer? Keep things moving on your third and final day on the slopes, knowing you can take it easy tomorrow if you'd like and you can hit the sauna back at the chalet!

Did we mention that this chalet we're staying in has a full sauna? And a pool table? And a movie lounge? We won't blame you if you want to hang out enjoying those things or playing games. But if you want to head outside, there's plenty to do in the area on your free day.

We will head back to the big city and drop our luggage at the hotel before heading out on an Oslo walking tour led by now-resident Jason. He will have something fun planned to go out on a high note together and we can spend the last of our kroner in Scandinavia.

You will have breakfast at the hotel (included) and then head to the airport for your flight home or to your next destination. For anyone who wants to hang around longer, we can explore Oslo further.