Grong Ski Centre has 15 slopes with great snow conditions.
Snow and show in Norway’s skiing paradise With 15 slopes and four lifts, Grong Ski Centre is one of Trøndelag’s largest ski resorts, bringing you excellent snow conditions and several parks for a fun day – and night – out. Cruise downhill, show off your tricks on the rails, play in the kids’ park or ski into the woods on one of the cross-country trails – here is something for every aficionado. By Julie Linden | Photos: Jan Arild Landstad
A perfect destination for the whole family, Grong Ski Centre presents a well-rounded resort that caters to the needs of each skier. Whether you are just starting out and enjoying your first time on the slopes, or looking for an opportunity to fine-tune your skills, Grong meets your every need and desire.
Free skiing, children’s land and family slopes Beyond the 15 slopes that range in difficulty from children’s and beginners’ slopes to the ‘red’ (intermediate difficulty) and ‘black’ (advanced difficulty) varieties, you will find a separate ski park that caters to free skiers – offering rails, 134 | Issue 129 | October 2019
jumps and boxes. This park has been expertly crafted by professional park builders to offer the best combination of practice opportunities, a range of equipment, music from high-quality speakers and evening lighting. What is more, a wealth of powdery hills is available in the vicinity of the resort – providing the best location to enjoy those skills. For those looking to entertain the youngest of the family, the base area of the slopes offers an engaging and fun children’s land – often visited by the mascot Bjørge. Here, a slow-moving lift ensures that children can move about independently, exploring the area and
developing their skills while having fun. For children who want more of a challenge, the adjacent family slope offers a chance for the whole family to ski together, before enjoying some down time at the slope’s base in Skistua – a cosy ski lodge providing delicious meals of burgers, pizzas, salads and a range of hot beverages. Whenever evening skiing is available at the facility, flood lighting makes it easy to come and go as you please, making the most out of your day and night.
A paradise lift to slopes and toboggan runs Super’n, a 1.7-kilometre-long slope, is a scenic experience requiring only an intermediate-level proficiency, but offering all the benefits of the more difficult slopes. Here, you may enjoy the most beautiful views of the nearby areas, reaching the top of the slope by way of the ten-minute Paradise lift – a picturesque trip that drops you off at a great