It is Easter holiday and many Norwegians go to the mountains these days. I didn’t, yet, but I might be skiing too. These pictures are from an Easter a few year back. We always hope to see some sunshine, to feel the sun again after the long winter. But as you can see, we always have to prepare for all kind of weather, because it can be bad and dangerous in the high mountains. This is from a cabin run by the Norwegian Trekking Association. There are no roads going there, and it usually takes 6-8 hours skiing to this place. There are more photos from our type of Easter holidays in this gallery.
Bente Haarstad Photography 
Beautiful but içy gives me such a cold feeling Bente
LikeLike
I guess it does, but we are used to this kind of Easter, and knows how to dress accordingly. So it doesn’t feel cold (normally).
LikeLike
I have goosebumps now, looking at these pictures! But they’re very sharp and clear pictures of the skis. Everything is so colourful against the white background.
LikeLike
No goosebumps involved, Anneli, just if the weather gets too bad. Thanks for your comment.
LikeLike
Oh my, that’s a lot of snow! Beautiful. But I’m happy to be having spring weather here.
LikeLike
I guess spring means something else most places. Enjoy, Nature.
LikeLike
omg, no! I like snow, but only in winter. I’m happy that here spring has come a lot earlier than last year… 🙂
LikeLike
Then you are lucky to have a nice spring. Thanks, Charlotte.
LikeLike
I don’t ski, but I’ll take the snow.
LikeLike
Sure, even in this time? I thought only Scandinavians could cope with snow now, but I could share some with you. Thanks, Emilio.
LikeLike
We need the snow . . . it replenishes the reservoirs, and we are below normal (also lower snow fall means drought and increased chance of fires).
LikeLike
You too? Yes, here too snow in the winter (and in the spring) means fuller reservoirs. We might be a bit less than normal, and we need a lot since we are a hydro power country (and oil). Drought and fires are more unlikely here, and I hope there will not be in your place either. Crossing fingers for enough snow and rain, Emilio, they are really good for more than skiing.
LikeLike
Wonderful. I can’t imagine skiing 6 to 8 hours to get somewhere. You Norwegians are intrepid.
LikeLike
It is kind of like walking 6 to 8 hours; you walk on, and eventually you get there, and hopefully enjoyed the journey, that is the nature. Had to google itrepid, and guess I can say thank you.
LikeLike
🙂
LikeLike
Wonderful scene~
Good day ^^
LikeLike
Thanks, Koh. And Good day to you too.
LikeLike
Thank you^
LikeLike
Oh gosh, how many years I haven’t been on board.
In fact, I didn’t see the snow itself these years here.
(Just reading the mail how my friend has been skiing in Japan.)
LikeLike
I hope you got some nice memories. I know you are an expert of snow. Happy, snowless Easter, Yoshizen.
LikeLike
This looks so cozy and wonderful all the way around… Happy Easter to you!
LikeLike
It was, and it is. Thanks, Nancy, and Happy Easter to you & your gang.
LikeLike
looks so exciting…haven’t been near snow in over 3 years:(
LikeLike
I didn’t believe you used to be near snow. Snowwhite beaches maybe. Thanks, Sandy.
LikeLike
I don’t ski, I don’t like snow in my country, but I love the pictures. Beautiful Bente!
LikeLike
Then I am glad you could “enjoy” snow from afar. Thanks for your comment, Jaap.
LikeLike
I love the contrast between the warm inner photos and the frozen and full of silence of the outside ones.
LikeLike
Then you did a very correct observation. We really enjoy the warmth from firewood after beeing outside in the fresh snow all day.
LikeLike
Beautiful – I love the splashes of colour in the expanse of snow, also the jagged patterns of the skis waiting.
LikeLike
Thanks Anna, the comment of an artist.
LikeLike
I wish you a happy time while skiing. God påske! 🙂
LikeLike
Thanks, and God påske for you too. I guess you’ll have spring and sunshine.
LikeLike
Indeed, we had very beautful and warm weather. 🙂
LikeLike
Fabulous…but cold!
LikeLike
Norwegian saying: There is no such thing as bad weather, only a bad choice of clothes, eventually. Thanks, Debra.
LikeLike
Wishing you a happy ski time with lots of bright sunshine Bente. That log burner must be an absolute treat to gather round after such a ski trek …. looks mighty deep that snow !
LikeLike
Thanks, we had great sunshine in the snow yesterday, and a lot of skiing. Log burning is necessary after skiing, you are absolutely right. Thanks.
LikeLike
Fantastiche, che meraviglia tanta neve!!!
LikeLike
Gracie. Tanta neve there is, but only in the mountains.
LikeLike
A lovely way to spend Easter Bente! I hope you have a wonderful time. I think you may have some snow but hopefully some sunshine in between.. 🙂
LikeLike
Yes, Adrian. I am surprised there is still so much snow in the mountains, because there is absolutely nothing in the low land. And sunshine too in between. I hope you have a wonderful Easter springtime.
LikeLike
Enjoy the skiing if you make it there, Bente! It sounds lovely and your images are gorgeous.
We have just lost most of the snow, although, today we might get a little but it won’t stay- there will be no skiing for us on the weekend.
LikeLike
We have lost most of the snow too, Karen, but not in the high mountains. So I had some lovely skiing trips. Have a lovely Easter and thanks.
LikeLike
Well Bente, I suppose if you must have snow for Easter you might as well enjoy skiing! For me, spring flowers are a much better option! Lovely post.
LikeLike
No spring flowers here yet, Tina, so I might just as well go skiing, which I did. Thanks a lot and enjoy your flowers.
LikeLike
Det er bare det bedste; at være på hytte efter en lang tur i fjeldet. Dejlige billeder som altid. Kigger ind på bloggen din engang imellem for at se dine billeder en ekstra gang. Prøver at lære 🙂
Glad Påske til dig, Bente
LikeLike
Ja du vet jo så mye om turer, så det er sikkert; godt å komme til ei hytte etter en lang tur. Du nyter sikkert deilige Danmark. God påske, Hanna.
LikeLike
Tak for det, Bente.
Jeg kan huske, jeg læste et indlæg fra dig for snart længe siden. Du var inde i fjeldet og hjælpe til på en hytte. Jeg mener, det er en hytte med gangafstand på 7-8 timer. Som jeg husker det, har den været beskrevet i Fjeld og Vidda. Meget kan jeg huske, men ikke hvad den hedder 😉
Vi har vandret i skoven hele dagen, og spist frokost ved en sø jeg kalder MIN SØ 😀 vejret har været helt fantastisk med op til 20 grader og smuk himmel, så du har ret, i dag var Danmark dejlig.
God Påske til dig også, Bente 🐻
LikeLike
Jo det kan stemme, jeg har vært hjelp på to av turistforeningens hytter i Trøndelag, og tror den gangen jeg laget en post om det, var jeg der (Schulzhytta i Sylan) bare for 2-3 dager (+ 2 dagers tur inn og ut). Jeg har ikke skrevet om det i Fjell og Vidde nei, men kjenner bladet siden jeg er medlem. 20 grader og vandring i skoven hele dagen, det høres bare helt supert ut. God tur videre, Hanna!
LikeLike
Beautiful. There is nothing like a cosy and warm place after intensive skiing. This I relate very well. I miss warmer months though.
LikeLike
You are so right, and guess what, I miss warmer months too, just a little bit of skiing first. Thanks.
LikeLike
I see 🙂 Hope it was the best skiing of the year!
LikeLike
We are having wonderful spring weather here. Everything is flowering aout a month earlier than other years. I remember only 1 year when we had snow at Easter. I made some pictures then. See http://1drv.ms/1l4jD2Z
LikeLike
Only one year with snow, that is certainly different from here. But you are lucky with all the spring flowers. Enjoy, and happy Easter.
LikeLike
lively and fun 🙂
LikeLike
Certainly. Thanks, Joshi.
LikeLike
The snow is beautiful to see Bente, but I don’t like it and I like de fire and de food! Have a very nice Easter!
LikeLike
Luckily not all people have to experience snow at Easter. But we learned to enjoy it. Fire and food, that is a good thing, after skiing. Thanks Ann. Happy Easter.
LikeLike
Hello Bente, here also we could make beautiful ride to spring ski, but the weekend risk of being really bad weather. I think I’ll go just without skis. Good easter weekend to you
LikeLike
With bad weather it is always better not to ski. Enjoy Easter, Val, and thanks a lot for your comment.
LikeLike
This cabin seems very isolated. What happens if there is an avalanche, or at least a snowstorm for several days? Brave Norwegians, I think.
LikeLike
Yes, this place is certainly very isolated. It is not the typical mountains were avalanches happens, but anyway we have learned to stay away from steep slopes. Four young Norwegians were killed in an awalances a few days ago. It was very tradic. And in more risky mountains. If there is a snow storm you should stay in the cabin, for as long as it lasts….
LikeLike
Gosh. Cross country skiing can be dangerous! I think I will stick to downhill skiing on the few slopes in Australia.
LikeLike
Downhill, that is way to dangerous compared with cross country, at least so much faster. I actually never tried, except for an occational mountain slope going cross country… Enjoy your Australian skiing, I thought most people went to the beach.
LikeLike
Wow!! fantastic pictures. Thank you very much and have a very happy Easter!!! Mari
LikeLike
Oh dear, that looks quite cold in deed. Hard to believe, the Rhine Valley is so warm (15°) and we had no winter at all. I hope you experience some of the glorious Easter weather they promised great parts of Norway. I’m going home to Fredrikstad in 4 days which is vey good. Your photos make me homesick! -) God påske, Bente!
LikeLike
It is 15 here too, now, in the village, but still snow for skiing in the mountains. And lots of sunshine. Tasted some of the glorious Easter weather, but don’t have the time for skiing today. Enjoy Fredrikstad, Dina!
LikeLike
Fabulous shots and Happy Easter (belated!) to you Bente! Nothing quite like a good dose of spring skiing!
LikeLike