Winter vacation at Knaben

We just came home from yet another short but delightful winter vacation at Knaben. We left Thursday night after work, actually we had to pick Linda up at work, as she wanted to work as long as possible. Even though it was raining and already getting dark, Linda drove all the way up to Tonstad before hunger made her retire to some food in the back seat. We arrived at the cabin at Knaben around eight, with Thorhild, Aadne and Vegard already waiting for us.

Friday was a gorgeous, sunny day, with temperatures around freezing. We spent the whole day downhill skiing, Thorhild and Aadne's cabin are very close to the resort, so it very convenient. We actually ski easily from the cabin to the lift, and the afternoon we ski just as easily from the top of the lift to the cabin!

Saturday the weather changed completely. Winds, snow and colder temperatures. Perfect for a proper ski trip, so we set off towards Knaberøysa, some 10 km into the mountains. Quite cold, quite strenous, quite fun. We made it all the way in, it was amazing to turn around on the way home and get the wind from behind, almost like a different world. Dinner tasted super that evening, we always eat well when we're at Knaben :)


Today Aadne made us bacon and eggs for breakfast. We then went for at 2 hour ski-trip, fast, in order to burn some of the calories.. Again the weather changed, rain and sleet in the air, and very icy trails. We got a good workout, and while we watched skiing on TV, Therese made us chicken tortilla wraps. Thanks! After dinner, we packed up and left - Linda drove all the way home, 3 hours in very wintery conditions. Well done.


Thanks again Thorhild, Aadne, Therese and Vegard - we trip well together!

Knut