The Most Spectacular Ski Festival in the World

There are many ski festivals—but there is only one Stranda Ski Festival, hosted in one of the most spectacular and exotic ski destinations on the planet.

Join Us at Stranda Ski Festival, February 6–9, 2025

You. Snow. Ski. The Sunnmøre Alps.
These four words embody everything we want you to feel. Expectations. Dreams. Ideas. Inspiration. You. Snow. Ski. Sunnmøre Alps. Four elements united as one.

There are many ski festivals, but only one at Stranda—one of the most spectacular and exotic ski destinations in the world. Here, snow sometimes falls in quantities that remind you of Alaska. The mountains are so dramatic that they might bring British Columbia to mind. As a legendary journalist once wrote in the 1990s: “Stranda is the La Grave of the North.”
He compared the ski area at Strandafjellet with the iconic Alpine destination La Grave in France—where off-piste skiing dominates, with steep peaks and deep snow.
That is exactly how Stranda is. So call us whatever you like: The La Grave of the North. Scandinavia’s Alagna. Norway’s Kicking Horse. What matters is that you come here yourself—and realize that Stranda truly is incomparable.
Because Stranda is unique.

Each year, we invite you to the Stranda Ski Festival to showcase our mountains—and our ski riding—to you and your friends. These festival days are sacred to us at Uteguiden. We may not be the largest ski festival in the world, but we wholeheartedly believe we are one of the most spectacular. It’s all about the mountains and fjords surrounding us.
But it’s also about us: the people of Uteguiden. Over these festival days in February, we want to show you everything we can—every skill in our toolkit, every adventurous peak, the secret powder lines in the ski area, the friendliest après-ski, and the best talks.

In early February 2025, we will create new stories.
New lines.
New memories.
Together with you and your friends.

But hurry to book—Stranda Ski Festival often fills fast!

No matter what: dive into our full festival program below. We can’t wait to see you in Stranda, February 2025!

Program for Stranda Ski Festival 2025

Thursday, February 6
Arrival in Stranda—one of the world’s most exotic and spectacular ski destinations, in the heart of the mighty Sunnmøre Alps. Check in at cozy Dreges Hotel. Meet fellow ski friends and our amazing guides at Hygge—Uteguiden’s café in Stranda town center.

Friday, February 7
This is when things really start! You’ll have multiple options depending on your preference:

  • A demanding ski touring day with guide—to one of Stranda’s top ski mountains, for those with some touring experience seeking a big, thrilling adventure.
  • A moderate ski touring day with guide—to a slightly easier peak—for those newer to ski touring who want a safe, guided introduction in the Sunnmøre Alps.
  • Avalanche safety workshop—with a guide: avalanche risk, evaluating stability, mountain safety, gear, search and rescue.
  • Freeride clinic at Strandafjellet—with a guide: we emphasize safety, freeride techniques, and amazing lines in and around the ski area. This is not something you’ll want to miss!

After a day on skis, meet up at our world-famous café Hygge for snacks, drinks, mingling, and lectures. If you booked the full festival package, dinner is served at Dreges Hotel at 20:00.

Saturday, February 8
Try something different! The same program runs again, with possible adjustments based on current snow and weather. Whatever you choose, make sure to pick something new—so you leave with big experiences, fresh knowledge, and new friends.

  • Demanding ski touring with guide
  • Moderate guided tour
  • Avalanche workshop
  • Freeride clinic
    After skiing, enjoy apres-ski at Hygge, and join the festival dinner at the Lavvo at Koie at 20:00.

Sunday, February 9
The weekend isn’t over yet! On Sunday, you can ski independently at Strandafjellet, or—better yet—join one more guided ski tour for only NOK 1000 extra. We promise to find a mountain with the best conditions based on snow and weather. After a final day of turns in the Sunnmøre Alps, we will say our goodbyes.

Festival Special Price

Only NOK 7900! Earlybird discount: 15% off for bookings made before December 1st—use code “Early” at checkout.

What’s included:

  • 2 guided days (ski touring, avalanche workshop, or freeride clinic)
  • 3 nights at Dreges Hotel in Stranda – breakfast and packed lunches included
  • 2-course dinner Friday night
  • Dinner & party in the Lavvo at Koie on Saturday
  • Quiz with prizes at Hygge Friday night
  • Après-ski at Hygge on Friday & Saturday
  • Transport to/from the ski area every day
  • Lecture at Hygge Friday night

Festival pass without accommodation (for locals) – NOK 3900
Includes the guided days, dinner/party at the Lavvo, quiz, après-ski, and lecture.

Extras:

  • NOK 1300 extra for a single room at Dreges Hotel
  • NOK 1000 extra to add a third guide day (Sunday)
  • NOK 500 for festival transport to/from Ålesund Vigra Airport and Ålesund city center
    (Thursday evening: depart from Vigra at 18:30 and Ålesund at 19:00. Sunday: depart Stranda at 15:30 → arrive Vigra at 17:30)

Rentals & Gear

Uteguiden rents high-quality ski and avalanche gear. Check out our offerings here: rental.uteguiden.com/products

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4.2.2025