Welcome to a ski touring festival
in the stunning Hemsedal!
Here, you’ll have the chance to try the latest gear, join guided ski tours, listen to inspiring talks, and most importantly, enjoy unforgettable days in the mountains. The Fýri Mountain Challenge is much more than a ski mountaineering competition – it’s a gathering for both experienced skiers and beginners. Over three exciting days, we offer avalanche courses, film screenings, lectures, guided touring, ski testing, and of course, the Nordics oldest ski touring adventure Mountain Challenge!
Schedule
Friday 11 april
Get your BIB and get ready for your adventure.
Meet our partners and test latest skis and gear for a joyful touring adventure.
Get your hands on your dream skis with fantastic prices
Race manager Jonas Svengard give you all information about the Mountina Challenge.
Salomon shows the touring and freeski films.
Saturday 12 april
Get your BIB and get ready for your adventure.
Bus leaves to start for the Touring start groups from Fýri Resort
Our touring leaders go through the equipment and give tips and tricks for a safe day on the mountain.
First skier crosses the finish line.
Fore you that booked guided BreogFjell | AVALANCHE COURSE | SKI TOURING COURSE | FÝRI MOUNTAIN TOURING GROUP |
Sunday 13 april
Meet our partners and test latest skis and gear for a joyful touring adventure.
Get your hands on your dream skis with fantastic prices.
Monday 14 april
Meet our partners and test latest skis and gear for a joyful touring adventure.
Get your hands on your dream skis with fantastic prices.
Fýri Mountain Challenge. 12th April
Let the fun begin!
First, choose your level of adventure—you’ve got two options.
Fýri Touring Group
12 km | 769 m elevation gain | 3-5 hours
Join us for a stress-free ski touring adventure! Our experienced leaders, lead the Fýri Touring Group on a scenic, relaxed route, making stops along the way for coffee breaks and photo opportunities. This route takes a gentler path and avoids the steep Nibbie climb, making it ideal for those who prefer a more leisurely pace. The Touring Group is perfect for beginners, young adventurers, or anyone bringing children or friends who are new to ski touring.
Fýri Mountain Challenge
15km | 1082m elevation gain | 1,5 – 5 hours
Take on a classic ski touring adventure!
The Fýri Mountain Challenge, one of Norway’s oldest ski touring events, is designed for those with some experience. The first 6 km includes a steep climb up to Nibbi and Skurufjell, with a descent that can get tricky in windy conditions. For those ready to embrace the challenge, this route offers some of the best ski touring in Hemsedal. There’s no rush to complete it—but if you’re aiming for the top spots, you’ll need lightweight gear, strong lungs, and power to spare.