What the experts say!!

“Snowy white mountains rise steeply out of the dark blue sea. Norwegians live in the middle of a sensational environment for skiing, which only a few have tried. The ski experience of a lifetime awaits you.”
- Gunnar Anderson, SAS magazine, March 98.

Skiing in Narvik had always sounded a bit too wild, to be honest. Now, however, I am singing to a different tune. The Swedish Riksgränsen Hotel has now incorporated the Norwegian mountains in their activity programme. A number of mountain guides have also begun to establish themselves there. - Åka Skidor 2/98.

“Narvik is unique. You can ski all the way down to the sea. You would have to travel to the Alps to experience anything similar. Fagernes Mountain in Narvik is most definitely not child’s play.” - Åka Skidor, 02.98

“As I stood up by the TV transmitter approximately 1000 metres above sea level, I understood everyone who is in awe of these wicked ski slopes. I find myself wondering whether there is another ski resort on this planet with a more beautiful backdrop.” -Vi Menn 14/15 1998

"The area known as Fagernesfjell is a paradise for relatively advanced freeriders"
- World snowboard guide 1997-1998

“Scandinavia’s most exciting ski resort with steep off-piste and slopes seemingly straight down to the sea.”
- Åka Skidor 02.91

“The possibilities for Telemark skiing are endless. The ultimate ski resort.” - J.H.Mathisen.

“A skiing dream in the fantasy landscape of Narvik.”- Funsport Snowboard. 03.95

“In 1990, Riksgränsen became well known in the snowboard world. In 1995 it is Narvik’s turn.”
- Funsport Snowboard. 3/95

“Narvik will fulfil your wildest ski dreams.”- Swedish Aftonbladet 03.97

- “Scandinavia’s biggest vertical drop.”
-“The most northerly world-class ski slopes.”
-“Scandinavia’s best off-piste skiing.”
-“Europe’s most beautiful ski terrain.”
-“It is questionable whether there is a mountaintop view that can compare to the one you will find in Narvik.”
- Åka Skidor 02.91.

"We sat up there for ages savouring the emptiness and incredible beauty of the landscape at our feet"
- The Sunday telegraph 03.03.96

“Narvik has what a lot of other Scandinavian ski resorts lack: the right alpine conditions.” - Åka Skidor 02.91

“The fact that Narvik is a great place to snowboard is hardly news, however, what’s new is…” - Funsport Snowboard. 4/97

“NARVIK – Scandinavia’s Alps by the sea, in a class of its own as cool ski resorts go and also one of the world’s most beautiful – an off-piste area without comparison north of the Alps.” - Åka Skidor 6.95

"Narvik is unique. When Narvik has fresh snow, its riding is world class"- The snowboard guide, Europe 96

“From a Swedish skier’s point of view it is unbelievable that Narvik has not been promoted as Norway’s top ski resort. Perhaps pictures from Stranda have contributed to increased confusion around the Norwegian advertising campaign, which is not surprising when you consider that 20 different ski resorts are fighting for space in the same holiday brochures and a large number of these are family resorts in tame mountain areas. These are the type of places that Swedes do not have to travel to Norway to find. “- Svenske Gunnar Anderson i SAS-MAGASINET mars 98

"It is one of the few places in the world where boarders can ride to the oceans edge."
- The snowboard guide, Europe 96

“Narvik is unique, a combination of the European Alps and Alaska.”
- Jeff Webb: Renowned snowboard photographer and filmmaker. Canadian Webb was so impressed that he moved to Narvik.

EXOTIC- Narvik appeals to those with a taste for quality. Cool ski slopes, excellent off piste opportunities and closeness to the fjord make Narvik one of the most exotic downhill resorts in Europe. The ski season can last so long that it is possible to ski under the midnight sun." - Økonomisk Rapport 6.96

“Feel the G-Force pull you down towards the Atlantic. Scandinavia’s best off-piste. As good as the Alps.”- På Ski 5.93