Reykjavík Grapevine - 08.02.2008, Síða 43

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The Icelandic ski season is surprisingly short con-
sidering the country’s name. Although Iceland has
not managed to produce the same number of top
skiers as our neighbouring countries in the North,
there is a proud skiing tradition in Iceland. Ice-
landic ski resorts usually open around January/
February, depending on weather and road condi-
tions. Most resorts offer ski rentals and instructors.
Here is a list of the most promising prospects for a
ski vacation in Iceland.
Bláfjöll
Bláfjöll is the largest skiing area in Iceland with
15 lifts. 3.5-10 km cross-country trails are made,
weather permitting, and a 5-km section is lit.
Bláfjöll is a 30-minute drive from Reykjavik.
Tel.: 561 8400, www.skidasvaedi.is
Skálafell
Skálafell is a rather large resort in the vicinity of
Reykjavík. 5 lifts, 6 trails, and a 10 km cross-coun-
try ski track.
Tel.: 896 1318, 530 3000, www.skidasvaedi.is
Akureyri
One of the most popular resorts in Iceland, a
5-minute drive from Akureyri. The mountain has
four lifts, 9 trails and 5 km of lit cross-country
trails. Suitable both for beginners and intermedi-
ately experienced skiiers.
Tel.: 460 1000, www.hlidarfjall.is
Ísafjorður
One of the more exciting resorts in Iceland is in
Tungudal and Seljalandsdal above the town of
Ísafjörður. The mountain offers three cross-coun-
try ski circles totalling 11 km, and 1860 meters of
combined lifts. Well suited for snowboarding.
Tel.: 456 3793, www.isafjordur.is/ski
Dalvík
Böggvisstaðafjall in Dalvík is a large ski resort in
the north, about a half-hour drive from Akureyri.
2 km of cross-country paths and two lifts with a
combined length of 1,200 metres. Tel.: 466 1010,
www.skidalvik.is
Oddskarð
Between Eskifjörður and Norðfjörður in eastern
Iceland is Oddskarð, one of the highest mountains
in Iceland. Three ski lifts and over 1800 meters of
combined lit trails make this a great stop for down-
hill skiing.
http://www.ski.is/svaedi.asp?skiid=12
Skiing
Photo by GAS