Rent cross-country equipment from us before the ski course
We offer ski equipment rental to our course participants.
Price for in 2024 is 399 NOK per person.
If you need equipment, please state your height and shoe size when signing up for the course, and we will bring equipment for you to the meeting point.
Renting ski equipment without attending a cross-country course
Do you want to rent ski equipment but not participate in the course? We offer rental of cross-country skiing equipment to anyone who needs it, regardless of whether you are a course participant or not.
The price for 2024 is 399 NOK per person and the rental is for a maximum of 8 hoursso the equipment must be returned on the same day as it was picked up.
Fill in the form below with your height and shoe sizeand we'll make sure the equipment is ready for pickup at our distribution point.
Borrow cross-country equipment for free
Many people don't realize that there are actually places in Oslo where you can borrow ski equipment for classic and skating for free!
Although it requires a little more logistics than renting directly at the course location, this is a great option to save money.
We at GoSki believe that skiing fun should be accessible to everyone, so we've put together an overview of places where you can borrow equipment for both classic cross-country skiing and skating free of charge, regardless of whether you're taking a course with us or not.
BUA (Multiple locations)
Link: BUA Network
Address: Bjerke, Grünerløkka, Hovseter, Mortensrud, etc.
How to rent: Go to the BUA website, find your nearest lending station and follow the instructions to borrow equipment for free.
Skattkammeret, Church City Mission
Link: Skattkammeret
Address: Frogner, St. Hanshaugen, etc.
How to rent: Contact Skattkammeret in your city district directly to borrow equipment for free. Applies to children and young people under 18, and adults can rent.
Lending center, Holmlia
Link: Holmlia lending center
Address: Ved Lusetjerndalen, Holmlia
How to rent: Rental mainly for residents of Holmlia. Contact Holmlia Sportsklubb for more information.
Useful tools for choosing the right ski equipment
Make the most of your ski trips with our helpful guides and calculators! Check out our useful articles on choosing the right ski length and about ski equipment for beginnersand get the best experience on your ski trips. In addition, we offer several tools, such as a ski and pole length calculator, shoe size converter and a simple inch-to-centimeter calculator, so you can ensure you have the right equipment for a comfortable and fun ski trip.
Ski and pole length calculator
*Maximum length of skis varies depending on the brand and level of skis: for classic skis, the maximum length is 207-210 cm, for skate skis - 192-200 cm.
Shoe size converter
*We round up the shoe size. For example, 28.5 cm becomes 45 in European size instead of 44.5. This provides better comfort, especially if the shoes are not for competition use.
Imperial units to metric units
*We round units of measurement to the nearest whole number
Frequently asked questions about equipment
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We have a place where you can leave your shoes if you borrow ski boots from us. Otherwise, we recommend that you bring a small backpack that you can wear during the course.
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The instructor will bring your ski equipment to the meeting point if you have stated at registration that you want to rent. Arrive approx. 10 minutes before the course starts.
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Yes, we offer ski equipment rental at Sognsvann, both to classic and skating. Please contact us to check availability.
Email: oslo.goski@gmail.com
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Make sure your equipment is in good condition, the right size, and prepared for the conditions. This ensures that we can focus on learning on the slopes.