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Rent cross-country ski equipment for the ski course


We offer ski equipment rental to our course participants.

Prices for the 2025-2026 season:

  • 399 NOK per person for private lessons at Sognsvann (classic or skating)

  • 275 NOK for group lessons at Tryvann (classic only).

Ski equipment rental for group lessons (classic only)

Skimore, where you can rent cross-country ski equipment for ski classes

You can rent equipment at the course location from Skimore at Tryvann. Our course participants receive an extra favorable price – only 275 NOK for a full package in the 2025–26 season.

If you wish to rent equipment:

  1. Meet at Skimore 30–45 minutes before the course starts.

  2. Show your course registration email to the staff at the counter to receive the special price.

  3. Meet at the ski course right outside the ski rental.

Return the equipment after the course. You can also explore the trails on your own after the course and return the ski equipment later the same day, before the ski rental closes.

Ski equipment rental for private lessons (classic or skating)

If you wish to rent equipment for a private lesson, you must specify this when registering. The instructor will provide you with the equipment upon arrival at the course location at Sognsvann (Norwegian School of Sport Sciences). You will receive a link to the exact meeting point upon booking. The price is 399 NOK for the full package in the 2025–26 season - classic or skating.

The equipment is returned to the instructor after the lesson.

Frequently asked questions about equipment

  • We recommend bringing a small backpack for your shoes, which you can wear during the lesson. You can also leave your bag with shoes along the trail – it's usually safe to leave a bag with shoes, but you do so at your own risk.

    At Tryvann, it is possible to rent a locker in the building where ski rental is located.

  • Check the email you received when you booked your ski lesson; it contains exact instructions on where to meet to pick up your equipment. Please arrive well in advance before the lesson begins.

    At Tryvann: Meet at Skimore ski rental and pick up your equipment there. Read the instructions in the course confirmation you received by email when you booked your ski lesson.

    At Sognsvann: Meet at the location specified in your booking confirmation email (by the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, down by the athletics track). Your instructor will give you the equipment. Remember to arrive 5-10 minutes before your lesson begins.

  • No

  • Ensure your equipment is in good condition, the correct size, and prepared for the conditions. This ensures we can focus on learning on the trails, not on equipment issues.

  • At Tryvann:
    Yes, you can use the equipment after the lesson.
    The equipment must be returned to Skimore before closing time on the same day.

    At Sognsvann:
    No, here the equipment is returned to the instructor immediately after the lesson.

    💡 A little tip:
    A 1.5-hour cross-country ski lesson is usually more than enough.
    Cross-country skiing is a physically demanding activity, and most people are both tired and satisfied after one session.
    This applies to both beginners and more experienced skiers – technique training on skis requires strength, balance, and concentration.
    Please consider this when planning how long you wish to use the equipment.

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 on ski equipment for beginners, and get the best experience on your ski trips. In addition, we offer several tools, such as a ski and pole length calculator, a 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

150 cm

*Maximum ski length varies depending on the brand and ski level: for classic skis, the maximum length is 207–210 cm, for skate skis – 192–200 cm.

Shoe size converter

European size:

*We round up the shoe size. For example, 28.5 cm becomes a European size 45 instead of 44.5. This provides better comfort, especially if the shoes are not intended for competitive use.

Imperial units to metric

Centimeters:

*We round units of measurement to the nearest whole number

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!

BUA (Multiple locations)

Skattkammeret, Church City Mission

Lending center, Holmlia