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Rent cross-country 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 courses at Sognsvann ( classic or skating )

  • 275 NOK on group courses at Tryvann (only classic ).

Rent ski equipment for group courses (only classic )

Skimore where you can rent cross-country skiing equipment for ski lessons

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

If you want 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 your equipment after the course. You can also explore the slopes on your own after the course and return your ski equipment later the same day, before the ski rental closes.

Rent ski equipment for private lessons ( classic or skating )

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

The equipment is delivered to the instructor after the course.

Frequently asked questions about equipment

  • We recommend that you bring a small backpack to put your shoes in that you can wear during the course. You can also leave your bag with your shoes along the trail - it is usually safe to leave a bag with shoes, but you do this at your own risk.

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

  • Check the email you received when you booked your ski course, it will contain precise instructions on where to meet to pick up your equipment. Arrive well in advance of the course starting time.

    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 course.

    Sognsvann: Meet at the location listed in the booking confirmation email (at the Norwegian School of Sports, down by the Athletics Track). Your instructor will give you the equipment. Remember to show up 5-10 minutes before your course starts.

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  • Make sure your equipment is in good condition, the right size, and prepared for the conditions. This ensures we can focus on learning on the slopes, not on equipment issues.

  • At Tryvann:
    Yes, you can use the equipment after the course.
    The equipment is returned to Skimore before closing time the same day.

    On Sognsvann:
    No, here the equipment is returned to the instructor immediately after the course.

    💡 A little tip:
    A 1.5 hour lesson on cross-country skiing 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 both strength, balance and concentration.
    Please consider this in your planning when considering how long you want 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 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

150 cm

*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

European size:

*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

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