The Association for the Promotion of Skiing ( no, Foreningen til Ski-idrettens Fremme, or Skiforeningen) is a large association in
Norway
Norway, officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic country in Northern Europe, the mainland territory of which comprises the western and northernmost portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula. The remote Arctic island of Jan Mayen and the ...
promoting
Nordic skiing and other outdoor recreational activities.
Skiforeningen was founded in 1883 and has about 70 000 members.
[Anette Lundsvoll]
Rekordhøyt medlemstall i Skiforeningen
Skiforeningen.no, 21 March, 2013 It maintains several thousand kilometers of cross country ski trails in
Oslomarka
Marka is the name of the forested and hilly areas surrounding Oslo, Norway. It includes areas within the municipality of Oslo, but also large areas in Hole, Ringerike, Jevnaker, Lunner, Nittedal, Bærum, Asker, and other municipalities in Viken ...
and holds several events at
Holmenkollen
Holmenkollen () is a mountain and a neighbourhood in the Vestre Aker borough of Oslo, Norway. It goes up to above sea level and is well-known for its international skiing competitions.
Overview
In addition to being a residential area, the are ...
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References
External links
Skiforeningen English website
Nordic skiing organizations
Sports organisations of Norway
1883 establishments in Norway
Nordic skiing
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