Association for the Promotion of Skiing

Skiforeningen's hut, Kikutstua in Oslomarka

The Association for the Promotion of Skiing (Norwegian: Foreningen til Ski-idrettens Fremme, or Skiforeningen) is a large association in Norway promoting Nordic skiing and other outdoor recreational activitiies.

Skiforeningen was founded in 1883 and has about 70 000 members.[1] It maintains several thousand kilometers of cross country ski trails in Oslomarka and holds several events at Holmenkollen.

References

  1. Anette Lundsvoll: Rekordhøyt medlemstall i Skiforeningen Skiforeningen.no, 21 March, 2013 (Norwegian)

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