Stora Blåsjön: The Community Resort
Redneck Powder Town at Its Best
Location: Jämtland, Sweden
Price for 7-day ski pass: 1670 SEK for Adults / 1320 SEK for youths
Pistes: 9 total, 3 Green, 3 Blue, 3 Red, and a couple of off-piste runs.
Introduction
The small community-run resort in the north of Jämtland is so secluded your only thought driving there will be,” What on earth will we ever find here?!”. But when you arrive, you will find a small community of people who likes to ski and put passion into this sport.
What makes Stora Blåsjön Special
Stora Blåsjön is a small and very unknown resort, and throughout the season, it is only open on special occasions, such as during a few weekends and on the popular school holidays. Renting the whole ski system for yourself or your company is also possible.
They do not have any artificial snow makers but instead rely on 100% natural snow, so a good idea is to wait until February to make sure the snow has settled and there is a sturdy base.
Stora Blåsjön also has about 600 km of prepared snowmobile tracks, and snowmobiling is probably even more popular than skiing. So, if you have ever thought of snowmobiling, this is the spot to do it!
How to get to Stora Blåsjön for Skiing
To get to Stora Blåsjön, take the train or flight to Östersund, rent a car and go from there. Still, it takes about 4 hours to get there on mostly more minor roads. It could still be worth the travel if you are looking for a unique experience and the right to brag about going to a place your friends have guaranteed not been to.
Bydalen: The 5th Largest Ski Resort in Sweden
Perhaps because it is a strategic location just an hour from Östersund or because it is one of the best ski areas in the eastern part of the Swedish-Norwegian mountain range. That means when the precipitation comes from the east, this is where it all deposits. Bydalen is not run by a big corporation with many greedy shareowners, which means they can run things like they want to – not according to what gives them the most money.
Åre: The Ski Capitol of Scandinavia
The largest ski system in Scandinavia offers plenty of opportunities to ski well-groomed pistes and powder – the resort has everything you need for both the party people and the family. Åre has long been the go-to place for everyone looking to experience a glimpse of Scandinavian ski culture with a lovely village vibe. This is the place to go if you value good hotels and excellent cuisine. If you want to experience many different activities, Åre has got you covered. If you prefer a big mountain off-piste, there is that. Welcome to Åre and see for yourself.
Kittelfjäll: The Powder Village
Powder ski resorts have their charm. Usually, they are a bit slumbering, and there is not much else to do unless it’s snowing heavily. Often you can ask yourself, ”What do people work with around here?” or ”Do people live here all year?” but the slumbering townfolks wake to life when the powder conditions strike – and in Kittelfjäll, the chance of skiing excellent snow excels!