Trollhaugen

Local community feel. Beautiful chalet bar and restaurant. Nice runs. Clean and friendly. Out of the way but if you go it's awesome.

What a blast we had at Trollgaugen park! This was my first time zip lining and our guides were super personable and made the entire zip tour fun and gamified. They're very thorough in their Instructions and ensure everyone's safety and good time. I highly recommend going toward the end of the summer season, in fall to enjoy the colors of the trees. There are a few hikes you'll need to take so be prepared to walk up some inclines. They'll have water for you on the way. We were lucky enough to go on the last weekend of the zip lining, and are so glad! You can buy tickets on line, and be prepared to race your partner!

Five star rating for a ski hill out here. This is not the type of mountain you'll find out West, but for a $24 evening ticket I couldn't say no! The ticket was valid from 9pm - 3am. It was the busiest around 10-12 and was pretty much cleared at around 1230-1am. If you're willing to stay out that late, it made for an almost non existent wait line! The hills were well lit and the chairlifts moved quickly enough that the long lines at peak time weren't so bad. When you needed refuge from the cold, they had a multi story lodge to warm up in. They offered a variety of foods with one more concession focused and another room dedicated to more of an actual restaurant. When I went inside the restaurant was not serving food so I got a small fry from the concession and it was very reasonably priced at $3.50. They also had a bar upstairs where you could get beers and I believe cocktails - they also had a live band playing the night I was there.Overall very cool hangout spot whether you are indoors or outdoors - but be sure to reserve your passes early. The passes were sold out to those who tried to get them at the door, so plan ahead!

Trollhaugen is literally the best skiing experience I have had in a very long time! The place itself is a time capsule that has excellent service, great ski trails (skiing through the woods is so much fun!) a surprisingly nice Ski Shop and the snow was amazing (January 5). There was still A LOT of untouched freshies to ski!!! I didn't stay long enough to check out everything (I was there for a ski racing meet) but me and my kids all agreed we need to come back! And an evening lift ticket was only $32 (we started skiing at 3:00PM). But anyone who skis should stay away from Trollhaugen so I can enjoy the place to myself

My husband and I went to the Adventure Course on Saturday and had a blast. As adults we weren't quite sure how much fun it would be, but there were definitely some challenging courses that I couldn't even finish. My husband was very resistive to going had fun and couldn't stop smiling. Staff were great and once you got trained in with how everything works you were free to explore and complete the course however you wanted. I preferred this rather than being with a group. There were a lot of courses and in over 2 hours we definitely couldn't complete them all. Staff were available at any time if you got stuck or needed help on any part of the course. I would definitely go back and I would recommend going for a fun outing. It makes for a great time whether it be for a date or out with a group of friends.

Went here for the first time in about 15 years for the Friday night skiing on New Year's Eve and was reminded at what a cozy experience Trollhaugen is, and also what a GREAT deal night skiing is for only $22, especially considering crappy Afton Alps is more than 3x as much for much less of an experience that is under the umbrella of a sterile, stale environment that is always way too packed.Have to say right away Trollhaugen is ran a million times better than Afton Alps. At Afton Alps the lines are always long, the chairs lifts are super slow and there's never enough open, and now they have draconian and brainless COVID restrictions. It feels like somewhere you'd want to escape from, rather than escape to.Trollhaugen is the complete opposite in every way for the better, especially when it comes to overall ambiance and general feel.The chair lines are short, more are open, they're faster, and the chalet is a throwback to another time. When in the upstairs bar area with the thick timber and paneled ceilings, and while looking out the gigantic fog covered windows overlooking the slopes, you feel as if you could be in the Norway mountains.The place is always hopping on Friday nights with the bands playing and there's no better chalet to warm up in that I've ever been in. So much character.Even though it was below zero with forecasted windchill temps of 30-35 below zero, Trollhaugen New Years was sold out, so probably buy your tickets early in the day for night skiing, because if its sold out with this weather, it must be sold out regularly on Friday night skiing.

I'm not a skier, so don't ask me about that. It's too dangerous. But tubing down a snowy and icy hill without any steering? Much safer, and more my speed. :-)Trollhaugen has 8 groomed lanes of snow tubing. I happen to like that there are lanes and that the slope is fairly even. That way, I'm not playing bowling with the inattentive people at the bottom the hill. If you're looking to take out a toddler or third-grader or two with your innertube, this isn't the place for you, sorry!Each lane is fairly similar, but slightly different. One might be a touch faster and another might have a small hop, but otherwise, it's all the same.The conveyor belt to get up the hill is quite a bit nicer than the rope system at other places, once you get the hang of it. (For me, putting the tube first on its end in front of me helps with balance, but everyone has their own methods for jumping onto the constantly moving track.) It's kinda slow, but steady, and no rope burns or sore shoulders.It's well maintained, but pretty laid back there. You can go down in chained groups. The attendant might limit your group, so check at the top of the hill if you're not sure. If it's relatively empty on the hill, it doesn't seem to matter.The tubes themselves have an outer shell that covers the bottom hole, so you don't get as much snow in your clothes. You'll still get a mist of snow and there's snow everywhere, being that this is winter and all, so that's life on the slope. You get a two-hour slot with your admission, and it's more than enough time.They also have a bonfire outside, for warmth. Mmm, now my eyes are watering from the smoke and my clothes smell like they're burnt! But it's worth it.This place is a lot of fun!

I visited for the first time ever last weekend and had a great experience. Despite coming on a Saturday when the Burton Qualifiers, staff training, and ski lessons were all taking place, it didn't feel overly crowded and the wait for the chairlift was never too long.The hills themselves offer great variety and Storebakken was my favorite route. The potential looks even greater for those visiting during peak season when all hills and lifts are open! I also got the chance to warm up in the chalet and loved both the cozy design and homemade hot chocolate for sale.My only note of caution is for new/middle-level skiers/boarders who still are weary of the chairlift, as the older lifts here do not slow down when picking up/dropping off riders, so you need to be vigilant and prepared. They also do not have safety bars. I still give five stars because there are some rope tow options and the staff running the lifts were quick to respond and slow/stop the lift if a problem arose.

I'm not a huge skier but this place was awesome! I was not too intimidated by the hills. The rental process was so slick and we made it through pretty fast despite the long line. One thing that was not awesome- the freakin tow ropes. Someone I was with had their gloves ripped to shreds by the tow rope which was a little bit of a downer. Overall an awesome night!!

The vibe at this place is unmatched. We buy season passes mainly for the terrain parks, but the entire hill is free ski, meaning you can kinda do whatever you want anywhere you want.