Snow shoeing:

Rent a pair of snow shoes in the ski stall and try this old fashioned way to transport yourself in deep and loose snow.  It is a wonderful feeling to be in unspoiled nature, and when using snow shoes, you get away from the trails and you easily find traces of different animals.  Also excellent when you want to take pictures!  If you are a beginner on skis, it may be nice to have a change and use some other muscles!

"Spark"

- a strange looking sled where you stand behind and push with one foot and have the other foot placed on a thin metal edge and hold on to a handle.  You may even have a passenger in front, relaxing while you struggle and push!  This is a traditional way of getting somewhere, require a hard and icy road to be optimal.

It is also nice if you have problems with your balance, and like to have something steady when you are out walking on a snowy road.  Ask at the reception.

Snow walking

 - there is one nice place to walk away from the road, and that is where we normally go with horse and sleigh.  This "path" is hard packed and you need no skis.  A peaceful walk in the winter forest.

Ice fishing

In February/March the local people start ice fishing at lake Flaksjøen, digging holes in the ice and waiting patiently to get a bite.

Sightseeing

Crossing the mountain by car and go along the national tourist road Rondane, route 27 from Enden to Folldal.  The most beautiful stretch is half an hour's drive from Venabu, with a splendid view to the Rondane mountains from a different angle.

Shopping:

Small shopping for souvenirs and normal mountain equipment can be done locally, and our next neighbour, the Kiwi shop also have some nice clothes - 1 km away.  The village Ringebu 18 kms away, offers a local silversmith, local ceramics, Norwegian knitwear and textiles, an extremely good butcher, a very good baker, book store combined with typical Norwegian cutlery in silver and traditional silver work.  The nearest town is Lillehammer with many shops in the pedestrian street and a supermarket, as well as museums and art exhibitions.