Magasin Kläppen 2020-2021 English by Kläppen

WINTER IN SÄLEN 2020/2021

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THE NEW FALKEN

Falken is even better now

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Welcome to Our Paradise! We would like to warmly welcome you to Kläppen. Is this your first time here? If so, this magazine will come in handy. Even if you have been here before, you will find exciting articles, news, and practical information. We constantly develop the facility with new items and improvements, many of which can be found in this magazine. As usual, our fantastic staff will to help you get settled in. Here, you are a guest in our home and you will feel what we call the Kläppen feeling! Kläppen is, as you probably know, a family-owned facility and also the largest, privately-owned ski resort

in Sweden. What we create and develop comes from the heart. We have made great strides over the years and more are in the pipeline. We never stop being visionaries, because we want to offer a skiing experience that you won’t find anywhere else: An experience with beautiful nature, a mountain created for fun skiing with perfect snowKläppen snow. In short; genuine hospitality, nature, and experiences. Welcome to Kläppen! Gustav, the entire Eriksson family, and the staff

PUBLISHER Gustav Eriksson, Kläppen PRODUCTION Confetti, Borlänge KLÄPPEN MAGAZINE IS PUBLISHED BY Kläppen Ski Resort, 780 67 Sälen, telephone +46 (0)280-962 00, klappen.se

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PHOTOGRAPHERS Daniel Bernstål, Daniel Rönnbäck, Erik Kilström, Getty Images Highmind. se, Janne Söderberg, Magnus Noppa, Most Photos, Per Eriksson, Pontus Altin, Rickard Landrin, Roger Borgelid, Ronja Elovsson-Jägmo, Shutterstock, Sälen Hund & Aktivitet, Tony Ekström

COVER PHOTO Photography: Daniel Bernstål

Another lovely winter at Kläppen!

15 50 09 Kläppen’s piste map 11 The New Falken Area

Discover the Newly Renovated Falken Area

15 We Have Set Our Sights on the Future Again

The Eriksson Family Talks About Kläppen’s Plans for the Future.

22 He Chose Kläppen Over a CEO Suit

Read About Kläppen’s Technical Director, Thor Kruse Een.

24 Hotel Kurbits

Join us on a guided tour.

28 Our Snow Parks 38 Kläppen's First Randonnée Track 40 Cross-Country Skiing

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Classic and skate.

46 Activities

Everything you can do aside from skiing.

50 Shopping and Rentals 56 A Ski and Culinary Trip in One

Read about our fantastic restaurants.

64 Ski School 68 Kläppen for Kids 78 Summer at Kläppen 80 Pricelists 83 Contact

Welcome to a wonderful, yet different winter Winter will come to Kläppen as usual, but it will be a different this year. We must take care and make adjustments. We, here at Kläppen, are super psyched to welcome you as a guest, to offer wonderful moments and excellent downhill skiing, but we must also be prepared to take swift precautions in order to reduce the spread of infection, when necessary. This means that activities and events may be rescheduled or cancelled. For up-to-date information, go to klappen.se/idag. If you need to buy groceries or other necessities in the village boutiques, keep in mind that only one person in your family should enter the premises. The rest of the family should stay in the cottage or wait in the car. BIG SNOWY HEARTS FROM ALL OF US! Gustav, the entire Eriksson family, and the staff

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THE FOLLOWING IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY DURING YOUR STAY COUGH AND SNEEZE INTO THE CROOK OF YOUR ELBOW

WASH YOUR HANDS FREQUENTLY AND THOROUGHLY

KEEP A POLE-LENGTH DISTANCE FROM ONE ANOTHER. AT LEAST ONE METRE

STAY HOME IF YOU ARE SICK!

In order to reduce the risk of infection, it is important that guests follow the recommendations adopted by Kläppen. Read more about the guidelines at klappen.se/Corona/ KLÄPPEN: WINTER IN SÄLEN 2020- 2021 5

How about an indulgent breakfast? You do not need to be a guest at the hotel to enjoy our delicious breakfast buffet which has everything you can imagine, both hot and cold. Have a seat and greet the morning with freshly baked bread, homemade granola, and the view of newly pisted slopes. Our indulgent breakfast will keep you on your feet all morning! Every day from 7:30- 10:00.

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A new, unique training facility for skiers and snowboarders which has no equal in northern Europe. The facility is truly world class. Not least in view of the 22 meter wide and 48 meter long inflatable landing cushion, with 2,200 cubic metres of air, which awaits the riders at the bottom. Read more at klappen.se

Flights to Sälen It is now possible to get to Sälen by air and land at Scandinavian Mountains Airport. From there, all you need to do is take the flight bus, which has several stops in Kläppen. Read more at scandinavianmountains.se

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New!

Falken is even better now! We have made a good skiing area even better by widening the pistes for really nice carving turns and for plenty of room for snowboarding. The crossings have been adjusted so that you do not need to stop and give way and there is room for everyone whether you want to ski with speed or take it easy. In the Falken area there is always a bit more snow and the snow is a bit fluffier and colder, which offers the perfect conditions for skiing. When it is really cold in the valley, you can count on a more comfortable temperature in this particular area. If that isn’t enough, this is also where the morning sun shines during the best hours of the skiing day. Read more on page 11.

New!

RANDONNÉE TRAILS This year, there is a brand new randonnée trail at Kläppen. One kilometre uphill hiking and lovely skiing downhill Read more on page 38.

New!

How’s your ski wear situation? Starting this year, you can rent Helly Hansen’s stylish and practical ski wear. Please book in advance or stop by Kläppen’s rental shop if you are curious. Read more on page 53.

Free for Kids

COMBINE WHICH SKIS YOU WANT With the Multi Package you can switch between alpine skis, snowboards, and cross-country skis whenever you want. More info can be found at Kläppen Shop.

Children are important guests and therefore, the following is free for all children 0- 7 years: n Ski pass – kids, ages 0- 7 years, who wear helmets ski for free, but don’t forget that they need their own Key Card. n Trolle & Trolla’s theatre – five different performances. n Trolle & Trolla’s Show – children’s very own entertainment. n The Troll Cup – ski competition for all children. n Junior Days – entertainment with famous children’s artists on the outdoor stage (weeks 2-4 and 11- 12). n The Ski Adventure – a free competition for the whole family. n Sledging Evening – Sparven’s lift is open exclusively for snow racers and sledges.

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What do you want to do today? After a great day on the slopes, it is easy for the next day to be a replay. That is why we want to encourage you to find new favourites every day. Here is what five favourites might look like. TIP 1 – IF YOU WANT TO START OFF A BIT EASY. Make your way to the top and go for Myrstigen (piste 16), a nice green piste that takes you down to the bog then, on to Illern (piste 23), and finally, down to Falken’s lifts. That is the first ride and you glide the whole way from the top down to the lifts which will take you up to the top of Falken. This time you go for Illern (piste 23), all the way for perfect carving. Take a few runs in the Falken area and the next time you are at the top, go for Grävlingsgrytet (piste 17). It is a green piste that changes over to blue. Finish with Bäverdalen (piste 21) or Familjbacken (piste 27) in order to finally arrive at Tranantorget for a coffee at the bakery.

TIP 2 – TIME FOR A BIT MORE OF A CHALLENGE Today, there is no soft starter. Be at the gondola at opening time in order to take advantage of the morning sunshine. At that time, the snow is at its crispiest and newly pisted. It can be a bit chilly in the morning so, the warm seats in the gondola feel good. Go for real carving on Minkspåret (piste 30) and down to Falken’s lifts in order to go straight up to the top and meet the morning sun. Now you’ve warmed up. Glide onto the blue Hermelinsvängen (piste 13) in order to go for some black skiing at Grottbranten (piste 34). If it has snowed, there is often snow along the edges which offers loose-snow riding Otherwise, it is well-pisted snow that applies. Work your way down in order to end up at Lämmeltåget (piste 12) and go on to the gondola at Dalstation. 8 KLÄPPEN: WINTER IN SÄLEN 2020- 2021

TIP 3 – LET’S TAKE ON THE BLACK SLOPES This time, take the chairlift up- now it’s time for a real skiing challenge. Älgstråket (piste 28) starts off as a red piste, but slopes quite well. Keep your speed up and aim for Lostupet (piste 31) which is award-winning and appointed Sweden’s best piste. Here, you need to work hard and hang in there. The steep slope fades over to green, but with enough speed you can carve beautifully all the way down to the chairlifts. Take the same lift up again. Start with the green Lämmeltåget (piste 12), but turn off onto Trollfallet (piste 33) Here there is a steep slope and the piste is narrow so, it’s all about short turns This time, take the gondola up to Älgstråket (piste 28) and continue on to Snövesslan (piste 32), which is steep all the way, and finally, glide down to Uvens lift. Here, the it alternates between aerial and surface lifts. Most likely, you have a bit of lactic acid in your legs now, so choose a red piste, for example, Älgstråket (piste 28) which has good variation and leads to Tranantorget. If it is afternoon, maybe it's time for a nice ride on Halster?

TIP 4 – CHANGE YOUR SKIING STYLE Perhaps you can feel several day’s worth of intense skiing in your legs. If so, it may be a good time to trade out the skis or snowboard to cross-country skis. Did you know that we have a Multi Package where you can switch between different rental items, skis, snowboards, or cross-country skis? Leave the family at the ski school or other activities and make your way to the track

centre at Persgården. Here, you step onto Myrspåret and glide on a nice trail through the cabin area to the snow-covered forest and out to the lovely bogs. You will pass the lean-to, next time you can bring the family and grill sausages. This is fun skiing which, at first, goes uphill then, levels out nicely, and finally, goes downhill on lovely slopes that are not too steep. Along the trail, you have gorgeous views of the Sälen mountains. It is a wonderful

feeling to be alone out in nature and just listen to the sound of the skis against the snow. This is a reasonable morning tour, after which you can meet your family for lunch at one of the restaurants on Tranantorget.

TIP 5 – WHEN CHILDREN GET TO CHOOSE Today is children’s day! Start in the children’s area and take the surface lift. Stay on the children’s slope for a while and let the kids high-five the lift hosts. Children get bold rather quickly. At this point, it’s time to take Ugglans lift to the Junior Snowpark (piste 7), stay in the park for a while and start with several green jumps and try out boxes and rails toward the end. Challenge the children and let them show off their tricks. Take a detour to Trollslope (piste 8), which is located nearby. Here, the kids can hit the troll figures to make them spin. You pass Trollgården, try to time it for when a theatre show is on so that you have a fun stop along the way. You have surely seen the magnificent Persgården by now. The waffles there will make the kids’ day!

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2 Barnbacken 3 Harlyckan 4 Björnidet 5 Trolles snörike North 6 Trolles snörike South 7 Junior Snowpark 8 Trollslope 9 Skogsmusslingan 10 Skogssnigeln 11 Rådjursstigen 12 Lämmeltåget 13 Hermelinsvängen 14 Hjorthornet

Pistes (37) 1 Skidskolebacken

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15 Mullvadsgången 16 Myrstigen 17 Grävlingsgrytet 18 Järvlunken 19 Utterleken 20 Renfållan 21 Bäverdalen 22 Fjällräven 23 Illern 24 Skogsmården 25 Ekorrsvansen 26 Kläppen Blue Line 27 Familjebacken 28 Älgstråket

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3 8 Vargtjutet (off piste) 39 Varglyan (off piset)

Skiroutes 297 m 185 m

29 Rävpasset 600 m 30 Minkspåret 716 m 31 Lostupet 894 m 32 Snövesslan 383 m 33 Trollfallet 429 m 34 Grottbranten 478 m 35 Kläppen Snowpark line 1 368 m 36 Kläppen Snowpark line 2 368 m 37 Kläppen Snowpark Halfpipe 143 m

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0 Horrmundberget’s N Ski in/out 727 m 4 41 Kläppbacken’s ski in/out 606 m 42 Sjungarbacken’s ski in/out 592 m 43 Orren’s ski in/out 580 m 44 Mitt i Pisten’s ski in/out 1 648 m 45 Mitt i Pisten’s ski in/out 2 226 m 46 Mitt i Pisten’s ski in/out 3 169 m 47 Mitt i Pisten’s ski in/out 4 443 m 48 Mitt i Pisten’s ski in/out 5 465 m 49 Örebäcken’s ski in/out 502 m 50 Kläppen’s main ski in/out 2,173 m 51 Gullbrändan’s ski in/out 100 m 52 Horrmundberget’s S ski in/out 400 m

Ski in/out

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Lifts (21) A Örnen 367 m B Järpen 1,199 m C Lommen 335 m D Beckasin North & South 638 m E Ripan North & South 376 m F Sparven 228 m G Duvan 165 m H Ugglan 455 m I Höken 462 m J Uven 433 m K Falken North & South 858 m L Orren 650 m M Domherren North & South 115 m

140 m 20 m 430 m 1,404 m

KLÄPPEN SYD (opens for the 2021/2022 season) New 4-chairlift R Five new slopes 53, 54, 55, 56, 57

GREEN: Very easy Blue: Easy RED: Moderately difficult BLACK: Difficult

N Rödhaken O Blåmesen P Tjädern Q Gondola Sälen

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AIM HIGH Reach the top in comfortable, heated seats with a breathtaking view. Learn a bit more about the gondola while preparing for your next run.

2,400

3 844 700

people are transported on the gondola lifts per hour, which means there are no long queues at Kläppen.

Trips have been made in the gondola since it opened in 2016.

gondolas in Sälen’s only gondola lift and all are equipped with heated seats.

51 300 people rode on the gondolas last season. The gondolas are very safe. There is plenty of time to get on and off, and there is always staff on hand to make sure everything runs smoothly.

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10 people can fit into one gondola. It usually means a pleasant conversation with acquaintances both new and old. Use this opportunity to share your experiences and tips on which slopes are best. The spacious gondolas are also filled with students from the ski school who can safely ride, chat, and sing happily together all the way up to the top.

8 minutes to travel from the valley all the way to the top. It takes five minutes if you jump off the gondola at Tranantorget. Your feet and hands will relish these minutes. Use this opportunity to photograph the view and upload it with the hashtag #kläppen.

At Falken the snow is a little colder, a little better. The Falken area is located on the east side of the Kläppen mountains. Here, there is always a bit more snow and the snow is colder and fluffier, which means the ski conditions are perfect. When it is really cold in the valley, you can count on a more comfortable temperature in this particular area. If that isn’t enough, this is also where the morning sun shines during the best hours of the skiing day. How is that possible? The secret is that the slopes are protected by the forest, which means that they are always sheltered from wind. This also means that the snow remains on the ground and that it keeps its character without becoming hard and icy. WIDENED PISTES

Quite simply, we have made a good ski area even better by widening the pistes for really nice carving turns and plenty of room for snowboarding. The crossings have been adjusted so that you do not need to stop and give way and there is room for everyone whether you want to move quickly or take it easy.

KLÄPPEN’S HIGHEST PEAK

The view of a frosty mountain and the feeling of bare mountains can be found at the highest point of the Falken area. Just below there is an open BBQ hut. Here you can take a break and eat a packed lunch. From this view you will also see snowmobile and cross-country tracks and it is a nice meeting point. EARLY SNOWMAKING

The Falken area always opens at the beginning of the season, this year it is 11 December. In fact, it only takes three days to snow the entire area if it is below freezing. All snow production at Kläppen is climate-smart. We avoid pumping water from the river by using our own pond at the peak that uses self-pressure to fill up the snow canon system, which has low-energy canons of the latest model. In this way, it uses much less energy, 800 000 kWh less per season, in fact. KLÄPPEN: WINTER IN SÄLEN 2020- 2021 11

READ MORE ABOUT FALKEN’S PISTES Piste 11, Rådjursstigen: A lovely green piste from Falken Peak down to Uven’s lift and Bäverdalen. Here, the forest has been clear-cut on the right side in order to keep a good flow going at the four-way stop where you can turn off and go down Minkspåret toward Falken valley. Piste 23, Illern: The carving slope is a big favourite. Hilly and winding like a snake, levelling out towards the end and fading into green. It is now wider on the right side so that you can take proper turns. Piste 24, Skogsmården: The fun blue / green piste and a detour from Illern. We have widened the slope towards the forest on the right in the lower blue section before it feeds out to Illern again. Piste 25, Ekorrsvansen: Here, you will often find a bit of loose snow next to the Falken lifts on the left side. The entrance has been widened so that you have room to turn. Piste 30, Minkspåret: This is the piste to start off your morning with; start from Toppstugan. It is like entering a new world when the piste is bathed in sunlight during the first morning hours. The piste has been widened and the forest removed on the right side. This gives the piste a whole new character. The turns are easier to take and you can avoid braking before the intersection at Rådjursstigen. In ski lingo, skiers say left and right based on the perspective from the top looking down.

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We Have Set Our Sights on the Future Again Gustav and Lena Eriksson run Kläppen, the second generation, along with employees who have worked with them for so long that they are more or less part of the family. Last season had an unfortunate ending, but for Kläppen it meant even more focus on the future. KLÄPPEN: WINTER IN SÄLEN 2020- 2021 15

Steam rises from the coffee mug, the hum of children can be heard in the background along with sounds from the TV. We are sitting in the Eriksson family’s spacious kitchen. The breakfast buffet is served in the kitchen, as it usually is on their days off.

Gustav: At the same time as we were building the new hotel, we planned for the first stage of Kläppen Syd, a dream that had been on the drawing table for several years, but would become a reality season 20/21. Then the virus arrived and from one day to the next the circumstances changed.

HOW WOULD YOU SUM UP SEASON 19/20?

Gustav: It was different, but it was actually a fantastic season as well, lots of guests, plenty of snow, and it felt so good to present the new hotel. When it opened, it was a fantastic feeling and it was very appreciated by all the guests. Lena: We fought, right to the end to get most things in place. Everyone did a fantastic job and it was just as good as we hoped it would be even though the opening of the hotel was a little later than planned. 16 KLÄPPEN: WINTER IN SÄLEN 2020- 2021

WHAT HAS BEEN THE HARDEST PART ABOUT COVID-19?

Gustav: To know when we should hit the brakes and the new conditions which arrived daily that needed adjusting to. We tried to coordinate within the branch, but when you live in the town yourself, you feel a great responsibility. The decision to close before Easter was right and proper, we had to take that responsibility. But man it was disappointing, Easter is our finale with lots of

activities and it was a strange feeling when everything was deserted when there were perfect conditions for skiing and beaming sunshine. SO WHAT’S GOING ON WITH THE NEW SKI AREA?

Gustav: I am a goal-oriented, competitive person who hates moving the finish line, but due to Covid-19, we had to. As I said, nothing has come to a halt, it’s just been postponed. CAN YOU TELL US MORE ABOUT THE PLANS FOR THE NEW SKI AREA?

Gustav: It will be a completely new area and step one of four is scheduled for Kläppen Syd. The first area will be called Backholen’s ski area. There will be four to five carving pistes at blue level, really wide slopes with plenty of

room to manoeuvre as we have created the pistes based on nature’s conditions. Lena: You are fantastic when it comes to slopes. Where I see stones and moss, you see pistes and fall lines. Gustav: Yes, yeah. . . Kläppen Syd has been around since 1999, but in 2014 I redesigned everything. It will be similar to the Falken area. It is important to save forest groves in the right places so that they are spread out over several downhill stretches and to take advantage of the ridges so that there will be slopes on the slopes. Lena: If there is a beautiful, old-growth forest at the top with majestic firs, it is very cosy to ski there. Gustav: The person who drives the forestry machine and fells trees has worked at Kläppen and is a good skier. He understands

exactly what we mean, what should be saved in order to create the right feeling on the slopes. He sees what we see. I would never build a slope in a place that was the easiest or most economical; skiing and nature are the steering factors. Lena: From the top, you will be able to see all the way to Trysil. Kläppen Syd will have its own entrance from the road, just south of the facility itself. It will have its own carpark, which is perfect for training groups since this area is planned to be up and running early in the season. THIS PERSONAL CONNECTION TO KLÄPPEN, WHAT IS THAT ABOUT?

Gustav: It probably stems from a shared passion for skiing and snowboarding. We share this passion with our employees and

our guests. This is our focus. Money is not the driving force. It is, rather, downhill skiing and growth that drives us and to constantly improve and make our guests happy. This permeates everything and I want our guests to really experience a difference when they visit Kläppen. As one visitor from another Nordic ski destination pointed out, “The whole facility feels authentic and genuine.” We have great employees, thanks largely to our fantastic managers. We have a close-knit management group who have been with us for a long time and we feel secure with each other. They all know what they need to do and they can spend time with the staff. We have a culture of wanting to do our best. Here, we live by this and all of the managers set a good example. We are genuine in this, it’s not just something we say. KLÄPPEN: WINTER IN SÄLEN 2020- 2021 17

ARE THE EMPLOYEES ALSO GUESTS?

Lena: Yes, absolutely. We have had several seasonal workers who at one point met and became couples at Kläppen. Now, they come back with their families. Kläppen is still home for them and they want to give their children ski experiences. WHAT IS LIFE LIKE ALONGSIDE KLÄPPEN?

Lena: We have homework, pre-school pickup, and activities like everyone else and for us, Kläppen is a part of our lives. It’s no bother for us to sit at home in the evening and work. We have the chance then to discuss and we always move forward; we think quite similarly. Fun things do not take energy. Gustav: No, it’s no fun to maintain, we want to grow. We are good at taking breaks in-between. The kids are of course accustomed to living with skiing and they have been involved in naming the slopes in the Backhol area. Iris, the youngest, prefers to ride the conveyor and the gondola, she likes to go up. Down is not as fun. On the 18 KLÄPPEN: WINTER IN SÄLEN 2020- 2021

weekends, we always have long, stress-free breakfasts. Lena: We also do a lot of cross-country skiing or walks on snowshoes. Last winter, we also invested in splitboards for the whole family. So, we can go up and ride the loose snow down on nice days. THERE ARE RUMOURS ABOUT A JUMPING PILLOW IN THE SUMMER. . .

Gustav: Yes, there is a jumping pillow here now. This allows us to be a training facility for clubs and national teams even in the summer. It is a complement to the parks. The parks are close to our hearts and our Snowpark is classed in the top three in Europe. WHAT DO YOU LOOK FORWARD TO?

A winter with lots of snow, that corona settles down so that the world can go back to a somewhat normal situation, good weather, and that we get to hang out and do loads of skiing and snowboarding.

FACTS ABOUT GUSTAV AND LENA GUSTAV ERIKSSON

Role: CEO Age: 41 years Favourite slope: The combination of Bäverdalen from the top, down to Järvlunken is a very lovely, hilly carving slope. Älgsträcket from the top is also really fun, the new track under the gondola is really nice. LENA ERIKSSON

Role: HR Manager Age: 40 years Favourite slope: From Toppstugan down via the cosy Lämmeltaget towards Trollfallet, then down Lämmeltaget to Gondolen’s valley station are both cosy environments, hilly and lovely and steep in the middle, but also a long, nice ride. The Eriksson children: Ella, 14 years old; Love, 12 years old; and Iris, 3 years old.

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COMBINE WITH CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING!

The first runs are excellent and offer corduroy. From eleven o'clock on, the slopes are as they will be for the rest of the day. So, take a few rides before breakfast if you want that little something extra.

Cross-country is good training and it offers a little change in the evening before dinner. At Kläppen you can rent the Multipack where both alpine and cross-country skis can be combined.

Tor chose Kläppen over a CEO suit. Thor Kruse Een, who is originally from Denmark and has a family connection to Salt Lake City, has had the world as his workplace for the last 20 years. He has had skis on his feet for as long as he can remember and he has skied at ski resorts around the world. When the job as technical manager at Kläppen popped up, he left the role of CEO at a clothing company for a completely different life. In 2001, Thor met his future wife in Hemsedal. After a time in Stockholm, they settled in Gothenburg. They started a life together and that included a holiday home in Kläppen, which they have had since 2003. Now Sälen is their permanent place of residence, as his job is at Kläppen. Not only did Thor leave the big city on the west coast, he also left his job as CEO of a clothing company, whose clothing brand he himself was involved in creating. “I have skied a lot in Kläppen and when I got the offer for the position as technical manager, it was an important decision. Here, there is a spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship. The driving force is based on passion rather than letting the numbers rule. This was more attractive than a weekday in a tie,” says Thor and stops a lady who comes with cross-country skis in full swing. Thor says that the tracks above the children's area are very nice and recommends she go there. She seems happy and a little surprised, but heads for the cross-country tracks. “I love cross-country skiing, nothing beats a skate in the dark with a headlamp.” We stomp off the snow and sit down in the hotel lobby. He walks up and mothers some ski guests and they exchange a few phrases about this morning's corduroy. “More people should discover the benefits

of being in the lift right at opening time, the slopes are absolutely fantastic and breakfast will be even better if you take it a little later. Those rides before breakfast, they are special.” YOU SEEM TO THRIVE IN KLÄPPEN?

“Yes, I really do. Gustav builds the slopes that he himself wants to ride, even though it may not be the most economically advantageous. Building Kläppen Syd is not an easy task. We have to draw seven kilometres of pipes just to get water to the snow system, but that’s where the slants are so, that’s where the slopes will be. It is, as I said, not a numbers question, nature must decide. Syd will have unique slopes, unlike any found elsewhere in Sälen. These are the slopes that I am looking for myself, no simple solutions but a unique experience. Gustav once said that he would not give up until he built slopes to Torgås. That is the reason why I am here, neither salary nor title comes into play, but to work with people who want to grow and a product that I am passionate about.” WHAT MAKES KLÄPPEN SPECIAL?

“Kläppen’s terrain is built for skiing. The slants are perfect and the whole mountain is nestled in a fir forest, which protects the snow and provides for unique skiing. This means that ice patches rarely form. The snow

system is fantastic, the snow is laid both quickly and efficiently,” says Thor, whose passion is the quality of snow, he is happy to sit behind the levers in the piste machine. He continues: “And not least, you avoid the last half hour in the car because Kläppen is Sälen's southernmost facility. We care here, we are a close-knit group of skiers who want to make sure our guests enjoy themselves.” WHAT DO YOU THINK PEOPLE DO NOT KNOW ABOUT KLÄPPEN?

“What I always hear is that people had no idea that Kläppen is so big. What is visible from the road is only a small part and that it is a paradise for all types of skiing, both alpine and cross-country.” WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOU ARE NOT ALPINE SKIING?

“I love cross-country skiing. If I am free, I can spend the morning on the slopes and the afternoon on the tracks. I know many skiers who alternate alpine skiing with cross-country skiing. We have fantastic skate tracks, both by the river and by Persgården, where the track centre starts. I also like night skiing; to go on the cross-country tracks at night with a headlamp is a completely different nature experience. And randonnée!” KLÄPPEN: WINTER IN SÄLEN 2020- 2021 23

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Staying at Hotell Kurbits is easy. Our newly built apartment hotel has the best ski in / ski out location and you can park in the Tranan car park right next door. On your mobile, you will find your key code and also the code for the ski locker. Now just enjoy! KLĂ&#x201E;PPEN: WINTER IN SĂ&#x201E;LEN 2020- 2021 25

Staying at Hotell Kurbits is easy. On your mobile, you will find your key code and also the code for the ski locker. Take your ski gear and leave it in the ski locker on the same floor as the lobby. The ski lockers are spacious so, the whole family's stuff fits. If you have pre-booked ski rental, the equipment is on site and you can take the lift up to the flat. Since you check-in at the flat with your key code, you do not have to go to reception for check-in. At Hotel Kurbits there are 30 fresh flats with either four or six beds. So, put away your luggage and go explore. The design of the hotel is cool Nordic with elements of Dalarna in a modern style. The carpet’s pattern in the hotel corridor is a classic Dala pattern from parish costumes and has since been reworked and given the Kläppen stamp. EXPLORING THE HOTEL

The great thing about staying here is being able to go around in slippers and a cardigan when you go exploring. Once you have taken the elevator up, it's time to take the stairs down. You come straight out into the spacious lobby which can be a place to land during the week, perhaps for a glass of wine and a conversation with a friendly neighbour. 26 KLÄPPEN: WINTER IN SÄLEN 2020- 2021

Right next door is Boutique Kurbits with its magnetic force. It is part of your holiday to stroll around in gift and clothing boutiques and here you will find the perfect combination. Fun gift items will be nice memories, ski clothes, underwear, warm boots, and really nice clothes for dinner from well-known brands and the Kläppen collection. RESTAURANT HALSTER DOWNSTAIRS

A few steps down is Halster Bar & Bistro. Here, a delicious breakfast is served every morning with hot and cold dishes with the view of the newly pisted mountain. Already at eleven o'clock in the morning, the bar on the corner towards the gondola opens for those who want a really good beer. At lunch, delicious home cooking is served and in the afternoon we meet for a moment of pleasant relaxation after a wonderful day of skiing. There will be good drinks, snacks, light dishes, and music. The spacious room allows everyone to fit without feeling crowded even for a second. Later in the evening, à la carte dishes are served with fantastic dishes and theme nights. Surely it's nice to have all this within walking distance? It's time to ski. Your ski pass is already in the flat and after you have taken the skis from

the ski locker, it is only a few meters to the gondola. Let the ski day begin! COSY TIME IN THE FLAT

Maybe you have not really had time to explore the flat itself, which consists of a living room and one or two bedrooms. The practical sliding doors make the apartment feel spacious, but provide the opportunity to close off the space at night. After a day of skiing, it is cosy to gather on the sofa and, in the dark, watch how the piste machines start working late at night. The kitchen is fully equipped so you can cook most things, but if you have had time to look around the area, you have probably found the Bakery. In addition to fantastic pastries baked from scratch, there are delicious pizzas; a pizza night in the flat is always appreciated. Leftovers make for a quick lunch the next day. Before bedtime, it is nice to have a hot shower and then crawl into a soft bed. Some flats have windows where you can lie in bed and watch the snow softly land on the ground. From others, you can watch the play of light from the piste machines preparing for the next day. Everything is calm and nice in a wonderful community.

FACTS HOTEL KURBITS n 30 flats and 140 beds. n Halster Bar & Bistro with breakfast, lunch,

and dinner and a nice place to hang out and listen to music in the afternoon. n Boutique Kurbits. n Reception. n Best ski in / ski out location with

proximity to Gondol Sälen.

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THREE PARKS THREE CHARACTERS Kläppen Snowpark is actually not one single park but rather three different ones. The idea behind the whole concept is that there should be a park for everyone. Little ones start at Trollslope, then on to the Junior snowpark where the whole family can go. If you want to go for the somewhat bigger jumps and try a few simpler boxes and rails, there is the blue

park, dubbed the Blue Line. The last step is the large park, where the professionals and those who want really big challenges train and compete. Choose the park that suits you best and enjoy newly pisted landings and perfectly built jumps.

Kläppen’s Snowpark

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Our Park Rangers maintain the parks Every morning they do a round in all the parks. They check that all kicks look good and if the visibility is poor, the landings need to be painted carefully. They keep an eye on the parks all day. With a specially shaped spade, you fine-tune and shave off snow when it has been run up. What needs to be done is governed by weather and tempera-

ture. All of our Park Rangers are good park skiiers. Before the season, our park designers draw and plan with the utmost care, to create the best Sweden can offer in terms of parks. It is creative work and some ideas need to be tested in practice. Together, the park crew creates skiing experiences for both young and old. KLĂ&#x201E;PPEN: WINTER IN SĂ&#x201E;LEN 2020- 2021 31

KLÄPPEN SNOWPARK – CREATED FOR THE ELITE Many people think that Kläppen Snowpark is a parks’ park and for several years it has been the official National Arena for Swedish snowboarding and free-skiing. The world championships are held here, Sweden's top

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elite train here and there is a large group of snowboarders who come here to have fun. On an area corresponding to 14 football pitches, there are jumps, boxes, rails, and Sweden's only halfpipe. Our park builders

are all skiers and snowboarders themselves, with a good sense of how a park should feel. The chairlift gives you a front row view of the entire park. Here you can check out the real pros as they seemingly defy gravity.

The Blue Line - for when you want to take the next step If the children are now too big for the Junior Park and the large park is too difficult, there is a Blue Line (piste 26) by the piste Renfållan (piste 20). These pistes are for anyone who wants to try out park skiing or improve their skills. The Blue Line is the park that opens first in the season and is open until 6 pm in the evenings because it is illuminated.

The pre-season park The pre-season park on the piste, Utterleken (piste 19) is a slightly larger park that is only available for the season December to January. Many of the best train here before Kläppen Snowpark opens.

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The Junior Snowpark is presented by Helly Hansen The surface lift from the children’s area will bring you to Junior Snowpark. Here it is crowded with children who love to challenge themselves and maybe even the occasional hesitant parent. There are jumps and boxes

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here, just like in the big park where the idols train. It is safely built to create smooth landings and a safe ride. The kids like to stay here for long periods of time, so why not treat yourself to a coffee at Persgården while you wait?

TROLLSLOPE FOR THE LITTLEST ONES Even little kids like to feel a good rush. Trollslope (piste 8) is a playful and simple mini park in the children's area, with figures, terrain waves and jumps. You will find it above the children's area by Ugglans lift.

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Sälenfjällen's first randonnée trail Randonnée. Rando. Ski touring. Top tour. If we look out into the world, the French spelling ran-donnée is still the most common and an established form of training and skiing experience internationally. Thor Kruse Een is Kläppen’s own Mountain Manager. After many years and trips to ski resorts around the world, he has tested most things in skiing. He has practiced randonnée in different degrees of difficulty and sees the fascination of having a different skiing experience. Therefore, he is happy that Kläppen can now offer its own randonnée track. “Interest in randonnée is increasing and more people travel abroad to practice this. In Kläppen, we are building a varied randonnée track with both flatter and steeper sections,” says Thor. “SKI TOUR IN ALPINE TERRAIN”

For many, randonnée is a new concept. The word means "ski tour in alpine terrain" Simply, to climb a mountain with skis. In practice, riser skins are attached under the skis when going uphill. For this, you need a pair of alpine tour bindings where the heel is free. You do not use not ordinary ski boots either rather, ski boots with a walking position are required. In short, go uphill with 38 KLÄPPEN: WINTER IN SÄLEN 2020- 2021

skins, go downhill on skis or a splitboard, which is a snowboard that can be divided in the middle and function as touring skis uphill and behaves as a regular snowboard downhill. GOOD PREPARATIONS FOR THE TRIP

“Above all, this is an opportunity to try the equipment if you have planned for a trip to the Alps, for example. It is a good beginner's route, but of course it can quickly become a challenging workout. You decide the pace and the number of times you ride! Several guests see this as a perfect workout in conjunction the usual alpine skiing. We will definitely see more rendonnée,” Thor thinks. The Randonnée track in Kläppen differs in mainly one area from others. “In most cases, you walk on a bare mountain and go down off-piste in loose snow. With us, you get a different nature experience, as the trail is lined with real old-growth forest. In the long run, we will offer off-piste skiing in Kläppen Syd,” says Thor.

NIGHT SKIING

Walking up the mountain along the marked trail in the dark with a headlamp is an awesome experience where nature shows its mysterious side. The Randonnée trail will be open from nine to six in the evening. For most of the winter season, it will be dark both in the morning and in the afternoon. “Safety is important, opening hours must be respected. Outside of these times, the slopes are our workplace and we must be able to work safely with snow-laying and pisting, therefore it is not allowed to stay on the trail then,” Thor concludes.

FACTS KLÄPPEN'S RANDONNÉE TRAIL Season start: 11 December 2020 Opening hours: 9.00-18.00 Length of the trail: 1 km Difficulty: easy You need a valid ski pass

RANDONNÃ&#x2030;E

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PRIVATE LESSONS During our private lessons, you get an overview based entirely on your own level. First of all, the focus is on developing your technique. We offer private lessons in both skate and classic style. When: Tuesday, Thursday- Saturday 8.309.45, 10.00-11.15, 11.30-12.45 Length: 75 mins. Price: 995 SEK/person, 2 people 695 SEK/person, 3 people 595 SEK/person, 4-7 people 495 SEK/person-

GROUP LESSONS We know that most people grow best in groups, because we learn from each other and have an instructor with a clear focus. Group lessons are aimed at beginners who want to learn the basics of cross-country skiing. This is the perfect take lesson for those who want to get started with cross-country skiing.

SNOW GUARANTEE Applicable from 11 December. 2 kilometers of cross-country track are guaranteed, shortly after, the entire Älvspåret is usually open.

When: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday (classic style), Wednesday (skate) 14.00–16.00 Duration: 120 mins. Price 495 SEK/person In order for a course to be completed, there must be at least two registered participants. Additional info: Book at klappen.se or by phone 0280-96 200, book no later than 14.00 the day before. Meeting point: Track centre.

Kläppen Shop FOR RENT n Classic or skate skis. n Multi rental: alpine/cross-country

skis. n Poles. n Headlamp.

GETTING HELP WITH n Waxing and sanding your skid. n Finding the right gear. n Technique training.

BUYING n Most everything in cross-country,

get help from our skilled staff

Kläppen's investment in cross-country skiing means that there is a lot to choose from. Such as, taking the gondola and riding Toppspåret, or the illuminated Älvspåret where you can ride both classic and skate. You can also do a skate ride from Spårcentralen at Persgården. Here, everything is possible. You can even go evening skiing with a headlamp, which is good training before the Nightvasan and a powerful nature experience in the beautiful winter darkness.

All you need is a track tag which you buy in Kläppen Shop or Boutique Kurbits. Here you can also choose Multi rent where your rented alpine skis can be exchanged for cross-country, whenever you want. In terms of equipment, there are skis for both classic style and skate for rent. Here you can also book a course in cross-country skiing and get help with your technique so that you can easily glide forward kilometre after kilometre.

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OUR TRACKS

TRACK MAP

MYRSPÅRET LONG (9.4 KM), MEDIUM (7.7 KM), SHORT (5.6 KM)

Lovely nature trails that meander through the forest and further up over the bogs on the east side of Mount Kläppen. If you choose Long or Medium, you will find a nice windbreak with a barbecue area after about four kilometres. This is also where you make a turn to reach the rest of Bergspåret. This is also where you come back to Bergspåret after being up to the top and turning around. BERGSPÅRET 24,5 KM

Bergspåret is a combination of all the mountain tracks. It starts and ends with Myrspåren. The first middle section winds up the mountain (and down on the way back) with lovely surroundings. Some parts are fairly steep, but well prepared. The second middle section consists of Toppspåret. Feel free to take a coffee break in Toppstugan before continuing your journey.

HORRMUNDBERGET

START

Toppspåret

ÖREBÄCKEN

TOPPSTUGAN

MITT I PISTEN

KLÄPPBACKEN ÖVRE

KLÄPPBACKEN

KLÄPPENS STUGBY

START

Bergspåret Myrspåren

TRANANTORGET

GUSJÖBYNS TOMTOMRÅDE

GUSJÖBYNS STUGBY

GULLBRÄNDAN

TOPPSPÅRET 6,1 KM

SJUNGARBACKEN

VÄLKOMSTCENTRET START

Älvspåret

CAMPING

TRACK CENTRAL

WIND SHELTER

FIREPLACE

Kläppen’s most beautiful cross-country track, flanked by completely magical surroundings. The track has a few slopes. Where the tracks turns back after 3.5 km you will find shelters and a fireplace. To get to Toppspåret, take the gondola to Toppstugan, or ski on Bergspåret. The gondola is included in the cross-country track tag when you wear it visibly and have long-distance equipment with you. ÄLVSPÅRET  13 KM

GOOD TO KNOW n The entire Älvspåret, 13 km, is electrically lit every day

6.00-22.00. n There are a total of 37 km of cross-country tracks. n Classic tracks on the right, skate tracks on the left, and in

some parts, in the middle.

The track starts at the Welcome Centre and turns on to Torgås, seven kilometres south of Kläppen The first part is flat and beginner-friendly, but a few kilometres before Torgås, the track shifts into more hilly terrain. The entire track is electrically lit from 6.00 to 22.00 every day. Eight kilometres of the track has artificial snow and as much of the stretch as possible opens already in November. It is a popular track with plenty of double-poling for those who want to train for the Vasaloppet.

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Morning skiing - for those who want to get to the slopes first Of course, the warmth of the bed can be difficult to tear yourself away from, especially when you are on holiday. If you have booked morning skiing, you can expect a real energy boost. So, take off your pajamas, get into your ski clothes, and get out into the fresh air and glide down to Tranantorget and the Beckasinen lift for further travel to the four-chair

lift. It is now half past seven and you have an hour and a half of fantastic skiing in front of you. Do you know how many rides you have time for at an hour when you basically have the whole mountain to yourself? You have several slopes to choose from, freshly sloped lovely manchester or freshly fallen fresh snow of the best variety. The

facility has not yet opened and everything is calm and quiet. Time flies and when it starts to rumble in my stomach at nine o'clock it's time for the next highlight, breakfast. An absolutely perfect start to a wonderful ski day, quite simply!

Day & time: Friday 7.30–9.00 (w. 51–14) and Tuesday 7.30–9.00 (w. 7, 8, and 9) Price: 250 SEK incl. breakfast meeting place Tranantorget (Beckasinen lift) 7.30-7.45 Recommended age: 12 years and up. Sign up: Pre-register by calling 0280-96 200 or visit reception at Hotel Kurbits or the Welcome Centre. You can also book online at www.klappen. se. Info: In the event of fewer than 20 participants, we reserve the right to cancel the activity. Limited number of places, so book in time.

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KLÄPPEN’S SKI ADVENTURE

THE TROLL CUP An exciting skiing contest for all children. Our ski instructors will be onsite and provide commentary. In the Troll Cup, everyone is a winners and each child receive a nice medal. Day and time: Friday 13.15-15.00 (the competition is on Saturday w. 13) Price: Free Location: Barnbacken Recommended ages: Up to 8. Sign up: At the starting line Info: If there are many participants in the Troll Cup, you are more than welcome to do some skiing and then come back and join the queue.

A ski adventure for the whole family. Challenge each other to different missions all around the Kläppenberget! Day and time: Every day 9.00-15.30 (w. 51–6), 9.00–16.30 (w. 7–14) Price: Free Ages: For the whole family. Booking: Get your adventure map in the reception at Hotel Kurbits or the Welcome Centre. Every Friday, we will have a price draw for everyone who completed the whole ski adventure. The winner will be contacted by telephone.

SLEDGE EVENINGS We open up the Sparven lift for those who only want to ride a sledge or snowracer. During the evening we lend snowracers and sledges on site. Helmets are of course mandatory and if you do not have your own, you can rent or buy one in Kläppen Shop. Day and time: Mondays and Fridays, 17.00-18.30 Price: Free Location: Barnbacken (Piste 2) Ages: For the whole family. Sign up: No signing up required Important info: Feel free to bring your own sledge or sled. Discs, mattresses, and the like are not allowed on this evening.

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JR PARK SESSION Jump session in the junior park for everyone up to the age of 14. Our park instructors can give you inspiration and tips. Day and time: Thursday 13:30–15:00 Price: Free Location: Junior Park, Green Park Age limit: Up to 14 years. Sign up: On site at the Junior Park.

MAZDA SELF-TIMER Challenge your family and friends on our self-timer track. Day and time: Every day 9.00–16.00 Price: Free Location: Famil jebacken Ages: Suitable for all ages.

SNOWMOBILE SAFARI Sitting on a snowmobile and enjoying the snow and the untouched nature around Kläppenberget is a wonderful feeling. Our snowmobile tour guide will make your excursion a memorable a one! Day and time: Tuesday–Friday 10:00–11:30, 13:00–14:30 and 15:00–16:30. Price: SEK 800/snowmobile. Max 2 people per snowmobile Meeting point: Gondola Sälen, middle station, descending Ages: Suitable for all ages. Sign up: Advance booking at klappen.se, telephone: 0280-962 00 or in the at Hotel Kurbits. A minimum of two snowmobiles must be booked in order for the excursion to take place. Additional info: Helmets and goggles are included, bring clothes according to the weather and proper winter shoes.

DOG TEAM Riding in a sleigh behind our Alaskan Malamutes and Siberian Huskys is quite the experience, as they pull you along through the magical winter landscape. With us, you only have to share the trip with your friends or family, and there is plenty of time to pet and take pictures of the dogs after the trip. Day and time: Mondays and Fridays, 10.00-11.15 Price: Free for children ages 0–2, SEK 690 for children ages 3–12, SEK 1090 for youth/adults ages 13 and up Meeting point: In the middle of the piste at Orren’s lift (lift L) Ages: Suitable for all ages. Booking: Telephone 0280-962 00, at Hotel Kurbits, or at the Welcome Centre.

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SNOWSHOEING There are few things as soothing to the soul as hiking in nature! Snowshoeing offers the opportunity to get out into the white, quiet, pristine terrain in a wonderful and fun way. Along with a guide, you venture out into a sparkling winter landscape to explore the forest and wildlife on Kläppenberget. During the first part of the season, we use headlamps and the moon as a light sources. We can guarantee you an unforgettable experience!

YOGA Starting this season, Kläppen offers yoga, so treat yourself to some peace in both body and soul. Yin Yoga Yin Yoga is a calming and meditative form of yoga that provides physical and mental relaxation that can be performed by anyone, regardless of previous experience. Day and time: Tuesdays, 19.00–20.00 and Fridays, 8.00–9.00 Price: SEK 180 per person Location: Värmestugan at Tranantorget.

Hatha Yoga Hatha yoga suits everyone because the starting point is one's own body and the conditions it has. Day and time: Wednesdays, 8.00-9.00 Price: SEK 180 per person Location: Värmestugan at Tranantorget. Maximum: 11 people In order for a class to take place, at least 3 people must be booked. Booking: Pre-register by telephone 0280-96 200, at the reception at Hotel Kurbits, or at the Welcome Centre. You can also book online at www.klappen.se.

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Day and time: Wednesdays and Fridays at 16:15 Price: SEK 225/person Included: Guide, snowshoes, poles, and headlamps Meeting point: Tranantorget, by the ski school’s meeting place for private lessons Recommended ages: 8 years and up To bring with: Clothes according to the weather and proper winter shoes. Booking: Pre-register by telephone 0280-96 200, at the reception at Hotel Kurbits, or at the Welcome Centre. You can also book online at www.klappen.se. The hike is about 75 minutes long. For a tour to take place, at least 4 people must be registered.

Discover Kläppen in 360! Welcome to the white world of Kläppen. Navigate around the mountain’s 37 pistes and 21 lifts. Just scan the code and sit back! klappen.se/360

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Find the right snowboard in Kläppen Did you know that many people travel a long way to visit Kläppen Shop at the Welcome Centre? One reason is the knowledge that this is where the mountain world's largest range of snowboards is located. The second is the burning interest in snowboarding and the knowledge that exists. Martin Skogstad confirms these claims and says that they have customers who travel from Norway to get help finding the right gear. We walk around the spacious boutique at the gondola's valley station, which this year has been named Kläppen Shop. Along the walls, the skis are tightly lined up and in the snowboard corner it is obvious that the range is maximized. Here is the boutique's gem for anyone who wants to buy their own gear. Here, for example, you will find Burton's Step On system with a boot, which you can 50 KLÄPPEN: WINTER IN SÄLEN 2020- 2021

easily click into the binding without a lot of hassle with the buckle. “We are one of a select few who sell this, the suppliers know what we can do and we often get access to unique product lines,” says Martin. This is also where the rental shop is located. Many choose to have gear delivered to their accommodation. If the gear does not fit, it’s just to come in and exchange it. The rental shop also has a wide selection of snowboards in three levels, something for everyone. There is also a good selection for

Martin Skogstad is responsible for the shops at Kläppen.

cross-country skiers, with skis, in the latest models, for both skate and classic style. “We have nice cross-country tracks and with the combi card that includes both alpine and cross-country, the guest gets cross-country skiing at half the price,” says Martin.

Why you should choose the right ski boots It is easy to lose track of the years and therefore many have had their boots a little too long without thinking about the material matting over time. If you travel a lot, expect a lifespan of two to three seasons. Buying ski boots is very different from trying on ordinary shoes, so it is a good idea to ask for help. A knowledgeable person takes into account your feet and the type of ride you want, as a beginner you, for example, often want a soft ride (also called flex), while a good rider needs a harder feeling for better power transmission to the ski. Ski boots have a greater impact on skiing than you’d think. With the wrong boots, you can get pain or cramps, get tired quickly or not be able to push off in the right way and thus, not get a good turns. So, it may be a good investment to buy your own ski boots, even if you rent the skis. Of course, you try out rental boots carefully, but it is impossible to get them to completely adapt to your feet. HOW SHOULD A GOOD SKI BOOT FIT?

When you try on ski boots, you should stand up and flex forward so that the foot is in ski position. When you stand in a regular standing position, the big toe rubs against the front of the boot. That is exactly how it should be! A good ski boot fits snugly around the entire foot, without pressing on any particular point. Feet are different and if your foot is narrower somewhere, you should have a boot that takes this into account, because if the boot fits well there, it is possible to adjust the

boot in other places if it is too tight. Finding the right adjustments can be a challenge. The boot should fit snugly around the heel and around the ankle, without the boot having to be tightened so hard. “We always do a foot analysis to find the right model, because there is so much to take into account,” says Martin Skogstad who is responsible for the ski shops at Kläppen and continues: “The most common mistake is to buy boots that are too large and by that I mean not only the size, but also the adjustment range. The first step is to measure both feet and the basic rule is that the boot should be as long as your foot or a maximum of half a centimetre longer. “When you try on boots, they should be snug even when you are not tightening them,” says Martin. WHAT IF THE BOOTS SQUEEZE?

“At the time of purchase, we adapt the boots to your foot by, for example, heating the inner shoe. Then it usually takes a few days to ‘ski-in’ the new boots. If it still squeezes or hurts, be sure to note where on the foot. Come to the workshop and we can adjust the boot or mill the shell,” Martin advises, “of course it is included in the price when you purchase boots from us.”

MARTIN’S TIPS!

n Avoid letting your thermal underwear go down into the boot, this may lead to creases that chafe. Thermal underwear bottoms that end just below the knee is preferable. n Leave woollen and double cotton socks at home. Invest in a pair of good socks, designed to fit in ski boots/ boots. Your feet will appreciate it. With real ski socks, your feet will be warm and the fit in the boot will be perfect. n Always use molded soles to avoid cramps. The original soles are flat and do not provide much support so, you should invest in a pair of reinforced soles that help support the foot in the boot. They also provide smoother pressure and improve blood circulation, which means that you stay warmer and have less pain in your feet. n Do not choose a boot that is too stiff, it can, in the worst case, slow down the development of your skiing. n Be honest with yourself. How many days a year do you ski? Where will you ski? What are you going to use the ski boots for?

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Boutique Kurbits By the gondola's intermediate station, in the new hotel, you will find Boutique Kurbits. Here you will find ski clothes and an exciting range of goods that can’t be found everywhere! Take a moment to browse the interior design products, gift items, and, of course, our large Kläppen collection. Between the gear and rentals down at Kläppen Shop at the gondola's valley station and clothing in the hotel, it is easy for the guest to find what they are looking for.

SKI TRY-OUT DAYS

Every Friday and Saturday from 9.00–15.00, the latest models of skis from K2, Atomic, and Salomon are gathered at the Test Centre at Tranantorget. Everything from piste skis to wider freeride skis for both adults and juniors. Test-drive as many as you want completely free. Everything you test can be bought!

Gear delivery If you did not choose delivery this time, we can warmly recommend this for your next visit. Book a delivery and the gear will be in the cottage when you arrive. For those of you who will be staying at Hotell Kurbits, everything will be in your ski locker. 52 KLÄPPEN: WINTER IN SÄLEN 2020- 2021

Snowboard try-out Every Wednesday 9.30–11.30, our solid range of snowboards moves out into the tent at the gondola's intermediate station. Here you have the opportunity to test-drive your favourites and discuss them with the experts. Try as many models as you want, completely free. Everything you test can be bought!

First season with rental clothes

Renting skis and equipment is commonplace and over the years we have developed several different packages. We have now taken the next step by also offering ski clothes for rent. There are several aspects behind this. Of course, we want to make it easier for guests, who get to reduce their packing volume, but we also want to contribute to increased reuse. If you go to the mountains for one week per year, you will certainly not wear out your alpine clothes, but on the other hand, you might realise after a few years that fashion has passed you by and your clothes may not be modern or functional. Ski clothes are a good example of garments that can collect dust in your closet if you do not belong to the category of those who ski every two weeks.

“In collaboration with Helly Hansen, we offer fine collections with good functional garments for alpine skiing. The idea is that the garments should feel like your own and that you rented them. This is something we want to do both for our guests and for the sake of the environment,” says Martin Skogstad, who is responsible for shops at Kläppen. The rental clothes are of a high quality and can be used many times over several seasons. Those who choose to rent clothes make a climate-smart effort, while at the same time

DO YOU WANT as you can spend TO RENT CLOTHES those thousands on NEXT YEAR? something else. Our ambition is to Go to klappen.se and choose develop this segment a garment and a size. You try on the clothes on site in the future with even when you arrive and they more garments. One can be exchanged if product we also add to they do not fit. this season are heated gloves that will work wonders on the colder days. “We think that this is a good thing, so we hope that the guests are into it,” says Martin.

You can rent these things at Kläppen Shop! n Alpine ski gear adapted based on your experience and riding style.

n Snowboards in three levels, from beginners to accomplished skiers.

n Back protection, wrist protection, and helmets.

n Cross-country skiing, skate and classic.

n Multi-rent, for example, you can change the alpine skis to cross-country in the afternoon.

To see the entire rental range, visit www.klappen.se

n Ski clothes for junior, women and men.

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We service your gear The skis last longer and you get a better experience if you give them a little care. We recommend that you service them regularly and do not wait until damage has occurred. With a little luck, you can prevent injuries. If the skis do not glide well, the coating under

the ski may have dried out. In that case, it does not help to just wax them, you have to sand the skis to get a good result. At Kläppen Shop it's easy, you hand in the skis in the ski workshop and we fix them with our brand new sanding robot, while you wait.

STANDARD SANDING, STEP BY STEP

1. In the first step, rough sanding takes place to remove most of the scratches. 2. Next, a slightly finer sanding that removes any concave or convexity. 3. Then, extremely fine sanding which, in most cases, renders the coating completely flat. 4. On the way out, the skis pass another part of the stone that puts a structure in

the base, providing better glide. 5. Now the sanding of the coating is complete and the edges are sanded on the sides for good grip in snow and ice. 6. The undersides of the edges are also sanded so that the skis are easier to ride and do not feel as though they are only going straight ahead.

WORKSHOP PRICES

7. Finally, the skis are covered with paraffin for even better gliding. EXTRA!

If you have extremely deep scratches, we can not grind them away, because the life of the skis is significantly reduced. We will instead melt in a new coating in the scratches and then the excess is sanded away.

Full renovation+

699

Wax Package Gold

Full renovation*

599

Wax Package Silver

749

OPENING HOURS IN OUR BOUTIQUES

Standard sanding

499

Wax Package Bronze

599

BOUTIQUE KURBITS AT TRANANTORGET

199

Wax skin skis (glide, treatment of the attachment zone)

599

Glide Wax Gold

499

ALPINE

Edge grinding

Price

Waxing, machine

Waxing by hand

249

Assembly / reassembly

399

Adjustment of ski boots/ pressure

199

SNOWBOARD

Price

CROSS-COUNTRY

Price 1,099

Glide Wax Silver

399

Glide Wax Bronze

299

Grip wax

349

Cleaning

149

Pole cutting

99 49

Full renovation+

849

Basket replacement

Full renovation*

699

Assembly of handles

149

Standard sanding

599

Structural sanding

349

Edge sanding

199

Waxing, machine

Waxing by hand

299

Fitting

249

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Payment is due upon submission. *Additional fee for handwaxing 149 SEK.

The boutique is open every day 8.30-18.00. Here you will of course find ski clothes, but also fashion and nice interior details. You will also find things here that are so easily forgotten left at home. Ski goggles, face masks, gloves, thermal underwear, ski socks, and much more. KLÄPPEN SHOP AT THE WELCOME CENTRE.

Here, you will find the largest selection of snowboards in the region. The rental shop can also be found here and, of course, everything in cross-country and alpine skiing. Our ski workshop can help you with both sanding and waxing when needed. The shop is open every day from 8.30- 18.00. Weeks 51–53 and weeks 6–8, the shop has extended opening hours on Sundays until 19.00.

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CRAFTED

TO CHARGE

A Ski and Culinary Trip in One The philosophy at the Kläppen Restaurants is clear, "your ski trip should also be your culinary trip" and part of your winter experience. Restaurateurs, Janne Söderberg and Magnus Wieselqvist are passionate skiers with food and drink as their biggest common interest. Therefore, there

is a lot of love behind the recipes, different characteristics make the restaurants at Kläppen unique, and everything is prepared from scratch and the family's different tastes are taken into account.

MAGNUS’ TIPS

JANNE’S TIPS Buy freshly baked breakfast rolls from our bakery at Tranantorget. Open every day from 7.30.

Here you will find our Restaurants

Several Fridays during the season, there is a barbecue buffet at Halster. I like to go there with family and friends to enjoy good food and drinks.

Brasserie Karelius is simmering with energy Plates with classic dishes are served and the laughter from the next table is contagious, as is the scent of the freshly served char under a rich layer of shrimp. Culinary inspiration is taken from all over the world, even though the roots come from French cuisine and with a fondness for the region's

ingredients. This is a classic brasserie, where the atmosphere is like a warm living room where you can come as you are. Here you can celebrate, be celebrated, or just enjoy. Joyful and relaxed, where you can even leave your ski clothes on, even though it is evening and dinner. In the far corner

is the wine room, where two couples are deeply immersed in wine lists and taste good Italian wines recommended by the restaurateur Magnus himself, who is a trained sommelier. Behind a hidden wall a faint sound is heard, only the little ones have found their way to the hidden cinema.

The evening's menu can be found at klappen.se. Book a table at klappen.se, in the restaurant, or by phone 0280-962 42.

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HOW ABOUT AN INDULGENT BREAKFAST?

Halster

You do not have to be a guest at the hotel to enjoy our delicious breakfast buffet with everything you can imagine, both hot and cold. Have a seat and greet the morning with bread, homemade granola, and the view of freshly pisted slopes. Our indulgent breakfast, will keep you going all morning! Every day, 7.30-10.00

-a moment of sharing Halster Bar & Bistro is the new heart of Kläppen and it opens at half past seven for an indulgent breakfast. The lunches at Halster are delicious home-cooking and are ordered at the bar and served at the table, while you enjoy the view, and watch skiing from your table. 58 KLÄPPEN: WINTER IN SÄLEN 2020- 2021

As the name suggests, BBQ is the specialty of the á la carte menu in the evening. Above all, this is a place to enjoy with others and to share, but not just the day's skiing experiences. Here, sharing is part of the concept. Why not start your dinner by creating your very own guaca-

mole or with the house's homemade chips with bleak roe. You will return to Halster for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Nice table service, spacious atmosphere, and in the afternoon between 15 and 17 a nice end to the ski day, with snacks, good drinks, music, and light dishes.

WHICH BURGER IS YOUR FAVOURITE? At Kläppen, everything is prepared from scratch. Try burgers at Kläppen's various restaurants and you will discover different interpretations and exciting condiments. Of course there are also vegetarian options.

TIPS! n Book a table on one of the week's popular theme evenings, such as Friday's Family Grill & BBQ or Wednesday's Fondue, where the pot simmers on the table and you prepare your beef fillet with everything that belongs to fondue. n Challenge the family with the Music Quiz every Friday. n The bar is open from 11.00 for those who crave really good beer. n We’ll see at Halster from 15.00-17.00 for a moment of pleasant relaxation after a wonderful day of skiing. There will be good drinks, snacks, light dishes, and music.

Opening hours: Breakfast 7.30–10.00, lunch 11.30–14.30, the restaurant from 18.00. Book a table at klappen.se, in the restaurant, or by phone 0280-962 53. Today's menu and programme can be found at klappen.se/idag.

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YUMMY SHRIMP SANDWICHES!

TOP CLASS AT TOPPSTUGAN Have you also been tempted to disappear amongst the cake trays, pastries, and the good sandwiches that greet you when enter Toppstugan? Quite understandable! How-

ever, if you pass the café tables and the bar, past the crackling fire and take the steps towards the panoramic windows, you will come to Toppstugan's dining room. Maybe

Fresh, tasty, and healthy! Our classic shrimp sandwiches have everything you expect and a generous mountain of shrimp. You can find them at Toppstugan.

you imagined goulash soup, but if you have a look at the menu, inspired by Italian cuisine, most things fade away. Toppstugan is top class, do not miss it!

Opening hours: Every day, 10.00–17.00, lunch is served every day 11.30–16.00. The menu can be found at klappen.se.

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The bakery

The bakery is already open at 07.30 for those who want to bring freshly baked breakfast bread home to the cottage.

- as homemade as it can get The new Bakery at Kläppen has been a success. Here, it is teeming with creative pastries, to the point that it is difficult to choose and may require

many visits. There is also breakfast bread and good sandwiches. In the afternoon, the pizzeria opens and you can enjoy taking the most

f antastic Kläppen pizza on site in the cosy café whose walls once adorned a barn in Lima, or take it home to the cottage.

Bread can be bought from 7.30 every day and the patisserie opens at 9.00. Contact the Bakery at 0280-962 52. The pizzeria opens at 15.00. Order takeaway Pizza by telephone 0280-962 41. For up-to-date information go to klappen.se/idag.

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Persgården

- a waffle paradise! On the hill above the children's area is the old Dala farm which has been named Persgården. The rooms are small but cosy and the story is in the walls. Here, you will find Kläppen's tastiest waffles! If you do not prefer a mountain of ice cream, berries, and nutella, perhaps skagen spread, or a classic waffle with cloudberry jam and cream is what you need to make it through another workout on the slopes.

Opening hours: Every day from 10:00. For up-to-date information go to klappen.se/idag.

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Tranan

– the daily special, so incredibly simple! Find your place, take your tray, and choose from good home-cooking and a hearty salad buffet. Tranan is a popular lunch restaurant for the whole family. There is plenty of space here and how you do it is entirely on your terms. Make it a quick lunch or take some time to rest. Next door is the Bakery, if you want something sweet to go with your coffee. Opening hours: Every day, 11:00–15:00. See klappen.se/idag for current information and today's menu.

FRED’S PLACE - here, you can smell the grill!

An outdoor bar in the middle of winter? Yes, indeed. Have a seat on the reindeer skins and enjoy a charcoal-grilled hamburger, a hot toast with melted cheese, and a really good beer. Or you can go into Fred´'s Coffee and have a seat. There is a coffee bar and everything from nutritious sandwiches to cakes, buns, and Saturday sweets. On the wall you can read more about what kind of guy Fred is. In any case, this is his place. Opening hours: Every day from 10.00, the grill from 11.00. For up-to-date information go to klappen.se/idag.

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Do you want to get more out of skiing? - the ski school is the solution SKI AND SNOWBOARD EXPERIENCES CARVING FOR BEGINNERS

PARK COURSE 9-14 YEARS

Learn to use your skis to their the full potential, where the skis do the job and the effort is minimal. Many of today's skiers do not use the full potential of their skis. In this course, we focus on the techniques which allow you to maximise your ski usage and get as clean cuts as possible.

Develop your skills in the park! Our awesome park instructors give you the keys to succeed in the park. The session involves both boxes and simple rotations, you might nail your first 360.

When: Tuesdays and Fridays Prerequisites: You can ski with parallel skis and descend, with control, down the red slopes. Additional info: Recommended age, 15 years.

CARVING, CONTINUATION Develop your skiing further by immersing yourself in carving technique. In this course, we will help you to further develop your carving turns so that you get more speed and turn in your skiing.

When: Tuesdays Prerequisites: You can ski with control down the blue slopes.

SNOWBOARDING BEGINNER COURSE – Learn the basics of snowboarding Tester course in snowboarding, where you will learn the basics and where we will practice braking, turning, and riding the lift. Day: Wednesdays and Fridays Prerequisites: None Ages: From 8 years.

When: Wednesdays Prerequisites: You can do carving turns. Additional info: Recommended age, 15 years.

FREERIDE 9-14 YEARS For those who ski everywhere, but want new challenges off-piste. All youths love off-piste skiing. Here, we find the most fun, intricate paths, off-piste and through the forest. Together with new friends and an experienced ski instructor, we focus on the joy of skiing. When: Wednesdays Prerequisites: You can ski down the red slopes with good speed. Additional info: In the event that there is not enough snow, we reserve the right to cancel the course.

Cross-country: 75 mins. Price: SEK 300 Meeting point: Tranantorget Additional info: For a course to take place, there must be at least two people enrolled.

New!

FUNCTIONAL SKI SCHOOL We are happy and proud that from this winter we can offer lessons, licensing, and gear rental for downhill skiers with disabilities.

For whom? Here at Kläppen, all skiers with a permanent disability are welcome to go to the ski school. We accept skiers with most types of disabilities and we offer both sitting and standing skiing as well as snowboarding. Do you want help getting started or do you want to take or update a license? We will help you with your goals. Read more at klappen.se

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BOOK PRIVATE LESSONS Book at least 3 private lessons for one person and receive a discount. Please book by phone 0280-96 200 or at klappen.se.

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PRIVATE LESSONS ON YOUR LEVEL Our ski instructors offer various lessons, from basic to competition skier. You can always feel confident that you will get a ski instructor that suits your level of development. So take the opportunity for an hour’s worth of development, even if you are really sharp!

"I want to ride better on steep slopes" I have been skiing since secondary school. I have never gone to ski school. I was taught by my friends, but I like sports and think that I ski pretty well. For a few years, I snowboarded, but when the kids came along, it was skiing again. So, I really did not think there was a need to take a private lesson, but encouraged by my husband (I wonder why?), I took a lesson. Sandra, my instructor asked me in the lift what my expectations were. “I want to ride better on steep slopes,” I said honestly because I have a tendency to rush down red and black slopes and I find it difficult to carve. It’s more like stop-slides. Fast and controlled was my goal. We started with a few rides on the family

hill, where Sandra checked out at my skiing style. I was advised to stand more on the pad behind the big toe, on the outer ski. Sandra drew a turn in the snow and described the technique of loading the ski earlier, so that I could move better and based on that get the speed to accelerate rather than ride and brake. I quickly realised that I did not know where the turn really began and where I should push from. So, I was given the task to ride a few different slopes and try what she just showed me. After a while, my upright style had changed to soft and smooth carving and I took a better and earlier entrance on the turn. An hour passed quickly, but I was ready for the black and I was the first one down Familjebacken!

EMELIE’S TIPS!

An hour goes fast, so book several lessons every few days so that you have time to practise in between. Dare to say what you want to improve!

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These are the children in the story Trolle & Trolla are Kläppen's wonderful trolls who interact and play with the children, preferably in Trolle & Trolla's garden where performances are offered several times a week. The snow flutters down and the space along the fence that frames Trolle & Trolla's garden starts to fill up with children and parents. Seat cushions are distributed and all children are accommodated. There is an air of expectation, which is interrupted by a loud snoring. Trolle comes out of one door, points to another, and whispers to the children that Trolla has not yet woken up. He looks mischievous and asks if the children think he should wake Trolla with a little snow? The children giggle. He then runs in with his hands full of snow and a scream is heard from inside the house and the children laugh 68 KLÄPPEN: WINTER IN SÄLEN 2020- 2021

with delight. A sleepy Trolla emerges. She explains to the children that she knows that people live in "rise-high" buildings that are so large that you have to take a "left" to go up. The children laugh and correct her- it’s high-rise and lift! Soon, the dialogue is in full swing. The performance lasts for ten minutes and then the children get to enter Trolle & Trolla's garden and play with the trolls. There are several different theatre productions to visit, so it is worth several trips to Trolle & Trolla's garden and stage. After each performance, Trolle & Trolla invite the children to play for a while.

MUSICALS AT TROLLE & TROLLA’S STAGE.

FREE TROLL ACTIVITIES

All activities and perforIn the afternoon, there is mances are free of charge. another gathering, this You can meet Trolle & time at Trolle & Trolla's Trolla at Trolle & Trolla’s stage. Here, there are rows garden. of benches and a real stage with decor and everything. The curtain opens for an exciting musical story that enchants the audience and the story is followed with wide eyes. The trolls offer singing and dancing of a very high quality. After the performance, the children can stay and play with the trolls for a while.

A music and theatre performance for the whole family, which is about 20 minutes long.

Get to know Trolle & Trolla T Day and time: Tuesdays, 15.15 (w. 52-14), Thursdays, 11.00 (w. 53-14). Location: Trolle & Trolla’s stage.

Trolle & Trolla tell the exciting story of Trundle and Kastartrollet and about the importance of forgiveness and not being mean to others. The theatre is suitable for the whole family and is about 10 minutes long. After the show, the children can visit and play with Trolle and Trolla at their house. Day and time: Tuesdays, 11.00 (w. 52-14).

rolle & Trolla are a curious pair of troll siblings who have lived at Kläppen for more than 300 years. The first time Trolle & Trolla met a human was on a winter day in 1981, when they ran into Per in the woods. It was so long ago, you can’t even count it. You can ask your mom and dad how old they were then? Or how old grandma and grandpa were? Per had snowshoes on his feet, which allow you to walk on the snow without getting stuck. Per walked in the mountains and thought about where he would cut down trees in order to make nice slopes. The trolls will tell you more about it when you meet them.

pened once upon Trolle a time 223 years Location: & Trollas Gardenago. By the time winter arrives, they have told the stories so many times to each other that they feel a rush of eagerness in their bodies to tell them to the children as well. So, children are invited to Trolle and Trolla's garden, where they live, to hear the most breathtaking stories and Trolle and Trolla take the opportunity to learn a lot of things about life in the city that the children can tell about. Children are so wise. They teach the trolls about cars, appliances, and what a job is. When Trolla heard that you got gold coins when you helped others and that it was called a job, she almost wanted to move to the city as well.

ince that day, Trolle and Trolla think that people are the best, second only to gold and other things that sparkle and of course, chanterelles. They like children the most! Children understand trolls in a very special way and they can sing together and listen to the trolls' stories. If you have lived for 300 years, there is a lot to tell. During the summer, the trolls usually think about what stories to tell the children and help each other remember what hap-

rolle & Trolla have many things; they have Write or draw so much that it fills your own story! an entire house. Even if you are not a troll, you So, bring mum can create magical stories. It would make Trolle & Trolla very happy and dad and come if you wrote or drew a fairy tale and meet Trolle & and posted it in the mailbox Trolla in their at Trolle & Trolla's garden. garden. Come many times, because there are many stories to be told!

Trolle & Trolla invite you to ... TRUNDLE AND KASTARTROLLET Trolle & Trolla tell the exciting story of Trundle and Kastartrollet and the importance of forgiveness and of not being mean to each other. The show is suitable for the whole family and is about 10 minutes long. After the performance, the children get to meet and play with Trolle & Trolla in their garden. Day and time: Tuesdays, 11.00.Location: Trolle & Trolla’s garden.

THE STORY OF THE HUMAN TROLL A music and theatre performance for the whole family, which is about 20 minutes long. Day and time: Tuesdays, 15.15 and Thursdays, 11.00 (Thursday, w. 52, 13.00). Location: Trolle & Trolla’s garden.

TROLLE & TROLLA HAVE A MYSTERIOUS VISITOR The mysterious creature Artas has come to Kläppen, bringing to life both Trolle & Trolla who had completely different plans for the day. A music and theatre performance for the whole family, which is about 20 minutes long. Day and time: Wednesdays, 13.30 and Friday, 11.00 Location: Trolle & Trolla’s garden.

TROLLE MEETS A HUMAN CALLED PER Trolle & Trolla tell about how it went the first time they met a human being and about Trollla's dream of living in a human city. The show is suitable for the whole family and is about 10 minutes long. After the show, the children can visit and play with Trolle and Trolla in their garden. Day and time: Thursdays, 13.30. Location: Trolle & Trolla’s garden.

ORDER AND DISORDER AT TROLL GARDEN Trolle has lost his skis and along with Trolla they try to sort things out, maybe their parents Trundle and Trundla can be of some help. The show is suitable for the whole family and is about 10 minutes long. After the performance, the children get to meet and play with Trolle & Trolla in their garden. Day and time: Saturdays, 11.00. Location: Trolle & Trolla’s garden.

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MEET TROLLE & TROLLA Trolle and Trolla are out in the ski park. Keep a lookout and you might get to meet them. Day and time: Tuesdays and Saturdays, 13.15 and Wednesdays, 10.45.

TROLLE & TROLLA’S SHOW For all children who love to sing and dance, Trolle & Trolla arrange children’s shows four times a week. Do you like to dance? This is your opportunity to sing and dance together with Trolle & Trolla. Day and time: Wednesday-Saturday, 15.15. Location: Trolle & Trolla’s garden.

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TROLLE & TROLLA’S WEEKLY SCHEDULE DAY & TIME

TUESDAY

10.45

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

The story of the human troll

Trolle & Trolla have a mysterious visitor

Order and disorder at Troll Garden

The Troll Cup

Meet Trolle & Trolla

Trolle & Trolla’s Show

Meet Trolle & Trolla

11.00

Trundle and Kastartrollet

13:15

Meet Trolle & Trolla

13:30

15.15

WEDNESDAY

The story of the human troll

Trolle & Trolla have a mysterious visitor

Trolle meets a human called Per.

Trolle & Trolla’s Show

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This year, some of Trolle & Trolla's friends will come and visit Kläppen. They will perform at Trolle and Trolla's garden on Mondays and Wednesdays at 14:30. While you are dancing, singing, and having a good time with the artists, mum and dad can sit down for a little break. You don't have to buy a ticket!

The Sisters K Two princesses are on a journey around the world and end up in Astrid Lindgren's fantastic fairytale world. Singing and music from the best Astrid Lindgren stories. Monday, 11/1 and Wednesday, 13/1 (v. 2) and Monday, 22/3 and Wednesday, 24/3 (v. 12).

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Two of Sweden’s most charming profiles in children’s entertainment deliver a maxed-out show for children of all ages! Monday, 25/1 and Wednesday, 27/1 (v. 4).

Princess Sandra and Prince Sausage Princess Sandra and Prince Sausage put on a show. The ensemble also includes Börvelsnytan, a mischievous, whistling pink snail. Monday, 18/1 and Wednesday, 20/1 (v. 3).

is Ventriloqu

Ventriloquist, Stephanie Elovsson-Jägmo from Dala-Järna made it all the way to the finale of the TV4 programme, Talang in 2018 with Cecilia, the doll. Stephanie offers the audience lots of laughter along with the dolls, Cecilia and Kurt. Monday, 15/3 and Wednesday, 17/3 (v. 11).

Skiers' conference - when the group gets to choose!

A number of businesses and future plans are created amongst snow drifts and dazzling sun. There is nothing that says you need to be in a conference room to be creative, but if you want, we will arrange it. We have conference rooms in several sizes. The recipe for a successful conference is to be able to live and socialise together without the disturbances of everyday life, to be pampered with really good food and coffee, and to have time to ski and hang out. The rest follows, like a dance. Let us know what you want to achieve, and we will create the perfect skiers' conference.

DAY CONFERENCE WITH FANTASTIC SKIING AND LUNCH Prices from SEK 1,050/person*

Stay comfortably in Hotel Kurbits’ holiday flats

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For prices and reservations, visit klappen.se or call 0280-96207 PRICE EXAMPLE FOR A CONFERENCE PACKAGE

PRICE EXAMPLE FOR A CONFERENCE PACKAGE

n Hotel Kurbits, Thursday- Sunday.

n Hotel Kurbits, Sunday-Thursday.

n Accommodation with 6-beds in our the newly built holiday flats

at Hotel Kurbits with ski in-ski out. n Breakfast throughout the stay as well as a two-course dinner at

restaurant Halster. n Ski pass and complete ski gear for three days, delivered to your

ski locker.

at Hotel Kurbits with ski in-ski out. n Breakfast throughout the stay as well as a two-course dinner at

restaurant Halster. n Ski pass and complete ski gear for three days, delivered to your

ski locker.

n Group activity - Snowshoe hiking.

n Conference venue in a ski in-ski out location.

n Contact person prior to and during your stay.

Price: from SEK 3,775/person* Regular price: from SEK 4,611/person*

Price: from SEK 4,030/person* Regular price: from SEK 4,969/person*

We reserve the right to any final sale, as the packages are available in limited numbers. It is possible to completely tailor our packages to suit your needs. Prices are calculated for a minimum of 20 people.

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All information concerning accommodation at Kläppen can be found at klappen.se

Our house families welcome you In addition to Kläppen being a privatelyowned facility, there are over 700 privatelyowned cottages, where there is a family behind each threshold. Therefore, the cottages are personally decorated and are a reflection of the ski enthusiasts who have chosen to

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build and let out their nests at Kläppen. All of the cottages are within easy skiing distance and are spread out over Mount Kläppen, many with ski in-ski out. At Kläppen, it is personal both inside and out.

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Summer at Kläppen Welcome to Kläppen this summer. Hotel Kurbits is open and with Kläppen as a base, a whole mountain world is waiting to be discovered You can stay in our nice, practical rooms in a cottage or at Kläppens Camping. 78 KLÄPPEN: WINTER IN SÄLEN 2020- 2021

Summer activities at Kläppen’s Camping. BELLA’S TIPS! Bella Beiron works at Kläppen’s Camping and moved to Sälen from Stockholm, to live closer to nature.

KLÄPPEN’S CAMPING

ENJOY THE RIVER

Kläppen’s Camping is beautifully located by the river bank. The campground offers river views and access to fresh service houses, showers, and a nice sauna. Here, you can park your caravan, camper van, or pitch your tent whilst enjoying the mountain life. There are also camping cottages for rent or larger cottages up in the cottage areas. At reception you can get tips on most everything!

Mirror-like and beautiful, you break the surface with a few paddle strokes or why not a cooling dip. There is a lot to discover along the Västerdal river and the flowing water helps you to float downstream.

HIKE AND ENJOY THE VIEW

Whether you are hiking on Mount Kläppen or taking a trip to Hemfjällstangen, you can enjoy the enchanting nature and beautiful views. Perhaps lichens accompany you on the hike along footbridges, rocks, and paths. There are several hiking cottages along the trails. Bring a tasty lunch on the trip.

EXCURSION DESTINATIONS

Just over an hour away is Fulufjället National Park with its special fauna and Sweden's highest waterfall, Njupeskär. A wonderful day trip that is both interesting and exciting. It is just over an hour to Mora and Zorngården or to Malung where, among other things, you can experience Dance Band Week and Skinnarspelet. EXCELLENT MOUNTAIN FISHING

There is plenty of nice fishing water. The closest is Gråhedsdammen, a put & take, just

south of Kläppen, but there are several lovely mountain lakes. You can purchase fishing licenses at Kläppen Camping. STAND UP PADDLING TO BRING BALANCE INTO YOUR LIFE

It may look shaky, but is great for training balance, strength, and movement. It’s also insanely fun. Try it on the river, but let the little ones practise in the lake or paddle together on the same board on a joint trip. TRAIL RUN

We are proud to present our lovely Trail Run trails! Trail running is running on nature trails and is among the best of things for the soul. These trails are very tough and really challenging. CYCLING IN THE MOUNTAINS

There are many nice bike paths both in the mountains and in the woods, for hard training or a relaxing trip with the family. A bicycle wash is available at the campground. There are nice trails nearby and if you want to go further, there are 10 kilometre-long bike trails in Rörbäcksnäs. KLÄPPEN: WINTER IN SÄLEN 2020- 2021 79

SKI RENTAL MULTI-PACKAGE*

1 day

2 days

3 days

4 days

5 days

6-8 days

Multi-package, ages 16–15

525

785

1,020

1,150

1,175

1,255

Multi-package - age 15 years

400

600

780

875

895

955

Multi-package - age 7 years

315

470

610

690

705

755

Half a day

1 day

2 days

3 days

4 days

5 days

6-8 days

400

480

720

935

1,055

1,080

1,150

Alpine intermediate/Twintip/Snowblades

325

390

580

755

850

870

930

Alpine basic

265

320

480

625

705

720

765

ADULT PACKAGE, 16YEARS - (SKIS, BOOTS, POLES) Advanced alpine

Advanced snowboarding

435

525

785

1,020

1,150

1,175

1,255

Intermediate Snowboarding

400

480

720

935

1,055

1,080

1,150

Basic Snowboarding

320

385

575

750

845

860

920

Cross-country classic/skate

265

320

480

625

705

720

765

Clothing, shell

390

580

755

850

870

930

Clothing, lined

320

480

625

705

720

765

YOUTH PACKAGE, 8–15 YEARS (SKIS, BOOTS, POLES)

Half a day

1 day

2 days

3 days

4 days

5 days

6-8 days

Advanced alpine

295

355

530

690

780

795

850

Alpine intermediate/Twintip/Snowblades

245

295

445

575

650

665

705

Alpine, basic

195

235

355

460

515

530

565

Snowboarding, advanced

330

400

600

780

875

895

955

Snowboarding, intermediate

295

355

530

690

780

795

850

Snowboarding, basic

245

295

445

575

650

665

705

Cross-country, classic/skate

195

235

355

460

515

530

565

280

420

550

620

630

675 6-8 days

Clothing, lined CHILDREN’S PACKAGE, –7 YEARS INCL. HELMET

Half a day

1 day

2 days

3 days

4 days

5 days

Snowboard

210

250

375

485

545

560

595

Alpine, intermediate

245

295

445

575

650

665

705

Alpine, basic

145

170

255

335

375

385

410

Cross-country

110

165

215

240

245

260

Clothing, lined

235

355

460

515

530

565

OTHER

Half a day

1 day

2 days

3 days

4 days

5 days

6-8 days

Sticks

100

110

Helmet

100

110

Goggles

105

125

185

240

270

275

295

Back guard

115

140

205

265

300

305

325

105

115

145

175

265

340

385

395

420

Wrist guards Heated gloves Children's ski harness

125

145

220

285

320

330

350

Sledge for pulling

250

305

455

590

665

680

725 110

Mini-sledge

100

Snowracer

105

140

155

160

170

Snowshoes

180

215

320

415

470

480

510

Headlamp

130

155

235

305

340

350

375

The *Multi-package provides unlimited opportunities to try out all types of gear. To avoid unnecessary expenses in the event of an accident, you can sign our beneficial rental protection. The protection covers theft and damage to your rental gear with a deductible of SEK 300. Replacement gear can be picked up free of charge without a deductible.

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All prices are quoted in SEK. We reserve the right to make price changes and for any printing errors. See the complete price list on klappen.se.

SKI PASS

SKI SCHOOL

COMBINATION SKIPASS/ CROSS-COUNTRY TRACK TAG

Adult

Youth

WEEKLY COURSES

Days 75 mins./day

5 days

4 days

3 days

Weekly card 6–8 days

2,190

1,730

Children (3–8 years)

Mon.–Fri.

1,075

995

900

1 day

475

375

Kidz and Youths (9–14 years)

995

900

2 days

920

730

Mon.– Thurs.

3 days

1,345

1,065

Adults (15 years–)

Mon.– Thurs.

995

900

4 days

1,725

1,365

Snow Park (9 years–)

Mon.–Fri.

1,075

995

900

5 days

2,085

1,650

Snowboard (8–14 years)

Mon.–Fri.

1,075

995

900

310

235

5,905

4,665

WEEKEND COURSES

Days 75 mins./day

2 days

1 day

Children (3–8 years)

Fri.–Sat.

565

300

Kidz and Youths (9–14 years)

Fri.–Sat.

565

300

Adults (15 years–)

Fri.–Sat.

565

300

SKI EXPERIENCES

Days

Crosscountry

Price

Carving for Beginners

Tues., Fri.

75 mins.

300

Carving, continuation

Wed.

75 mins.

300

Tues. (weeks 7–9), Fri.

90 mins.

250

9–20 days (extra days) Season Pass

SKI PASS

Adult

Youth

Weekly card 6–8 days

1,955

1,530

One-way

Gondola Sälen return

Morning (09:00–13:30)

385

305

Afternoon (13:30–18:00)

385

305

1 day

425

335

Morning skiing

2 days

825

650

Park course 9–14 years

Tues.

75 mins.

300

3 days

1,200

950

Freeride 9–14 years

Wed.

75 mins.

300

4 days

1,540

1,220

5 days

1,865

1,475

280

210

4 days/season of your choosing

1,695

1,340

7 days/season of your choosing

2,545

2,010

Season Pass

5,395

4,265

9–20 days (extra days)

SNOWBOARD EXPERIENCES

Days 75 mins./day

Price

Beginner

Wed., Fri.

300

PRIVATE LESSONS ALPINE, SNOWBOARDING, FUNCTIONAL SKIING

CROSS-COUNTRY TRACK TAG

Price for one part.

Price for multiple part. 260

Adult

Youth

Weekly card, 6–8 days

475

295

Lesson, 60 minutes

720

1 day

105

Lesson, 90 minutes

970

310

1,230

395

1,725

560

2 days

200

120

Lesson, 120 minutes

3 days

290

175

Lesson, 180 minutes

4 days

375

225

PRIVATE LESSON OFFER

5 days

450

270

1,180

710

If you book 3 or more private lessons for the same person/people, you will get a discount. 3 lessons, 10% off 4 lessons,15% off 5 lessons or more, 20% discount.

9–20 days (extra days) Season Pass

A Key Card is an access card required for using our ski systems. When a Key Card is loaded with ski days, it is called a ski pass. Key Cards are mandatory for everyone who skis downhill in Kläppen's facility. You can buy one at the Welcome Centre or at the reception at Hotell Kutbits for 65 SEK. You can of course use/charge an existing Key Card. Everyone with a Key Card has free access to our activities: Sledge night, the Troll Cup, Jr park sessions, and all troll activities. Children 0-7 years ride for free, but do not forget that they need their own Key Card. Pedestrians and cross-country skiers are referred to Gondola Sälen, only downhill Save yourself some skiers in the chairlift. The gondola is also time, buy your Ski included in the cross-country track tag, if you passes quickly and easily are wearing it in a visible manner and are equipped with cross-country gear. at klappen.se, in the Adults: 16 years or older. Youths: 8-15 years. ticket machines at the Kidz: Ages 0–7 wearing a helmet ride for free Welcome Centre or at with a Key Card. Hotel Kurbits. You’ll find additional rules at klappen.se

All prices are quoted in SEK. We reserve the right to make price changes and for any printing errors. See the complete price list on klappen.se.

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WOULD YOU LIKE TO WORK WITH US? Let us know today.

If you love snow, meeting people, and helping to create memorable experiences â&#x20AC;&#x201C; submit a job application to us! You must be at least 18 years old. We will provide the training you need for many of the tasks onsite. You will also meet wonderful colleagues and make memories for the rest of your life. Apply and find more information about our positions at klappen.se/jobb

Contact

Cold hard facts

You will find our receptions in the Welcome Centre and Hotel Kurbits. This is where you book ski school, activities, or ask questions about your stay. Kläppen Shop and Boutique Kurbits are also located here if you need to supplement your gear in any way. Current opening hours can be found at klappen.se/idag

LIFT OPENING HOURS Open 11-13 December and 18 December, 2020 and 18 April, 2021 From 09:00 to 15:30 on all pistes, 09:00 to 18:00 on illuminated pistes. Variations may occur, for current info see klappen.se/idag

THE FACILITY

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS Kläppen’s exchange numbers 0280-962 00 Kläppen’s supermarket, Handlar’n 0280-240 45 Table reservations, Karelius 0280-962 42 Table reservations, Restaurant Halster Bar & Bistro 0280-962 53 Toppstugan 0280-962 55 The bakery 0280-962 52 Takeaway pizza, Bageriet 0280-962 41 Car towing/ Road-side assistance 0280-810 55 Taxi 0280-204 00/ 0280-200 00 SOS 112 Polisen, Sälen Village 114 14 Medical clinic, Sälen village 0280-498 400

Toppen Longest pistes Tallest drop Total piste length Floodlit pistes Piste machines Snow capacity Cross-country tracks

660 MAMSL. 3 km 315 m 26 km 9 4 Up to 60 m3/minute 37 km

Our fully automated snow cannon system ensures the quality and guarantees that there will be snow on the slopes the whole season.

PREMISES RULES

ADDRESS

n You are not allowed to ride a lift or down a slope with a baby in an

Kläppen Ski Resort, 780 67 Sälen. Visiting address: Sjungarvägen, Transtrand. Coordinates: N 61° 04° E 13° 20° Email: info@klappen.se klappen.se

n Sledges are not allowed in the skiing areas, except during Sledge

attached carrier. Evenings. n Private snowmobile riding is not allowed within the resort.

DISTANCE From Scandinavia Mountains Airport 43 km From Copenhagen 762 km From Falun 170 km From Mora 85 km From Gävle 259 km

For more rules and skiing etiquette, visit klappen.se From Oslo From Linköping From Stockholm From Jönköping From Gothenburg From Malmö

260 km 394 km 396 km 430 km 449 km 718 km

CASH

FREE

Every day, 8:00-20:00–15:00. It's always nice to have a boutique close by. At Handlar’n, you will find what you need to fill the fridge and pantry for your stay. The generous opening hours mean that you run to the supermarket late in the evening, which can save the day after a long day on the slopes. We also sell vouchers to ride on snowmobile trails.

You will find the supermarket, Handlar'n by Kläppen’s Camping.

Opening hours: Daily 8.00–20.00 (Christmas Eve 8am–2pm, Christmas Day 9am–8pm, New Year’s Eve 8am–6pm, New Year’s Day 10am–8pm). Contact: 0280-240 45 or klappen@handlarnvenjan.se.

From the 2020/2021 season, Kläppen is a cash-free facility! #klappen

CURRENT INFO AT

KLÄPPEN TODAY

Current opening hours, today’s lunch menu, the week’s activities, as well as open pistes, snow depth, and temperature. Everything you need to know all in one place. Click on www.klappen.se/idag and you will not miss anything!

How cold is it out there? What time do Trolle & Trolla's performances begin?

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