215cm Gresshoppa "Finse" Wood Cross-Country Skis - BEAUTIFUL condition - mid 1960sFinse is the high point on the Oslo Bergen train line. Unreachable by car, it is a winter sports paradise. At 1222 meters (just over 4,000 ft), Finse boasts a long ski season. In late April it is the starting point for the famous Skarverennet ski tour (highly recommended experience!). Despite the date, this event is no slush fest, as the last pictures in this listing show, taken in Finse on the day of the tour in 2024. These skis, named after this

This is backed up by the length of the cable in the bindings - the boots used were small

Copenhagen

undercover agents from the major ski wax brands of the time

After doing some extensive (Facebook) research

BARELY USED - near perfect condition 1960s ski boots - size 39 (US men's 6

Newer socks come in some fun patterns and colours

Wool/wool blend

this example features grey leather handles and straps

While not "vintage"

Six-point wicker/leather baskets give these a solid foundation to power you forward

The 1952 Norwegian winter Olympic hero split for Sun Valley shortly after his medal-winning success

These nearly unused skis were picked up in the heart of Oslo