Easter is peak season in the mountains, and large crowds gather for both skiing and partying around the large ski centres.
Se photo series from Hafjell further down in the case
On Hafjell, the artist Freddy Kalas was supposed to play at the restaurant and après-ski place Gaiastova on Friday evening, but just before 2pm it became clear that he had to cancel.
Freddy Kalas on stage in the summer of 2017.
Photo: NRK
No stick for the country
“Unfortunately, I cannot get to Gaiastova today due to illness.” writes the artist on his Instagram Story.
“I was really looking forward to taking a stick for the country with you, Hafjell! We wish you a continued good Easter,” concludes Freddy Kalas.
Photo: Instagram
Drammens Tidende was the first to report the case, which was also mentioned by NTB and VG.
NRK has tried to contact Freddy Kalas, at the time of writing without success.
Morgan Sulele in
Gaiastova quickly announced the news that they had brought in Morgan Sulele at an hour’s notice.
– Very sad that Freddy has fallen ill, and I wish him a speedy recovery, writes Sulele in an e-mail to NRK just after 3pm.
The picture Morgan Sulele sent to NRK where he and the band are on their way to Hafjell.
Photo: Private
He adds:
– But I look forward like a youngster to playing afterwards! We are on our way and me and the band are very ready to party!
Digg med moonboots
Gaiastova herself writes on Instagram that at Easter they organize an “Easter Festival” with various artists outdoors.
NRK is present at Hafjell on Friday evening, and meets the group of friends Signe Berg Vik, Grethe Alexandra Staumo, Nicoline Bredesen and Hildur Gunnarsdottir.
From left: Signe Berg Vik, Grethe Alexandra Staumo, Nicoline Bredesen, Hildur Gunnarsdottir.
Photo: Anne-Joo Cecilie Naomi Schrøder Lexander / NRK
They say it’s cool to replace the slalom boots with moonboots, and are not disappointed that Kalas has cancelled.
– No! I love Freddy Kalas! But Sulele is guaranteed to be good. I’m just going to enjoy myself with my girlfriends anyway, says Gunnarsdottir.
Freddy Kalas won’t take a stick at Hafjell, but it will be a party nonetheless.
– The king of après ski
Kristina Østbye and Ole Christian Oswald are queuing to enter après-ski. They are more disappointed.
Kristin Østbye and Ole Christian Oswald in line at Hafjell Good Friday.
Photo: Anne-Joo Cecilie Naomi Schrøder Lexander / NRK
– Kalas is after all the king of après ski, everyone I have spoken to has looked forward to seeing him. There was a packed bus from the city centre, and everyone was in shock and disbelief, she says.
– It’s stupid that he didn’t show up. He was the headliner. The replacement is in, but it’s still disappointing, says Oswald.
Karoline Halvorsen and Sarah Foldvik dance on the table outside Gaiastova.
Photo: Anne-Joo Cecilie Naomi Schrøder Lexander / NRK
Two who look carefree are Karoline Halvorsen and Sarah Foldvik.
– It’s very, very fun!! We’re enjoying ourselves like hell, says Foldvik.
This group of friends from Oslo had also made the trip. They say they are at Hafjell for après ski, heels on the roof and concerts.
Photo: Anne-Joo Cecilie Naomi Schrøder Lexander / NRK
The fact that Christin Wroldsen and Arve Moen are at Hafjell with the children is just a cover for being able to have some fun at Easter itself, they grin.
Photo: Anne-Joo Cecilie Naomi Schrøder Lexander / NRK
William McGrory and Silje Martine Haavi say they are at Hafjell to drink and look good.
Photo: Anne-Joo Cecilie Naomi Schrøder Lexander / NRK
– Now we are facing Norway, now we are driving – full speed ahead! says Sam Dinger.
Photo: Anne-Joo Cecilie Naomi Schrøder Lexander / NRK
Stine Roaldsøy is at Hafjell to meet study friends, and is having an absolutely excellent time.
Photo: Anne-Joo Cecilie Naomi Schrøder Lexander / NRK
In case anyone is in doubt: Moonboots are worn on après ski!
Photo: Anne-Joo Cecilie Naomi Schrøder Lexander / NRK
This is what it looked like when NRK’s reporter at Hafjell visited après-ski.
Photo: Anne-Joo Cecilie Naomi Schrøder Lexander / NRK
Published 29.03.2024, at 15.53 Updated 29.03.2024, at 20.23