09/23/2026
"When a race goes well, it is not necessarily the cheering that stays with you first. After long races, the body is often completely drained, and the emotions sit close to the surface.
“At the same time, you feel very happy to have made it happen, especially when you’ve worked for it for a long time”, he says.
The simple moments have also become especially valuable.
“My favourite days are when it’s just below zero, the sun is out and the conditions are right for Blue Extra. That’s when skiing is good.”
Read "The Man With the Aviators"
"When we pull into the car park at Linderudkollen, Tord Asle is already there. We understand that pretty quickly. His car is parked with his name written along the entire side. Tord Asle Gjerdalen is known for his strong performances in the ski tracks, and for the aviator sunglasses that became his....
