JAN/FEB 2023 Volume 120 * Number 1 Contents FEATURES 12 Winter Sports in the Land of the Midnight Sun Norwegians enjoy the outdoors all year long. Learn about Norway's favorite winter pastimes and how people stay active during the cold months. 18 A Taste of Trondheim Meet Live Krangnes Edvardsen, one of the rising star chefs in Trondheim, Norway's celebrated culinary hub. Since 1904 DEPARTMENTS 4 Velkommen ON THE COVER A year of connection 7 Nordic Life News * Trends * Inspiration 10 Your Finances End-of-life planning 22 Member Matters Setting new cultural goals 23 Sons of Norway Happenings Lodge fun * Events * Giving back 22 31 Ambassador Insights Norwegian literature Skiers traverse Norway's majestic Sunnmøre Alps. Photo by Kristin Folsland Olsen The mission of Sons of Norway is to promote and preserve the heritage and culture of Norway, celebrate our relationship with other Nordic countries and provide quality insurance and financial products to our members. * Sons of Norways misjon er å fremme og ivareta norske kulturtradisjoner, å feire vårt forhold til andre nordiske land og samtidig tilby de beste forsikrings- og finansprodukter til våre medlemmer. PHOTOS (CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT): KJETIL JANSON/VISIT NORWAY; CHRISTINE BAGLO/VISIT NORWAY; COURTESY JANA VELO