Kongen (1,614 m) – the King Above Trollstigen
Kongen, 1,614 m above Isterdalen and Trollstigen in Rauma: a 2.5–4 hour exposed scramble from the top of Trollstigen via the saddle by Bispen.Continue readingKongen (1,614 m) – the King Above Trollstigen
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Høgronden (2,115 m): Hiking Northeastern Rondane From Bjørnhollia
Hike Høgronden (about 2,115 m) in northeastern Rondane: the route from Bjørnhollia, 19.3 km and 7–8 hours of scree, and Dørålseter options.Continue readingHøgronden (2,115 m): Hiking Northeastern Rondane From Bjørnhollia
Bitihorn (1,607 m): Two Routes to Jotunheimen’s Gateway Summit
Bitihorn near Beitostølen: a moderate 3-hour route from Bygdin or a steep, exposed 2-hour climb from Båtskaret to this 1,607 m gabbro horn.Continue readingBitihorn (1,607 m): Two Routes to Jotunheimen’s Gateway Summit
Falketind (2,067 m): Climbing Norway’s First Alpine Peak
Falketind, first climbed in 1820 as Norway’s first alpine ascent: two glacier routes from Koldedalen, 10–12 hours, crampons, rope and a guide.Continue readingFalketind (2,067 m): Climbing Norway’s First Alpine Peak
Oksskolten (1,916 m): Climbing the Roof of Northern Norway
Oksskolten, Northern Norway’s highest peak: an 18.3 km glacier route from Kjennsvasshytta, about 8 hours and 1,408 m of ascent. Rope and crampons.Continue readingOksskolten (1,916 m): Climbing the Roof of Northern Norway
Jiehkkevárri (1,834 m): Climbing the Highest Mountain in Troms
Jiehkkevárri (1,834 m), the highest mountain in Troms and crown of the Lyngen Alps: the ice-capped summit, glacier climbing, ski descent and history.Continue readingJiehkkevárri (1,834 m): Climbing the Highest Mountain in Troms
Segla Hike: Senja’s Iconic Peak Above Fjordgård
Hike Segla (639 m) above Fjordgård on Senja: the steep 4.6 km route, about 3.5 hours, the loose final ridge and combining it with Barden.Continue readingSegla Hike: Senja’s Iconic Peak Above Fjordgård
Hermannsdalstinden (1,029 m): Hiking the Highest Peak on Moskenesøya, Lofoten
Hike Hermannsdalstinden (1,029 m), the highest peak on Moskenesøya in western Lofoten: Munkebu hut from Sørvågen, the summit day and hut booking.Continue readingHermannsdalstinden (1,029 m): Hiking the Highest Peak on Moskenesøya, Lofoten
Svolværgeita: Climbing the Goat of Lofoten Above Svolvær
Svolværgeita, the 150 m rock ‘Goat’ above Svolvær in Lofoten: the 1910 first ascent, classic routes, the jump between the horns and tips.Continue readingSvolværgeita: Climbing the Goat of Lofoten Above Svolvær
Innerdalstårnet (1,452 m): Hiking the Matterhorn of Norway in Innerdalen
Hike Innerdalstårnet (1,452 m), ‘the Matterhorn of Norway’: the route from Innerdalshytta, 9.6 km and 7 hours, the scramble and safety tips.Continue readingInnerdalstårnet (1,452 m): Hiking the Matterhorn of Norway in Innerdalen