Over the years I’ve been able to explore the Lyngen Alps of Norway with mountains climbing 4,000 feet out of the sea and a small road that runs along most of the range it offers access to any type of terrain and aspect and isolation that you could ask for. But the true beauty of the place is how being in the Northern Arctic at 69 degrees changes everything. From low angle sun not affect snow to constant slush from the Midnight sun its a wild transition. From day trips to two week traverses, from 4,000 foot couloirs to the sea to open glacial slopes with the expanse of the Arctic sea surrounding you. The Lyngen Alps of Norway offer a good bit of everything to everyone.
The Strupbeen glacier is one of if not the biggest mass within the Lyngen Alps. Being 3.4 miles square the area above Struben village is popular for obvious reasons. With the tops of peaks rising out of the massive Glacier you can find anything from steep and exposed riding to mellow low angle slopes from … Read more
Goalsevarri and Rornestinden are two of the many beautiful peaks surrounding Lyngsedit in the Lyngen Alps of Norway. Being on the South side of town the area is quite popular during the main touring season with lots of aspects to choose. From powder to corn the area offers great opportunities for ski touring with some … Read more
Info About Veidalsfjellet Veidalsfjellet is a smaller peak within the Northwest section of the Lyngen Alps with a summit elevation of 946 meters. Located just above the town of Lenangen the area boosts easy access as well as safe travel if avalanche conditions are questionable. On the South side is a striking gully that holds … Read more
Info about Koppangsfjellet Koppangsfjellet is the first peak within the Strupbeen Glacier Complex. Located on the North East section of the Lyngen Alps if weather allows it offers some of the best views around. With a summit elevation of 1,223 meters it quickly gains elevation once in the Glacial area. What do you do when … Read more
Info about Sommarfjellet Sommarfjellet is located just East of the Lyngen Alps being a relatively quiet ski touring area. With a summit elevation of 1,493 meters and being a massive flat top it extends to numerous bowls and chutes. Our trip would be focusing on the first NW facing area with a basecamp trip lasting … Read more
Once again I was out touring solo and decided to head up to Store Kjostinden. I had not actually made it to the top of the peak before and I wanted to check out the views. The conditions were still not looking to good with dust on crust but the weather was good so I … Read more
Narvik ski resort is a gem in Northern Norway with only a hand full of lifts to the upper ridge. What the resort lacks in terrain it makes up with backcountry as only a small section of the mountain is utilised. Being at the end of a fjord it gets a lot of moisture which … Read more
Fløya Peak is one of many summits just outside of Svolvær in the Lofoten area of Northern Norway. With a summit elevation of 577 meters what it lacks in elevation it makes up in views. While it is nice ski touring this place is one of the best hiking destinations in Norway. Searching for Views … Read more
Info about Storhaugen Storhaugen is a 1142 meter peak just across the fjord from the Lyngen Alps. With its location it offers great views when the weather allows. The most popular route is the west face which offers light until late in the afternoon. With easy access and wide open mellow slopes it is a … Read more
Andersdaltinden is a 30 minute drive just south of Tromsø in Northern Norway. Laying within the Lavangsdalen valley it this is within the route of E8 the main north to south highway of Norway and has no approach. With a summit elevation of 1,221 meter it is popular for both ski touring and Summer Hiking. Access … Read more