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.
With Scott only having 3 days to explore the Lyngen Alps I found it fitting to do a camping trip on the Strupbeen Glacier. This would allow us great views of the surround area and hopefully some good skiing along the way. I had been at the base of the glacier earlier in the season … Read more
When driving into Lyngsedit from Tromsø you follow the edge of a stunning fjord with mountains to the South, Store Fornestinden is one of those peaks. With a summit elevation of 1,477 meters it rises directly from the sea and has one of the better slope angles within the Lyngen Alps. The problem is access … Read more
Being Mid May the season was slowly coming to a close. I randomly got a message for Scott Rinckenberger who happened to be in Norway and was thinking of coming and checking out the Lyngen Alps. I was more then happy to show him around the area although he would only be there for a … Read more
The previous season I had gone on a camping trip with my good friend David and his son Elias. This time around we decided to go camping on Tverelvdalstindan. Being half way up the Cirque there would be numerous options for ski descents around the tent and I could also explore a new area to … Read more
After the trip to Lofoten I was ski touring by myself out of Lyngsedit. Chatting with my good friend David he mentioned a fun link up tour of two lines Just out of town. Looking at the forecast it was calling for clouds in the morning before clearing up in the afternoon. It had been … Read more
Haugafjellet is a 835 meter peak just South of Tromsø and West of the Lyngen Alps. Located on the West side of Balsfjorden what it lacks on steep skiing it more than makes up with the views from the summit. This peak seems popular for summer hiking and biking but with it having a broad … Read more
Fastdaltinden is located on the Southeast side of the Northern Lyngen Alps of Norway. Being a few miles from Lyngsedit this area is quite popular with ski touring crowns. Sitting next to Store Kjostinden and with a summit elevation of 1,275 meters it offers great views of the surround mountains and the Lyngenfjord. While one … Read more
Vardtinden is a 1,151 meter peak located on the Southwest side of the Lyngen Alps. It can be found within the Lakseldalen Valley and offers good west facing slopes directly from the road. With a mixture of both mellow and steep slopes it is a great place to ski tour for all ability levels. Mix … Read more
Info on Vågakallen South Couloir Vågakallen is one of Lofoten’s tallest peaks with a summit elevation of 943 meters directly rising from the sea. Located just north of Henningsvær the south couloir stands out among the rocky face. The only way to properly access this line is via kayak leaving from the 816 road and … Read more
Info About Kvalvikdalen Valley Kvalvikdalen is an East to West facing valley that branches with 3 separate drainages. Being just out of Lyngsedit in the Lyngen Alps of Norway it is lined with numerous mountains for potential ski descents. The main access route is to the East where a trail leads to the valley basin. … Read more