With a certain virus traveling around the world borders have been shut down. When spring arrived I found myself isolated in Finland and unable to head North on my seasonal migration. Once the borders finally officially opened I was one of the first cars traveling across the border to get my Summer turns in the Lyngen Alps of Norway.
Lyngen Alps
Snowboarding Store Kjostinden Ben’s introduction to Lyngen
Istinden in the Lyngen Alps
Ski touring Fastdalstinden in the Lyngen Alps
What does one do when they are touring solo in Northern Norway on a day of celebration….. A Sunrise mission and Birthday run ski touring on Fastdalstinden in the Lyngen Alps!!
After leaving Kviteberg on foot I walked the first 3 kms at midnight trying to make it to the summit of Fastdalstinden while taking in one of the last sunsets before the midnight sun arrived in the upcoming days.
Strupbeen Glacier and Tvillingtinden
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 From Lyngseidet
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