Sjufjellet is one of the more popular ski tours in the Tamokdalen valley with easy access and numerous options for ski descents. Being that we had finally gone through an avalanche cycle and the snowpack under the new snow was stable we decided to head out during a storm. Knowing that only the surface could … Read more
After riding the South Face of Blåbærfjellet the next few days it rained in the valley. Getting restless over the next 3 days we looked at the maps and started coming up with ideas. Soon enough the forecast called for a sunny day and we wanted to make the most out of it. The year … Read more
With the day prior being the first warm day of spring and a natural avalanche cycle we decided head out for the South Face of Blåbærfjellet. Being one of the more asthetic lines in the Tamokdalen valley from just below the summit it offers a 3,000 foot fall line run down to the valley. Since … Read more
After a handful of days at the Hut because of bad weather with the forecast calling for sunshine it was time to get back out into the mountains. The problem was that the day was going to be significantly warmer then previous days so we were about to go through an avalanche cycle. Knowing it … Read more
In the photo above Jarkko is skinning into the upper bowl of Sjufjellet with a great view of the Terrain behind Tamokhuset. The middle ridge separates the easy access spots to the right and the more remote terrain to the left. Terrain behind Tamokhuset The photo below is a closer view of the upper alpine … Read more
There is something special about leaving your accommodations and ski touring from the front door. Istinden behind Tamokhuset is one of those places as it holds terrain for all ability levels as well as perfectly sheltered Northeast facing slopes. This is one of the most popular ski tours in the area and other then one … Read more
Linking up Rostakulen and Midteraksia While a small distance away from the Tamok Husset both Rostakulen and Midteraksia offer some of the best easy access North facing slopes in the Tamokdalen Valley. Everytime you ski tour up to Istinden Ridge you have a perfect view of the area. The ridge itself is both scenic and … Read more
Arriving back into the Tamokdalen Valley It had been two years since my last ski tour as my last trip before Corona was in the Khibney Mountains of Russia. Within those two years I had stuck around Finland doing forest skiing in the winter and biking in the summer. While it was a bit disappointing … Read more