This striking line in The Lyngen alps is easy to spot from the northern shore of Kjosen. In the new guidebook it’s called “the mother of all couloirs” and it´s really hard to miss since it’s a 800m straight couloir surrounded by rocky walls. Going with my friend Leif Holen from Tromsø we found easy conditions for boot packing but not so nice conditions for the skiing. The snow didn’t soften enough to be a nice ski but still, we did ski most of it except taking off skis for 10m traversing an icy funnel. The couloir is most of the time around 40 degrees and just get’s a few degrees steeper towards the top. Great to be up there after years of looking at it! To see more pictures go to the AscentDescent facebook page.
“In the winter we bring client´s skiing the fantastic couloirs of Lyngen when the conditions are just right”
Leif Holen boot packing the “Godmother of all couloirs” getting a proper workout. Photo: Jimmy Halvardsson
Last week I picked up four Swedish skiers at the airport in Tromsö. Our first stop was The Magic Lyngen Lodge in Lyngseidet where we stayed for 4 nights. After that we moved camp to the south of Lyngen and stayed in Lakselvbukt for 3 nights followed by a night in Tromsö city.
The sun refused to leave the skies, the summits went higher and the boys appetite for more just kept on going. Skiing from many classic peaks in great weather and conditions was a true Lyngen experience for everyone. Balggesvarri, Russelvfjellet, Fastdalstinden, Rörnestinden, Goalsevarri, Middagstinden, Holmbukttinden and Daltinden, 8000 vertical metres in 7 days was good enough for most of us but Rickard (aka touring machine) saw his dream 10000 metres fade away… Hope we get the chance to fix that the next time Rickard. Tanks to you all for a great experience together!
At the summit of Balggesvarri in heart of the Southern Lyngen alps. From 1627 metres you fell like walking on clounds. Photo: Jimmy Halvardsson
With Piggtinden in the background we're closing in on the summit of Middagstinden on our last day. Getting ourselfes in good mood for the nightlife of Tromsö. Photo: Jimmy Halvardsson
The boys on the far northern end of the Lyngen penninsula, after skiing the West face of Russelvfjellet. Photo: Jimmy Halvardsson
Nisse uses his racing background to get the best out of Fastdalstinden. Photo: Jimmy Halvardsson
The last two of weeks has been a mix of organizing a skitouring/downhill comp in Tromsø and guiding. Worked with security and route planning for the competition the last week of April followed by a week of ski touring in Lyngen. The Swedish outdoor association has been visiting for 5 years straight now and last week we managed to get lot’s of nice skiing in good weather. The newly opened Magic Mountain Lodge in Lyngseidet was our base for the last week and served us good food and warm atmosphere. Staying here right now as well with a new group of motivated skiers…
Svenska Friluftsfrämjandet on their way to Sofiatinden. Photo: Jimmy Halvardsson
Niklas and Anna after a great last run down from Stetinden. Photo: Jimmy Halvardsson
At the top of Rundfjellet just above our basecamp in Nordlenangen. Photo: Jimmy Halvardsson
Celebrating the Easter holidays with a happy bunch from Holland and this was the second year they came for a visit. Skiing for six days together starting out in a blizzard but the weather changed and we had good conditions in general through the whole week. Kavringtinden, Taffeltinden, Russelvfjellet and more peaks got visited and the hot sauna was waiting with a smile… So did the arctic sea for the swimmers:)
Putting first track on a great slope below Taffeltinden. Photo: Jimmy Halvardsson
Suzanne closing in on the second summit of Lillegalten. Photo: Jimmy Halvardsson
Skiing the direct line to the sea from the top of Storgalten, fantastic run with fantastic people!
Our third day of great weather and skiing in Lyngen. Here Jessica from Sweden, cruising from the summit.
On our way to Stetinden for a great ski, topped with an extra run from Rundfjellet.
After a classic drive from Chamonix it’s great to be back in the Lyngen alps and Tromsö. Starting directly with a long weekend of skiing together with four Swedish skiers and a Swiss aspirant guide (Andrew Lanham) who joined me for the ride up here. We skied from the summits of Storgalten, Goalsevarri, Stetinden and Rundfjellet in three great days.
Also staying out here in Nordlenangen for the coming weeks together with my family. Having groups coming and going during the spring for good skitouring, fresh seafood, newly built sauna and more…
