Spring has arrived in the Lyngen alps even if the conditions often is like winter up high. At Ascent Descent “The Lyngen Mountains Guides” we´ve had a record season in many ways. We´ve had more bookings than before, more skiing by boat and the worst weather season ever in The Lyngen alps. It´s been plenty of good mountain memories and good skiing but all those days with clear blue sky that we are used to has been reduced this winter. The good thing is that we still have a good snow pack and are ready for the good days that comes with the calmer spring season. We keep on going to the 31st of May out here in Nord Lenangen in the Northern Lyngen alps. So for us it´s still mid season!
Great skiing back to the Ascent Descent Ski Lodge last week. On the opposite side of the fjord at the bridge we have one of the best locations for the skiing in Lyngen! Still a few free dates in the last two weeks of May this year. Photo: Jimmy Halvardsson
Guiding last week in great spring conditions. Photo: Jimmy Halvardsson
One of our great days this season with warm weather and perfect spring skiing. The new van is an upgrade for sure! Photo: Jimmy Halvardsson
Opening the Ascent Descent ski lodge in Lyngen for the spring with a boat tour to Arnøya. Yesterday night we also enjoyed watching the stars and aurora borealis from the jacuzzi so we could not ask for more really. Todays skiing was pretty good considering the snowpack we have at the moment. Lot´s of hard snow over the area but two days ago we had a snowfall which covered pretty good here and there and made our ski today pleasant.
A classic ski to the sea tour!
On our way to Trolltinden on Arnøya with the Lyngen fjord in the background.
AscentDescent “The Lyngen Mountain Guides” have been specialized on the ski touring in the Lyngen alps for years know and when booking a ski week with us you get the full Lyngen experience. For 2014 we have a boat waiting in the harbor near the lodge, great accommodation with lot´s of space for up to 8 people and great dinners for hungry skiers. We work with private groups up to 8 people and we are located in one of the most beautiful areas in the Lyngen alps with great skiing just outside the door. We still have a few weeks available for booking so there is still a chance of joining our tours for 2014!
Welcome!
The lodge was built in 2013 and gives lot´s of space for up to 8 people.
From our base in Nord-Lenangen we have the best logistics available for skiing in the lyngen alps. Relaxing jacuzzi or wood fired sauna in the evening and great food!
The Rib is a perfect friend when the powder, sun and clear blue skies hits The Lyngen alps. Photo: J.Halvardsson
The ski touring season has started for real in Tromsø and The Lyngen alps and today I went out with friends enjoying the fantastic early winter pow. Our avalanche courses has started and the lectures we´ve had this fall has been well visited. It looks great for the season 13/14 and for booking and requesting ski touring and courses all you need to do is to send an email from this form.
Opening the doors here in Nord-Lenangen last sunday and so far it’s been a great start of the season. Lot’s of snow, pretty cold, nice people and good skiing. Every morning when waking up we have 20cm of fresh snow outside and today we had good visibility as well! Stepping carefully at the moment since we have avalanche danger out here but there is plenty of tours wich can be done anyway. With a packed program this winter and lot’s of new stuff going on we welcome all of you who have booked tours with us in the Lyngen Alps. See you soon! Jimmy
The season starts for real this week with an avalanche and skitouring lecture in Tromsø on wednesday and first ski touring clients on thursday. March often gives good snow conditions in The Lyngen Alps and fantastic Northern lights in the evenings.
There will be some highly qualified guides joining the AscentDescent guide team this season and we want to welcome both skiers and guides to Lyngen and Northern Norway.
… And yes, we have some dates left for the ones looking for a last minute trip so just call or mail for more info…
See you soon! / Jimmy, Petra and Max
Kvaløya outside tromsø is a great ski touring island with many peaks up to 1000 metres. Here we ski a nice slope close to our home in Tromso. Skier: Petra Halvardsson
