Norway 2012

Ski touring Lyngen Alps

 I just returned from a week ski guiding in Norway's Lyngen Alps. We had a great trip, with perfect weather, cold powder and great company.

Ross getting some

 The Lyngen Alps are located in the northern Troms region, high above the arctic circle. With 50 peaks above 1300m rising straight from the fjords it is a skiers paradise. Designated in 2004 as a protected park the serenity of this vast wilderness has been preserved. With easy access from the small city of Tromso Lyngen has become the European equivalent to Alaska's Chugach range.

N. face Goalborri above Koppangen brygger

Goalborri summit to sea

Lyngseidet seen from the lodge  

Trollvasstinden

Kvaloya Island

boat house

Velvet

Last run

standard scene

the boys going up the Trollvasstinden

psyched after an epic run

scoping lines

fishy

sitting on the dock of the bay

magic mnt. lodge crew 

Russelvfjellet

 We stayed at the magic mountain lodge in Lyngseidet, a perfect base for exploring the range.
 photos courtesy of Peter Robinson. 

Into the blogosphere

Not so long I scoffed at the idea of Myspace, Facebook and Blogs. Well now I guess the joke is on me as I have decided to jump on the Blog bandwagon, hope you enjoy.