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Tamokfjellet
Why a bit more demanding Tamokfjellet is a great alternative to some of the more standard ski tours in the Tamokdalen Valley. Being a huge massif it offers lines on numerous aspects. From south facing corn to North facing powder
North and South Tamokfjellet and Cahcevahnjunni
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
Riding the South Face of Blåbærfjellet
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
Brattlifjellet in the Tamokdalen Backcountry
To say Brattlifjellet is under the radar is an understatement. Like other touring areas the approach keeps people away as they would have to pass under a few other ski tours just to get there. To be honest the area
Exploring Tamokdalen Backcountry
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
Terrain Behind Tamokhuset
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
Istinden Behind Tamokhuset
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
Midteraksia
Ski Touring info on Midteraksia in the Tamokdalen Valley The photo above shows both Midteraksia and Rostakulen which is otherwise know as “Pyramid Peak”. This photo is taken from Istinden Ridge directly behind the Tamok Husset. This is one a
Rostakulen and Midteraksia
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
Blåbærfjellet
The photo above shows Blåbærfjellet and its SW ridge. From this perspective you can see the lower pipes which is a great place to go when a storm is raging and you have low visibility. The photo above shows the
Starting the season on Blåbaerfjellet
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
Forest Skiing to Celebrate a New Year
During the peak of the winter months it is a dark period in Northern Finland called “kaamos”. With only a few hours of light the sun barely makes its way over the horizon causing a constant sunset/sunrise. After a great