Lyngen Alps of Norway

Over the years I’ve been able to explore the Lyngen Alps of Norway with mountains climbing 4,000 feet out of the sea and a small road that runs along most of the range it offers access to any type of terrain and aspect and isolation that you could ask for. But the true beauty of the place is how being in the Northern Arctic at 69 degrees changes everything. From low angle sun not affect snow to constant slush from the Midnight sun its a wild transition. From day trips to two week traverses, from 4,000 foot couloirs to the sea to open glacial slopes with the expanse of the Arctic sea surrounding you. The Lyngen Alps of Norway offer a good bit of everything to everyone.

Summer turns in the Lyngen Alps of Norway

With a certain virus traveling around the world borders have been shut down. When spring arrived I found myself isolated in Finland and unable to head North on my seasonal migration. Once the borders finally officially opened I was one of the first cars traveling across the border to get my Summer turns in the Lyngen Alps of Norway.

Ben getting his first turns in the Lyngen Alps

My friend Ben arrived in Lyngsedit from a long flight from Seattle and within an hour of his arrival we unloaded his gear and quickly got out so I could show him around the local area and give him a good introduction to the Lyngen Alps and snowboarding Store Kjostinden before the rain would come later in the day.

Dry Trail Approach into the Lyngen Alps — Ben Stretching his legs after a long flight

The day before my friend Ben Arrived in town my good friend David came up with a plan. We would park off the road then after climbing Instinden via the South side we would ride the North face as Istinden in the Lyngen Alps is one of the best lines in Norway. He is a local and I was game for where ever he wanted to go so I was in as we drove to the bottom of a massive debris path that went all the way to the water and started climbing, first in dirt but after a bit of climbing we finally made it to the snow.

Looking towards Lyngsedit in the distance — Looking towards **Lyngsedit** in the distance

Enjoying a perfect sunrise view on Fastdalstinden

What does one do when they are touring solo in Northern Norway on a day of celebration….. A Sunrise mission and Birthday run ski touring on Fastdalstinden in the Lyngen Alps!!

After leaving Kviteberg on foot I walked the first 3 kms at midnight trying to make it to the summit of Fastdalstinden while taking in one of the last sunsets before the midnight sun arrived in the upcoming days.

Looking down into the Lyngen fjord racing against the sunrise

Finishing the season with turns on Daltinden

Info on Daltinden Daltinden is a 1,533 meter peak located in the Southern Side of the Lyngen Alps of Norway. Having numerous different aspects to ski it is quite popular for ski touring during the winter and spring. The area that most people head to is the Northwest bowl with a nice gully feature leading … Read more

Store Koppangstinden

Info About Store Koppangstinden Store Koppangstinden is a peak located on the East side of the Northern portion of the Lyngen Alps of Norway. Being one of the main summits on off of the Strupbeen glacier it is a prominent line with ski descents off multiple aspects. With a summit elevation of 1,017 meters the … Read more

Lyngen Alps Northern Loop

Northern Loop of the Lyngen Alps The idea for the Northern Loop in the Lyngen Alps was mixing together some of the best lines within the area. Having previously skied Istinden, Tverelvdalstinden and Fastdaltinden and I wanted to put them together into a single tour. These were some of the best ski terrain just north … Read more

The North Couloir on Rornestinden

Info on the North Couloir of Rornestinden The North Couloir of Rornestinden is one of the most scenic lines in all of the Lyngen Alps. Located just a few kilometres west of Lyngsedit it can be accessed directly from the road. Riding from the low col the the North Couloir runs all the way to … Read more

Lyngen Alps Ski Traverse Northern Section

The Northern Section of the Lyngen Alps Ski Traverse The Northern Section of the Lyngen Alps was the area I knew the best. Over the past 3 years I had been ski touring in the area and I was looking forward to checking out some new areas. Unlike the Southern Section this had some high … Read more

Lyngen Alps Ski Traverse Southern Section

Ski Traversing the Lyngen Alps The Lyngen Alps are a South to North mountain range in the Troms area of Northern Norway. It is 90 kilometres long and 20 kilometres at its widest with the highest peak being Jiekkevarre at 1,833 meters. The area is holds complex and steep terrain but with a road wrapping … Read more