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Ersfjordtraversen
Frode did the travers without rope and protection in 1978 in only 11 hours, but expect to use significantly longer time. A small rack and a rope is necessary. Today the travers is a popular winter outing. «p» Head towards the top of Skamtind (884 m) from Rekvik, the last part involves some easier scrambling. Continue north-eastward over a slightly lower top (863 m), a short rappel might be necessary. Then continue in easier terrain over a 810 m top, and follow the ridge as it turns more soutward over tops that are 724 and 754 m high. Then the ridge goes up-, and more north-wards, again, over a 866 m high top before you go over the pass beneath the peak of Storstolpan (974 m). To go straight up to Storstolpan requires climbing of around grade 3-4, this can be avoided be taking a short detour north. About 300 m north of the peak is an easier way. Continue eastwards over the different peaks of Storstolpan, in relatively easy terrain towards Store Hollenderan (1017 m). The peak is gained easiest from the ridge south of the top, and the way over Revbergtinden to Brattbergtinden is an easy walk. Brattbergtinden consists of three pinnacles, of which the two to the west gives climbing at grade 3, while the east-most is more difficult but it can be avoided by passing just north of it. Melketind and Vågstind presents simple scrambling, and are the final obstacles before an relaxing break at the climbers cabin in Hollenderan. Summer time I suggest you climb the ridge (Zapffeegga) on Zapffetoppen (around grade 4) instead of taking the easier, but very loose, gully (Zapfferenna). From Zapffetoppen to Blåmann is an enjoyable and easy hike combined with some fun scrambling. From the top of Blåmann take the normal hike down.
Ersfjordtraversen
Frode did the travers without rope and protection in 1978 in only 11 hours, but expect to use significantly longer time. A small rack and a rope is necessary. Today the travers is a popular winter outing. «p» Head towards the top of Skamtind (884 m) from Rekvik, the last part involves some easier scrambling. Continue north-eastward over a slightly lower top (863 m), a short rappel might be necessary. Then continue in easier terrain over a 810 m top, and follow the ridge as it turns more soutward over tops that are 724 and 754 m high. Then the ridge goes up-, and more north-wards, again, over a 866 m high top before you go over the pass beneath the peak of Storstolpan (974 m). To go straight up to Storstolpan requires climbing of around grade 3-4, this can be avoided be taking a short detour north. About 300 m north of the peak is an easier way. Continue eastwards over the different peaks of Storstolpan, in relatively easy terrain towards Store Hollenderan (1017 m). The peak is gained easiest from the ridge south of the top, and the way over Revbergtinden to Brattbergtinden is an easy walk. Brattbergtinden consists of three pinnacles, of which the two to the west gives climbing at grade 3, while the east-most is more difficult but it can be avoided by passing just north of it. Melketind and Vågstind presents simple scrambling, and are the final obstacles before an relaxing break at the climbers cabin in Hollenderan. Summer time I suggest you climb the ridge (Zapffeegga) on Zapffetoppen (around grade 4) instead of taking the easier, but very loose, gully (Zapfferenna). From Zapffetoppen to Blåmann is an enjoyable and easy hike combined with some fun scrambling. From the top of Blåmann take the normal hike down.
Buren-Blåmanntraversen
This ridge travers can either be enjoyed in its whole — the main obstacles are on the part coinciding with Ersfjordtraversen — or the part over Raudtinden and Buren can work as an alternative ending of Ersfjordtraversen. We sometimes use either of the legs of this travers as an alternative approach to the climbing cabin.
Soria Moria traversen
Climb the south-west ridge of Sydlige Småtind, or follow the gully for an easier version. The ridge requires some climbing and protection is needed. From the top of Sydlige Småtind the travers over to Storsteinnestind is easy and fun. Either return via the first ridge towards Kattfjordeidet and the parking lot (about 6-12 hours round trip), or continue around the next cirque around the lake at 561 m. before returning (add a few hours). An easy and pleasant variant is to do the last cirque around the 561 m. lake only.
Mitt savns tynne linje
Starts up the dark overhanging wall slightly to the right of the hanging gully. One pitch of hard aid (bolted belay). Second pitch traverses left and up on thin unprotected alpine ice, then the route eases off and continues straight up the gully. Probably one of the most serious winter routes on Kvaløya.
Helvetesveita
Takes the distinct gully in the middle of the east face, but avoids the last steep section by heading right at the end. The bottom part of the gully is just a steep walk (the most part of the route was skied down by Mårten Blixt and Kjetil Longva in 1998), and the first ascentionists only roped up the last five pitches. Finish with snow flank to the right.
Osnesrenna
tarts in the rightmost of two distinctive thin gullies in lower part of the east face, then follows the obvious left leaning gully all the way up to the ridge. The gully is on the average about 50° steep, but there are several steep but short sections underways.
Nordegga
Easy scrambling/climbing up the north ridge. Usually used as a descent route, which involves a 40 m rappel.
Osnes/Blixt
Takes one of the clear lines in the snow covered and icy wall to the right of the more homogeneous and steep wall just below the top of Store Hollenderan. Steep alpine ice to begin with, then it follows a more classic snowy gully up to the ridge.
Mørk dame tatt bakfra
Steep and nice line up the ruling left facing dihedral, not so much ice.
Hvit dame tatt av gribben
Original route starts far right on same ledge as Tårnpilaren, and follows a clear, thin and steep couloir that sweeps gently right. The original route finishes of by traversing right on a snow flank a few pitches below the top, and thereby avoiding the steepest section. The direct line, bottom to top, was climbed by Øystein Cruikshank and Mårten Blixt in 1996, and is a bold and beatutiful route with exposed climbing through the exit chimney/corner system.
The Meyer/Sundby start
Alternative start to Rune/Sjurs, for winters when there is little snow and ice.
Rune/Sjurs
Usually the most easily recognizable line up to the snow flank.
Orignallinja
Easy but varied route with elements of thin gullies, snow and steep ice.
Enevold/Kummeneje
Newer version of Enevold/Kummenje with direct start.
Frodor
Starts in the rightmost of two distinct steep gullies. Easy climbing on ice to begin with, but as the gully steepens it gradually gets harder. In some years the top of the gully is crowned with an icicle, but when the icicle has not formed completely, it is a few moves of aid (still not free climbed) through the roof to gain the ice. The first ascent avoided the steep icicle by bypassing it on the right. Easier climbing after that.
Lille havhesten
Begins in the leftmost of three gullies at the far right side of the wall. Travers left over snowfield and in to a steeper narrow gully that leads to the snowflank under the ridge top. Steep snow at the end.