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Making our way into the alpine with Rostavatn in the distance

Mega But Mellow Ski Adventures in Tamokdalen

The legendary Tamok valley has a reputation for being a serious place to ski, but there are some fabulous easier routes there too!

Ski Touring Easy, Moderate

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Making our way into the alpine with Rostavatn in the distance
Making our way into the alpine with Rostavatn in the distance Photo: Kyle Miller

Description

Even driving into the Tamok valley is intimidating; the mountains are big, steep and - for most of the year - blanketed in deep snow. It's a place renowned for its serious high-end ski tours, suitable only for experts, but - as this guidebook proves - there are still options for those seeking an easier day.

Some of the routes in here are long, but we've also included some short yo-yo tree skiing routes too, as well as several lines which are ideal for days when the avalanche risk is high. It can be hard to believe that such tours exist in such a dramatic and steep-sided valley, but they're there when you know where to look! That said, the terrain all along the Tamok valley is large and serious so the routes in here still deserve respect and - like in any mountain region - there still might be some days where staying at home is the best option!

Another excellent option is to head just north and hit the famous peaks of the Lyngen Peninsula - /discover/guidebook/3158 - or the even mellower mountains of Kvaløya - /discover/guidebook/9348.

Suffice to say that you'll be spoiled for choice if you make the effort to reach this wild, remote and legendary valley.

Routes included

Sjufjellet

Sjufjellet

Ski the fantastic classic normal route or drop big on the front face when conditions align

Moderate Ski Touring

Distance
5.8 km
Ascent
826 m
Descent
826 m

Sjufjellet Northeast Bowl

Sjufjellet Northeast Bowl

A great tour to get the views and enjoy your time in the alpine.

Moderate Ski Touring

Distance
6.7 km
Ascent
870 m
Descent
870 m

Oksetinden and Kjempetinden

Oksetinden and Kjempetinden

Making the most out of two great South facing runs in the Tamokdalen Backcountry

Moderate Ski Touring

Distance
11 km
Ascent
1.5 km
Descent
1.5 km
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