Gavltinden og Grönnlitinden fra Skjoldehamn
Lofoten
sail2summit - easy access and sailing yacht anchoring at the base
Ski Touring Easy
- Distance
- 3.8 km
- Ascent
- 686 m
- Descent
- 47 m
- Duration
- 2-3 hrs
- Low Point
- 1 m
- High Point
- 640 m
- Gradient
- 24˚
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be easy. It's remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between December and April. From a low point of 1 m to the maximum altitude of 640 m, the route covers 3.8 km, 686 vertical metres of ascent and 47 vertical metres of descent. You'll need skins to complete it safely.
Description
An easy ascend from the anchorage / parking in south Andenes. Follow the path until above the treeline, then find your perfect line.
Difficulty
Easy
Wide gentle slopes at around 20 degrees or less.
Low Exposure (E1)
Exposure is limited to that of the slope itself. Getting hurt is still likely if the slope is steep and/or the snow is hard.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Single Descent
Equipment required
- Skins