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Store Dyrhaugstinden

Great skiing with a spectacular view

Ski Touring Moderate

Distance
12 km
Ascent
1.3 km
Descent
1.3 km
Low Point
863 m
High Point
2.1 km
Gradient
34˚
Store Dyrhaugstinden Map

This is one of the absolute classics in Hurrungane. From the summit you have spectacular views over Skagastølstindane and Store Ringstind.

Description

Start from Turtagrø Hotel, crossing the road and follow the west side of the river from Skagadalen. Pass "Skagastølsknubben" on the east side. From here you leave the river in Skagadalen and head towards a water feature at 1176 meters above sea level. Continue to the south and follow the easiest line. The slope is at its most gentle to the west.

When the ridge narrows you will arrive at Nordre Dyrhaugstind. Here you have two choices; you can either turn around and descend the ascent route, or you can continue to Store Dyrhaugstinden. If you choose to continue, you should put on crampons and leave your skis behind. This ridge is at some points narrow and airy, but doesn't require belaying, just some easy scrambling. Watch out for snowdrift on the east side. Follow the top of the ridge and when encountering obstacles, these can be avoided by keeping to the west.

The summit is the highest point on the ridge and is pretty narrow. Here you have a spectacular view and you will really get an alpine feeling. The whole route is through wild, high-mountain terrain and feels like a big adventure!

Descend the same way as the ascent. When back at Turtagrø Hotel you can enjoy a beer on the terrace and soak in the majestic surroundings.

Difficulty

Moderate

Slopes become slightly steeper at around 25-30 degrees.

Low Exposure (E1)

1 out of 4

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

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between November and June

Features

  • Face
  • Alpine
  • Single Descent

Equipment required

  • Skins
  • Crampons

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