4.3 km away
Tomas Couloir and Store Lakselvtinden
2 great steep-ish couloirs in one of Northern Norway's most scenic mountain valleys (and that's saying something!)
Severe Ski Touring
- Distance
- 6.8 km
- Ascent
- 1.5 km
- Descent
- 1.5 km
Ellendaltinden North Couloir
Lyngen
A cool couloir on the north side of Ellendaltinden
Ski Touring Difficult
- Distance
- 5.1 km
- Ascent
- 911 m
- Descent
- 899 m
- Low Point
- 484 m
- High Point
- 1.2 km
- Gradient
- 58˚
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between January and June. From a low point of 484 m to the maximum altitude of 1.2 km, the route covers 5.1 km, 911 vertical metres of ascent and 899 vertical metres of descent. You'll need skins, ice axe and crampons to complete it safely.
Description
Follow the same track up the valley as for the west couloir. Once at the base of the west couloir follow around the base of the mountain to the north side. Boot up and enjoy the trip down!
Difficulty
Difficult
Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.
Medium Exposure (E2)
As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Alpine
- Cliffs
- Couloir
Equipment required
- Skins
- Ice axe
- Crampons
Similar routes nearby
4.4 km away
Ellendaltinden West Couloir
A truly brilliant line with perfect pedal-to-the-metal terrain.
Severe Ski Touring
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 1.3 km
- Descent
- 1.3 km
4.6 km away
Langdalstindane (1580m)
1300 vertical meters with some of the best skiing Lyngen has to offer
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 16 km
- Ascent
- 1.7 km
- Descent
- 1.7 km
9.2 km away
Lille Piggtinden
A beautiful peak which provides a staggering view and some wonderful open skiing.
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 6 km
- Ascent
- 955 m
- Descent
- 955 m
9.4 km away
Banana couloir of Holmbukktinden
A fun, steep couloir to ski in perfect spring corn and to progress in ski mountaineering
Severe Ski Touring
- Distance
- 14 km
- Ascent
- 1.5 km
- Descent
- 1.5 km
9.6 km away
The Jiehkkevarri traverse
The most beautiful one-day high mountain traverse in Norway
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 28 km
- Ascent
- 2.6 km
- Descent
- 2.6 km
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Guidebooks in this area
7 routes · Ski Touring
The Ultimate Tromsø Ski Week
10 routes · Ski Touring
Spectacular Ski Tours in the Lyngen Alps
50 routes · Freeride Skiing · Ski Touring
Charlie Boscoe's 50 Favourite Ski Adventures in Europe
20 routes · Freeride Skiing · Ski Touring
20 Steps to Heaven: Ski Tour Norway's Frozen North
8 routes · Ski Touring
10 of Lyngen's Finest Couloirs
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