3.4 km away
Finnkjerka (777 m)
Pure steep fall-line skiing summit-to-sea.
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 3.2 km
- Ascent
- 745 m
- Descent
- 745 m
Fosstinden Couloir
Lyngen
A nice couloir descent linking Langfjorden to Lauksundet under the impressive peak of Grunnfjordtinden.
Ski Touring Difficult
- Distance
- 10 km
- Ascent
- 900 m
- Descent
- 919 m
- Duration
- 4-5 hrs
- Low Point
- 6 m
- High Point
- 681 m
- Gradient
- 59˚
An interesting short couloir descent allowing a traverse from west to east on Arnøya. You are unlikely to find crowds on this one.
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Description
Originally skied in part in April 2023 (accessed from the base), the line is described here as a traverse. It could be combined with an ascent of Fosstinden and/or Tågtinden to make a bigger itinerary.
It may be possible to ski into the couloir given good snow conditions. Alternatively, a 20-25m abseil can be made from rock anchors on the north side of the couloir. (2x30m ropes recommended).
Assess the snow conditions carefully, and be aware of the presence of cornices on the north side of the couloir.
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
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.
Best time to visit
Features
- Couloir
- Ski Mountaineering
Equipment required
- Rope
- Skins
- Ice axe
- Crampons
Similar routes nearby
7.4 km away
Trolltinden (850 m)
An easy to moderate ski peak with excellent skiing, great views, and some steeper options
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 7.5 km
- Ascent
- 846 m
- Descent
- 846 m
7.8 km away
Arnøyhøgda (1170 m)
The highest mountain of Arnøya - fantastic skiing, immense views and an airy, exciting summit ridge
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 1.2 km
- Descent
- 1.2 km
7.8 km away
Laukslettinden (977m) SW-NE Traverse
A rewarding moderate round-tour with a fantastic NE-facing ski descent
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 9.2 km
- Ascent
- 1 km
- Descent
- 1 km
9.3 km away
Arnøyhøgda NE glacier
A moderate tour in stunning surroundings, and often excellent snow conditions
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 10 km
- Ascent
- 1.1 km
- Descent
- 1.1 km
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Guidebooks in this area
5 routes · Ski Touring
Northern Norway's 5 Best Island Ski Tours
20 routes · Freeride Skiing · Ski Touring
20 Steps to Heaven: Ski Tour Norway's Frozen North
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