8.6 km away
Daltinden (1520m)
One of the best mountains for skiing in the Lyngen Alps
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 17 km
- Ascent
- 1.8 km
- Descent
- 1.8 km
Gaskacohkka
Lyngen
Normal route/south west colouir
Ski Touring Severe
- Distance
- 18 km
- Ascent
- 1.6 km
- Descent
- 1.6 km
- Duration
- 1 day +
- Low Point
- 59 m
- High Point
- 1.4 km
- Gradient
- 34˚
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be severe. It's very remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between December and May. From a low point of 59 m to the maximum altitude of 1.4 km, the route covers 18 km, 1628 vertical metres of ascent and 1625 vertical metres of descent. You'll need skins, ice axe and crampons to complete it safely.
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Description
Follow path to the cabin in Steindalen, then further up the valley. Go up the slopes to the col below Gaskacohkka, and follow the most obvious colouir below the wall.
Vertical metres from the gpx track is not correct, probably about 1500 vertical.
Difficulty
Severe
Steep skiing at 38-45 degrees. This requires very good technique and the risk of falling has serious consequences.
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
Equipment required
- Skins
- Ice axe
- Crampons
Similar routes nearby
Guidebooks in this area
10 routes · Ski Touring
Spectacular Ski Tours in the Lyngen Alps
20 routes · Freeride Skiing · Ski Touring
20 Steps to Heaven: Ski Tour Norway's Frozen North
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