2.5 km away
Buren (802m)
The perfect "ski-after-work-mountain", with varied skiing.
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 5.5 km
- Ascent
- 771 m
- Descent
- 771 m
Sue's Secret Splitter
Lyngen
Spring couloir descent from Buren
Ski Touring Moderate
- Distance
- 3.3 km
- Ascent
- 98 m
- Descent
- 811 m
- Duration
- 1-2 hrs
- Low Point
- 3 m
- High Point
- 746 m
- Gradient
- 46˚
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between April and May. From a low point of 3 m to the maximum altitude of 746 m, the route covers 3.3 km, 98 vertical metres of ascent and 811 vertical metres of descent. You'll need rope, skins, ice axe and crampons to complete it safely.
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Description
Low elevation south facing couloir requires optimum timing and snow conditions for a descent. Exit at the bottom is steep with broken crags and trees. Careful down climbing was required, care needed.
Difficulty
Moderate
Slopes become slightly steeper at around 25-30 degrees.
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
- Cliffs
- Couloir
- Tree Skiing
- Single Descent
- Ski Mountaineering
Equipment required
- Rope
- Skins
- Ice axe
- Crampons
Similar routes nearby
4.8 km away
Store Hollendaren (1017m)
Store Hollendaren is a very good mountain for skiing, with a long season and opportunities for steep descents.
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 7.3 km
- Ascent
- 949 m
- Descent
- 949 m
5.3 km away
Steinskardtinden (817m)
The go-to mountain in the Tromsø region on powder days
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 6 km
- Ascent
- 728 m
- Descent
- 729 m
6.6 km away
Storsteinesstinden (1017m)
A true classic on Kvaløya, with a scenic view over Ersfjorden
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 6.7 km
- Ascent
- 929 m
- Descent
- 928 m
8 km away
Skittentinden (1042m)
The most iconic summit on Kvaløya
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 7.5 km
- Ascent
- 947 m
- Descent
- 947 m
8.9 km away
Middagstinden (1006m)
A classic Kvaløya tour, with a little alpine adventure if you would like to reach the very top.
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 10 km
- Ascent
- 998 m
- Descent
- 993 m
9.6 km away
Storstolpan (974m)
If you want to experience skiing in the midnight sun, this is the perfect peak!
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 6.6 km
- Ascent
- 857 m
- Descent
- 860 m
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Guidebooks in this area
10 routes · Ski Touring
Classic Ski Touring Adventures in the Tromsø Region
8 routes · Ski Touring
Ski to the Sea on Kvaløya
20 routes · Freeride Skiing · Ski Touring
20 Steps to Heaven: Ski Tour Norway's Frozen North
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