2.7 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
The dark side of the blue man
Lyngen
A cool couloir hidden on Kvaløya
Ski Touring Severe
- Distance
- 5.7 km
- Ascent
- 777 m
- Descent
- 777 m
- Duration
- 3-4 hrs
- Low Point
- 6 m
- High Point
- 683 m
- Gradient
- 50˚
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be severe. It's not remote, it features high exposure (e3) and is typically done between February and May. From a low point of 6 m to the maximum altitude of 683 m, the route covers 5.7 km, 777 vertical metres of ascent and 777 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 4.1 and Labande grade 4. You'll need skins, ice axe and crampons to complete it safely.
Description
A cool couloir hidden on Kvaløya
Difficulty
Severe
Steep skiing at 38-45 degrees. This requires very good technique and the risk of falling has serious consequences.
High Exposure (E3)
In case of a fall, death is highly likely.
Remoteness
Close to help in case of emergency.
Best time to visit
Features
- Alpine
- Couloir
Equipment required
- Skins
- Ice axe
- Crampons
Similar routes nearby
6.1 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
7.1 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
8.9 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
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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
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