Short Tour when conditions aren't great
Lofoten
Easy tour when conditions are bad
Ski Touring Easy
- Distance
- 3.9 km
- Ascent
- 504 m
- Descent
- 505 m
- Duration
- 2-3 hrs
- Low Point
- 7 m
- High Point
- 477 m
- Gradient
- 42˚
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be easy. It's not remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between February and April. From a low point of 7 m to the maximum altitude of 477 m, the route covers 3.9 km, 504 vertical metres of ascent and 505 vertical metres of descent. You'll need skins to complete it safely.
Description
Easy tour, start from the car park beside the road just outside of Bø, many options to go up and down just be cautious of rocks hiding under the snow at lower elevations
Difficulty
Easy
Wide gentle slopes at around 20 degrees or less.
Low Exposure (E1)
Exposure is limited to that of the slope itself. Getting hurt is still likely if the slope is steep and/or the snow is hard.
Remoteness
Close to help in case of emergency.
Best time to visit
Features
- Bowl
Equipment required
- Skins