Stortind Kårhamn, 2nd western gully
Mellow skiing with great view on a tiny summit
Ski Touring Moderate
- Distance
- 8.8 km
- Ascent
- 772 m
- Descent
- 772 m
- Duration
- 4-5 hrs
- Low Point
- 0 m
- High Point
- 589 m
- Gradient
- 34˚
Go straight from the dock, a small approach and then follow the first ridge up. Go up onto the second ridge to get a great view of possible descents from the summit. There's a wide range, from mellow 20° skiing down in the first, westernmost gully to steeper 40° skiing down the south face.
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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
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.
Best time to visit
Features
- Face
- Single Descent
Equipment required
- Skins
- Crampons