An insane approach, to two beautiful runs
The North Couloirs of Store Vaggastind
A long approach to two of the most remote couloirs on The Lyngen Peninsula, Norway
Images
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Yours truly up top
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Eirik Verlo on the early season approach
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Erik Walle, half way up the couloir
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Store Vaggastinden
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Description
The north couloirs on Store Vaggastind are the sort of runs that you look at from the road, and dream about at night, but never go to because the approach is very, very long.
If you do make the effort though you'll be rewarded with a proper adventure and one or more classic ski runs. The glacier holds even more secrets than the two couloirs described in this guidebook.
Watch the full video of our adventure here: https://youtu.be/4bk5fbXZ1Wg
Adventures
The harder option
The easier riding option, with more objective hazard.