The Best Backcountry Skiing Routes in Lofoten
Explore Backcountry Skiing RoutesTop 10 backcountry skiing routes in Lofoten
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Kvittinden East Face
A classic Lofoten outing with all the right ingredients that make for a fun tour, Kvittinden is not very long or committing to skin up and therefore is a good option when the weather is marginal....
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Geitgallien South Couloir Loop
Geitgallien is perhaps Lofoten’s most popular and spectacular ski touring summit and at 1,085 meters is one of the area’s higher peaks. Geitgallien has a highly improbable looking summit, protruding from the surrounding granite walls and vertical to overhanging on three of its sides....
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Geitgallien West to East Traverse
Geitgallien is a truly magnificent ski touring peak and also one of Lofoten’s highest summits. An impressive summit, unrivaled 360 degree views and an abundance of awesome ski terrain make any ski trip up and down Geitgallien an unforgettable experience....
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Trolltinden north side
The mythical Trollfjord area provides a truly magical ski experience and is home to some of Lofoten’s best adventure skiing. Accessible only by boat, it is also a more remote and committing place to ski than some of the other classic tours in Lofoten....
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Himmeltinden west side
Himmeltinden and its surrounding sub peaks stand alone on the western side of the Lofoten archipelago, and this is one of the main the reasons it can be such a great option for a ski tour....
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Varden and Smatinden
The peaks of Varden and Smatiden are conveniently situated close to the towns of Kabelvag and Svolvaer and are popular ski touring objectives. Their awesome scenery, accessible location and easily manageable ski terrain make this area popular with local and visiting skiers alike....
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Presten Couloir
The Presten couloir is an eye-gripping line that cuts the surrounding steep rock walls in two by its snowy white stripe that is easily seen from the road. The Presten mountain itself is impossible to miss with its huge granite slabs almost shooting up from the sea....
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Vagakallen South Couloir
Vagakellen is a steep and very rocky peak more known for its alpine rock climbing than for its ski possibilities. At first glance, it looks highly unlikely there is a possible way to ski anything on the mountain....
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Trollfjord: Peak 975 South Couloir
Trollfjord is legendary. Towering and sharp peaks above a steep sided and enclosed fjord, it is difficult to access except by boat. Ski touring trips are therefore typically undertaken from an approach by boat, adding to the sense of adventure skiing here....
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Higravtinden West Couloir
Higravtinden is a prominent peak next to the well-known and popular Geitgallien. Unlike Geitgallien however, there is no easy way to summit and ski Higravtinden. It is unlikely conditions will ever allow for a complete descent of Higravtinden from the summit, but by far the best line on the mountain is the eye-catching hanging couloir on its west side....