Geargečorru (Kärketjårro; Kåbbletjåkko)
Backcountry Skiing Route
Details
6.2 mi
2,722 ft
A fine little tour in the vicinity of Riksgränsen
This area of Sweden has a quite different snow climate then Norwegian peaks near the coast. Rain in Narvik may mean snow here. Also the scenery is different, with a true Arctic feeling.
Geargečorru is an easy-moderate tour, well-suited for less experienced ski tourers. The peak is a little less known than its neighbouring peak, with good ski lines on east-northeast facing slopes, expositions that are quite favorable for good snow. Skiers of all levels will find a route for them here, with the easiest options described here.
Access to the trail head is via car, or alternatively by bus or train - the station is Låktatjåkka.
The route initially goes through a forest, staying lookers right of the stream Loktajohka. Then follow a snow scooter route for a bit, before branching off to the right (west) to ascend a gentle gully leading up the east aspect of Geargečorru. Higher up the terrain gets a bit steeper, especially looker's left - stay more to the looker's right to ascend a low-angle slop leading to a quite flat plateau.
Walk as far as you think reasonable - there is not much skiing to be gained from walking further than where the described route ends - except if you want to access some of the steeper slopes than stretch along the mountains east face.
For the descent, either:
a) follow the same route you came up;
b) take a variation that leads down a steeper pitch (shown in route drawing);
c) ski down one of the steeper slopes on the east face.
These routes are not shown here, but are quite obvious. They require more solid skiing, route finding, and snow/avalanche assessment skills. There is also a cliff-band at the bottom, requiring cautious route-finding and a good look on the way up. Written by Peter Schön
This area of Sweden has a quite different snow climate then Norwegian peaks near the coast. Rain in Narvik may mean snow here. Also the scenery is different, with a true Arctic feeling.
Geargečorru is an easy-moderate tour, well-suited for less experienced ski tourers. The peak is a little less known than its neighbouring peak, with good ski lines on east-northeast facing slopes, expositions that are quite favorable for good snow. Skiers of all levels will find a route for them here, with the easiest options described here.
Access to the trail head is via car, or alternatively by bus or train - the station is Låktatjåkka.
The route initially goes through a forest, staying lookers right of the stream Loktajohka. Then follow a snow scooter route for a bit, before branching off to the right (west) to ascend a gentle gully leading up the east aspect of Geargečorru. Higher up the terrain gets a bit steeper, especially looker's left - stay more to the looker's right to ascend a low-angle slop leading to a quite flat plateau.
Walk as far as you think reasonable - there is not much skiing to be gained from walking further than where the described route ends - except if you want to access some of the steeper slopes than stretch along the mountains east face.
For the descent, either:
a) follow the same route you came up;
b) take a variation that leads down a steeper pitch (shown in route drawing);
c) ski down one of the steeper slopes on the east face.
These routes are not shown here, but are quite obvious. They require more solid skiing, route finding, and snow/avalanche assessment skills. There is also a cliff-band at the bottom, requiring cautious route-finding and a good look on the way up. Written by Peter Schön
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