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Guides on technique, equipment, destinations and preparation — written by the people who guide.
What to pack for Arctic ski touring: Lyngen, Senja and Abisko
Packing for Arctic ski touring is a balancing act. You need enough equipment to deal with real winter mountain conditions — and you also need to carry it uphill for five days.…
What terrain should you expect when ski touring in Lyngen?
The Lyngen Alps contain a surprisingly broad range of ski touring: open slopes, broad bowls, glaciers, ridges and significantly steeper alpine terrain.…
How fit do you need to be for a ski touring week in Lyngen?
You do not need to be an endurance athlete to ski tour in Lyngen. But you should be able to enjoy five mountain days in succession, not simply survive one big day.…
Lyngen vs Senja: which ski touring destination should you choose?
Lyngen and Senja are separated by relatively little distance on a map. On skis, however, they feel quite different.…
Best time for ski touring in Lyngen, Senja and Abisko
March, April and May can all offer excellent ski touring in Northern Scandinavia. The difference is daylight, temperature, snowpack, altitude and what kind of mountain day you are …
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