Visitors: 3564834 The site for everybody interesting in hiking in Scandinavia Sun 24 November 2024  MAIN PAGE  ABOUT US  CONTACT US  EQUIPMENT  FOOD  TESTS  TIPS & TRICKS  TRAVEL STORIES  Jotunheimen 96  Narvik-Keb 97  Jotunheimen 98  Jotunheimen 99  Nordmarka 99  Preike/Kjerag 00  Sunnmöre 00  Gausta 01  Jotunheimen 01  Jostedalsbreen 01  Rondane 01  Trollheimen 02  Folgefonna 03  Jotunheimen 04  Ryfylkeheiane 05  Jotunheimen 06  Jotunheimen 12  Norway 18  JOTUNHEIMEN  GLACIER TECHNIC  FIRST AID  ARTICLES  TOP 10  POSTCARD  GUESTBOOK  LINKS  Q & A  NEWS  TECH INFO  SITEMAP  HELP Jotunheimen 2012 Common Map  1   2   3   4  2012-07-26 - Spiterstulen - Galdhöpiggen On Thursday it's time for Day 4, Galdhöpiggen to be climbed. Behind us lies a huge rock that obscures the top but ahead lies Spiterstulen and if you look really closely, you can glimpse the Glittertind. Quarter to nine we leave the tent. We walk and after a while some of us put on gaiters, snow has arrived and large snowareas are waiting. Two steps forward will be one backward, many sighs are heard and sunglasses are on to protect your eyes from the blinding white snow. In the end, we can see the peak in front of us, we see a long line who walk over the glacier and we are told by a hiker who is going down to expect some 600 peoples across the glacier and therefore advises us to speed up to get a chance up there. Terrified, we look up the last steep snow climb, but most prominent of all, I was afraid to walk down again. But half past one we had succeeded, we stood on the top and our goal was reached! We stay up there an hour, eat hard bread and drink expensive cola, look at peaks and hear about Jonas and Bert's earlier hikes in the past years. When we feel happy and I've got me a pin, as evidence, it's time for the descent. The others accelerates and slides down the hill on their heels, but I, Elvy and Annica help eachother down. With great steps we come down, laughing and snowy after a few falls. Once down we set up the stove and food is served, we stay there for forty minutes before the trek home begins for real. On the way down to Spiterstulen we split and go at different rates, but when we're all down around six and we get the chance to shower for the first time before we enjoy a meal of meatballs and mashed potatoes. We clean up and repackage, deciding to postpone the trek to Glittertind for another trip and choose instead to go home a day earlier. During the evening, we visits the Spiterstulen hut, enjoying the heat, before we quietly cuddling down in the tent with tea, raspberry cream, wine and crisps.   Picture comment   Picture (thumbnail) Picture 12-4-198 Our campsite on the other side of Spiterstulen. Picture 12-4-199 Some have a guard dog with him. Picture 12-4-200 Todays hike will be Galdhöpiggen. Picture 12-4-201 Some new cold water is never wrong. Picture 12-4-202 Almost immediately the birches disappear and the landscape opens up. Picture 12-4-203 Do you think the climb up will start now? Picture 12-4-204 A view to the south of the trail toward Gjendebu. Picture 12-4-205 The weather was fantastic. Picture 12-4-206 Who is out? (Think the color of the clothes) ... Picture 12-4-207 Elvy takes the lead upwards. Picture 12-4-208 The clouds eases. Picture 12-4-209 Patch of blisters is never wrong. Picture 12-4-210 All looks grim out. Picture 12-4-211 A bit up the snow starts. Picture 12-4-212 A short break in the nice weather is never wrong. Picture 12-4-213 It was more than we who took the opportunity when the weather was fine. Picture 12-4-214 It will probably go uphill for a while. Picture 12-4-215 Amanda and Annica have done a little jerk. Picture 12-4-216 Elvy at a brisk pace up. Picture 12-4-217 Amanda enjoying the nice weather. Picture 12-4-218 Where did the trail go? Picture 12-4-219 Absolutely wonderful weather. Picture 12-4-220 Hansson sees charged out. Picture 12-4-221 Oh, what everyone sees tough out. Picture 12-4-222 Mmm - Marabou! Genuine Swedish chocolate. Picture 12-4-223 A little path was sometimes hidden amongst all the rocks. Picture 12-4-224 Stony terrain ahead. Picture 12-4-225 Lena enjoying the view. Picture 12-4-226 Berra looks forward. Picture 12-4-227 The top cottage could be seen far in the distance. Picture 12-4-228 Several hundred walkers from Juvasshytta crossing the glacier. Picture 12-4-229 This years best day in terms of weather? Picture 12-4-230 Elvy and Amanda talk tactics before the last climb. Picture 12-4-231 Hans-Thore with camera at the ready. Picture 12-4-232 Who is most alert? Picture 12-4-233 Berra and Hansson checking views. Picture 12-4-234 Soon we finally arrived. Picture 12-4-235 You have to take a lot of pictures now when the weather is good. Picture 12-4-236 Whew! Finally up. Picture 12-4-237 Many take the opportunity to catch some sun. Picture 12-4-238 Some food and drink is also not wrong. Picture 12-4-239 Even the dog enjoys the fine views. Picture 12-4-240 Which comes from Norway do you think? (Hint, sandwiches) Picture 12-4-241 The landlord ??earned serious money on cola sales. Picture 12-4-242 More people on the way up. Picture 12-4-243 Solar cells on the roof is probably the only thing that works here. Picture 12-4-244 Full of people at the top. Picture 12-4-245 Now Amanda think its time for some chocolate! Go Sweden! Picture 12-4-246 Nice weather meant that many stayed long at the top. Picture 12-4-247 Expensive Norwegian cola and some food is never wrong. Picture 12-4-248 Hans-Thore and Elvy enjoying food and views. Picture 12-4-249 Norwegian craftsmen (or maybe Swedish?) Picture 12-4-250 Dinner break in the nice weather. Picture 12-4-251 Why are all facing the same direction? Picture 12-4-252 Bukkehöi on the other side glacier. Picture 12-4-253 Nice views. Picture 12-4-254 Todays youth must always fiddle with their phones. Picture 12-4-255 There were plenty of spare seats a bit down from the top. Picture 12-4-256 The view above the top cottage. Picture 12-4-257 There was a telescope on top. Picture 12-4-258 Soon time to start walking again. Picture 12-4-259 I have been there, he surely says. Picture 12-4-260 There were more peolpe enjoying the view. Picture 12-4-261 Where should I sit? Picture 12-4-262 The disc under the telescope shows where the peaks are. Picture 12-4-263 There were a lot of children who took the opportunity to peek a little. Picture 12-4-264 Annica and Lena on top. Picture 12-4-265 Do you want some water? Picture 12-4-266 Its probably rare with so many people on the top. Picture 12-4-267 Annica and Ammanda looks happy. Picture 12-4-268 Elvy and Hans-Thore are pleased with the scenery. Picture 12-4-269 Take a step back... you can not fit in the picture! Picture 12-4-270 Everything can be sold to prospective buyers. Picture 12-4-271 Some friends from Varberg. Picture 12-4-272 Finally on the way back down. Picture 12-4-273 It goes downhill fast. Picture 12-4-274 A short break before continuing downward. Picture 12-4-275 Yet another picture from the top. Picture 12-4-276 Elvy enjoying the view. Picture 12-4-277 A pin for the children and and beers to the adults. Picture 12-4-278 The dungarees went of. Picture 12-4-279 The top is crowded with new people. Picture 12-4-280 Hansson and Annica are happy with todays workout. Picture 12-4-281 Now its just down to Spiterstulen. Picture 12-4-282 Some people are young at heart. Picture 12-4-283 Finally on solid ground again. Picture 12-4-284 Who comes first down? Picture 12-4-285 Hansson with firm steps on the way home. Picture 12-4-286 It is important to follow the path so you dont disturb the vulnerable terrain. Picture 12-4-287 Finally in the tent again. Picture 12-4-288 Now its time to ventilate the shoes. Picture 12-4-289 Cooking time. Picture 12-4-290 There were many who were hungry and wanted to help. Picture 12-4-291 Some coffee after dinner. Picture 12-4-292 Coffee and chocolate are a great combination. Picture 12-4-293 Hansson shows pictures from his phone. Picture 12-4-294 Our fine dining table in the tent. Picture 12-4-295 The dishes are done and everyone is happy. Picture 12-4-296 A color-happy tent lit up the environment. Picture 12-4-297 The water in the river was polluted so we couldnt drink it. Picture 12-4-298 A visit to the cottage in Spiterstulen. Picture 12-4-299 The reception where you could buy almost anything. Picture 12-4-300 The glacier guides told their stories to attract to some people for the next days hike. Picture 12-4-301 Robust seating group on the terrace. Picture 12-4-302 Card games in front of the fire place. Picture 12-4-303 But wed rather drink beer and tell some jokes. Picture 12-4-304 Norwegian engineering. Picture 12-4-305 Some cream with milk may be the evenings final goal. Main page | About us | Contact us | Equipment | Food | Tests | Tips & tricks | Travel stories Jotunheimen | Glacier technic | First aid | Articles | Top 10 | Postcard | Guestbook Links | Q & A | News | Tech info | Sitemap | Help

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