Visitors: 3557229 The site for everybody interesting in hiking in Scandinavia Thu 21 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 1999 Common Map  0   1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9   10  1999-07-21 - Orientation on Leirbreen through Storebjørn and back over Smørstabbreen Early, very early in the morning at 9 am we walked to Leirbreen. At the beginning of Leirbreen the fog and the rain began to sweep over the area. We placed the compass on the map and went up the glacier. The first step was Björnskarvet about 3.5 km forward. Now we had to count every rope length to have control over the distance. After some turns to avoid the biggest cracks we arrive at Björnskarvet were we also had a food break and some rest. About 2 PM we reach Storebjörn, 2222 meters above sea. A beautiful view was waiting for us. We were also lucky that sun shined (we have never had bad weather on the peaks). Then we took another way down and reached Smörstabbreen. We followed the compass back to the starting point. When we finally reached real ground the leader decided that the way back to Krossbu should be our own choice. We took a special way to get first. The last meters we were forced to run. Two girls, no name, jumped over a river and they got really wet. But they didn't manage to get first. Now it was time for us to drive to new destinations. We thanked and went to Lom to get more glacier equipment. All my money disappeared in the shop, shit; I can't afford any new wheels to my car this year. The local pub also got a visit. As real outdoor people we slept in the tent at Lom camping. Probably this is the last night with a smooth surface.   Picture comment   Picture (thumbnail) Picture 99-3-19 Preparations before the orientation practice on the glacier Leirbreen. Picture 99-3-20 Many knots must be done before you can hike on the glacier. Picture 99-3-21 A short break and some food at Bjørnskarvet. Everybody seams to like the fog. Picture 99-3-22 On our way up to Storebjørn. Picture 99-3-23 The other team are faster and Magnus just steps aside and wait! Were is the fighting spirit? Picture 99-3-24 Everybody happily on the top 2222 meters above sea level. Picture 99-3-25 We took a short break on the top. Picture 99-3-26 Everybody is enjoying the fabulous view. Picture 99-3-27 On our way down and into the fog. Picture 99-3-28 Smørstabbreen alone without any visitors. Picture 99-3-29 Better weather means less clothes. Picture 99-3-30 Hansson is checking his slings. Picture 99-3-31 Bengtsson is thursty. Picture 99-3-32 Finally on solid ground again. Picture 99-3-33 Some tries everything to beat us swedes (f e crawling in the creeks!) and than you get wet. Picture 99-3-34 The view from Krossbu. Smørstabbtindane in the background. Picture 99-3-35 Bøverbreen were we practiced at the upper left corner. Picture 99-3-36 Charging batteries at the camp in Lom. 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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