Visitors: 3557413 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 2001 Common Map  1   2   3   4  2001-07-16 - Uranostind It was an early wake up this morning. We had driven from Varberg and arrived here in Koldedalen not far away from Tyinholmen last evening. The road wasn't the best one and there were lot of stones. The most usual car choice was of course a Land Rover. We found a nice tent place at once with views over the lake Koldevatnet. From here we could see our first target Uranostind. It was a year ago since we tried our glacier equipment so we had to practice the whole evening (it's important that you train your partners so they can help you in case of an accident). The back packs were glued on our backs and we began our first trip towards unknown peaks. We turned right just after the road bar and followed the marked path to Uradalsvatnet. This was an area that we knew, who can forget the hike three years ago? When we met the path crossing we just followed the southern path in direction towards Kvitevatnet. We had of course planned this tour carefully and acccording to experts we had to walk until we reached Kvitevatnet and then up to the ridge which leads the whole way to the glacier Uranosbreen. As usual we felt a bit tired this first day. You always need some days to get in shape for walking. But we reached the glacier edge and had a break with some chocolate before the equipment went on. The weather was still brilliant and we could see the entire glacier. We began our walk through the snow with a classic formation with Magnus, the bloodhound first and then Berra as the second and Jonas as the last. The peak Urdaknatten was a mark that we sight to have the right direction. When we stood with Uranostinden to the left some climbers were visible on the steep hillside. We noticed some increase of the heart pulse and especially to Magnus who looked very tired. A left turn and we walked uphill through a rather steep hill with loose stones on the ground towards Slingsbytinden and Uranostinden. Now we had a flat ground to stand on but unfortunately the fog appeared and some snow. There was no chance to miss this oppurtunity so we thought that we might try to walk as far as we could and just see how the weather will be. Now we had to face snow and stones and just below the peak we noticed some climbers. It was the same gang we saw on the way up. To reach the highest point we had to walk or rather creep on a narrow ridge. I remember that i thought that it's not a good idea to stumble. According to the climbers you should choose the eastern side if you stumble because you have a small chance to survive then but you'll get a hell of a ride on the snow. But we were lucky and even the sky became blue and we could shoot some pics with the camera.   Picture comment   Picture (thumbnail) Picture 01b-1-1 Uranostind far away. Picture 01b-1-2 Uranostind again but from another angle. Picture 01b-1-3 A short break on the path to Uranostind. Picture 01b-1-4 Uranostind in the fog. Picture 01b-1-5 The old map bag which belonged to Hanssons grandfather. Picture 01b-1-6 It will be steep before we reach the top. Picture 01b-1-7 We have almost reached the glacier Uranosbreen. Picture 01b-1-8 Hansson is ready for the next leg on the glacier. Picture 01b-1-9 Urdaknatten in the background. Picture 01b-1-10 Not far away from the top. The climbers had taken a more difficult way up. Picture 01b-1-11 The last metres contained some easy climbing followed by a narrow crest to the peak. Picture 01b-1-12 We are waiting on our turn. Picture 01b-1-13 The climbers are thinking over the view. Picture 01b-1-14 It's more steep than you think. Picture 01b-1-15 Meeting at the top. Picture 01b-1-16 A lonely hiker on his way to the peak. Picture 01b-1-17 Falketind far away. Picture 01b-1-18 Now it's time for some food... Picture 01b-1-19 Langeskavltinden on the other side of the glacier. Picture 01b-1-20 Berra is watching the landscape. Picture 01b-1-21 Nothing but real food. No cold and dry sandwiches! Picture 01b-1-22 Views from the top in northern direction. Picture 01b-1-23 Urdadalen. Picture 01b-1-24 Slingsbytinden. Picture 01b-1-25 On with the glacier equipment again and back to base camp. Picture 01b-1-26 Hansson is checking the equipment. 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