Visitors: 3557234 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  2001-07-17 - Falketind We were not so spirited this morning. The 12 hour walk yesterday had done some things to us so we waited until 10 am before we walked away. But if you have vacation that's no problem. Todays adventure was Falketind a peak that we could see from our tent. It really impressed us all with it's pointed peak in the sunny weather. We walked around the lake Koldevatnet and got a slow start on the gravel road. It was a slight hill into the vally Morka-Koldedalen. Now it became more stony on the ground. When the first lake was passed we had to walk in a steep hillside. Normally you'll meet snow here but this year the entire Jotunheimen had less snow. We pass the northside of the lake and walk over some snowfields and we have to hold our ice axe ready. Who want's to stumble down into the ice cold water? At the end of the lake there was a large snow field so we had to round it upwards. With the snow edge to the left we walk in loose stones and finally we had to pass under the snow over to the other side. A walk over a large stone field took us further to the next lake. We followed the second lake until we passed the small river. Now we had a long and hard hill to climb in the hot sun. The hill became very steep halfway up and we had to use our arms to get up. Finally when we stood at the glacier edge the weather turns from sun into rain with a cold wind. But a good tasting meal made us warm again. We could from here actually see the blue ice from Stölsnosbreen. Nice. The glacier were steeper today compared with yesterday. We round a bit on the left side and today we walked with ice treks because of the slippery ground. It's unbelivable that it takes so long to put on the ice trek. Foot steps in the snow unveiled that someone had walked here the last days. The sun was on a good mood and it was warm to walk in loose snow. When we reached the plateau and saw the peak and the steep down to Falkbreen it was really lovely. Just before the last snow hill we disconnect the rope. With lot of lactic acid in our legs we climb among the rocks and finally we can see the peak. The views are just georgeous. The three champagne corks who were stucked between some rocks revealed some celebrations. But we were satisfied with some danish water! Downhill in the same foot steps. We had a short break with some bread after we finished the glacier. And then we had to pass the steep hill down to the lake. Now we had a long leg with the lakes to the right. All of us felt very tired and we just walked and walked. We saw the tent and the time was about 10pm. After a cold bath in a brook we made us a three-course dinner as usual. The evening was completed with peanuts and some cold liquids.   Picture comment   Picture (thumbnail) Picture 01b-2-27 Falketind from far. Picture 01b-2-28 The lodge in Koldedalen. Picture 01b-2-29 The valley towards the lakes. Picture 01b-2-30 Magnus is fixing his boots. Picture 01b-2-31 Stony as usual. Koldedalsvatnet in the background. Picture 01b-2-32 The first lake. Picture 01b-2-33 To the right you have the snow hill we were forced to pass. Picture 01b-2-34 But it seemed to be difficult because the path had fallen down into the lake. Picture 01b-2-35 We saw foot steps in the snow just by the lake but we choosed another way. Picture 01b-2-36 We followed the snow edge and then rounded it. Picture 01b-2-37 Because we didn't want to stumble down into the water. It looked very cold... Picture 01b-2-38 Magnus follows the snow edge upwards. Picture 01b-2-39 Andre vatnet (the second lake). Picture 01b-2-40 The steep hill towards the glacier. We walked on the right side of the brook and had to use our arms to get up. Picture 01b-2-41 The glacier on the opposite side of the second lake, Andre vatnet. Picture 01b-2-42 We are finally standing at the glacier, Stölsnosbreen. Picture 01b-2-43 Hansson is ready for another hard walk at the glacier. Picture 01b-2-44 Falketind in sunshine. Picture 01b-2-45 We left our equipment at the foot of Falketind and continued the hard hill. Picture 01b-2-46 Some climbing among the rocks. Picture 01b-2-47 The steep downto Falkbreen. Picture 01b-2-48 Yes! We can't get any higher. A beer was splited and we noticed that someone had brought more expensive liquids uphere. Picture 01b-2-49 Koldedals vatnet and our tent place in the middle. Picture 01b-2-50 Uranostind. Picture 01b-2-51 Uranostind with the lake Urdadalsvatnet. Picture 01b-2-52 A compulsory group picture at the top. Picture 01b-2-53 Another one. Picture 01b-2-54 Someone had a party here...We found three champagne corks! Picture 01b-2-55 Stölsnosbreen and Stölsnostinden in the background. Picture 01b-2-56 Another picture at the steep. Picture 01b-2-57 Time to go home. Hansson is ready. Picture 01b-2-58 And also Berra and Magnus are ready. Picture 01b-2-59 Utladalen far away. Picture 01b-2-60 We choosed to round the craks. No shortcuts! Picture 01b-2-61 Back on compact ground again. Picture 01b-2-62 Berras back pack is packed and ready. Observe the water bottle which is good to have on glacier hikes. Picture 01b-2-63 It was steep down to Andre vatnet (the second lake). Picture 01b-2-64 Hansson is looking for a good track. Picture 01b-2-65 The same snowhill as before. We took the same way. Picture 01b-2-66 If you have path signs like this one, it's easy to navigate. Picture 01b-2-67 Back at the base camp. The light worked well. Picture 01b-2-68 Another picture of Falketind. 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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