More than just a location guide, this ebook is written from my years of experience photographing the islands under the changeable conditions of the arctic circle. This is the new and revised edition of lofoten skiing in the magic islands. Buy eight hikes through the lofoten islands by rock, garrett isbn. Despite being in the arctic circle the islands benefit from an anomaly, the presence of the warm gulf stream, and its extension, the north atlantic drift, which keeps the arctic cold at. Norway is known for its many mountains and steap clips, and in lofoten, theres mountains as far as you can see. Preorder now and we will deliver to you when it arrives. Hopefully you got a little inspired as well, and maybe you could picture yourself doing the same some day. The amazing lofoten islands offer breathtaking, unforgettable scenery, impressive alpine mountain peaks, arctic fjords and tiny fishing settlements.
Secrets of winter in northern norway join this 8 day unique arctic adventure to some of the finest unknown locations in northern norway. Lofoten public museums lofoten regional council 1996 isbn10. Not everyone knows, however, that this lands hide a paradise for a sport discipline fuelled with adrenaline. Climbing and hiking guidebooks to the lofoten islands of norway by ed webster isbn. The lofoten islands are small enough to get anywhere within an hour or two, and you dont want to be so married to your schedule that youre forced to attempt reinebringen on a rainy day. Jan 10, 2017 eight hikes through the lofoten islands showcases some of the most quintessentially lofoten landscapes on four of the archipelagos major islandsmoskenesoya, flakstadoya, vestvagoya, and austvagoya. Lofoten public museumslofoten regional council 1996 isbn10. Nowadays in summer time lofoten islands have become a popular tourist destination, but during the winter it is.
Lofoten skiing in the magic islands downhill skiing books. In this guidebook you will find descriptions for 60 adventures in the lofoten island. After breakfast you check out from your hotel and have the rest of the morning at your leisure. Widely available in bookshops and outdoor stores throughout norway. It took nearly four hours for the ferry boat to cross the cold sea from bodo on the norwegian mainland to moskensoy, southernmost of the lofoten islands. One of the most popular places to go, is svolvaer geita the goat, which is two rocks almo st 7 feet apart that. Lofoten is known for excellent fishing, nature attractions such as the northern lights and the midnight sun, and small villages off the beaten track. Lofoten skiing in the magic islands is a guidebook to some of norways most spectacular ski touring terrain. The lofoten islands are small isles in the north of norway, famous for their wild nature and their fishermen villages. Lofoten is in the process of being certified as a sustainable destination, a seal of.
Skiing at the heart of the norwegian fjords is a unique adventure. Local guides jonas dahlstrup and thorbjorn enevold has written a guide to the lofoten islands. A collection of islands, fjords and small hamlets populated mostly by fisherpeople and those catering to the sightseeing and tourist trade people come from all over to ogle the fjords and quaint villages, lofoten is more recently becoming known for its incredible backcountry terrain. Lofoten is known for a distinctive scenery with dramatic mountains and peaks, open sea and sheltered bays, beaches and untouched lands. Lofoten offers some of the most beautiful skiing in norway, and indeed the.
The archipelago is connected by bridges as well as being linked with the mainland norway, making any travel completely ferryfree. You pay for shipping the guide is sent from the netherlands. Lofoten mountain guide, skiing, trekking, randonnee, mountaineering, climbing, walks. Lofoten skiing in the magic islands backcountry books. A guidebook to one off the most famed ski touring destinations. Out on vestvagoya island in lofoten, its a different story. There are so many places to go skiing, because of the many mountains that surround lofoten. Skiing in lofoten for the most part lofoten consists of steep, precipitous mountains, and at first look conditions may seem poorly suited to skiing.
Books set in lofoten islands showing 12 of 2 naughty in norway by. Allow for approximately 700 for a return trip parisleknes. Lyngen alps are located 300 km inside the arctic circle. Upon hotel pickup youre transferred to the starting point of your 3hour guided hike, which covers a distance of about 5 miles 8 km suitable for all skill levels. There isnt an ideal period to visit the lofoten islands, yet its important to point out that october and november are the most rainy months. From midnight sun and northern lights, to arctic wildlife and mountainous landscapes.
You can bike scenic roads, kayak between fishing villages, climb sheer granite walls, fish like a local, camp on white sand beaches, and even surf above the 68th parallel north. Seasons on lofoten winter is an introductory photography and travel guide focused solely on the unique nature of winter on the lofoten islands. Ross hewitt and michelle blaydon experienced it for the first time and, through ross words, we bring you a voyage of discovery through the magical north. Lofoten islands article about lofoten islands by the. Vesteralen is a group of islands bordering to lofoten in the south. The snowcovered mountains rise straight out of the northern norwegian sea creating landscapes covered in skiing potential, from wideopen. This seasonal excursion is a great way to connect with the natural treasures of austvagoya island, one of the larger islands in the lofoten archipelago. May 29, 2014 the arctic circle is known for many things, namely santa claus, the northern lights, long summer days and endless winter nights. The lofoten islands, located more than 100 kilometers above the arctic circle, are as stunning as anywhere in the world.
Wideroe a subsidiary of sas, tickets can be purchased on the sas site average cost of flights. Its grapandgo design and layout makes it easy to find your way up and down. A new revised edition loaded with beautiful pictures from the region. First of all, you arrive in oslo with international flights. Lofoten islands an archipelago in the norwegian sea, near the northwestern coast of scandinavia, from which it is separated by the strait of vestfjorden. We came quite far into the fjord even though we had a leisurely pace with many breaks for photos, enjoying the view and tasting a special kind of algae. Calm music for meditation, sleep, healing therapy, spa duration. The magic islands of lofoten is the home for one of the first training courses for becoming a ifmgasbo mountain guide. Winter on lofoten islands is the time of the spectacular. In the afternoon walk to the pier to enjoy an express boat ride to the charming town of balestrand that is set in a truly magical location nearby norways largest fjord sognefjord trip duration. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Most of the suggestions are hiking trips, but you will also find descriptions for mountain biking, road biking, kayaking and skiing.
Backcountry ski guide in lofoten lofoten islands forum. By all means read up on ski tours in guides and books, but make up your own mind. Charterbus in lofoten experiencing lofoten through the bus window is for many a great experience in majestic nature. Highlights of the trip include winter landscapes, frozen rivers, pine forests, jagged mountains, grand vistas, colorful fjords and the chance of experiencing the greatest show on earth, the aurora borealis aka northern. The magic islands in norway, one of the worlds best destinations.
The lofoten islands, norway mountain peaks, arctic fjords. Im planning a trip to the lofoten islands at the very end of ski season may 110 and looking to do primarily backcountry skiing with a guide preferably with a group rather than private. Seasons on lofoten winter ebook photography guide 68 north. You can travel to the lofoten islands by ferry or express boat from the north or south. I stood outside on the ferrys upper deck, buffeted by a stiff breeze, eager to catch my first glimpse of fabled lofoten. Michelle blaydon on geitgaliens south couloir under an enchanting lofoten skyscape. How odd that of all the books on this magical place, amazon doesnt carry this one. Nowadays in summer time lofoten islands have become a popular tourist destination, but during the winter it is still the fishermen that dictate the pace of life. Visit and lonely planets norway guidebook are both good sources of general information on the lofoten islands route conditions. Untouched and spectacular alpine like mountains lie on the peninsula surrounded by beautiful blue fjords and magic islands.
Cross into the arctic circle and experience norways best kept secret, the lofoten islands. Top 10 things to do in lofoten norway lofoten islands. Ahhh, the magical mountains of lofoten nestled within the. Its capital and largest town, leknes, lies approximately 169 km inside the arctic circle, or approximately 2,420 km away from the. The northern alpine guides look to be the most established, but im interested in shopping around a bit for other guiding outfits. An essential guide to the lofoten islands in norway. Take a look on some of the popular routes under, but we advise you to contact one of the guiding companies in lofoten to give you the best and safest experience.
Reaching the lofoten islands is not the easiest thing, especially if coming from mediterranean europe. If your dream is to combine sailing and skiing, then lyngen alps. But sitting 100 miles north of the arctic circle also lies a surprising island paradise and one of norways most scenic destinations. Lofoten skiing in the magic islands is a guide book to ski touring and splitboarding in the lofoten islands. The book is packed with tips on how to make the most of trip to the magic islands. Maps from the norwegian national institute of cartography kartverket are available in high definition tiff on a set of ten maps. I stood outside on the ferrys upper deck, buffeted by a stiff breeze, eager to.
Kayak between the islands, go fishing for the catch of your life, or look for sea eagles soaring in the sky. And there are ski lifts in svolvaer and in stamsund, which takes you all the way up to the top of the mountain. So, even after deciding that you want to go in winter, when you go in winter still makes a bit difference to the appearance of feeling of the islands. The lofoten islands are harsh and dramatic, with tumultuous weather conditions and craggy mountaintops. Our family of four with 12 and 14 year old children spent an afternoon kayaking with sandro of reine adventure, in the waters surrounding sakrisoy and reine, in the lofoten islands. Backcountry ski guide in lofoten lofoten islands message. Lofoten skiing in the magic islands covers 40 of the best ski touring and splitboarding routes in the lofoten islands. Ahhh, the magical mountains of lofoten nestled within the arctic circle on the west coast of norway. Despite the arctic location, the lofoten islands present myriad ways to get outdoors, and no setting is cooler or more unique. Be sure that you have some buffer built in to your days there that you can save that mustdo activity for a clear day. Snow sports books available from a unique and wide selection of guides, books and maps. An essential guide to the lofoten islands in norway situated north of the arctic circle in the turbulent waters of the norwegian sea, the lofoten archipelago is a littleknown paradise of unspoilt, untamed nature, small fishing villages and majestic mountains. Mountain and sea ski on norways lofoten islands youtube.
The arctic circle is known for many things, namely santa claus, the northern lights, long summer days and endless winter nights. Visit and lonely planets norway guidebook are both good sources of general information on the lofoten islands. Lofoten has become increasingly popular as a backcountry destination in recent years and its easy to see why. During the bright summer months you can enjoy the long days and the magic light of the midnight sun. Magic lofotens norway private tour 5 cities in 10 days. The relief is mountainous, with elevations to 1,161 m. Guided ski touring lofoten islands at 68 north, inside the arctic circle in north norway, fishing has been the main source of income for the people for centuries. If youre in lofoten in the winter time, its a must to go skiing there, either cross country skiing, slalom or snowboarding. There are many places to go rock climbing, but people should be careful, because if youre not familiar with the mountains, there can be many tricky and dangerous places. Lofoten islands, the almost unknown paradise of ski. In march, the islands are still in full winter mode, but the days are now becoming long, making this a popular month for skiing and other mountain activities.
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