Gaia GPS Map Sources
GaiaGPS is an iOS and Android GPS Navigation app that is currently enjoying wide use by many in the outdoor … Continue reading Gaia GPS Map Sources
Author: Joel O'Rourke
Wapta Traverse
We attempted to start the Wapta traverse on Saturday, 6th May, but were thwarted by an isothermal snowpack, rain and … Continue reading Wapta Traverse
Rissmal-skaret and the day it started to snow
This morning’s high clouds with a forecast for deteriorating weather, encouraged us to look for some north facing terrain that … Continue reading Rissmal-skaret and the day it started to snow
Piggtinden South Face Couloir
Matt Shortland, Matt^2, Sheila, Hans and myself set out on the last forecasted bluebird day to ski Piggtinden’s south face … Continue reading Piggtinden South Face Couloir
The Big Chasm
Hans, Sheila, Matt Shortland, Matt^2 and I went off to ski the Big Chasim off Guhkesgasia in the south Lyngen … Continue reading The Big Chasm
Ellendaltinden North Couloir
Hans, Sheila and myself headed up to Ellendaltinden. We had intended to climb and ski the steeper north couloir but … Continue reading Ellendaltinden North Couloir
Blatinden and the Plan C
Hans, Sheila and myself drove back to the Lyngen area from Tromso and decided to ski Blatinden. Our goal was … Continue reading Blatinden and the Plan C
Stortinden & the day we all felt exhausted
Yesterday’s eleven hour plus adventure left us all exhausted. We woke up, packed all our belongings up from the great … Continue reading Stortinden & the day we all felt exhausted
Store Lakselvtindane
Hans, Angus, Sheila and I ascended Store Lakeselvtindane. The access to which is via the Thomas Couloir, a long, steep but … Continue reading Store Lakselvtindane
Godmother Couloir Attempt
Angus, Hans, Sheila and myself made an early morning attempt at the Godmother Coulior from the Jovik side of Lyngen. Unfortunately, … Continue reading Godmother Couloir Attempt