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Gaia GPS Map Sources
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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

Wapta Traverse
Canadian Skiing

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
Norway Skiing

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
Norway Skiing

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
Norway Skiing

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
Norway Skiing

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
Norway Skiing

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
Norway Skiing

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
Norway Skiing

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
Norway Skiing

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

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