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Kolåstinden and Sunnmøre Alps 18.-20.5. 2019

Monday, 03 June 2019
Kolåstinden and Sunnmøre Alps 18.-20.5. 2019 - It was time to go to fjords after skiing in Jotunheimen. Hjelledalen is the first valley following a descent from Stryn Mountains.
It was time to go to fjords after skiing in Jotunheimen. Hjelledalen is the first valley following a descent from Stryn Mountains.
Kolåstinden and Sunnmøre Alps 18.-20.5. 2019 - A sympathetic village of Hjelle by the Oppstrynsvatnet Lake.
A sympathetic village of Hjelle by the Oppstrynsvatnet Lake.
Kolåstinden and Sunnmøre Alps 18.-20.5. 2019 - Built on a terminal moraine.
Built on a terminal moraine.
Kolåstinden and Sunnmøre Alps 18.-20.5. 2019 - Gazebo surrounded by mountains.
Gazebo surrounded by mountains.
Kolåstinden and Sunnmøre Alps 18.-20.5. 2019 - Nesjehyrna Mountain with Breifonna Glacier gives an impression of a volcano crater from this side.
Nesjehyrna Mountain with Breifonna Glacier gives an impression of a volcano crater from this side.
Kolåstinden and Sunnmøre Alps 18.-20.5. 2019 - Tindefjella and glaciers, which were probably part of Jostedalsbreen ice cap in the past.
Tindefjella and glaciers, which were probably part of Jostedalsbreen ice cap in the past.
Kolåstinden and Sunnmøre Alps 18.-20.5. 2019 - Already in Sunmøre Alps. Ørsta Town with Saudehornet (1303 m) behind it.
Already in Sunmøre Alps. Ørsta Town with Saudehornet (1303 m) behind it.
Kolåstinden and Sunnmøre Alps 18.-20.5. 2019 - Ørstafjorden.
Ørstafjorden.
Kolåstinden and Sunnmøre Alps 18.-20.5. 2019 - Stavset settlement on the other side of the peninsula at the side of Hjørundfjorden.
Stavset settlement on the other side of the peninsula at the side of Hjørundfjorden.
Kolåstinden and Sunnmøre Alps 18.-20.5. 2019 - A river, a hut and mountains in Ytre-Standal.
A river, a hut and mountains in Ytre-Standal.
Kolåstinden and Sunnmøre Alps 18.-20.5. 2019 - Noklane Mountain in the evening as seen from Standaldalen.
Noklane Mountain in the evening as seen from Standaldalen.
Kolåstinden and Sunnmøre Alps 18.-20.5. 2019 - The next ski touring trip also started as hiking at Standalhytta next morning.
The next ski touring trip also started as hiking at Standalhytta next morning.
Kolåstinden and Sunnmøre Alps 18.-20.5. 2019 - Entering Fossane after a traverse through beech tree forest. Søre Sætretind on the right.
Entering Fossane after a traverse through beech tree forest. Søre Sætretind on the right.
Kolåstinden and Sunnmøre Alps 18.-20.5. 2019 - Time to put on the skis after about 200 elevation meters of hiking.
Time to put on the skis after about 200 elevation meters of hiking.
Kolåstinden and Sunnmøre Alps 18.-20.5. 2019 - Snow melting was already intense and the river was already quite big.
Snow melting was already intense and the river was already quite big.
Kolåstinden and Sunnmøre Alps 18.-20.5. 2019 - A short stretch of grass that was traversible on skis.
A short stretch of grass that was traversible on skis.
Kolåstinden and Sunnmøre Alps 18.-20.5. 2019 - A small snowpatch bridge that made it possible to cross the river.
A small snowpatch bridge that made it possible to cross the river.
Kolåstinden and Sunnmøre Alps 18.-20.5. 2019 - The view back to Kvanndalen and Nonshornet in the distance.
The view back to Kvanndalen and Nonshornet in the distance.
Kolåstinden and Sunnmøre Alps 18.-20.5. 2019 - Slowly approaching Appelsinhaugen.
Slowly approaching Appelsinhaugen.
Kolåstinden and Sunnmøre Alps 18.-20.5. 2019 - And gaining elevation to above 1000 m a.s.l. Sætretind peaks on the right.
And gaining elevation to above 1000 m a.s.l. Sætretind peaks on the right.
Kolåstinden and Sunnmøre Alps 18.-20.5. 2019 - A view on spiky mountains in the vicinity of Kolåstinden opens up.
A view on spiky mountains in the vicinity of Kolåstinden opens up.
Kolåstinden and Sunnmøre Alps 18.-20.5. 2019 - A steep traversa to Stretet, which leads to the other side of the ridge.
A steep traversa to Stretet, which leads to the other side of the ridge.
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Kolåstinden and Sunnmøre Alps 18.-20.5. 2019 - On the other side.
On the other side.
Kolåstinden and Sunnmøre Alps 18.-20.5. 2019 - The last part with more gentle gradient on a glacier.
The last part with more gentle gradient on a glacier.
Kolåstinden and Sunnmøre Alps 18.-20.5. 2019 - Kolåstinden (1432 m), which is the highest peak in this area, was the goal of this day.
Kolåstinden (1432 m), which is the highest peak in this area, was the goal of this day.
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Kolåstinden and Sunnmøre Alps 18.-20.5. 2019 - Traversing the last few meters over the fissures on skis.
Traversing the last few meters over the fissures on skis.
Kolåstinden and Sunnmøre Alps 18.-20.5. 2019 - And the continuing on foot to the steepest part of the trip.
And the continuing on foot to the steepest part of the trip.
Kolåstinden and Sunnmøre Alps 18.-20.5. 2019 - A nice view on Sunnmøre Alps opens up on the ridge.
A nice view on Sunnmøre Alps opens up on the ridge.
Kolåstinden and Sunnmøre Alps 18.-20.5. 2019 - The last stretch.
The last stretch.
Kolåstinden and Sunnmøre Alps 18.-20.5. 2019 - From above after some easy rock climbing.
From above after some easy rock climbing.
Kolåstinden and Sunnmøre Alps 18.-20.5. 2019 - The peak of Kolåstinden.
The peak of Kolåstinden.
Kolåstinden and Sunnmøre Alps 18.-20.5. 2019
Kolåstinden and Sunnmøre Alps 18.-20.5. 2019 - Panorama from the top towards the west. Høgehornet Ridge and Saudehornet in the distance.
Panorama from the top towards the west. Høgehornet Ridge and Saudehornet in the distance.
Kolåstinden and Sunnmøre Alps 18.-20.5. 2019 - Romedal
Romedal
Kolåstinden and Sunnmøre Alps 18.-20.5. 2019 - Klovekinn. Ålesund in the distance somewhere behind the mountains.
Klovekinn. Ålesund in the distance somewhere behind the mountains.
Kolåstinden and Sunnmøre Alps 18.-20.5. 2019 - Panorama towards the south. Standaldalen and Sylvkallen, Nonshornet and Kopphornet above it. Sunmøre is one of the few regions in Southern Norway with apline-like peaks.
Panorama towards the south. Standaldalen and Sylvkallen, Nonshornet and Kopphornet above it. Sunmøre is one of the few regions in Southern Norway with apline-like peaks.
Kolåstinden and Sunnmøre Alps 18.-20.5. 2019 - Content Slovene on the top.
Content Slovene on the top.
Kolåstinden and Sunnmøre Alps 18.-20.5. 2019 - Back by the skis.
Back by the skis.
Kolåstinden and Sunnmøre Alps 18.-20.5. 2019 - An interesting pinnacle in shape of bunny/donkey/horse/unicorn.
An interesting pinnacle in shape of bunny/donkey/horse/unicorn.
Kolåstinden and Sunnmøre Alps 18.-20.5. 2019 - Back in Kvanndalen where water started to flow in waterfalls. Kolåstinden on the left.
Back in Kvanndalen where water started to flow in waterfalls. Kolåstinden on the left.
Kolåstinden and Sunnmøre Alps 18.-20.5. 2019 - Skiing on a frozen mountain water was followed by a swimming in liquid water of Standalvatnet.
Skiing on a frozen mountain water was followed by a swimming in liquid water of Standalvatnet.
Kolåstinden and Sunnmøre Alps 18.-20.5. 2019 - View back on Fingeren and Kolåstinden right of it.
View back on Fingeren and Kolåstinden right of it.
Kolåstinden and Sunnmøre Alps 18.-20.5. 2019 - Majestic beech trees can also be found here, although they don't grow naturally north of 60 °N
Majestic beech trees can also be found here, although they don't grow naturally north of 60 °N
Kolåstinden and Sunnmøre Alps 18.-20.5. 2019 - Kolåstinden from Follestad Valley.
Kolåstinden from Follestad Valley.
Kolåstinden and Sunnmøre Alps 18.-20.5. 2019 - Triangular-shaped landslide on Grøthornet.
Triangular-shaped landslide on Grøthornet.
Kolåstinden and Sunnmøre Alps 18.-20.5. 2019 - Bondalen
Bondalen
Kolåstinden and Sunnmøre Alps 18.-20.5. 2019 - Oh, what a lovely hay bale.
Oh, what a lovely hay bale.
Kolåstinden and Sunnmøre Alps 18.-20.5. 2019 - Wasting two hours in Hustadneset while waiting for a ferry in Sæbø.
Wasting two hours in Hustadneset while waiting for a ferry in Sæbø.
Kolåstinden and Sunnmøre Alps 18.-20.5. 2019 - Houses and cabins with a nice view on ...
Houses and cabins with a nice view on ...
Kolåstinden and Sunnmøre Alps 18.-20.5. 2019 - ... Hjørundfjorden
... Hjørundfjorden
Kolåstinden and Sunnmøre Alps 18.-20.5. 2019 - Wall painting in Sæbø.
Wall painting in Sæbø.
Kolåstinden and Sunnmøre Alps 18.-20.5. 2019 - A signpost to many peaks around.
A signpost to many peaks around.
Kolåstinden and Sunnmøre Alps 18.-20.5. 2019 - Slogen Ship and Dalegubben Mountain.
Slogen Ship and Dalegubben Mountain.
Kolåstinden and Sunnmøre Alps 18.-20.5. 2019 - Spring in the fjords ...
Spring in the fjords ...
Kolåstinden and Sunnmøre Alps 18.-20.5. 2019 - The only passenger on the ferry to Leknes.
The only passenger on the ferry to Leknes.
Kolåstinden and Sunnmøre Alps 18.-20.5. 2019 - Hjørundfjorden towards the north.
Hjørundfjorden towards the north.
Kolåstinden and Sunnmøre Alps 18.-20.5. 2019 - Storfjorden towards the south.
Storfjorden towards the south.
Kolåstinden and Sunnmøre Alps 18.-20.5. 2019 - And Norangsfjorden in the front.
And Norangsfjorden in the front.
Kolåstinden and Sunnmøre Alps 18.-20.5. 2019 - With a "holy mountain" of Slogen (1564 m).
With a "holy mountain" of Slogen (1564 m).
Kolåstinden and Sunnmøre Alps 18.-20.5. 2019 - Stålberghornet with alpenglow.
Stålberghornet with alpenglow.
Kolåstinden and Sunnmøre Alps 18.-20.5. 2019 - Norangsfjorden from the land.
Norangsfjorden from the land.
Kolåstinden and Sunnmøre Alps 18.-20.5. 2019 - And together with the Maude settlement.
And together with the Maude settlement.
Kolåstinden and Sunnmøre Alps 18.-20.5. 2019 - The fjord as seen from its end in Øye.
The fjord as seen from its end in Øye.
Kolåstinden and Sunnmøre Alps 18.-20.5. 2019 - Konehornet with waterfall and alpenglow.
Konehornet with waterfall and alpenglow.
Kolåstinden and Sunnmøre Alps 18.-20.5. 2019 - A fancy Hotel Union in Øye, built in 1891.
A fancy Hotel Union in Øye, built in 1891.
Kolåstinden and Sunnmøre Alps 18.-20.5. 2019 - A less fancy tent built in 2019 at Lygnstøylvatnet up the Norangsdalen Valley.
A less fancy tent built in 2019 at Lygnstøylvatnet up the Norangsdalen Valley.
Kolåstinden and Sunnmøre Alps 18.-20.5. 2019 - Up the Norangsdalen next morning before heading back to Oslo.
Up the Norangsdalen next morning before heading back to Oslo.
Kolåstinden and Sunnmøre Alps 18.-20.5. 2019 - Urasætra and Smørskredtindane (1630 m) in the distance.
Urasætra and Smørskredtindane (1630 m) in the distance.