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Store Ringstind 1.-3.5. 2020

Friday, 01 May 2020
Store Ringstind 1.-3.5. 2020 - A group of Sloveks and French waking up in Fortundalen on the first day of May in 2020.
A group of Sloveks and French waking up in Fortundalen on the first day of May in 2020.
Store Ringstind 1.-3.5. 2020 - Up at Turtagrø at 880 m in winter conditions. A group of Slovaks are heading for Fannaråki, while French with two Sloveks set out to conquer Store Ringstind.
Up at Turtagrø at 880 m in winter conditions. A group of Slovaks are heading for Fannaråki, while French with two Sloveks set out to conquer Store Ringstind.
Store Ringstind 1.-3.5. 2020 - Some parts of the trail were already clear of snow at the beginning.
Some parts of the trail were already clear of snow at the beginning.
Store Ringstind 1.-3.5. 2020 - Some were the easiest to cross on moss and bushes.
Some were the easiest to cross on moss and bushes.
Store Ringstind 1.-3.5. 2020 - Entering the Ringsdalen, which is 4 km long glacial Valley.
Entering the Ringsdalen, which is 4 km long glacial Valley.
Store Ringstind 1.-3.5. 2020 - Waiting for the slowest.
Waiting for the slowest.
Store Ringstind 1.-3.5. 2020
Store Ringstind 1.-3.5. 2020 - The two craziest Frenchmen decided to change plan and ski one gully.
The two craziest Frenchmen decided to change plan and ski one gully.
Store Ringstind 1.-3.5. 2020 - The gully and two dots below intending to go up there.
The gully and two dots below intending to go up there.
Store Ringstind 1.-3.5. 2020 - While me, Adrian and Terka are continuing towards Ringsbotn.
While me, Adrian and Terka are continuing towards Ringsbotn.
Store Ringstind 1.-3.5. 2020 - The steepest part with 40° to be climbed before reaching glacier.
The steepest part with 40° to be climbed before reaching glacier.
Store Ringstind 1.-3.5. 2020 - The weather turned gradually worse.
The weather turned gradually worse.
Store Ringstind 1.-3.5. 2020 - Lunchtime on the glacier.
Lunchtime on the glacier.
Store Ringstind 1.-3.5. 2020 - We were not the only that went up here in such, not the best weather.
We were not the only that went up here in such, not the best weather.
Store Ringstind 1.-3.5. 2020
Store Ringstind 1.-3.5. 2020 - Slowly but surely gaining elevation but also losing visibility.
Slowly but surely gaining elevation but also losing visibility.
Store Ringstind 1.-3.5. 2020 - Midtre Ringstind as much it could be seen.
Midtre Ringstind as much it could be seen.
Store Ringstind 1.-3.5. 2020 - Not far from the summit.
Not far from the summit.
Store Ringstind 1.-3.5. 2020 - We did the last 50 m with crampons and ice axes.
We did the last 50 m with crampons and ice axes.
Store Ringstind 1.-3.5. 2020 - On the top of Store Ringstind 2124m. The visibility was barely more than 10 m on the peak that it otherwise famous for one of the most spectacular views in Norway. More luck next time.
On the top of Store Ringstind 2124m. The visibility was barely more than 10 m on the peak that it otherwise famous for one of the most spectacular views in Norway. More luck next time.
Store Ringstind 1.-3.5. 2020 - We took it more relaxed next day and went down to Lustrafjorden while other were still ski touring in fog and snow.
We took it more relaxed next day and went down to Lustrafjorden while other were still ski touring in fog and snow.
Store Ringstind 1.-3.5. 2020 - Urnes stave church.
Urnes stave church.
Store Ringstind 1.-3.5. 2020 - The weather cleared up in the evening. Freshly opened Sognefjell mountain pass.
The weather cleared up in the evening. Freshly opened Sognefjell mountain pass.
Store Ringstind 1.-3.5. 2020 - Far above-average snow amounts accumulated during this snow-rich winter, reaching up to 10m at some places.
Far above-average snow amounts accumulated during this snow-rich winter, reaching up to 10m at some places.
Store Ringstind 1.-3.5. 2020 - On the Sognefjell.
On the Sognefjell.
Store Ringstind 1.-3.5. 2020 - Fannaråki hidden behind clouds.
Fannaråki hidden behind clouds.
Store Ringstind 1.-3.5. 2020 - We joined the others at the entrance to Leirdalen.
We joined the others at the entrance to Leirdalen.
Store Ringstind 1.-3.5. 2020 - For staying overnight.
For staying overnight.
Store Ringstind 1.-3.5. 2020 - Enjoy evening by a campfire.
Enjoy evening by a campfire.
Store Ringstind 1.-3.5. 2020 - Leirdalen was still closed and the weather was again worse than forecasted. So we decided to try nearby slope of Loftet.
Leirdalen was still closed and the weather was again worse than forecasted. So we decided to try nearby slope of Loftet.
Store Ringstind 1.-3.5. 2020 - Slovakian brothers.
Slovakian brothers.
Store Ringstind 1.-3.5. 2020 - Peter and Nika.
Peter and Nika.
Store Ringstind 1.-3.5. 2020 - Grouping up for consultation. The French continued up the slope while Slovekians decided to ski down.
Grouping up for consultation. The French continued up the slope while Slovekians decided to ski down.
Store Ringstind 1.-3.5. 2020
Store Ringstind 1.-3.5. 2020 - We didn't come very far before the weather deteriorated even more.
We didn't come very far before the weather deteriorated even more.
Store Ringstind 1.-3.5. 2020 - Trying out the Peter's avalanche airbag.
Trying out the Peter's avalanche airbag.