First Impressions of Skiing the Arctic Circle | Lyngen, Norway Photo Tour

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Lyngen, Norway & sea.
Lyngen, Norway & sea.

One way flight to Tromsø, Norway? Check. Crashing on a friends couch? Check. Job? Nope. Plans? Hike up, ski down, take photos. Life? It’s simple.

Deep powder in Lyngen, Norway.  skier:
Face-fulls in Lyngen, Norway. skier: Johannes Ovlad

I’ve never been more impressed by how cool the mountains around here are. Massive and aesthetic lines extend all the way down to the ocean. Cornices casually hang over cliff bands that drop into the sea. This is the first place I’ve ever enjoyed the uphill as much as the downhill. Some of the most memorable turns I’ve made so far have been in mellow terrain, because I can look around as I ski towards the ocean. If only pictures could do this place justice.

Snow to the beach in the arctic circle
Snow to the beach in the arctic circle

Stability in the area has been “look don’t touch” since I arrived. There have only been about 72 hours of fully clear weather in the past week and a half, so the snow pack is slowly healing. Emphasis is on slowly. In the meantime, thigh deep powder down to the water will have to do.

Some gnarly stuff up here
Some gnarly stuff up here.  photo:  zach paley

(Check out Zach’s excellent blog:  Zach Paley Photography)

Arctic art
Arctic art
Skinning at sea level is nice
Skinning at sea level is nice

 

 


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