The artistic and historical lofoten islands 20625 10. Lofoten islands photography and travel guides 68 north. He was authored five books including all three editions of his definitive guidebook, rock climbs in the white mountains of new hampshire. Mountains, waterfalls, lakes, beaches, blueberry filled forests, cloudberry sprinkled moors lofoten has it all. Bouldering in lofoten the first guidebook to bouldering in the. Rock climbing on lofoten and stetind in arctic norway. It also dries the rock very quickly after heavy rain. Climbing on the magic islands of lofoten alpine passion. Lofoten is known for a distinctive scenery with dramatic mountains and peaks, open sea and sheltered bays, beaches and untouched lands. Hiking lofoten was founded in 2012 and was born out of the fascination a handful of hikers had for the lofoten islands. This guidebook is unique in that it covers both rock climbing routes as well as many difficult mountaineering summit routes that are rarely done or covered by any other guidebook.
This will give you an opportunity to climb several summits, be all alone and have a look at the magic islands from above. Carlos is a great guide he is very friendly and gave us expert tips on kayaking, helped us with our kayaks, and pointed out wildlife for us to see, including the amazing. On a ridge travers you will walk and climb in the alpine environment for a full day. One of the most popular climbing destinations is lofoten, with its steep mountains literally emerging from the sea. You can travel to the lofoten islands by ferry or express boat from the north or south. The climbing in lofoten ranges from single pitch routes, to short multi pitch climbs 24 short pitches a lot of the climbs fall into this category, long free routes like those on presten, to moderate alpine ridges, to serious alpine walls. We cant imagine how another guidebook formula could make a complex climbing area easier to navigate or more enticing to visit. The keen interest caused by the site has exceeded our expectations by far and encouraged us in our work as volunteers and internet novices. A climbing and hiking guide to the lofoten islands of norway. The lofoten islands are characterised by their mountains and peaks, sheltered inlets, stretches of seashore and large virgin areas. This is the second rockfax guidebook to this spectacular and beautiful area, the first 2008 volume won the banff guidebook of the year award and put lofoten very much on the map. The magic islands, ed webster calls them in the areas only guidebook. Its a way to stay fit, sure, but first and foremost climbing is a fun opportunity to gain unique experiences in nature and to get the adrenalin surging.
Kayak between the islands, go fishing for the catch of your life, or look for sea eagles soaring in the sky. The lofoten islands, norway mountain peaks, arctic fjords. Rock climbing in lofoten, lofoten mountain project. Ed websters celebrated guide, climbing in the magic isles is a mustread for those seeking to scale the lofotens, which are often mentioned among the worlds most majestic climbing destinations.
Climbing in the lofoten islands, norway pics or info. The amazing lofoten islands offer breathtaking, unforgettable scenery, impressive alpine mountain peaks, arctic fjords and tiny fishing settlements. Bouldering in lofoten presents more than 700 problems at 24 different climbing areas, from borvagen in the east to the remote beach at bunes in the west. After doing some digging, i discovered that it was the lofoten islands. Lofoten skiing in the magic islands covers ski touring and splitboarding routes in the lofoten islands. Tradclimbing on the magic island lofoten is often referred to as the magic island. That is why most of the routes are allnut protected. Ed websters climbing in the magic islands is mainly aimed at rock climbers, with some mentions of other routes. Then it is just before the new edition of skiing in the magic islands.
A guidebook to one off the most famed ski touring destinations. The book is wellwritten and loaded with beautiful pictures from the region. May 15, 2017 the lofoten climbs rockfax will continue to be the go to volume the essential companion for travelling climbers visiting this wonderful rock paradise. It really is one of the more unique and beautiful climbing areas you will ever visit. We are surrounded by the highest peaks in lofoten with glaciers and waterfalls. Lush green valleys with residual snow in some spots on the peaks where direct sun light does reach and greenish blue waters of. Majestic snowsprinkled mountains rise straight up from crystal clear waters, white beaches and traditional fishing huts known as rorbu line the shore. Rock climbing trips lofoten stunning and majestic mountains and peaks, sheltered and idyllic beaches and bays, pristine and untouched scenery, landscape and terrain.
Its grapandgo design and layout makes it easy to find your way up and down. The main islands, austvagoy, vestvagoy, flakstadoy and moskenesoy, are separated from the mainland by vestfjorden, but all are connected by road. Jan 10, 2017 eight hikes through the lofoten islands showcases some of the most quintessentially lofoten landscapes on four of the archipelagos major islandsmoskenesoya, flakstadoya, vestvagoya, and austvagoya. The extraordinary climate of the islands is caused by the warming effect of thegulf stream. The magic islands a rock climbing paradise in arctic norway kept warm by the north atlantic drift the islands that make up the rocky chain of lofoten make a great summer venue. We will set up a tailored made program for you to get the perfect lofoten climbing experience, just give us a call or send us an email. There are more than 700 established boulder problems in lofoten, and although there was some.
Lofoten skiing in the magic islands covers 40 of the best ski touring and splitboarding routes in the lofoten islands. Rock climbing and big wall climbing at lofoten in norway. It was the swedish climber, photographer and writer jonas paulsson who took the initiative to present the fantastic bouldering possibilities in lofoten to a broader public. The lofoten islands are a rugged chain of mountainous islands off the west coast of northern norway, rising abruptly from the sparkling blue waters of the norwegian sea. The word that comes to mind when summing up this book is perfect. The book is packed with tips on how to make the most of trip to the magic islands. We have the guides to help you climb the classics of the area for the day or for a week of fun routes on the lofoten islands.
He has achieved several worldfamous climbs, most notably his first ascent of a. Further information is then given about practical information about how to get there, where to stay, when to go, rock quality and routes, and the type of gear required for climbing at lofoten. Lofoten is known for excellent fishing, nature attractions such as the northern lights and the midnight sun, and small villages off the beaten track. Walks and scrambles in norway by anthony dyer et al, contains 8 mountaineeringwalking routes in lofoten, including 4 in moskenesoya. The first in over 40 years climbing guide to the lofoten, climbing in the magic islands, was written in 1994. Lofoten outdoor activities biking, kayaking, climbing. There is extensive high quality rock climbing here on magnificent granite cliffs, the vast majority of this being traditionally protected. If you are traveling and need a place to stay, you can stay at klatrekafeen from thursday. The area is covered with inspirational mountains of perfect grey granite in some dramatic scenery. The lofoten bouldering guidebook was therefore welcomed by many, showing a side of lofoten that few climbers have seen or experienced until now. I was sixty miles north of the arctic circle, en route to one of the worlds most unusual rockclimbing and mountaineering destinations, the lofoten islands, situated off the coastline of norway, southwest of narvik. Get an overview of rock climbing and bouldering in the area of lofoten, norway. The nord norske climbing school in norwegian in henningsvaer is the centre of the local climbing scene, they run courses, offer accommodation, have a wellstocked climbing shop, do beer and meals you will want to celebrate at least once and often have great music playing so it is a fine place to chill out.
Join us for a full day with air under your wings and the excitement of entering new terrain. Summer conditions and long daylight hours make this the best time when you can hike around the clock with 24 hour a day sunlight. The book guides you to some of the most magnificent bouldering spots you will ever visit. Rockfax app version the information is available on the rockfax app via the download tab on the crags tab. After climbing around henningsvaer for a pleasant few days, louise. Climbing in the lofoten islands, norway daily scandinavian. In addition to hiking trips, this guidebook offers activity suggestions from pleasant road biking excursion to the best rock climbing areas. During the bright summer months you can enjoy the long days and the magic light of the midnight sun. Lofoten island nordland 2020 all you need to know before. Climbing and hiking guidebooks to the lofoten islands of norway by ed webster isbn. Click below for the kindle ebook of websters 5 star rated mt. Climbers visiting the lofoten are encouraged to leave their electric drills and bolts at home.
The islands tall, craggy profiles stand against the sky like some spiky sea dragon. The lofoten islands are an archipelago in norway, lying above the arctic. The lofoten archipelago is a magical area a pearl necklace of granite. Red buildings on stilts at lofoten islands norway journal. Lofoten skiing in the magic islands is a guide book to ski touring and splitboarding in the lofoten islands. This guidebook is unique in that it covers both rock climbing routes as well as many difficult mountaineering summit routes that. Bouldering in lofoten the first guidebook to bouldering in.
Explore the lofoten islands by sea, go fishing for the catch of your life and visit lofotr viking museum. Driving onto lofoten is like driving through a post card. Local guides jonas dahlstrup and thorbjorn enevold has written a guide to the lofoten islands. Taste the stockfish and be amazed by the northern lights. A photography and travel guide dedicated to all that is summer on norways lofoten islands. Located far north of the arctic circle, lofoten is a place where mother nature reminds you whos in charge. The 10 best lofoten islands hiking trails with photos. Bouldering in lofoten the first guidebook to bouldering. Climbing and hiking guidebooks to the lofoten islands of norway.
Within a year of my discovery of lofoten, i was ready to embark on the long journey north to sample the fine stone. Climbing in the magic islands to arctic norways lofoten islands. Rockfax and on line forums have more concise and updated guides to lofoten, but this is the book that put the climbing area on the map. Apr 30, 2014 this is a four minute version of the film lofoten all seasons made by aurora borealis multimedia in 2010. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your.
I was sixty miles north of the arctic circle, en route to one of the worlds most unusual rock climbing and mountaineering destinations, the lofoten islands, situated off the coastline of norway, southwest of narvik. A new revised edition loaded with beautiful pictures from the region. With dramatic, imposing beauty everywhere you look, norways lofoten islands are like nowhere else on earth. The nord norske climbing school in norwegian in henningsvaer is the centre of the local climbing scene, they run courses, offer accommodation, have a wellstocked climbing shop, do beer and meals you will want to celebrate at least once and often have. Equipment the norwegians stand for natural climbing. For such a remote location, the routes can get crowded. In lofoten, ed webster added both many routes and produced the first comprehensive guide to the islands in 1994 with climbing in the magic islands. Hans christian doseth contributed to raising the standards of free climbing and made the first free ascent of prestens the priests west pillar. Take a look on some of the popular routes under, but we advise you to contact one of the guiding companies in lofoten to give you the best and safest experience.
The first in over 40 years climbing guide to the lofoten, climbing in the magic islands, was written in 1994 by ed webster. From the endless days of junes midnight sun to the twilight nights of late july and beyond, this book provides you with the info needed to experience the best the islands have to offer. The magic islands a rock climbing paradise in arctic. East of digermulen you find an endless archipelago with more than 330 islands, some with sandy beaches perfect for boat trips and kayaking. Footage from a recent climbing trip rock climbing in the lofoten islands in northern norway.
Shop nord norsk klatreskole lofoten mountain guides. His contributions can be seen as a continuance of a tradition of nonnorwegians either exploring on their own or teaming up with locals that goes back to the 19th century and the british pioneers. The wild nature of the lofoten islands is just as beautiful in winter as the rest of the year, especially when the northern lights come out at night. Nature is dramatic, the ocean, the steep mountains and the rapid. Lofoten skiing in the magic islands backcountry books.
How odd that of all the books on this magical place, amazon doesnt carry this one. This archipelago, which stretches along the northwest coast of norway, are called the magic islands, and they live up to their title. This is the fruit of ed websters fouryear love affair with these fabled islands where magnificent 400meter granite faces rise above the. Climbeurope austvagoya, lofoten hello magic islands. Lofoten private rock guiding northern alpine guides.
Youll never forget your first approach to the lofoten islands. In this guidebook you will find descriptions for 60 adventures in the lofoten island. Though this book doesnt include any routes it describes the climbing at lofoten in great detail, along with many great photographs. Hiking the lofoten islands, 60 day hikes and a trek across the archipelago in 11 days. This book guides you through 50 beautiful adventures that you can enjoy in lofoten. In may 2016 it was finally released, the first guidebook to bouldering in lofoten. A ski tourers guide to 40 classic tours in lofoten.
Things to do in lofoten official travel guide to norway. Order the complete topoguide to the lofoten islands. Climbing on the lofoten islands ed websters celebrated guide, climbing in the magic isles is a mustread for those seeking to scale the lofotens, which are often mentioned among the worlds most majestic climbing destinations. Equipment experienced climbers advice newcomers to leave their electric drills and bolts at home. What jonas doesnt know about skis, riding and winter tops in lofoten is strictly not necessary to know. You find the magic trollfjord here, a narrow trolly fjord, easily accessed from digermulen. The magic aurora borealis in the northern part of norway. Bouldering in lofoten is the first guidebook to bouldering in this magic area in northern norway. Jul 28, 2017 footage from a recent climbing trip rock climbing in the lofoten islands in northern norway. An impressive reconstruction of the largest house that has been found dating back to the viking age. Lofoten has become increasingly popular as a backcountry destination in recent years and. The lofoten is an archipelago of five big and five small islands in the northern norway, west of narvik and around 200km north of the arctic circle. The lofoten bouldering guidebook was therefore welcomed by many, showing a side of lofoten that few. Climbing bouldering, rock climbing, mountain climbing, and.
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