It really is one of the more unique and beautiful climbing areas you will ever visit. Climbing and hiking guidebooks to the lofoten islands of norway by ed webster isbn. Lofoten ridge lines if you are looking for a challenge that will bring you from an ordinary hike to a spectacular ridge with amazing views in all directions this is the trip for you. He is the recipient of the american mountain foundation s 1988 seventh grade award for outstanding achievements in. Walks and scrambles in norway by anthony dyer et al, contains 8 mountaineeringwalking routes in lofoten, including 4 in moskenesoya. In 2012 four new gaspowered ferries were stationed on the routes bodo v. You can travel to the lofoten islands by ferry or express boat from the north or south. The area is covered with inspirational mountains of perfect grey granite in some dramatic scenery. This is a 186mile road passing through all five islands and connecting the lofoten islands with the mainland. That is why most of the routes are allnut protected. Price new from used from paperback, 1998 please retry.
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. Ed websters climbing in the magic islands is mainly aimed at rock climbers, with some mentions of other routes. During the bright summer months you can enjoy the long days and the magic light of the midnight sun. The lofoten islands, norway mountain peaks, arctic fjords. Winter on lofoten islands is the time of the spectacular. The lofoten bouldering guidebook was therefore welcomed by many, showing a side of lofoten that few climbers have seen or experienced until now. Lofoten classics the lofoten islands are located off the west coast of norway north of the arctic. Upon hotel pickup youre transferred to the starting point of your 3hour guided hike, which covers a distance of about 5 miles 8 km suitable for all skill levels. The book is wellwritten and loaded with beautiful pictures from the region. Climbing in the lofoten islands and stetind or lofotens. 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. Shop nord norsk klatreskole lofoten mountain guides. Climbing in the lofoten islands, norway pics or info. Together with the surrounding mountains this is a magical an almost surreal looking place.
Majestic snowsprinkled mountains rise straight up from crystal clear waters, white beaches and traditional fishing huts known as rorbu line the shore. While the area has everything from bouldering to big wall routes, for me at least, it is at its best with multipitch trad. Driving onto lofoten is like driving through a post card. A climbing and hiking guide to the lofoten islands of norway. Mountains, waterfalls, lakes, beaches, blueberry filled forests, cloudberry sprinkled moors lofoten has it all. Quite unexpectedly, a string of glaciated, granitic, green islands rose abruptly from the surging waves of the norwegian sea. This is the edge of wild, wild nature, majestic mountains, deep fjords, noisy bird colonies and long sandy beaches. In addition to hiking trips, this guidebook offers activity suggestions from pleasant road biking excursion to the best rock climbing areas. Equipment the norwegians stand for natural climbing. Rock climbing in lofoten, lofoten mountain project. The summit is the most difficult to reach in norway, and requires climbing up to grade 6. Ballstad the capital of fishing in the lofoten islands. Lofoten climbs rockfax world rock climbing information. Local guides jonas dahlstrup and thorbjorn enevold has written a guide to the lofoten islands.
There is extensive high quality rock climbing here on magnificent granite cliffs, the vast majority of this being traditionally protected. Climbing in the lofoten islands, norway daily scandinavian. Perhaps this is one of the most picturesque routes in the world. 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. Discover lofoten and its tradition crystal clear in the ice gallery magic ice magic ice, in the capital of lofoten, offers you the pleasure of browsing ice art and coastal culture while enjoying a variety of refreshments. The first in over 40 years climbing guide to the lofoten, climbing in the magic islands, was written in 1994 by ed webster. Equipment experienced climbers advice newcomers to leave their electric drills and bolts at home. The islands are connected by bridges and the e10 road that runs the length of the archipelago. Its grapandgo design and layout makes it easy to find your way up and down. The magic islands a rock climbing paradise in arctic. Hurtigruten makes northbound and southbound stops in the early evening, filling the streets with tourists for a few hours every day. Lofoten is known for excellent fishing, nature attractions such as the northern lights and the midnight sun, and small villages off the beaten track. The lofoten islands offer up a fairy tale landscape of dramatic mountains, soaring ridge lines and rocky outcrops covered in boisterous colonies of sea birds and contrasting calm sheltered bays, deep glacier cut fjords, long silversanded beaches and tiny fishing villages dotted with colourful fishermans rorbu. A guidebook to one off the most famed ski touring destinations.
Lofoten skiing in the magic islands backcountry books. This guide book covers 40 of the best day tours in the lofoten islands. Some continue on by bus for a tour of lofoten before rejoining the ship at the next port of call, while others begin their own exploration of the islands. 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. Tradclimbing on the magic island lofoten is often referred to as the magic island. 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.
Lofoten outdoor activities biking, kayaking, climbing. You will also find information about art galleries, tourist offices and guiding companies. Written by local mountain guides jonas dahlstrup and thorbjorn enevold, lofoten skiing in the magic islands describes 40 classic ski touring routes throughout the lofoten islands. A publisher, author, lecturer, and photojournalist, webster also has written two definitive guidebooks, rock climbs in the white mountains of new hampshire and climbing in the magic islands to the lofoten islands of arctic norway.
The word that comes to mind when summing up this book is perfect. The amazing lofoten islands offer breathtaking, unforgettable scenery, impressive alpine mountain peaks, arctic fjords and tiny fishing settlements. 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. Rock climbs in the white mountains of new hampshire, 3rd. 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. There are more than 700 established boulder problems in lofoten, and although there was some information available online, most of the bouldering in lofoten was unknown to climbers.
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 lofoten islands are located off the northwest coast of norway, around 200km north of the arctic circle, and are made up of five large and five small islands. Guide book climbing in the magic islands by ed webster isbn 8299319900 this book has been reprinted. Footage from a recent climbing trip rock climbing in the lofoten islands in northern norway. We cant imagine how another guidebook formula could make a complex climbing area easier to navigate or more enticing to visit. On these islands, rising from the sea, are a range of granite peaks that rise over 1,000m high and provide many excellent multipitch traditional routes, up to 500m long. Lofoten rock rockfax world rock climbing information. On a ridge travers you will walk and climb in the alpine environment for a full day. You find the magic trollfjord here, a narrow trolly fjord, easily accessed from digermulen. We are surrounded by the highest peaks in lofoten with glaciers and waterfalls.
Lofoten skiing in the magic islands beautifully describes ski touring and splitboarding routes in this amazing place written by local mountain guides jonas dahlstrup and thorbjorn enevold, lofoten skiing in the magic islands describes 40 classic ski touring routes throughout the. The lofoten islands are one of the really special places on earth to go skiing. Climbers visiting the lofoten are encouraged to leave their electric drills and bolts at home. World heritage encyclopedia, the aggregation of the largest online encyclopedias available, and the most definitive. Routes are drawn over the images to give a clear and concise impression of each route. Bouldering in lofoten the first guidebook to bouldering. The images are large format and incredibly inspiring.
From short tours aimed at the beginner all the way to more serious big mountain descents and couloirs, skiing in the magic islands is a must for anyone heading to this awesome place. Sculptures and installations made of ice, dramatically lit and presented together with sound, music and images, tell the story of nature, traditions and the life of the. Excellent service, a nice cup of coffee, good wibes, help with how to fish and filet of the catch. Lofoten, just above the arctic circle in norway, is a rock climbers paradise. Lofoten norway walking holiday ke adventure travel. East of digermulen you find an endless archipelago with more than 330 islands, some with sandy beaches perfect for boat trips and kayaking. The lofoten islands are characterised by their mountains and peaks, sheltered inlets, stretches of seashore and large virgin areas. The magic islands in norway, one of the worlds best destinations aurora borealis. This is the fruit of ed websters fouryear love affair with these fabled islands where magnificent 400meter granite faces rise above the.
Kayak between the islands, go fishing for the catch of your life, or look for sea eagles soaring in the sky. The 5 best hidden gem attractions in lofoten islands. This guidebook is unique in that it covers both rock climbing routes as well as many difficult mountaineering summit routes that. 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. Rock climbing and big wall climbing at lofoten in norway. 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.
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