The Best Backcountry Ski Trails in Norway

2015.04.11-18 - Dovrefjell national park, Norway (5 days)

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Bertigps

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Distance

35.57mi

Elevation +

5043f

TrailRank

51

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Norway - Dovrefjell National Park Duration: 5 days Departure / Arrival: Kongsvoll station (Kongsvold Fjellstue, 892 m) Highest point: Snøhetta (2.286 m) Distances and cumulative elevation: 57 km, +1.540 m Day 1: K...

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2015.04.11-12 - Kongsvold Fjellstue (Kongsvoll) - Reinheim

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Backcountry Ski

Bertigps

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Distance

9.77mi

Elevation +

1870f

TrailRank

46

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Kongsvold Fjellstue (Kongsvoll) - Reinheim Duration: 4 h Departure / Arrival: Kongsvoll station (Kongsvold Fjellstue) / Reinheim cabin Highest point: Reinheim cabin (1.346 m) Distances and cumulative elevation: 15.7 ...

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2015.04.14 - Reinheim - Åmotdalshytta

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Backcountry Ski

Bertigps

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Distance

6.30mi

Elevation +

787f

TrailRank

41

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Reinheim - Åmotdalshytta Duration: 6 h Departure / Arrival: Åmotdalshytta cabin / Reinheim cabin Highest point: Leirpullskardet pass (1.555 m) Distances and cumulative elevation: 10.1 km, +240/-390 m 2nd stage of ...

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2015.04.15 - Åmotdalshytta - Reinheim

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Backcountry Ski

Bertigps

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Distance

6.58mi

Elevation +

1043f

TrailRank

40

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Åmotdalshytta - Reinheim Duration: 5:30 h Departure / Arrival: Åmotdalshytta cabin / Reinheim cabin Highest point: Leirpullskardet pass (1.555 m) Distances and cumulative elevation: 10.6 km, +320/-270 m 3rd stage ...

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Lille Blamannen

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Backcountry Ski

Kinabalu

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Distance

5.78mi

Elevation +

2959f

TrailRank

40

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Ascension with skis to one of the classic summits of the island of kvaloya. Simple summit with the permission of the harsh Norwegian climate.

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# 31 Rundfjellet Sud Est (retorn carretera)

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Backcountry Ski

Lofoten_tracks

Distance

7.46mi

Elevation +

2306f

TrailRank

39| 4.67

Aquest itinerari es basa en les ressenyes del llibre "LOFOTEN Skiing in the Magic Islands" Ed. Nordnorsk Klatreskole. ISBN 9788271293932. La marca # i el número és el mateix de l’itinerari del llibre esmentat. Podeu trob...

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Norway Day 2 Abdamagaissa

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Backcountry Ski

Aufrany Free

Distance

9.01mi

Elevation +

4495f

TrailRank

38

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We went slowly up on two lakes and then up a valeey on the left. Made a long plateau to summit. Then great powder snow slope. We took a second round on the peaks ahead. Incredible day!!

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Russelvfjellet

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Backcountry Ski

Kinabalu

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Distance

8.37mi

Elevation +

3629f

TrailRank

38

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Ascension with skis to this beautiful mountain located in the extreme north of the Lyngen peninsula. Spectacular views over the sea. We did not reach the true summit of the mountain that lies beyond the ridge. On the wa...

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5-day cross-country ski tour along the Swedish-Norwegian border in Sylan, Trondelag

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Backcountry Ski

Willemvanderbilt

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Distance

49.90mi

Elevation +

4944f

TrailRank

37

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Most convenient starting point for this trip is Trondheim. From there, it is only an hour by train to Meråker, starting point of this trip. From there, you either ski up or take a taxi to Bjørneggen, an unstaffed cabin, ...

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2015.04.17-18 - Reinheim - Kongsvold Fjellstue (Kongsvoll station)

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Backcountry Ski

Bertigps

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Distance

9.92mi

Elevation +

151f

TrailRank

37

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Reinheim - Kongsvold Fjellstue (Kongsvoll station) Duration: 6:30 h Departure / Arrival: refuge of Reinheim / Kongsvold Fjellstue (Kongsvoll station) Highest point: refuge of Reinheim (1,346 m) Distances and cumulati...

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Norway Day 6 Rundhaugen

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Backcountry Ski

Aufrany Free

Distance

21.87mi

Elevation +

2556f

TrailRank

37

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We passed night in a little beautiful bay. Then landed and skied up. First on a lake and after a Col on the left. Wind made us go down on an area a bit tricki with rocks and ice. We went up agajn and after a col took a b...

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120323 Geiterygghytta to Raggsteindalen 23-03-2012

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Backcountry Ski

MT471

Distance

10.02mi

Elevation +

896f

TrailRank

35

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Following winter ski trail from Geiterringhytta to Raggsteindalen. Raggsteindalen is a privately owned hotel, but offers discounts to DNT members. Set in a lovely location, it is a charming venue with good mobile signal ...

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Fagerfjellet

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Backcountry Ski

Kinabalu

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Distance

4.84mi

Elevation +

2720f

TrailRank

35

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Simple and nice ascension with skis. The descent with good snow as we had to ourselves is wonderful. The track finishes in a point previous to the true summit, where it seems that most of the skiers finish the ascent.

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120322 Skarvheimen, Finse to Geiterygghytta, 22-03-2012

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Backcountry Ski

MT471

Distance

10.84mi

Elevation +

1263f

TrailRank

34

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Following winter ski track from Finsehytta to Geiterringhytta. Finse is the DNT's largest hytta and is well equiped, up to and including WiFi. Offers a number of options for travelling to nearby hytta, and also gives acc...

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NORWAY. Kyrkjenibba (1400 m) from Garlid

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Backcountry Ski

danidomingovitx

Distance

9.58mi

Elevation +

3894f

TrailRank

34

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Beautiful ascent to one of the most characteristic summits of the Stryn area. First part follows the forest road. On the way up, i recommend not to follow the summer path, as it goes through steep and thick forests....

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110407 Krækkjahytta to Tuvahytta

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Backcountry Ski

MT471

Distance

12.33mi

Elevation +

761f

TrailRank

34

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Back country ski touring in Norway.Krækkjahytta is DNT owned and of a good standard. Tuva is privately owned but allows discounts for DNT members. An extremely cosy hytte with a wonderful hostess who makes the best waffl...

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Norway Day 1 Arnoya Trolltinden

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Backcountry Ski

Aufrany Free

Distance

7.01mi

Elevation +

3927f

TrailRank

34

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We start at Sea Level. First though bushes and then making some Z up to the anthenes. 800 m and we make a second round.

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Rissavarri

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Backcountry Ski

r.bascunana

Distance

7.67mi

Elevation +

4203f

TrailRank

34| 5.0

Ascent to the top of this beautiful peak starting from the village of Nordmannvik. First part for an easy trail through the forest and then following the ridge to the top. Descent by a superb slope facing south after 200...

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Buren

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Backcountry Ski

Kinabalu

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Distance

4.43mi

Elevation +

2523f

TrailRank

32

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Ascension to this classic summit of the island of Kvaloya. We did not reach the summit due to bad weather and the risk of avalanches.

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110406 Finsehytta to Krækkjahytta

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Backcountry Ski

MT471

Distance

15.89mi

Elevation +

1467f

TrailRank

32

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Back country ski touring in Norway. Finsehytta is a manned DNT hut providing good standard of rooms and food. Krækkjahytta is also DNT owned and manned. Slightly smaller than Finse but also of a good standard.

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Stormheimfjellet - 1181 meters

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Backcountry Ski

fiskum

Distance

8.37mi

Elevation +

551f

TrailRank

30

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A nice trip quite safe from avalanches if you follow this route. The view from the top is breathtaking.

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Hovden to Sloaros with a bit extra

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Backcountry Ski

Jens Peter Hansen

Distance

27.47mi

Elevation +

3333f

TrailRank

30

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Sloaros is the name of a DNT unlocked hut about 14 km northwest of Hovden. Starting fra the alpine center, you leave Hovden on a prepared track taking you almost up to Krosslosskarvet. Be warned - there is a quite steep ...

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Småbrekke - Gullhorgabu - Småbrekke cross-country skitour

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Backcountry Ski

Willemvanderbilt

Distance

9.83mi

Elevation +

1594f

TrailRank

30

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Cross-country skitur from Bergsdalen to the new Norwegian Trekking Association cabin of Gullhorgabu (opened in 2014). Steep climb out of the valley towards Moavatnet, followed by a gradual climb into Moadalen and crossin...

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NORWAY. Natakupa (1.400 m) and Hestefjellet (1.303 m)

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Backcountry Ski

danidomingovitx

Distance

9.30mi

Elevation +

4426f

TrailRank

29

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Nice tour around two of the main summits of the Stryn Vinterski resort. It starts with a smooth up between the cabins of Bøanedsætra following the ski track until the top of the first ski lift. The most direct way to...

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110405 Hallingskied to Finsehytta

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Backcountry Ski

MT471

Distance

13.15mi

Elevation +

1073f

TrailRank

29

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Back country ski touring in Norway. Hallingskied Hytte is owned by the Bergen touring organisation but allow discounts for DNT members. Douvets and pillows provided so sleeping bag liner would suffice. It also has a well...

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