Category Archives: Scandinavia

Norway Ice Climbing

After having failed with ice climbing on the Alps we headed for Norway which has most roadside ice anywhere. Some people say the weather is rather poor in Norway but in my experience it’s always been good. In 2010 we … Continue reading

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Norway winter climbing

Norway has been a black spot on my mountaineering map. It’s a big country with loads of mountains and it’s situated relatively close to my home but I’ve rarely visited there. I’ve tried to gather some information about climbing there … Continue reading

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Ultima Thule video

Saku Korosuo has edited a video of the Ultima Thule Winter climb. To view the full size video click here.

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Plans changed: Blåmannen winter!

We’ve had plenty of sudden changes in our plans. First of all, Lauri had bad fever and he was given antibiotics the day before our flights should have left to the Alps. As it’s not possible to acclimatize while being … Continue reading

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