{"id":9641,"date":"2023-02-20T14:23:01","date_gmt":"2023-02-20T14:23:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/?post_type=artikler&#038;p=9641"},"modified":"2025-09-01T11:17:22","modified_gmt":"2025-09-01T11:17:22","slug":"ski-touring-around-narvik-and-harstad","status":"publish","type":"artikler","link":"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/ski-touring-around-narvik-and-harstad\/","title":{"rendered":"Ski touring around Narvik and Harstad"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-ingress\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vnn__ingress\">\n\t\t\t\tUnparalleled variation in terrain, climate and snow conditions make the areas around Narvik and Harstad prime ski touring destinations. Take the train to Northern Norway\u2019s ski touring Mecca.\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">\u201cIf you view the areas around Harstad and Narvik as one, the touring opportunities you find here are virtually unmatched in Norway,\u201d says Magnus Strand (52) enthusiastically.<br>\u201cOr perhaps in the world!\u201d Magnus is a certified mountain guide and runs two ski lodges in the area;&nbsp;Gratangen Fjellhotell&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/narvikguides.no\/narvik-mountain-guides\/ski-touring\/trollviken-skitouring-week\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trollviken Lodge.<\/a>\u201cI have lived and guided here for 10 seasons. I have never had to sit inside a single day. There is always somewhere to ski, no matter the weather and conditions.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Unique variation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With high inland mountains at elevations upwards of 1900 metres east of Beisfjord, steep couloir skiing in Skjomen, tree skiing in H\u00e5kvik,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.narvikfjellet.no\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the ski lift in Narvik<\/a>,&nbsp;which takes you 1000 metres straight up and into exceptional off-piste terrain, \u201cski-to-sea\u201d on the islands of Rolla and And\u00f8rja and snow-rich classics like Rombaksst\u00f8tta and R\u00e5nkeipen, with pretty views in all directions, only your imagination sets the limit for where you choose to lay your tracks of the day. There is something for everyone, from beginners and enthusiasts to hard-core experts. There is a considerable difference in terrain and climate from the coastal mountains near Harstad to the inland mountains closer to the Swedish border, where the ski season often lasts until June.<\/p>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-gallery gallery-count-3\">\n\t\t<ul><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/2020-01_03_keipen_63145.jpg\" data-size=\"1067x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">01<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/2020-01_03_keipen_63145.jpg\" alt=\"Keipen is one of the local favourites \u00a9 Kristin Folsland Olsen\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/2020-01_03_keipen_63145.jpg\" data-caption=\"Keipen is one of the local favourites \u00a9 Kristin Folsland Olsen\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/2020-01_03_keipen_62703.jpg\" data-size=\"1067x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">02<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/2020-01_03_keipen_62703-768x576.jpg\" alt=\"Layers with a windproof jacket on top is a recipe for success \u00a9 Kristin Folsland Olsen\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/2020-01_03_keipen_62703.jpg\" data-caption=\"Layers with a windproof jacket on top is a recipe for success \u00a9 Kristin Folsland Olsen\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/2020-01_03_keipen_62822.jpg\" data-size=\"1067x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">03<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/2020-01_03_keipen_62822-768x576.jpg\" alt=\"View from the summit of Mount Keipen \u00a9 Kristin Folsland Olsen\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/2020-01_03_keipen_62822.jpg\" data-caption=\"View from the summit of Mount Keipen \u00a9 Kristin Folsland Olsen\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"vnn-gallery-figcaptions\"><figcaption>01: Keipen is one of the local favourites \u00a9 Kristin Folsland Olsen<\/figcaption><figcaption>02: Layers with a windproof jacket on top is a recipe for success \u00a9 Kristin Folsland Olsen<\/figcaption><figcaption>03: View from the summit of Mount Keipen \u00a9 Kristin Folsland Olsen<\/figcaption><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Safe classics and one world-class resort<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThere are hundreds of mountains like Spanstind and Keipen. Lovely, classic tours that are safe, with spectacular views,\u201d Magnus says. \u201cAnd really fun skiing!\u201dThe mountains between Harstad and Narvik are vast, and not as well-known as Lofoten or Lyngen, which is why it will be a lot less crowded here than in their more famous counterparts. If you want a mountain all to yourself, simply pick and choose \u2013 they are all top-shelf. If you want easy access to the mountain, or to enjoy yourself on a groomed piste, visit the ski resort Narvikfjellet, just outside Narvik. Carve through perfectly groomed snow that may be used by future world champions, if local politicians have anything to say about it. Narvik is Norway\u2019s candidate for the FIS alpine ski championship in 2027. For powder hounds, the terrain outside the groomers is far more interesting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>\u201cNarvikfjellet has the best lift-accessed off-piste skiing in all of Scandinavia,\u201d Magnus says with conviction. He describes excellent skiing straight off the lift, but even better are all the opportunities that open up if you put skins on and walk for 20 minutes. The mountain guide often brings guests to the resort. Sometimes to ski within the resort itself after a heavy snowfall, but just as often, Narvikfjellet is just the starting point for longer tours. \u201cGuests are often shocked at how nice the terrain is here. At how steep it is and how big the skiing is.<br>When you start out at an elevation of 1000 metres, you conserve a lot of energy and have enough power left in your legs to get multiple peaks in the same day.\u201d \u201cAs an example, you can traverse from here and end up in Straumsnes and take a taxi back,\u201d Magnus says.<br>That is a long tour \u2013 14 kilometres and an elevation gain of 2100 metres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ski touring with an environmental angle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When he was younger, Magnus travelled the world in a quest for big mountains and fluffy snow. Like a migrating bird, he would land, with his skis, in Northern Norway every spring. Finally, he got enough of travelling and heliski guiding, and he felt increasingly worse about his own carbon footprint. He could no longer justify his own lifestyle to himself against his love of snow and nature. \u201cI wanted a base where I could work and be happy living.\u201d He finally decided on Herjangen outside Bjerkvik, at the head of Ofotfjorden. Magnus put down roots here in 2011 and this place feels like home now. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He speaks enthusiastically about the community, with friendly people, good community spirit and an interesting coastal culture. Guests can take the train to Narvik for their skiing holiday, and Magnus is happy to pick them up from the train station in an electric minibus and take them to Gratangen Fjellhotell. \u201cWe want to engage in a more sustainable form of ski tourism,\u201d Magnus says, and he informs us that he grants discounts to guests arriving by train, and that they are working on getting the company environmentally certified. The food they serve at the hotel is as local as possible. Both reindeer, wild sheep and fish are on the menu. \u201cBut eating meat is not a requirement at all. We always have a vegan option on the menu,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-gallery gallery-count-2\">\n\t\t<ul><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/KristinFolsland_48.jpg\" data-size=\"1067x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">01<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/KristinFolsland_48.jpg\" alt=\"The Harstad \/ Narvik area is an unknown pearl among ski touring destinations \u00a9 Kristin Folsland Olsen\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/KristinFolsland_48.jpg\" data-caption=\"The Harstad \/ Narvik area is an unknown pearl among ski touring destinations \u00a9 Kristin Folsland Olsen\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/2020-02_03_rolla_64475.jpg\" data-size=\"1067x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">02<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/2020-02_03_rolla_64475-768x576.jpg\" alt=\"Kompisene dine kommer til \u00e5 takke deg for \u00e5 legge ferien hit \u00a9 Kristin Folsland Olsen\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/2020-02_03_rolla_64475.jpg\" data-caption=\"Kompisene dine kommer til \u00e5 takke deg for \u00e5 legge ferien hit \u00a9 Kristin Folsland Olsen\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"vnn-gallery-figcaptions\"><figcaption>01: The Harstad \/ Narvik area is an unknown pearl among ski touring destinations \u00a9 Kristin Folsland Olsen<\/figcaption><figcaption>02: Kompisene dine kommer til \u00e5 takke deg for \u00e5 legge ferien hit \u00a9 Kristin Folsland Olsen<\/figcaption><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u201cSki-to-sea\u201d on Europe\u2019s most mountainous island<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Just outside Harstad, the twin islands of Rolla and And\u00f8rja tempt visitors with spectacular skiing experiences. And\u00f8rja is Northern Europe\u2019s most mountainous island, with twenty peaks above 1000 metres. The island\u2019s highest peak, Langlitinden (1277 m.a.s.) offers impressive views and fabulous skiing on sides in every direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>The islands are linked by a subsea tunnel, and the Mj\u00f8sund Bridge connects And\u00f8rja with the mainland to the east. From Harstad, you can take a ferry to the southernmost tip of Rolla.<br>The experience of skiing on a mountain entirely surrounded by ocean is a unique experience. If you want great skiing in a spectacular coastal landscape, this is where you want to go.<br>\u201cThe islands and fjords around here are a Mecca if you arrive by boat,\u201d Magnus says.<br>He uses a RIB, or rents larger boats, to give people the truly memorable \u201cski-to-sea\u201d experience.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-style-faq\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\n\t\t\t\tFrequently asked questions\n\t\t\t<\/h3><div class=\"t2-accordion wp-block-t2-accordion\" data-allow-multiple=\"1\" role=\"list\"><div class=\"t2-accordion-item wp-block-t2-accordion-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"t2-accordion-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"t2-accordion-trigger\" id=\"when-is-the-best-time-to-go-ski-touring-in-the-areas-around-narvik-and-harstad?\" aria-controls=\"accordion-panel\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\tWhen is the best time to go ski touring in the areas around Narvik and Harstad?\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-closed-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevrondown\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 14.9c-.1 0-.3 0-.4-.1-.1 0-.2-.1-.3-.2L6.7 10c-.2-.1-.3-.4-.3-.6 0-.3.1-.5.3-.7.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3s.5.1.7.3l3.9 3.9 3.9-3.9c.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3.3 0 .5.1.7.3.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7l-4.6 4.6c-.1.1-.2.2-.3.2H12z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-open-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevronup\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6.7 14.7c-.2-.2-.3-.4-.3-.7s.1-.5.3-.7l4.6-4.6c.1-.1.2-.2.3-.2.1 0 .2-.1.4-.1.1 0 .3 0 .4.1.1 0 .2.1.3.2l4.6 4.6c.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3L12 10.8l-3.9 3.9c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"t2-accordion-item__inner-container is-layout-flow\" id=\"accordion-panel\" aria-labelledby=\"when-is-the-best-time-to-go-ski-touring-in-the-areas-around-narvik-and-harstad?\" role=\"region\" hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\tThe main season is from February to May, but chances are good you can continue skiing well into June.\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"t2-accordion-item wp-block-t2-accordion-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"t2-accordion-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"t2-accordion-trigger\" id=\"what-are-the-weather-and-snow-conditions-like?\" aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\tWhat are the weather and snow conditions like?\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-closed-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevrondown\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 14.9c-.1 0-.3 0-.4-.1-.1 0-.2-.1-.3-.2L6.7 10c-.2-.1-.3-.4-.3-.6 0-.3.1-.5.3-.7.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3s.5.1.7.3l3.9 3.9 3.9-3.9c.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3.3 0 .5.1.7.3.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7l-4.6 4.6c-.1.1-.2.2-.3.2H12z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-open-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevronup\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6.7 14.7c-.2-.2-.3-.4-.3-.7s.1-.5.3-.7l4.6-4.6c.1-.1.2-.2.3-.2.1 0 .2-.1.4-.1.1 0 .3 0 .4.1.1 0 .2.1.3.2l4.6 4.6c.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3L12 10.8l-3.9 3.9c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"t2-accordion-item__inner-container is-layout-flow\" id=\"accordion-panel-1\" aria-labelledby=\"what-are-the-weather-and-snow-conditions-like?\" role=\"region\" hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\tWith its location well inside Ofotfjorden, Narvik is a relatively snow-rich area, despite its coastal climate.\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"t2-accordion-item wp-block-t2-accordion-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"t2-accordion-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"t2-accordion-trigger\" id=\"where-can-i-find-the-avalanche-forecast?\" aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-2\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\tWhere can I find the avalanche forecast?\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-closed-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevrondown\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 14.9c-.1 0-.3 0-.4-.1-.1 0-.2-.1-.3-.2L6.7 10c-.2-.1-.3-.4-.3-.6 0-.3.1-.5.3-.7.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3s.5.1.7.3l3.9 3.9 3.9-3.9c.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3.3 0 .5.1.7.3.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7l-4.6 4.6c-.1.1-.2.2-.3.2H12z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-open-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevronup\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6.7 14.7c-.2-.2-.3-.4-.3-.7s.1-.5.3-.7l4.6-4.6c.1-.1.2-.2.3-.2.1 0 .2-.1.4-.1.1 0 .3 0 .4.1.1 0 .2.1.3.2l4.6 4.6c.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3L12 10.8l-3.9 3.9c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"t2-accordion-item__inner-container is-layout-flow\" id=\"accordion-panel-2\" aria-labelledby=\"where-can-i-find-the-avalanche-forecast?\" role=\"region\" hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\tCheck the avalanche forecast at\u00a0varsom.no. Read the forecast carefully \u2013 don\u2019t just look at the score!\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"t2-accordion-item wp-block-t2-accordion-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"t2-accordion-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"t2-accordion-trigger\" id=\"are-there-any-dedicated-ski-touring-books?\" aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\tAre there any dedicated ski touring books?\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-closed-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevrondown\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 14.9c-.1 0-.3 0-.4-.1-.1 0-.2-.1-.3-.2L6.7 10c-.2-.1-.3-.4-.3-.6 0-.3.1-.5.3-.7.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3s.5.1.7.3l3.9 3.9 3.9-3.9c.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3.3 0 .5.1.7.3.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7l-4.6 4.6c-.1.1-.2.2-.3.2H12z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-open-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevronup\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6.7 14.7c-.2-.2-.3-.4-.3-.7s.1-.5.3-.7l4.6-4.6c.1-.1.2-.2.3-.2.1 0 .2-.1.4-.1.1 0 .3 0 .4.1.1 0 .2.1.3.2l4.6 4.6c.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3L12 10.8l-3.9 3.9c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"t2-accordion-item__inner-container is-layout-flow\" id=\"accordion-panel-3\" aria-labelledby=\"are-there-any-dedicated-ski-touring-books?\" role=\"region\" hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\tThe books\u00a0Ski Touring around Narvik and\u00a0Toppturer rundt Harstad\u00a0(the latter in Norwegian only) has 88 and 83 ski touring recommendations, respectively, in the Narvik and Harstad area. Check this website to order them online. \n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"t2-accordion-item wp-block-t2-accordion-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"t2-accordion-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"t2-accordion-trigger\" id=\"where-is-the-closest-lift-based-skiing-option?\" aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-4\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\tWhere is the closest lift-based skiing option?\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-closed-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevrondown\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 14.9c-.1 0-.3 0-.4-.1-.1 0-.2-.1-.3-.2L6.7 10c-.2-.1-.3-.4-.3-.6 0-.3.1-.5.3-.7.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3s.5.1.7.3l3.9 3.9 3.9-3.9c.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3.3 0 .5.1.7.3.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7l-4.6 4.6c-.1.1-.2.2-.3.2H12z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-open-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevronup\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6.7 14.7c-.2-.2-.3-.4-.3-.7s.1-.5.3-.7l4.6-4.6c.1-.1.2-.2.3-.2.1 0 .2-.1.4-.1.1 0 .3 0 .4.1.1 0 .2.1.3.2l4.6 4.6c.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3L12 10.8l-3.9 3.9c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"t2-accordion-item__inner-container is-layout-flow\" id=\"accordion-panel-4\" aria-labelledby=\"where-is-the-closest-lift-based-skiing-option?\" role=\"region\" hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\tNarvikfjellet is a great resort with unique off-piste skiing opportunities. They opened a new gondola lift in 2019. Harstad has a small ski hill called Sollifjellet, which is popular with families.\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"t2-accordion-item wp-block-t2-accordion-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"t2-accordion-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"t2-accordion-trigger\" id=\"how-do-i-get-there?\" aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-5\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\tHow do I get there?\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-closed-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevrondown\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 14.9c-.1 0-.3 0-.4-.1-.1 0-.2-.1-.3-.2L6.7 10c-.2-.1-.3-.4-.3-.6 0-.3.1-.5.3-.7.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3s.5.1.7.3l3.9 3.9 3.9-3.9c.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3.3 0 .5.1.7.3.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7l-4.6 4.6c-.1.1-.2.2-.3.2H12z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-open-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevronup\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6.7 14.7c-.2-.2-.3-.4-.3-.7s.1-.5.3-.7l4.6-4.6c.1-.1.2-.2.3-.2.1 0 .2-.1.4-.1.1 0 .3 0 .4.1.1 0 .2.1.3.2l4.6 4.6c.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3L12 10.8l-3.9 3.9c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"t2-accordion-item__inner-container is-layout-flow\" id=\"accordion-panel-5\" aria-labelledby=\"how-do-i-get-there?\" role=\"region\" hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\tEvenes Airport is located approx. midway between Harstad and Narvik, with are both approx. one hour\u2019s drive away.\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"alignfull vnn-hero wp-block-vnn-hero\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-hero__media\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/EspenNordahlWebStrlDSC_0319-scaled.jpg);background-position: 50% 50%;\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-hero__gradient\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-hero__inner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-staying-safe-when-skitouring\">Staying safe when skitouring<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-arrow\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mountaineer Espen Nordahl tells you how to reduce risks<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"724\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/check-todays-avalanche-forecast_skredversjon_WEB-1024x724.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/check-todays-avalanche-forecast_skredversjon_WEB-1024x724.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/check-todays-avalanche-forecast_skredversjon_WEB-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/check-todays-avalanche-forecast_skredversjon_WEB-768x543.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/check-todays-avalanche-forecast_skredversjon_WEB-1536x1086.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/check-todays-avalanche-forecast_skredversjon_WEB.jpg 1754w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption> You can check the weather forecast at any given time \u00a9 Politiet (the Police) <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Level: expert<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Even advanced skiers who like it extra steep and narrow have fallen in love with Narvik. Magnus can\u2019t think of another place where the couloir skiing is as good as here. \u201cThere is no other place where you have huge granite gullies with a 35-degree slope and a 1000-metre elevation drop, straight down to the fjord. It\u2019s insane.\u201d Magnus points out that this kind of skiing is only for advanced skiers with plenty of experience. He also points out that you have to pick days when the snow conditions are safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Favourite<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of Magnus\u2019 favourite areas is the mountains near Skjomen. Skjomen is a deep fjord, surrounded by steep, granite mountains diving straight into the water.<br>\u201cIt\u2019s incredibly beautiful here. It\u2019s steep and big, with great skiing,\u201d Magnus says.<br>Both at Skjomen, and in the neighbouring fjord, Beisfjord, there are roads taking you up a few hundred metres of elevation, giving you access to great spring skiing when the snow has already melted further down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Magnus has found his ski touring paradise in the areas around Narvik and Harstad.<br>\u201cThese areas are vast \u2013 there are so many mountains and endless touring opportunities here. You hardly ever see anyone else. Coming here is a great way to experience nature.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ski touring tips for the areas around Harstad and Narvik<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spanstind (1458 m.a.s.)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Immediately east of Gratangsbotn, right off the E6, is Spanstind, tempting skier from beginning to end in the ski season. You start at an elevation of approx. 400 metres. Spanstind is a popular mountain. It is relatively avalanche-safe and it is easy to pick a route. The ridge is airy and quite spectacular. Always a winner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keipen in Grovfjord (1136 m.a.s.)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Between Gratangen and Grovfjorden sits a beautiful mountain called Keipen. Its neighbour, Skorvetind, is also a great option, and you can climb them both on the same tour. From the top of Keipen, you get great views toward Rolla and And\u00f8rja. There are several options in terms of access and descent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">R\u00e5nkeipen (1200 m.a.s.)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>South of Narvik, near R\u00e5nbogen, is this mighty classic of a mountain. The view of Ofotfjorden, as well as of the steep granite walls in Skjomen, is spectacular. This is a popular choice, and the mountain gets plenty of visitors throughout the season.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"t2-featured-content-layout alignwide alignwide wp-block-t2-featured-content-layout\" role=\"list\"><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-artikler todo-activities todo-ski-touring todo-skiing facilities-adrenaline facilities-groups season-spring season-winter region-lyngenfjord malgrupper-nature-specialist malgrupper-outdoor-adventure wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-4\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"default-card wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/ski-touring-in-the-lyngen-alps\/\">\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-default_card wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/mai_16_2015_kaagen_56347-768x576.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-region\">\n\t\t\t\tLyngenfjord\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>Ski touring in the Lyngen Alps<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-activities\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-activites\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M625.941 293.823L421.823 497.941c-18.746 18.746-49.138 18.745-67.882 0l-.36-.36L592 259.882 331.397 0h48.721a48 48 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zm-128 0L293.823 497.941C284.451 507.314 272.166 512 259.882 512c-12.284 0-24.569-4.686-33.941-14.059L14.059 286.059A48 48 0 0 1 0 252.118V48C0 21.49 21.49 0 48 0h204.118a47.998 47.998 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zM464 259.882L252.118 48H48v204.118l211.886 211.878L464 259.882zM144 96c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48s21.49 48 48 48 48-21.49 48-48-21.49-48-48-48z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tSki Touring\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-artikler todo-activities todo-ski-touring todo-skiing facilities-adrenaline season-spring season-winter region-tromso wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-4\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"default-card wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/ski-touring-in-tromso\/\">\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-default_card wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 63% 35%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 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0 252.118V48C0 21.49 21.49 0 48 0h204.118a47.998 47.998 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zM464 259.882L252.118 48H48v204.118l211.886 211.878L464 259.882zM144 96c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48s21.49 48 48 48 48-21.49 48-48-21.49-48-48-48z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tSki Touring\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-artikler todo-activities todo-ski-touring todo-skiing facilities-groups season-spring season-winter region-senja malgrupper-nature-specialist malgrupper-outdoor-adventure wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-4\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"default-card wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/ski-touring-on-senja\/\">\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-default_card wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<figure 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