Arriving in Tromsø, Norway above the Arctic Circle, 69˚40’ Nth.

After what seemed like endless kilometres stopping overnight in Sundsvall on the Högakusten (the High Coast of Sweden) then Kiruna, we finally made it to Tromsø where we enjoyed a hearty fish soup and Norwegian folk sing-a-long at the local waterfront pub.

Ski Touring the Norwegian Fjords

After all that driving (4000 km) it was great to finally get the body moving on a ski tour on Stuoranjárga / Tromsø fastland (Tromsø mainland). Easy skinning through spindly Birch scrub soon took us within view of the Grotsundet (sound) then a steady climb to the corniced south ridge rewarded us with spectacular views of the Ullsfjorden. At the summit near the most Northern promontory of the mainland of Tromsø we gained a grand overview of the Northern fjords, Islands and the Lyngen Alps.

The weather has been almost perfect, a few spots of rain here and there but it’s quick to change. It seems, if you don’t like the weather you are experiencing in the Norwegian fjords then just wait half an hour!

Where are All the Moose?

Our biggest disappointment so far has been that despite mass marketing by the Swedish and Norwegian governments of likely moose and reindeer crossings; we haven’t seen a single four-legged beast in over 2000 kilometres of prime horny beast-land.