Norwegian Mountains, Sogn og Fjordane

Fivlenosi on skis, Apr 11 2010


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Fivlenosi seen from Vorfjellet

Fivlenosi seen from Vorfjellet
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After a fantastic trip to Grovabreen the day before, Fivlenosi was on the agenda for this Sunday. Anne (Rudsengen) and me were on the way to Fivlenosi already in February, but because of too much snow, we agreed (as we were passing Gaupne) to go to Vorfjellet instead. But there would be no change of plans today; the weather was gorgeous and skiing conditions were excellent.

I was quite amazed when we drove up Vigdalen. What a wild, wild valley, and moreover; people live up here! I tried to imagine how driving up and down in midst winter would be like. Not to mention how it was like before road improvement and the tunnel. Vigdalen presented itself in a fine spring colours, and we didn't pass any snow until we reached Syneshaug. We could start skiing already at the trailhead. Excellent timing!

 

Syneshaug - the trailhead

Syneshaug - the trailhead
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We skied towards Vårstølen (but not far enough to see the "Fivla" signpost), agreed on what seemed to be the easiest route up the forest, crossed river Vigdøla (on a snow bridge) and found the "T" trail immediately after crossing the river. We followed the trail (corridor) up to the Storhaug - Fivlenosi pass, where we got Dalsdalen in view.

Instead of sticking with the trail, we chose a route up the forest where we had Dalsdalen in view at all times. The forest between 750m and 900m is the most cumbersome section on the entire route to Fivlenosi. But, it can also be fun!

 

Fivlenosi in view

Fivlenosi in view
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Once above the forest, we had Fivlenosi and the Fivla cabins in clear view. Fivla seemed like a natural place to stop for lunch. The snow was just perfect, and I couldn't wait for the descent!

 

Fivlenosi ahead

Fivlenosi ahead
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From Fivla, we had yet another 500 vertical metres to ascend before reaching the summit. Every second of this ascent was pure delight. Oh, the views! I absolutely love the Sogn og Fjordane mountains! To spend this Sunday in any other way is - IMHO - simply not justifiable!

We reached the top of Fivlenosi 2:18pm - 3:15m after heading out from Syneshaug, and I might have become temporarily religious... (no disrespect intended in any way)

 

 

On Fivlenosi

On Fivlenosi
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After a long and enjoyable stay on the summit, it was (high) time for the descent. This was - most likely - the most superb skiing conditions I've ever come across on a mountain. We could ski Telemark or run parallel turns. The snow allowed for all types of skiing, and you probably recognize that strong desire of wanting to go back up again?

A picture from the descent was later featured in Turmagasinet (Sogn og Fjordane Turlag). Photographer: Anne Rudsengen

 

From Turmagasinet (Sogn og Fjordane Turlag)

From Turmagasinet (Sogn og Fjordane Turlag)
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I had brought my widest Telemark skis, while Anne had regular mountain skis. Which didn't seem to affect her much...

 

Descending Fivlenosi - with a view!

Descending Fivlenosi - with a view!
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After yet another memorable ski-trip, we returned to Syneshaug 3:55pm - 4h:50m after heading out. And like always - I fell "in love" with a number of new mountains that I just have to visit. Hest, Asbjørnnosi, Vongsen, Vassdalsfjellet, Liabrekulen - to name a few. Stay tuned!

 

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The pictures were taken with a Canon EOS 450D + Canon EF-S 17-85mm IS USM F 4-5.6

 
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To Fivla

0. Trip tracks 1. Arriving at Syneshaug 2. Syneshaug trailhead 3. On the toll road. No fee for skiers 4. Picking a forest route 5. Crossing Vigdøla 6. Up the forest 7. Vigdalsstølen 8. The Storhaug - Fivlenosi pass 9. Up a forest ridge 10. Fivlenosi 11. Getting the larger picture 12. Storhaug - saved for a rainy day 13. Anne - on the rock(s) 14. She says: -Nice view-. She thinks: -Crazy man!- 15. Moving on 16. Dalsdalen view 17. Fivlenosi and Fivla cabins 18. Fivla cabins 19. Vågsberget - nice! 20. At Fivla

To Fivlenosi

21. Leaving Fivla 22. To Fivlenosi 23. A memorable trip in progress 24. A snowy desert 25. With Asbjørnnosi in the background 26. Vongsen 27. Vassdalsfjellet 28. Hest - attempted less than a month later 29. Mighty Sogn og Fjordane! 30. In the final hill 31. On Fivlenosi 32. Thank you!! 33. Mona Lisa

Wide-angle view from Fivlenosi

34. Wide-angle view from Fivlenosi

Zoom views from Fivlenosi

35. Zoom view from Fivlenosi 36. Zoom view from Fivlenosi 37. Zoom view from Fivlenosi 38. Zoom view from Fivlenosi

Other pics from Fivlenosi

39. Hest and Såta 40. Asbjørnnosi 41. Kinnfokfjellet and Hurrungane 42. Hurrungane 43. Jotunheimen peaks 44. Jagershaugen

Descent

45. Descending Fivlenosi 46. Anne - in a blaze 47. Mind the valley! 48. Oh la la 49. This is living. Here and now! 50. Do I sense a smile? 51. Mind the sudden drop... 52. Oh yeah! She IS smiling 53. Hey! Stay away from my tracks! 54. Ouch? 55. Swing it, sister! 56. OK! Make way! 57. How do I stop this thing? 58. Oh oh... valley view! 59. What IS that noise?? 60. A most excellent hill! 61. Hey - there is more! 62. Ga ga ga ga ... 63. This cannot go on forever? 64. Uh uh! That valley again! 65. Slowdown 66. Back on the toll road 67. Area info

Heading home

68. Eagle in Jostedalen 69. Visiting Marifjøra 70. View from Marifjøra 71. Skjorta

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