Norwegian Mountains, Møre og Romsdal

Laupsnipa (558m) - 1st ski-trip in the 2013-14 season, Dec 8 2013


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The route from Voldnes

The route from Voldnes
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Finally, the snow came to Gurskøya and there was just enough of it to allow for skiing on Laupsnipa - my favorite winter activity. Today, I was so fortunate to share this experience with Anne and Karma.

 

The best day in - oh so long!

The best day in - oh so long!
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The weather has been terribly bad this autumn and November and beginning of December was a "disaster". Even I - got fed up with daily rain and hail showers. But today, we got a break and could enjoy a mountain trip without snow goggles and face protection...

 

To Laupsnipa!

To Laupsnipa!
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This type of snow is a big problem for Karma, but the trip wasn't long enough to give us real problems. The suit gives a lot of protection against the snow, but we seriously need to figure out the sock problem...

 

Karma and - snow issues...

Karma and - snow issues...
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The pictures say more than anything I can write on this page, so I'll just let them speak for themselves. Unfortunately, it seems that this snow is not going to last...

 

Approaching Laupsnipa

Approaching Laupsnipa
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Pictures

The pictures were taken with a Canon EOS 550D + Canon EF-S 17-85mm IS USM F 4-5.6

 
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Pictures from the trip

1. The route 2. Rising out of the forest 3. Let the fun begin... 4. Poor girl... 5. Gaining some views 6. On the ridge proper 7. Laupsnipa ahead 8. It is quite steep most of the way 9. My favorite ski-trip on Gurskøya! 10. Happy girls... 11. View across Rovdefjorden 12. View towards Østa and Volda region 13. Ouch... poor vision? 14. A small explosion... 15. My two girls 16. The day after the late dinner... 17. An enjoyable trip 18. Karma knows this mountain well 19. View towards Hareidlandet 20. Not far now... 21. My favorite section 22. Ouch... poooor girl... 23. Careful... 24. Summit ahead 25. On top of Laupsnipa 26. On top of Laupsnipa 27. Wide angle view from Laupsnipa 28. Ørskogfjellet 29. Ready for departure 30. Following a good line 31. Superwoman... 32. Actively looking for pitches to run 33. Karma had a busy afternoon 34. We ended up in a backyard

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