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The
weather in Jotunheimen is unstable, most of the time.
But today we are blessed with the most beautiful sunshine,
and clear air. The car is
parked at Krossbu fjellstation, at
1260m altitude.
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In
the other direction, the path leads in a flack climb along
with the
small river Leira. In the background is todays main target, Store
Smørstabbtinden. |
A
little bit up the trail. The only reason I took this picture, is
because the peaks of Hurrungane are seen so nice over the clouds, in
the background.
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It
took me almost one hour to reach the glacier Leirbrean,
at 1520m
altitude. From here I go around the glacier to
the left in the picture. |
Hurrungane,
seen from a peak with no name, 1723m, next
to the small lake Leirvatnet. |
From
here Smørstabbtinden looks ever more respectful. The marked trail goes
a bit to the right in the picture, close to the steeper parts, and it
can be wise to try and follow the markings. The snow was a bit soft, so
I tried to keep on the rocks on my way up.
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The steeper section, around the 2000m level.
Some
scrambling is necessary here, but along the marked trail
it's ok. Fannaråki and Steindalsnosi
in the background. |
The peak is very sharpe. A narrow cliff with
a vertical drop down to the glacier Storbrean, about 400m below. Really
cool! |
The
view from the top is impressive. To the south you can see, among others,
Kniven, Sokse and Storebjørn.
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closer zoom at Storebjørn
2222m. |
A
bit more to the southeast, the most southern peaks in Jotunheimen.
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On
ever more tired legs, I push on towards the second goal of today,
Storbreatind 2018m. It can be reached from a saddlepoint on 1850m. Here
is a look back towards Smørstabbtinden from about 1900m.
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The
peak of Storbreatind, wich is easily reachable. The
view from here
isn't bad either.Here's a look to the south.
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In
the other direction, to the north, you can continue to the
peak
Veslbreatinden 2092m. I had planned to climb that
one as well, but now
both my legs say a definite no. Since
I get outvoted with two against
one, I give up that thought
and start descending. The first hike of the
year, then you
should know your limitations...
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