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After
checking in at the camping outside Rjukan around 17.00, I drive to
Gaustablikk with no plan, more than to walk a short
evening
tour. The car is
parked on 900m and I follow the lift upwards. It's
closed, of course... |
It's a
large facility up here, just east of the Gausta peak. Lots of ski
slopes and
lifts. |
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A bit further up, a
nice peak appears ahead. That one must be climbed! A quick
look at my
watch and an estimation to be on the summit before 19.00. |
Now on
more than 1100m. Here is the tree limit. |
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The final climb to
the summit is a bit steeper. There has been some skiing here.
I go around the
cliffs on the right side to find an easier climb. |
With
some 100 altitude meters left, I leave my snowshoes. Not much snow here,
climbing with my boots is better. |
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A bit steep at some places, but still easy
climbing the final part. |
At the summit, 18.40.
This one was an unexpected bonus, not planned when I
went for Norway
earlier today. The small summit cairn can be seen to the right
Behind
is Gausta peak, 1883m. |
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To the southwest is Gaustaråen
with Gaustakne, 1523m. The mountain road is
kept closed during the night, at this time of year. |
To the
southeast, Heddersfjell 1461m. |
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To the
northeast is a wide, flatter high mountain area. |
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