The Magic Islands of Lofoten (Arctic Norway)

During the time the blog was dormant, many adventures went untold. Perhaps we'll find time to tell them, but in the meantime here is a sneaky peak at what has was missed.

June 2008: Tony and Simon were climbing in the North of Norway.

Typical weather in the North, but something we didn't see a lot of

Our trusty little Getz made it from Finland to the North of Norway.

Cruising up perfect granite cracks (about F5) on Bare Blabaer (Only Blueberries)
After the Creek this route lived up to it's name, the Norwegians describe a trivial task as bare blabaer.

From a small task to a slightly bigger one. Vestpillaren (F6a+ -11 pitches) forms the skyline.

The 1910 route on the Svolvaer Geita redetermined what man could achieve. Now it is "only blueberries" but following the classic route was an eyeopening experience.

Honest words.....

Steep sport climbing....... preparation for the Blue Mountains?