Join Jim and Andrew for another Norwegian adventure to the Jotunhiemen (postponed from last year). Glaciers, trad rock routes up massive rock, alpine summits and really expensive weak beers, back at the hut, epic driving across wide open spaces, getting washed in the sink at the petrol station, sleeping at the airport… something for everyone.

Join Jim and Andrew for another Norwegian adventure to the Jotunhiemen. Aim to arrive at Guardemoen Oslo airport August… Dates to be confirmed. Pick up the car and drive up to the Juvasshytte in the Jotunhiemen. Spend 4 nights in the hut and tick off some multi-pitch rock, glacier trips, and maybe some summit hill walks.

Then plans are flexible but generally head back south and get some more trad or local sport climbing in before reaching the airport and staying overnight before returning.

For those wishing to attend this trip as a first alpine experience, then the ascent of Galdhopiggen is a very easy and safe glacier approach and the summit is the highest in Northern Europe. If you are new to glacier travel, then please check with Jim very early on, so that you can practice and perfect your skills before the trip. You will need additional equipment including crampons but Jim can lend you an ice axe.

Services:

The airport has reasonable supplies, as do shops on the road up to the Jotunhiemen and the hut. Beware, prices aren’t cheap!

Accommodation: Find it here

Wild camping also available, 500m away from the hut.

Food:

Either bring your own or rely on the hut… or a bit of both.

Transport:

Jim and Andrew flying to and from Guardemoen Oslo airport… be aware that three airports serve Oslo and the other two are a few hours south. British Airways flies from LHR to OSL.

Cars are the new eco option… You will need to factor in car transport. There may be room in other cars but please check first.

Dates: Thursday 18th August 2022 – Thursday 25th August 2022.

Organisers:

Jim McCall and Andrew Martin.