Smørstabbtind to Loftet

By Lyngve - Posted on 30 July 2002

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It took me more than 10 hours to complete all the six summits on the ridge from Store Smørstabbtind (2.208 m) to Loftet (2.170 m) in Jotunheimen. Been there done that..... Read more »

Falketind and Stølnostind

By Lyngve - Posted on 22 July 2002

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Falketind (2.067 m) is probably one of the five most beautiful peaks in Norway. It's a real pleasure to walk into the wild and isolated valley between Falketind and Hjelledalstind. Traversing the ridge between Falketind and Stølnostind is a very interesting scramble.


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Five days in the paradise of Fiji

By Lyngve - Posted on 09 September 2001

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I spent 4-5 days and nights on Beachcomber Island (Fiji) together with some other backpackers. The tiny island didn't offer much more than beach life, snorkeling, scuba diving and endless parties, but it was outrageous fun..... Read more »

Bali

By Lyngve - Posted on 04 September 2001

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Bali is certainly more than beautiful beaches and exciting nightlife. Bali also offer stunning sceneries with several volcanoes rising high above the lush green landscape and endless rice fields. In addition there are spectacular temples built on steep cliffs, and last but not least, Bali has a lot of art and culture to explore. Read more »

72 days of backpacking in India

By Lyngve - Posted on 21 August 2001

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India was the start of my 11 months of backpacking around the world. Even though some people advised me to choose an easier country to start with, I didn't listen. I probably had some regrets the first few days in India. But despite of all the hassles, my passion for India only grew day by day. I'll be back.... Read more »

Longs Peak

By Lyngve - Posted on 12 July 2001

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Long Peak may not be the highest peak in Colorado, but it's definitely the most popular. Situated in the middle of Rocky Mountains National Park this mountain really dominates the sky, high above the neighboring mountains. The normal route (Keyhole) is not very difficult, but it's quite demanding in terms of distance and altitude. Read more »

Thunderstorms on Maroon Peak

By Lyngve - Posted on 08 July 2001

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Aspen is worldwide famous because of skiing. The Maroon Bells are maybe less known by foreigners, but most Americans will recognize these peaks as the most beautiful in the States together with Denali, Mt Rainier and the Tetons. I failed to bring sufficient equipment for this climb, hence I summited late in the afternoon in a terrible thunderstorm. Read more »

Death on Lobuje East in Nepal

By Lyngve - Posted on 16 April 2001

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The first time I visited Nepal, in the autumn of 2000, I was mainly trekking at altitudes up to a maximum of 5.400 meters. When I returned to Nepal in the spring of 2001, I had only one wish; to get higher. Read more »

Annapurna Circuit

By Lyngve - Posted on 01 November 2000

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Annapurna Circuit is a nearly 300 kilometres walk arround the gigantic 8000m peaks of Annapurna. I did it together with Bjarne, Trine, Runhild, Mona and Neil (in addition to one guide and 3 porters from Nepal) in the autumn of 2000. Here is my extensive travel diary from the 18 days of trekking in the splendid highland of Nepal (Norwegian language only). Read more »

Mont Blanc

By Lyngve - Posted on 22 August 2000

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I had been dreaming of this mountain for at least a year or so. In the summer of 2000 I went to Zermatt to start the preparation and acclimatizing. The first week I ascended a couple of 4000 meters peaks (Breithorn and Rimpfischorn), and then I headed for Chamonix to fulfil my dream..... Read more »