SY Hullu Poro – Boating & Biking Adventures

Short & Intense

On February 22, 2026

After getting another 10cm of snow during the early morning hours, we are now, based on official data for downtown Svolvær, sitting at 75cm total. More than enough and much more snow higher up the mountains. Avalanche risk sits at orange severity levels, first ones having reported within Lofoten.

By coincident, this ride falls on the day the ITI 2026 – also known as ITI Alaska – is going to be started. Its the only coincident besides winter and snow, not to forget both sharing amazing winter landscape. Crazy race, not for puppies.

My winter biking appetite is on the rise despite having been hit by a snow spell on the return. Gore, Woolpower, Sorel, Hestra and Rockbros keep me cozy.

Good stuff.

Fair winds…

… ample snow…

By Bernd

On February 21, 2026

In Norway

Apart from shuffling snow we are enjoying some switched off, quite quality days. A passing through, chilling easterly gale does not get us outside for long and one more time our cozy tiny floating home provides all comfort needed.

It’s never boring, and we feel dragged between the fact, that these days will unfortunately come to an end and initial thoughts about planning the time to move on.

Fair winds…

…more snow to come….

By Bernd

On February 14, 2026

In Norway

After the snow is before the snow while the sun made it for a few hours in between. We got around 40 to 50 cm in the first batch over the last 24 hours. Snow removal is in full swing to ensure normal life routines are not getting impacted, e.g. the busses getting the Asian tourists to their waterfront hotels.

Its the time where our tarpaulin snow cover saves us a lot of work and keeps our tiny floating home in good order.

Fair winds…

Snow attack !

By Bernd

On February 13, 2026

In Norway

No doubt, after six weeks of very pleasant winter weather, the turning point has arrived. We might not see the sun for the next seven days! Heavy snow has kicked in. Will be nice. No gales forecasted, at present.

Sailing to the sauna is a new to me.

Fair winds…

Gamme

By Bernd

On February 12, 2026

In B(H)iking, Norway

We were out today on a mission to find a historical Gamme, hidden within the Kabelvåg plaines. Its chimney looming through the leafless trees finally revealed its existence, accessible via a deep & steep snow powdered approach.

A very special place of retreat.

Fair winds…

Longrun to Shopping

By Bernd

On February 10, 2026

In B(H)iking, Norway

Today’s grocery shopping took us on a detour around Gardsosen, one of the fjords cutting deep into Svolvær’s spread out community. It offers some aerial views over the city and the Vestfjord. A short hike, I did before, four month ago in autumn, now in winter, still imposing.

Time is flying by despite the days getting longer and longer and our focus remains on taking as many impressions in as possible. The day of leaving will come and it will be over…

Fair winds…

Popular on Sundays

By Bernd

On February 8, 2026

In B(H)iking, Norway

The Sunday waffles at the hytta operated by KS Ski Lofoten are popular and drive family and friends out into the nature even under heavy clouded skies.

While crossing Karlsvatnet on our way to the hytta, two moose were marching around on the frozen lake. Second time we see some of these impressive animals life in nature after having observed many of their tracks and traces until now during our hikes.

I think, this hytta will see us more often.

Fair winds…

Bus to Snowshoe

By Bernd

On February 7, 2026

In B(H)iking, Norway

We are in the process of exploring the final stretches of the plaines between Kabelvåg and Svolvær and the bus just comes in handy now and then.

Madsvatnet, a small lake with some outstanding trees, fully embedded in a swampy area, cannot be reached by bike.

Fair winds…

Ice Fishing

By Bernd

On February 6, 2026

In B(H)iking, Norway

Days are getting longer allowing also for longer outdoor activities under daylight. Vestre Kalle was on top of my list.

Four nations on one lake. Again, the fire was already on and Danish tour guide Bjørn, one of the many, who lost their heart to Lofoten, even had an extra cup of hot tea for me. Highly appreciated!

Fair winds…

Hytta @ Stor-Kongsvatnet

By Bernd

On February 4, 2026

In B(H)iking, Norway

The Grillhytta @ Stor-Kongsvatnet was long on my list for a visit and today it worked out very well during our focused snowshoe hike while preferencing lake crossing time over scenic hill views. The fire was already on upon our arrival.

My initial expectations for this hike were moderate as the actual overcasted skies were not in line with what the weather forecast promised. Fascination took completely over when some fog slowly came in. A hike under pure blue skies becomes almost boring.

The winter continues at its best.

Pixel party on Komoot.

Fair winds…