It‘s not over yet. An “Overnighter on Snowshoes” was long on my wish-list and now the time has come. With 15kg of luggage sitting on our backs we decided to take the bus to get a bit closer to the hut. In Normal snow conditions we would probably hiked over the lakes & trails but with that much new snow recently, we played safe and tested gear and guineas on a shorter trial during the first day.
Latest upon arrival on Madsvatnet our suspicion got confirmed. Not a single old trace crossing the lake at our entry point chosen, which normally becomes a spider-net of tracks especially after a weekend. We finally found and followed a short crossing just to end up in the bushes with steep up- and downhills ahead of us. After some staggering through deep snow while getting twigs out of the face, we got back to the XC skiing track which took us easily to the hut: Skihytta KS Ski Lofoten, booked for one night.
The forecast for Aurora was: 0% clouds, high activity, Kp Index 4 from 7pm onwards. Very good chance for a light show after dinner and it came true.
Skipping telly and table cleaning we were timely surrounded by mysterious wight leftovers and trolls everywhere under burning skies in all directions.
Pixelparty until my fingers became glassy frozen. It’s cold under the burning skies but worth the stitching pain.
Deeply impressive. Miraculous.
After a good night sleep and a decent breakfast our return crossing Kongsvatnet was fine and got framed by quickly changing weather conditions. The winter wonderland keeps us engaged.
A good trip leaving lasting impressions behind. Legs, back and brain need a rest.
Another pixelparty on Komoot.
Fair winds…
