Krister Jonsson / IFMGA Mountainguide

Apr 25, 2016

Swedish Lapland - Kebnekaise

A couple of more excellent days on skis in Swedish Lapland.

With stable powder springsnow and long beautiful days in the land of reindeers and aurora borealis.
But also a high number of steep couloirs and big faces...

"Rullevare Rännan"

Booting up "Rullevare"

The magic with this area is that the more time I spend here the more interesting lines and possibilities I see. Like two more for everything I finds out...

The last couple of lines is in the area of Tarfala and a cool narrow couloir in Láddjuvággi.

//When Life has no value Death has its price.

Apr 13, 2016

Kebnepakte South East Face - On Ski

Kebnepakte - Massif Kebnekaise

Super good snow conditions, as so often, at this time of year. Early spring time skiing in the Swedish Lappland is often high quality snow. And a good time to ski some of the big number of steep faces and couloirs.

With the base at STF Kebnekaise Fjällstation, Mountain Station, the access to this high mountain area most be said to be quite easy. Once you are here that is!

Getting up to the Mountain Station which is reach either by car, train or Avion via Kiruna and Nikkaloukta. The last 19km from "Nikka" is done by skis since the road ends in Nikkaloukta.

This part is also run by Nikkaloukta Turist which have a skoter service.

Steep upper section on Kebnepakte

The STF station is full equipped with all the things a skier needs, comfortable rooms, good food and tasteful beer!

Then, to hike out to the surrounding mountains, well that is just up to you and your self!

//Suffer a little and learn a lot more...

Mar 29, 2016

Aiguille de la Tête Plate : Couloir N de l'Arête Plate

Some good conditions and still not to warm around Chamonix. Great time to ski some steep couloirs.

As always or at least often the Aiguille Rouge area has a high number of interesting lines.
The classic Col du Belvédère as an often skied example. At this moment in a very good safe condition. A little out-skied at the top, but still ok with some unused areas...

Rappel down col du Belvédère

Skiing down col du Belvédère

An other classic is col Beugeant. Also a good ski run with only some 700 vertical meter access via lac Blanc.
On the same direction is the little less known Couloir de l´Arete Plate.
A little, but just a little more awkward to get to, but the payback is double tums up!
If your unsure of the start, there is an improvised anchor to rappel off from. The outcome if you fall is bad so make sure not to.
The skiing is engage to start with and up to 40-45°.
And in the end it takes you to Glacier d´Anneuley and down to Le Buet.
Just a great days adventure!