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Norway - Winter conditions continue into summer

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Winter is refuses to leave the Jotunheim mountains this summer. Normally by July the winter snows have substantially melted away, however this year this has not happened and there have been repeated snow fall in the high mountains.

Normally at this time of year it is not necessary to take axes, crampons and snow anchors on many peaks, but this year conditions dictate otherwise and snow free peaks are still in winter. Normally bare glaciers are under a blanket of snow and classic rocks climbs are mixed outing.

If your planning on visiting the Jotunheim this year it would be advisable to bring winter equipment and enjoy the winter / alpine conditions that we have been presented with this year.

Unfortunately there has been several rescues on Storen due to people not taking into account the current winter conditions. Rescue groups have been critical of peoples equipment and planning.

Feel free to contact me if you need more up-to-date conditions reports
Jamie

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