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Lofoten winter guide book?

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 esoteric 23 Nov 2016
Any ideas if there is a Lofoten winter guide book?
 HeMa 23 Nov 2016
In reply to esoteric:

Yes, and the answer is no.

 Robert Durran 23 Nov 2016
In reply to esoteric:

> Any ideas if there is a Lofoten winter guide book?

The Rockfax has a few vague ponters in the back. You might find some topos in that café in Henningvaer. Otherwise, just drive around, pick a stunning looking line and climb it. That's what we did! Well, one line and then it all melted........
 Mr. Lee 23 Nov 2016
In reply to esoteric:

Have you considered Senja? Seems go have a better reputation for winter stuff. Nothing special as far as ice climbing goes (same goes for Lofoten) but excellent for mixed and more of a Scottish style. Some basic details on the Senja Lodge page.
 DanielJ 23 Nov 2016
In reply to Mr. Lee: ????
Finnkona is pretty special, isn't it?

 Marek 24 Nov 2016
In reply to HeMa:

> Yes, and the answer is no.

My understanding - from one winter trip there - is that the local ethic is to climb-but-not-record and keeps the place 'adventurous'.
 HeMa 24 Nov 2016
In reply to Marek:

You're wrong, at least part of IT is recorded to Norsk TindKlubbe portal (Norwegian equavalent of BMC). No guidebooks though.
 Robert Durran 24 Nov 2016
In reply to Mr. Lee:

> Have you considered Senja? Excellent for mixed and more of a Scottish style.

When you see how little of the rock is developed in Lofoten for rock climbing and how much of the rest is vegetated, it seems like a paradise for Scottish style mixed!
 Marek 24 Nov 2016
In reply to HeMa:

> You're wrong, at least part of IT is recorded to Norsk TindKlubbe portal (Norwegian equavalent of BMC). No guidebooks though.

OK, I stand (well, sit really) corrected.

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