The Best Backcountry Ski Trails in Norway

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Småbrekke - Gullhorgabu - Småbrekke cross-country skitour

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near Hatlestad, Hordaland (Norge)

Willemvanderbilt

Distance

9.83mi

Elevation +

1594f

TrailRank

30

Cross-country skitur from Bergsdalen to the new Norwegian Trekking Association cabin of Gullhorgabu (opened in 2014). Steep climb out of the valley towards Moavatnet, followed by a gradual climb into Moadalen and crossin...

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Gammelgårdfjellet 603m

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near Skullgammen, Troms og Finnmark (Norge)

CathyODowd

Distance

5.18mi

Elevation +

2031f

TrailRank

29

Lovely loop, much nicer descent than just going back down the ascent ridge. It does require you to schuss a high line in the valley bottom to get out, but it’s fun to work out.

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NORWAY. Natakupa (1.400 m) and Hestefjellet (1.303 m)

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near Stryn, Vestland (Norge)

danidomingovitx

Distance

9.30mi

Elevation +

4426f

TrailRank

29

Nice tour around two of the main summits of the Stryn Vinterski resort. It starts with a smooth up between the cabins of Bøanedsætra following the ski track until the top of the first ski lift. The most direct way to...

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110405 Hallingskied to Finsehytta

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near Vatnahalsen, Sogn og Fjordane (Norway)

MT471

Distance

13.15mi

Elevation +

1073f

TrailRank

29

Back country ski touring in Norway. Hallingskied Hytte is owned by the Bergen touring organisation but allow discounts for DNT members. Douvets and pillows provided so sleeping bag liner would suffice. It also has a well...

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Attempt on Svartfjellet

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near Nuvsvåg, Troms og Finnmark (Norge)

CathyODowd

Distance

6.96mi

Elevation +

2831f

TrailRank

29

We turned back early as the snow didn’t feel stable. Brilliant big mountain terrain. From the top of our second climb you can ski straight back down to the car. We went down the other slope for better snow, but then you...

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Torksmannen - Lofoten

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near Vestpollen, Nordland (Norge)

arnau.valls

Distance

4.69mi

Elevation +

2562f

TrailRank

28

Peak of moderate difficulty depending on the snow conditions. Running out from the parking lot. With amazing views on the way up and at the top with the possibility of also doing a second peak, the Breitind. And multiple...

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Øksfjord

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near Øksfjord, Troms og Finnmark (Norge)

CathyODowd

Distance

3.82mi

Elevation +

2005f

TrailRank

27

A short tour while we waited for the ferry. There is lots of terrain up there to ski, and if the snow is stable and you know the lines, you can go over the top and ski straight down to the car park.

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Loddečohkka

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near Leirbukt, Troms og Finnmark (Norge)

machbohu

Distance

13.90mi

Elevation +

5420f

TrailRank

27

We had remarkably stable snow and sunny conditions. Lot of tracks uphill (and later also downhill) so it was easy to find the way up (and also down). The terrain is quite good to navigate through.

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Rondane stage 2: Rondvassbu-Øvre Dørålseter

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near Mysusætre, Oppland fylke (Norge)

Willemvanderbilt

Distance

11.08mi

Elevation +

728f

TrailRank

26

The first 3 kilometers take you across a frozen glacial lake, nice and flat, to get the engine running. You will gradually start to climb after reaching the lake's eastern shore. Nothing serious though: roughly some 50 v...

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Roundjfellet from Hammerstad

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near Vestpollen, Nordland (Norge)

r.bascunana

Distance

6.92mi

Elevation +

2743f

TrailRank

26| 5.0

Skitour journey from the south east side to climb the Roundjfellet by the ridge. Long flat aproach from the parking by the bridge

RIP, Roman, my friend! 🙏🏻🎿
Costin Miu

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Store Kvittind

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near Laupstad, Nordland (Norge)

arnau.valls

Distance

3.66mi

Elevation +

2224f

TrailRank

26

Short and easy-moderate pick (depending on snow conditions) with very nice views on the top and astonishing ski down with views of the fiord. From the mountain pass at the last lake up, there is the option of making a fl...

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Norway 3 Vasnestind

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near Jøkelfjordeidet, Troms og Finnmark (Norge)

Aufrany Free

Distance

4.75mi

Elevation +

2106f

TrailRank

26

We land by Zodiac. Weather was bad, heavy snow drop and wind. We make three rounds up where forest ends. Great ski down, powder deep fresh.

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160402 Finse - Appelsinhytta

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near Finse, Hordaland (Norge)

MT471

Distance

4.71mi

Elevation +

410f

TrailRank

25

A steady uphill climb up to the hytte which is a half way stop if travelling to the top of the Hardangerjøkulen ice cap.

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Tromsø and Lyngen Alps, Storgalten-Lassofjellet

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near Lenangsstraumen, Troms (Norge)

Guillem Plans
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Distance

6.06mi

Elevation +

4180f

TrailRank

91| 5.0

Explanations in english, catalan and spanish. ENGLISH First of all, explain that the difficulty of the route is because the descent is directly by the main slope (S4). If you choose to follow the same itinerary th...

Felicitats per la ruta cracks!!!
Caroline2

Una ruta molt divertida i amb un dia espectacular. Un cop al cim les vistes son increibles i vam disfrutar d'una gran ba...
jaumepb

Espectacular!!!
ratillaman

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Lyngseidet

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near Lyngseidet, Troms (Norge)

jodeg

Distance

8.02mi

Elevation +

2339f

TrailRank

23

Enjoying the few on a easy walk. The route got two mountain ski huts. From second hut you can easily head for Krvingtinden or Romestinden Peak.

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Jonslettind 806m

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near Jøkelfjordeidet, Troms og Finnmark (Norge)

CathyODowd

Distance

5.58mi

Elevation +

3248f

TrailRank

23

A very popular touring peak with plenty of possibilities, including some quite steep terrain. Our track takes several slopes over 35 degrees but there are always alternatives. The views into the Jøkelfjord are stunning! ...

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Spanstinden

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near Ruŋgo, Troms og Finnmark (Norge)

Esports El Cim

Distance

6.91mi

Elevation +

3333f

TrailRank

22

Skin up ans ski down the fanthastic Spanstinden Peak. What an amazing views and deep powder downhill from top to bottom (more than 1000m ski down). Freezing weather but the window on the top was the best present.

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2023 7d backcountryski Rondane 180km

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near Øksendalen, Innlandet (Norge)

Jef Dries

Distance

111.90mi

Elevation +

10121f

TrailRank

22

trekking with pulk, south to north because of stormy weather in the north in the beginning of our trip. day 2: extra tour to top without pulk day 3: extra tour on nordic ski area without pulk day 1-4 marked path a...

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Norway: Haukeliseter-Hellevassbu Norway 2008

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near Vågsli, Telemark fylke (Norge)

Clare52

Distance

13.89mi

Elevation +

1985f

TrailRank

22

This is the first (or last) stretch of a trip across the Hardangervidda N-S. The full trip is given by 'scuner' as "Hardangervidda from Haukeliseter to Ustaoset." I have put in this first stretch alone to make it easie...

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Stetind playground

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near Stefjordbotnen, Nordland (Norge)

Esports El Cim

Distance

8.82mi

Elevation +

5003f

TrailRank

20

Three amazing downhill inside the forest of Stetind playgound. We had authentic poder conditions. The second downhill must be from the lake Svartvatnet, but the visibility was bad and we turn back before. Stetind, what a...

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Russelvfjellet south peak

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near Russelv, Troms og Finnmark (Norge)

CathyODowd

Distance

5.32mi

Elevation +

2438f

TrailRank

20

An easy tour for a tired day with dodgy conditions. Nice views from high up and a fun ski down. Be careful of cornices on the final ridge.

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Trolltinden 850m

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near Akkarvik, Troms og Finnmark (Norge)

CathyODowd

Distance

4.91mi

Elevation +

2756f

TrailRank

20

Very popular peak for a good reason. Great views. Options for less or more steep, both up and down, depending on snow stability.

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Øvre Tverrelvtind 1013m

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near Alteidet, Troms og Finnmark (Norge)

CathyODowd

Distance

5.97mi

Elevation +

2910f

TrailRank

20

A day of grey flat light as we ascended the highest peak in the immediate area - Øvre Tverrelvtind 1013m. But we did get some powder on the descent.

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Tromso and Lyngen Alps, Blatinden

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near Skáidi, Troms (Norge)

Guillem Plans
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Distance

6.28mi

Elevation +

3763f

TrailRank

77| 5.0

You can translate the text to other languages. CAT-Blatinden 1180m+, Alps de Lyngen sud Sortida: Kantornes (Laksvatn) El dissabte la previsió es manté variable durant tot el dia i, de moment, la visibilitat és b...

Beeeee cracks!!!
Caroline2

Hem disfrutat d'una fantàstica neu pols, i d'una baixada pel bosc
jaumepb

Impressionant ruta!!!
ratillaman

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2024 9d backcountryski Skarvheimen-Jotunheimen 232km

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near Finse, Vestland (Norge)

Jef Dries

Distance

144.16mi

Elevation +

15082f

TrailRank

19

from Finse to Fondsbu (staffed and unstaffed cabins) and then loop in Jotunheimen South beginning of March, good snow conditions and mostly also good weather. extra loop in Geiteryg, extra nordic ski loop in Sulebu, ...

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