SignaTUR Gullruta in Etnefjellene from 16. maj

[Caspar Nielsen]

Hi everyone,

I plan to start my hike Friday the 16th, moving from Seljestad to Olalia. I am just checkin' in here to see if anyone has any comments, since UT.no says the "season" starts from July.

The weather looks good so far - But should I bring snowshoes?

My plan is:

Day 1) Seljestad -> Simlebu (cabin)
Day 2) Simlebu -> Sandvasshytta (cabin)
Day 3) Sandvasshytta -> Blomstølen (cabin) -> Storavassbu (cabin)
Day 4) Storavassbu -> Løkjelsvatnhytta (cabin)
Day 5) Løkjelsvatnhytta -> Olalia

I bring my own tent (Hilleberg Unna), 12 pages of maps, and cookware.. Not sure how many good tent spots I will encounter outside of the cabin areas, but it always nice to have the choice.

Caspar

Endret i går, 20:39 av Caspar Nielsen

[graham]

I would expect a great deal of snow now and rivers/streams could be an issue due to heavy snow melting.

For water crossings I use shell/rain trousers with some straps around the ancle. And hiking poles for stability. 

The trail will probably be hard to see, at least for the first half of the trip. A good map/navigation tools is necessary. I would also consider to bring some lightweight snowshoes as well.

[Caspar Nielsen]

graham skrev (2 timer siden):

I would expect a great deal of snow now and rivers/streams could be an issue due to heavy snow melting.

For water crossings I use shell/rain trousers with some straps around the ancle. And hiking poles for stability. 

The trail will probably be hard to see, at least for the first half of the trip. A good map/navigation tools is necessary. I would also consider to bring some lightweight snowshoes as well.

Thank you Graham, much appreciated. I will be getting some snowshoes for the hike. And I bring my poles (of course.)

With water crossings, I still need to nail my tactic. Are you saying, you don't change shoes? I was thinking to bring my kayak shoes, that are light weight and has a good grip. And keep my boots "dry".

[Caspar Nielsen]

I saw https://www.instagram.com/p/DHeJhM0Im6c/ from 7 weeks ago

Those peaks around the cabin are at 1000-1200.

[graham]

Yes, it is for the first half of the trip I would expect snow this days, and less snow as you descent some going south.

For water crossings I use water proof trousers and straps around the ancles, I try to tighten them as much as possible. I also often have a pair of Crocs in my backpack for camp/cabin use which I sometimes use for water crossings. I never go bare foot or in the socks

[graham]

The best alternative is to not get any need for the snowshoes, but if you really need them... 

[+Bjarne H.S.]

Satelittfoto i dag over indre Etnefjell:

[Caspar Nielsen]

Bjarne H.S. skrev (5 timer siden):

Satelittfoto i dag over indre Etnefjell:

Thanks Bjarne - Which service gives you such photo?