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Heia! Heia! Norge!

January 31, 2016April 16, 2016 Nicole

This weekend there was a prestigious nordic ski race series here at Storelva on Kvaløya, NM Tromsø.  These ski races have been planned over the past 2 years, and had many volunteers to coordinate such a large event.  These are not FIS races. … Continue reading Heia! Heia! Norge!

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Nord Lys on Håkøya

January 3, 2016January 23, 2016 Nicole

This evening Jesse and I saw some beautiful Northern Lights when we went out of the house for a little bit.  They were so impressive that … Continue reading Nord Lys on Håkøya

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Deep Freeze on Håkøya

January 3, 2016January 23, 2016 Nicole

Since we returned returning to Norway after Christmas, we have been in a deep freeze of sorts.  The average temperatures in Northern Norway are much higher than we … Continue reading Deep Freeze on Håkøya

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Solo on Styrmannstinden

September 25, 2015November 14, 2015 Nicole

After several weeks of rain I caught a break in the weather and rushed home early on a friday afternoon to conquer our last Ti på Topp peak of the year.  Jesse was back in the US, so Jack and … Continue reading Solo on Styrmannstinden

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Another Foggy Hike on Buren

September 12, 2015October 11, 2015 Nicole

Buren is a peak along the North side of Ersfjordbotn.  The mountains surrounding this fjord create and impressive and dramatic landscape.  These peaks are steep and rugged.  There are 2 mountains in this area that we hoped to hike and … Continue reading Another Foggy Hike on Buren

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Rolling Fog on Straumsaksla

August 25, 2015September 18, 2015 Nicole

I’m usually not so motivated to get out and be active on my own, but with Jesse around his get-it-done attitude and my summit fever has led to many hikes this summer.  Tonight we went up a short hike on … Continue reading Rolling Fog on Straumsaksla

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Kjølen – The Top of Kvaløya

August 19, 2015November 10, 2015 Nicole

Ok, so I lied a little.  Kjølen is not actually the top of Kvaløya. The summit is 790 m (2592 ft), which is higher than any other on the northern section of Kvaløya, but there are many peaks on Kvaløya in … Continue reading Kjølen – The Top of Kvaløya

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Hillesøya in Summer

August 17, 2015November 10, 2015 Nicole

Back in June on a cloudy and drizzly day, Julia took me to Sommarøy and we had a wonderful short hike on Hillesøya.  I’ve been planning on taking Jesse on this short but very special hike, and today we finally … Continue reading Hillesøya in Summer

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A Rainy Day on Trehorningen

August 9, 2015November 10, 2015 Nicole

Today Jack and I took Jesse on a short lovely hike near Skulsfjord on Kvaløya.  Sören, Jack and I had gone to the top of this hill before, but didn’t quite manage to stay on the trail no the way … Continue reading A Rainy Day on Trehorningen

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A Night on Nattmalsfjellet

August 4, 2015November 10, 2015 Nicole

Jesse, Jack and I repeated a short hike that I had taken with Jack in the midnight sun.  It was Jesse’s first time up this hike and thankfully it was much drier than earlier in the year.  We walked past … Continue reading A Night on Nattmalsfjellet

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