Jotunheimen Loop: Hiking through the Land of the Giants

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Jotunheimen is arguably the most aptly named of Norway’s 47 National Parks. In the local language, it translates to “land of the Giants.” Encompassing an area of 1,151 sq km (115,100 sq mi), the park features the country’s 23 highest Read More …

Trollheimen Triangle: Hiking in the Heart of Troll Country

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The Trollheimen Mountains of central Norway are one of the country’s most diverse mountain ranges. Located in the transition zone between marine and alpine environments, Trollheimen features ancient woodlands, lush river valleys, crystal-clear mountain lakes, and jagged rocky peaks. Complementing Read More …

Wanderlust Nordics: Exploring Trails in Scandinavia

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During the website’s recent hiatus, I hiked, traveled, dabbled in extreme ironing, and wrote two books. The first of those titles was Wanderlust Nordics: Exploring Trails in Scandinavia.* Released late last year, it’s a 300-page coffee table book that showcases Read More …

The Long Crossing of Norway’s Lofoten Islands

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Just off the coast of northern Norway in the Arctic Circle lies a legendary archipelago by the name of Lofoten. A combination of deep fjords, windswept beaches, jagged peaks and picture-postcard villages, its staggering beauty has long been celebrated in Read More …

Books, Bothies and the Northern Lights

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Let me begin this long overdue post with an apology to my readers. I just arrived home after six weeks of hiking around the Scottish Highlands and Norway’s Lofoten Islands. Before departing I had planned to put up a quick Read More …

Jotunheimen Traverse | Norway, 2009

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Distance:  58.4 miles (94 km) approx. Avg. Time:  4 days Start / Finish: Gjendesheim – Turtagro See VisitNorway.com for transport details to and from the trailheads. Season:  Late June to early September. Difficulty:  Moderate Maps / Info: The excellent 1:100,000 Jotunheimen Read More …