The trailhead at Tronstad, approx halfway between Hornindal and Hellesylt.
The characteristic summit of Fivelstadnibba (1209m) as seen from above Tronstad
Hornindalsrokken (1529m)
I have reached the snowline here at at Tronstadseter (600m)
One of two cabins at Tronstadseter
Hornindalsrokken (1529m) in the horizon
The sun climbs above a ridge west of Lianibba
Ski tracks from a lonely skier. Kvitegga (1691m) in the middle of the photo.
Lianibba is only 30-40 minutes away
The gentle slopes of Lianibba
Sunset at noon?
Snowdrift below the summit of Lianibba
Time to take of the skis and climb the last steep uphill
The massive cairn on top of Lianibba (1500m)
Even at noon the sun doesn't rise higher than this during December in Norway
Amazing visibility eastwards of Lianibba, into the wild and mountainous area of Tafjord
This lake (Vatnedalsvatnet) is trapped by its surrounding mountains.
Dangerously close to the edge of the overhanging cornices of Lianibba
Lyngve on the summit of Lianibba (1500m). A mild winter in Norway, but cold enough at this elevation.
The rugged peaks of Sunnmørsalpane can be seen on the left hand side
Notice how the shadow of Lianibba decorates the peak behind (Kalvedalsegga)
Cornice north of Lianibba
Looking down the gentle slopes of Lianibba. The bulky mountain to the right is Kvitegga (1691m), the highest peak in Sunnmørsalpane.
The cabin at Tronstadseter (old shack)
Evening clouds above Hornindal
A beautiful moon, prepares the mountains for yet another long and cold night
