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Trollkyrkja and Trolltindan 10.-11.7. 2019

Thursday, 11 July 2019
Trollkyrkja and Trolltindan 10.-11.7. 2019 - Following this pimped car on the Atlantic Road that connects Averøy with the mainland on the west.
Following this pimped car on the Atlantic Road that connects Averøy with the mainland on the west.
Trollkyrkja and Trolltindan 10.-11.7. 2019 - Don't put the exhaust back into your car!
Don't put the exhaust back into your car!
Trollkyrkja and Trolltindan 10.-11.7. 2019 - A short walk around Eldhusøya.
A short walk around Eldhusøya.
Trollkyrkja and Trolltindan 10.-11.7. 2019 - A crab made of plastic lying on nearby beaches. How does it smell?
A crab made of plastic lying on nearby beaches. How does it smell?
Trollkyrkja and Trolltindan 10.-11.7. 2019 - A series of bridges runs over small islands.
A series of bridges runs over small islands.
Trollkyrkja and Trolltindan 10.-11.7. 2019 - The fog from the Atlantic dissipated in to a cloudless afternoon. Starting a new hike in Fræna.
The fog from the Atlantic dissipated in to a cloudless afternoon. Starting a new hike in Fræna.
Trollkyrkja and Trolltindan 10.-11.7. 2019
Trollkyrkja and Trolltindan 10.-11.7. 2019 - Small waterfalls along the trail ...
Small waterfalls along the trail ...
Trollkyrkja and Trolltindan 10.-11.7. 2019 - ... that leads to Trollkyrkja and Trolltindan.
... that leads to Trollkyrkja and Trolltindan.
Trollkyrkja and Trolltindan 10.-11.7. 2019 - The hiked trail at the forest line, which is here, close to the Atlantic Ocean, only at 400 m a.s.l.
The hiked trail at the forest line, which is here, close to the Atlantic Ocean, only at 400 m a.s.l.
Trollkyrkja and Trolltindan 10.-11.7. 2019 - Arriving at the first destination; Trollkyrkja.
Arriving at the first destination; Trollkyrkja.
Trollkyrkja and Trolltindan 10.-11.7. 2019 - It is a 70 m long karst cave system formed in a marble lens between amphibolite bedrock. This is the lower entrance with water spring at the contact between marble and amphibolite.
It is a 70 m long karst cave system formed in a marble lens between amphibolite bedrock. This is the lower entrance with water spring at the contact between marble and amphibolite.
Trollkyrkja and Trolltindan 10.-11.7. 2019 - The rock contact on the surface.
The rock contact on the surface.
Trollkyrkja and Trolltindan 10.-11.7. 2019 - A small chamber at the entrance is followed by a narrower passage.
A small chamber at the entrance is followed by a narrower passage.
Trollkyrkja and Trolltindan 10.-11.7. 2019 - With flowing water.
With flowing water.
Trollkyrkja and Trolltindan 10.-11.7. 2019 - Widened rock discontinuity into a typical karst channel.
Widened rock discontinuity into a typical karst channel.
Trollkyrkja and Trolltindan 10.-11.7. 2019 - A small meander with the stream.
A small meander with the stream.
Trollkyrkja and Trolltindan 10.-11.7. 2019 - After the corner ... Putain.
After the corner ... Putain.
Trollkyrkja and Trolltindan 10.-11.7. 2019 - A chamber with waterfall.
A chamber with waterfall.
Trollkyrkja and Trolltindan 10.-11.7. 2019 - Vertical panorama.
Vertical panorama.
Trollkyrkja and Trolltindan 10.-11.7. 2019 - From a ledge above.
From a ledge above.
Trollkyrkja and Trolltindan 10.-11.7. 2019 - The waterfall from above.
The waterfall from above.
Trollkyrkja and Trolltindan 10.-11.7. 2019 - Waterfall chamber on the left side, and entrance to another part of the cave on the right.
Waterfall chamber on the left side, and entrance to another part of the cave on the right.
Trollkyrkja and Trolltindan 10.-11.7. 2019 - Accessible via descent on a ladder.
Accessible via descent on a ladder.
Trollkyrkja and Trolltindan 10.-11.7. 2019 - Another waterfall ...
Another waterfall ...
Trollkyrkja and Trolltindan 10.-11.7. 2019 - Metamorphosed chert?
Metamorphosed chert?
Trollkyrkja and Trolltindan 10.-11.7. 2019 - Continuation of the cave system upstream ...
Continuation of the cave system upstream ...
Trollkyrkja and Trolltindan 10.-11.7. 2019 - Surface above the cave.
Surface above the cave.
Trollkyrkja and Trolltindan 10.-11.7. 2019 - With typical karst features as karren and rills.
With typical karst features as karren and rills.
Trollkyrkja and Trolltindan 10.-11.7. 2019 - Another small cavity nearby.
Another small cavity nearby.
Trollkyrkja and Trolltindan 10.-11.7. 2019 - More karst features.
More karst features.
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Trollkyrkja and Trolltindan 10.-11.7. 2019 - Settling down by the nearby lake and preparing the evening snack.
Settling down by the nearby lake and preparing the evening snack.
Trollkyrkja and Trolltindan 10.-11.7. 2019 - Photographer's and his better half's evening snack. Chicken with Lentils and Lime (Rice, lentils (17%), chicken (chicken (87%), salt, stabilizer (E450, E451), antioxidant (rosemary flavouring)) (13%), onion, bell pepper, cauliflower, rapeseed oil, green beans, corn starch, lime juice (2,4%), chicken bouillon (aroma (soy), maltodextrin, salt, yeast extract, chicken, onion, carrot extract, leek, seasoning), garlic, seasoning, ginger, antioxidant (ascorbic acid)) and Custard Apple Crunch (Custard (71%) (Whole Milk, Single Cream (Milk), Custard Powder (Cornflour, Colour E160 (b), Flavouring), Toasted Oats Clusters (25%) (Oats, Sugar, Rapeseed Oil, Honey), White Sugar, Diced Apple (Acidity Regulator; Ascorbic Acid, Citric Acid)(3%)).
Photographer's and his better half's evening snack. Chicken with Lentils and Lime (Rice, lentils (17%), chicken (chicken (87%), salt, stabilizer (E450, E451), antioxidant (rosemary flavouring)) (13%), onion, bell pepper, cauliflower, rapeseed oil, green beans, corn starch, lime juice (2,4%), chicken bouillon (aroma (soy), maltodextrin, salt, yeast extract, chicken, onion, carrot extract, leek, seasoning), garlic, seasoning, ginger, antioxidant (ascorbic acid)) and Custard Apple Crunch (Custard (71%) (Whole Milk, Single Cream (Milk), Custard Powder (Cornflour, Colour E160 (b), Flavouring), Toasted Oats Clusters (25%) (Oats, Sugar, Rapeseed Oil, Honey), White Sugar, Diced Apple (Acidity Regulator; Ascorbic Acid, Citric Acid)(3%)).
Trollkyrkja and Trolltindan 10.-11.7. 2019 - Fog spreading from the ocean just before the sunset. Timelapse video: https://vimeo.com/350096582
Fog spreading from the ocean just before the sunset. Timelapse video: https://vimeo.com/350096582
Trollkyrkja and Trolltindan 10.-11.7. 2019 - View back on Trollkyrkja.
View back on Trollkyrkja.
Trollkyrkja and Trolltindan 10.-11.7. 2019 - Close-up of the upper entrance.
Close-up of the upper entrance.
Trollkyrkja and Trolltindan 10.-11.7. 2019 - Waking up in a cloudless morning.
Waking up in a cloudless morning.
Trollkyrkja and Trolltindan 10.-11.7. 2019 - The Trolltindan ridge is today's destination.
The Trolltindan ridge is today's destination.
Trollkyrkja and Trolltindan 10.-11.7. 2019 - The second lake nearby.
The second lake nearby.
Trollkyrkja and Trolltindan 10.-11.7. 2019 - Approaching the ridge from gently sloping Tverfjella.
Approaching the ridge from gently sloping Tverfjella.
Trollkyrkja and Trolltindan 10.-11.7. 2019 - It used to be a marked trail ...
It used to be a marked trail ...
Trollkyrkja and Trolltindan 10.-11.7. 2019 - Blockfield and Talstadhesten (913 m) in the distance.
Blockfield and Talstadhesten (913 m) in the distance.
Trollkyrkja and Trolltindan 10.-11.7. 2019 - Ridge of Trolltindan.
Ridge of Trolltindan.
Trollkyrkja and Trolltindan 10.-11.7. 2019 - Common butterwort (Pinguicula vulgaris).
Common butterwort (Pinguicula vulgaris).
Trollkyrkja and Trolltindan 10.-11.7. 2019 - The Trolldalsvatna lakes.
The Trolldalsvatna lakes.
Trollkyrkja and Trolltindan 10.-11.7. 2019 - Surrounded by a sea of fog.
Surrounded by a sea of fog.
Trollkyrkja and Trolltindan 10.-11.7. 2019 - Some easy climbing ahead.
Some easy climbing ahead.
Trollkyrkja and Trolltindan 10.-11.7. 2019 - Justyna the climber.
Justyna the climber.
Trollkyrkja and Trolltindan 10.-11.7. 2019
Trollkyrkja and Trolltindan 10.-11.7. 2019 - Tverrfjella and Talstadhesten.
Tverrfjella and Talstadhesten.
Trollkyrkja and Trolltindan 10.-11.7. 2019 - On the summit of Trolltindane (890 m).
On the summit of Trolltindane (890 m).
Trollkyrkja and Trolltindan 10.-11.7. 2019 - Frajer.
Frajer.
Trollkyrkja and Trolltindan 10.-11.7. 2019 - Obligatory group photo.
Obligatory group photo.
Trollkyrkja and Trolltindan 10.-11.7. 2019 - »We are continuing the hike there.«
»We are continuing the hike there.«
Trollkyrkja and Trolltindan 10.-11.7. 2019
Trollkyrkja and Trolltindan 10.-11.7. 2019 - Tent as seen from the summit.
Tent as seen from the summit.
Trollkyrkja and Trolltindan 10.-11.7. 2019
Trollkyrkja and Trolltindan 10.-11.7. 2019 - A part of rock travelled away from the ridge.
A part of rock travelled away from the ridge.
Trollkyrkja and Trolltindan 10.-11.7. 2019 - A small in-between summit.
A small in-between summit.
Trollkyrkja and Trolltindan 10.-11.7. 2019
Trollkyrkja and Trolltindan 10.-11.7. 2019 - Plenty of granate minerals in the gneiss bedrock along the trail.
Plenty of granate minerals in the gneiss bedrock along the trail.
Trollkyrkja and Trolltindan 10.-11.7. 2019 - Not minerals but lichens.
Not minerals but lichens.
Trollkyrkja and Trolltindan 10.-11.7. 2019 - Approaching Stordalstinden, which has elevation only 5 m higher than Trolltindan.
Approaching Stordalstinden, which has elevation only 5 m higher than Trolltindan.
Trollkyrkja and Trolltindan 10.-11.7. 2019 - Another big granate.
Another big granate.
Trollkyrkja and Trolltindan 10.-11.7. 2019 - Deflation hollows at the ridge.
Deflation hollows at the ridge.
Trollkyrkja and Trolltindan 10.-11.7. 2019 - Blåfjellet is the next summit, but we are not going there.
Blåfjellet is the next summit, but we are not going there.
Trollkyrkja and Trolltindan 10.-11.7. 2019 - Making of: Photographer's and his better half's afternoon snack.
Making of: Photographer's and his better half's afternoon snack.
Trollkyrkja and Trolltindan 10.-11.7. 2019 - The bridge of the Atlantic Road visited a day earlier.
The bridge of the Atlantic Road visited a day earlier.
Trollkyrkja and Trolltindan 10.-11.7. 2019 - Melen Mountain with interesting gravel patterns on the top.
Melen Mountain with interesting gravel patterns on the top.
Trollkyrkja and Trolltindan 10.-11.7. 2019 - Plenty of solifluction lobes on the northern flank of Trolltindan.
Plenty of solifluction lobes on the northern flank of Trolltindan.
Trollkyrkja and Trolltindan 10.-11.7. 2019 - Admiring the mountains.
Admiring the mountains.
Trollkyrkja and Trolltindan 10.-11.7. 2019 - Weathering of foliated bedrock.
Weathering of foliated bedrock.
Trollkyrkja and Trolltindan 10.-11.7. 2019 - Stone banked solifluction lobes.
Stone banked solifluction lobes.
Trollkyrkja and Trolltindan 10.-11.7. 2019 - Returning back to the tent ...
Returning back to the tent ...
Trollkyrkja and Trolltindan 10.-11.7. 2019 - Interesting hollow. Is it in the marble?
Interesting hollow. Is it in the marble?
Trollkyrkja and Trolltindan 10.-11.7. 2019 - After-hike refreshment. Hesetating, decisive, jumping and freezing.
After-hike refreshment. Hesetating, decisive, jumping and freezing.
Trollkyrkja and Trolltindan 10.-11.7. 2019 - On a ferry to Aukra Island. Romsdal Mountain in the distance.
On a ferry to Aukra Island. Romsdal Mountain in the distance.
Trollkyrkja and Trolltindan 10.-11.7. 2019 - Otrøya Island and its mountains visited next day.
Otrøya Island and its mountains visited next day.
Trollkyrkja and Trolltindan 10.-11.7. 2019 - But first, finding a overnighting spot at the windy atlantic coast of Purkeneset.
But first, finding a overnighting spot at the windy atlantic coast of Purkeneset.
Trollkyrkja and Trolltindan 10.-11.7. 2019 - Marching over marshes.
Marching over marshes.
Trollkyrkja and Trolltindan 10.-11.7. 2019 - A not too windy spot with soft surface.
A not too windy spot with soft surface.
Trollkyrkja and Trolltindan 10.-11.7. 2019 - Coast and the mountains visited this day in the distance.
Coast and the mountains visited this day in the distance.
Trollkyrkja and Trolltindan 10.-11.7. 2019 - Sunset and the coast.
Sunset and the coast.
Trollkyrkja and Trolltindan 10.-11.7. 2019 - Populated Bjørnsund islands in the distance.
Populated Bjørnsund islands in the distance.