Mt. Stetind - the South Pillar.

Guided climbing trip:

The South Pillar is probably one of the biggest classics in the area, giving you the absolut maximum score when it comes to a full climbing day out.

The trip has it all, a great view, beautiful climbing over slabs, dihedrals, cracks and chimneys. This trip will be remembrable for the rest of your life.

The return goes over the ridge, which is usually the normal route up Stetinden, so you basically get 2 for 1.

practical info

duration: approximately 10 - 15 hours.

level: to climb the South Pillar with its 13 pitches is a long trip and requires that you have been on some longer climbing trips before. The route is graded 5.10a (6a), but there are only a few pitches at the top of the route which are of difficulty level. The route progresses slowly from 5.3 (3) in the start, before it gets harder and harder towards the top. You should be able to climb 6a on sports climbing outside, either on top rope or during lead-climb. This route may require that we climb another route the day before, if there is uncertainty about experience and skills.

weather dependent: Yes, in case of bad weather there will be no trip. If weather permits, we could arrange a trip to "Hammarøyskaftet" or Mt.Eidetind instead.

place of attendance: We meet at the parking just outside the Stetind tunnel at Storelv. We start the trip at 05-08 AM, depending on weather conditions and the group.

We can be helpful with transportaion and accommodation if desired, please contact.

What do I need?

clothes: You need regular hiking equipment for alpine conditions. Remember that the weather in northern-Norway , also summertime, can be challenging. Please bring a rain and wind jacket, as well as woollen underwear, hat and gloves.

shoes: bring good hiking shoes that you are comfortable walking far in. If you have climbing shoes, bring these along as well.

equipment: Bring a large backpack suitable for a long day in the mountains. NB. Remember that you are bringing extra climbing gear in the bag. a 30 - 40 litter bag is often appropriate.

climbing equipment: From us you can borrow both helmet, harness, rope and gear, but please bring your own equipment if you have. If you do not have climbing shoes, but want to borrow, contact us and we will see what we can do..

Responsibility and Security:

Participation in climbing courses takes place at your own risk. Climbing is defined as risk sport. Course holder does not take financial responsibility for accidents that may occur during the course, and any insurance must be made by each participant themselves. Some travel insurance covers risk / extreme sports, but not all, check with your supplier. By signing up, the courseholder assumes that the participant is aware of this.

Our climbing instructors are experienced climbers, and safety is always highly prioritised. Our instructors are qualified and approved by the Norwegian Climbing Association and the Norwegian fjellsportforum National Standard.