[19-3 |] To the summits and ridges around Storlidalen [19-4]
[19-5 |] Day trips from Bårdsgarden [19-6]
[19-7] The self-service accommodations at Bårdsgarden in Storlidalen are a good starting point for trips to the summits. [19-8] Storlidalen is very centrally located for enthusiasts who want to visitt he summits. [19-9] Of Trollheimen's approximately 30 summits above 1600 meters, only Trollhetta's, Trollaryggen's and Vinnufjell's summits too far way to make them accessible in one long day trip. [19-10] The valley and environs, however, offer extremely varied natural surroundings and provide excellent opportunities for interesting, shorter trips for families with small children. [19-11] The area is very snowy, so ski trips can be enjoyed until far into the summer, often all the way until the end of June. [19-12] We include here descriptions of five different ski trips to the summits, to Neådalssnota, Tohatten and Høa in the north and to Somrungsnebba and Kråkvasstind in the south. [19-13] A description of outings with many varied trips is available at Bårdsgarden. [19-14] The people at the facility are very well acquainted with the area and can provide good advice about alternatives and snow conditions. [19-15]
[19-16 |] Eastern Somrungnebba, 1698 m [19-17] The tallest summit of the peaks that are called Somrungsnebba on the map is the one that goes under the name of Storsalen, 1798 m. [19-18] East of this, there is a foothill that is called the "Pyramid". [19-19] Small Somrungsnebba, 1704 m, lies southwest of Storsalen. [19-20] Eastern Somrungsnebba is usually just called Somrungsnebba and is located with two of its own peaks east of the Storsalen massif; the highest is appropriately named "Sugartop", 1698 m. [19-21]
[19-22] The trip to Eastern Somrungsnebba is a relatively easy trip, but with some steep portions. [19-23] With good snow conditions, it may take 6 - 7 hours. [19-24] From Bårdsgarden, follow the valley west past Tovatna to Meskardet. [19-25] From Meskardet, bear southwest, hold your elevation southward via Meskardvatnet and curve westward gradually ascending to the foot of Eastern Somrungnebba. [19-26] Continue to curve south around the western side of Eastern Somrungnebba and inn to the valley floor beneath "Sugartop" and the "Pyramid". [19-27] Ascend in a south-southwesterly direction up to and through the gorge between the summits at Eastern Somrungsnebba. [19-28] Take the southeastern ridge of "Sugartop" to the top. [19-29] The view is lovely across to the Storsalen massif, north across the Trollheimen mountains and to the Sunndal mountains and Dovrefjell in the south. [19-30] Take the same route down, or set course toward south and east down toward Kråkbotn and toward the north again over Kråkskardet, the link west of Ottdalskammen. [19-32 |] Tohatten, 1444 m [19-33] Tohatten is the westernmost of the mountains on the range between Storlidalen and Sprikletjørndalen / Neådalen. [19-34] The summit is quite flat, while the sides are steep. [19-35] The mountain is nevertheless easily accessible from the east. [19-36] There is a nice view in all directions, including toward Todalsfjord. [19-37] In good snow conditions, the trip may take about 5 hours. [19-38]
[19-39] From Bårdsgarden, go through the valley in to Storli and ski on the service road toward Tovatna. [19-40] At Lonaplassen, bear northwest into Londalen to Lontjønna. [19-41] Continue northwest up to the eastern side of Tohatten itself. [19-42] Follow the eastern ridge up to the top. [19-43] The westernmost summit should also be visited. [19-44]
[19-45] As an alternative, you can follow the ski trail north from Bårdsgarden to Halsen (the link between Storlidalen and Gjevilvassdalen) and then cut diagonally northward up to Halsbekken. [19-46] Follow the brook northwestward into Halsbekkdalen past Halsbekk Pond and on across Storbekkdalen and up the southern flank of Storbekkhøa. [19-47] Continue on diagonally toward the northwest to the plateau west of Storbekkhøa. [19-48] Bear west over somewhat broken terrain on the broad ridge between Storbekkhøa and Tohatten and up the eastern ridge to the top. [19-49] As an alternative, the trip can be done as a round trip up Londalen to Tohatten and back via Storbekkhøa and Halsbekkhøa, or across these summits. [19-50]
[19-51 |] Neådalssnota, 1621 m [19-52] Neådalssnota is the tallest mountain in the area between Snota and Innerdalsfjell. [19-53] From the northeast and southwest, the mountain has a somewhat crooked profile resembling a gable roof; from the southeast, the mountain resembles a huge barn ramp. [19-54] The mountain is easily accessible from the southeast; all other sides consist of steep walls, sharp ridges and deep glacier hollows. [19-55] The view is good in all directions. [19-56] This is a long and partially steep trip. [19-57] The trip up and down will take 7 - 9 hours under good conditions. [19-58]
[19-59] From Bårdsgarden, make your way up to Halsen (the link between Storlidalen and Gjevilvassdalen) and northwest to Halsbekktjønna. [19-60] Continue north through the valley. [19-61] Neådalssnota will come into view now. [19-62] Make the descent to the northwest down to Sprikletjørnin. [19-63] Enter the valley toward the summit. [19-64] Continue up the slackest slopes in the valley and ascend the hollows toward the summit. [19-65] If you sense a danger of avalanches, stay clear of the steepest parts of the valley. [19-66] Finally, make your way northwest up the last incline to the summit. [19-67] Take the same way down. [19-68]
[19-69 |] Kråkvass Peak, 1700 m [19-70] Kråkvass Peak (Sandåhøa) is located between Kråkvatnet in the south and Sandådalen in the north. [19-71] The mountain is by no means a peak, but rather a haystack-shaped summit with a steep northern side caused by old glacial cirques. [19-72] The mountain was possibly called a peak because it is the highest south of Storlidalen between Lønset and Storsalen. [19-73] The name Kråkvass Peak comes from Sunndalen. [19-74] From the Storlidal side, the mountain was originally called Sandåhøa. [19-75] Kråkvass Peak is easily accessible from east and west. [19-76] The view is wide and good toward central portions of Trollheimen, Innerdalsfjell, Dovrefjell and Skrymtheimen. [19-77] The trip up and down Kråkvass Peak takes 5 - 6 hours, with good snow conditions. [19-78] With the continuing trek via Grugguskardet, it may take approximately 7 hours. [19-79]
[19-80] From Bårdsgarden, ski southeast over Angardsvatnet and ascend the ridge northwest of Sandåa. [19-81] Curve southwest and continue on this side of Sandåa to the tree line. [19-82] Cross Sandåa and go approximately due south up to the lake just north of the top of Kråkvass Peak. [19-83] Continue southwest up to the link between Kråkvass Peak and Sandåfjellet. [19-84] Curve southwest and take the generally wide and even eastern ridge up to the flat summit of Kråkvasstind. [19-85]
[19-86] A trip to Kråkvasstind is often combined with a round trip over Svardalskollen and down Grugguskaret (Gregorskaret, on older editions of maps). [19-87] From Kråkvasstind, make your way west and then northwest down the ridge between Kråkvasstind and Svartdalskollen; follow this further west up to the summit. [19-88] Take the gentle slope northwestward down to the link and continue southwest of the smaller summit, and then ascend onto the northernmost summit at Inner Grynningshøa. [19-89] Curve north down to the link between Inner Grynningshøa and Nonshøa. [19-90] From here, go first eastward down to the upper portions of Grugguskaret and continue north down Griggislaret. [19-91] At Gråhaugen, bear east down to Angardsvatnet and on back to Bårdsgarden. [19-92]
[19-93 |] Høa, 1188 m [19-94] Høa is an easily accessible mountain that is located between Tovatna and Londalen. [19-95] There is a nice view out across Storlidalen and toward Innerdalsfjell. [19-96] This is a fine trip to the summits, where children from the age of 8 - 9 can go along. [19-97] With good skiing conditions, a group of children will spend 5 - 6 hours round-trip from Bårdsgarden. [19-98] However, lots of time may be spent for rest stops, play and downhill skiing on the fine slopes on the way back from the summit. [11-99] From Bårdsgarden, take the valley in to Storli and ski the service road toward Tovatna, past the bridge over Lona. [19-100] Make your way up through the birch forest and follow Høgegga westward up to the summit. [19-101] As an alternative, one can go northwest from Lonaplassen into Londalen, past Kolla, cross Lona and ascend southwest diagonally up to the top. [19-102]
[19-103 |] Summer: [19-104] Storlidalen is also an Eldorado for summer trips to the summits. [19-105] But on foot, the radius of action is considerably less than on good skiing surfaces. [19-106] The same routes are also recommended for summer trips. [19-107] During summer, the marked trail is followed toward Innderdalen up to Meskardet for the trip toward eastern Somrungsnebba. [19-108] In the direction of Neådalssnota, there is an old marked trail from Halsen and on through Halsbekkdalen. [19-109] Stone markers are still visible. [19-110] From the north in Halsbekkdalen, take the marked trail toward the northeast down into Hyttdalen, whereas for the trip to Neådalsnota, you bear off to the northwest. [19-111]
[19-112 |] Maps: [19-113] 1: 50 000 Romfo and Snota (for the trip to Neådalssnota) or trip map 1:75 000 Trollheimen. [19-114]
[19-115 |] Stig Bakke [19-116]
[19-117 |] Birds of prey in Trollheimen [19-118]
[19-119] The forested valleys with lush, birch-clad hillsides and alpine mountains within easy reach make Trollheimen first and foremost the kingdom of the golden eagle. [19-120] Here, it can prey on woodland birds and mountain hare, willow grouse and rock ptarmigan all year round in varied weather conditions. [19-121] The eagle couples are evenly spread throughout the mountain area, often with 10-12 km between the nests. [19-122] Good stocks of grouse also make hunting falcons ("grouse falcons") commonly widespread, but these are not so easy to spot. [19-123] A relatively new phenomenon is that the white-tailed sea eagle is beginning to reestablish itself in Trollheimen's forested valleys. [19-124] In earlier times, it was just as much an inland bird as a coastal bird, but foolish hunting led to near extinction hundreds of years ago. [19-125] Fortunately, it is beginning to find its way back to its lost hunting grounds. [19-126] And if you are lucky, you will be able to experience seeing these majestic birds sailing against a clear blue sky with Snota in the background. [19-127] The most abundant bird of prey in Trollheimen is the merlin. [19-128] It is a smart and lively master flyer who puts on quite a show. [19-129] It is most often encountered in the open pine forest, where it lays its eggs in abandoned crow's nests. [19-130] In years with abundant small rodents, the rough-legged hawk ("long-tailed jaeger") is a common sight. [19-131] The same is true of the smaller kestrel ("sperr-hauk"). [19-132] Both of these are easy to recognize in flight because they can hover in the air while they scan the ground for mice. [19-133]
[19-134 |] Nils Røv