We trained and bussed from Oslo to Jotenheimen National Park where we started a 4-day trek from Gjendesheim, Memerubu, Glitterheim and to Spiterstulen. The huts are serious mountain lodges, old school Bavarian style (Otsego for those of you who know the reference) and very well-maintained. We opted to camp each night and save ourselves some serious Kroner. Things can get reDONKulously expensive in no time--camping near the huts means full use of all facilities--how lovely!
A typical day started with a massive breakfast at the lodge--multiple plates of food, especially for Chris! Homemade breads, cheeses, incredible milk products, soft-boiled eggs, yummers. We hiked 6-7 hours each day over the famous Bessengen knife edge, across glacial lakes and plateaus and culminated with a summit of Glittertin, the highest glaciated peak in Norway! 
We highly recommend the huts, and some you can ferry into without having to hike between them. It's quite an experience. We hope to be back in winter for some serious skiing--6500km of trails are waiting for us!
Signing off from Alesand, in the fjord country--going to explore the coast for a few days, then through Lillehamer and down into Southern Sweden.
Our Norwegian is pretty pathetic but we are trying! He en God Dog!
The crazy Norwegians-
Sally and Chris
Sounds like an amazing hiking adventure. Looking forward to your next post!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you are having a great time! Do it up.
ReplyDeleteHi Sally and Chris! Looks like a great trip. Can't wait to see more!
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