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06. Oktober 2024

Remote Bergsfjord

Checking the condition on the leeward beach...

...and heading out with the last squalls of the passing storm.

We sailed southeast, between the islands, which protected us from the bigger waves and strong winds.

Nevertheless, we always had to keep an eye out for downdrafts in order to reduce the sails in time.

Happy to be on the water again.

Almost there - heading towards the fjord, which leads to...

...the fishing village of Bergsfjord.

After cleaning the boat from all the salt water...

...we took off to explore the souroundings (Gullmundstinden and Kollaren, both mountains we planed to climb in the coming days).

There is only one road (3.7km) in town.

But the scenery is breathtaking...

...where ever you look.

Parking sings in front of the only shop.

A short hike to the artificial lake (built for electricity production).

Never without my e-scooter ;-)

Every nigth, there are amazing polar ligths (when there are no clouds).

Trying to get some decent photos - on the moving pontoon.

The next day we went up early, to climb the mountains behind the harbour.

Clear skies brougth freezing temperatures.

Unfortenately all the berries and mushrooms froze during the night - this means, the berry and mushroom picking season ends here.

Heading up in the first snow.

Delicious bluberry-sorbet :-)

Almost on the top - because of all the ice and snow, we had to take a detour for a saver passage.

View down to the harbour of Bergsfjord.

On top of Gullmundstinden (945m).

Skiing down saves a lot of time :-)

In the evening we visited the public sauna, on the end of the road.

Beautiful place with a great view out of the sauna.

But first, we had to chop the old wood - so there will be enough for the next season.

Again a beautiful day, perfect to head over the fjord...

...to the tiny village of Sør-Tverrfjord (Permanent population of 6).

Enjoying the calm condition around the islands of Bergsfjord.

After each walk, the hunting dog of Cornelis (local mechanican, who will help us with our broken gear box), followed us to the boat.

Heading out to get some fish for dinner and hopefully to see the arriving of the first whales.

Calm sunset.

Caugth an ugly cusk, but with delicious meat (smells a bit like lobster).

The next day we took advantage of the last good weather...

...to hike the Kollaren (775m).

The first 600m in one hour, where very easy...

...but then, it was quiet difficult to find the best path (there are no trails or signs)

Climbing on the ridge...

...and searching all the time for the safest passage.

But no searching helped and we had to turn back 50m from the summit.

Some cranberries survived the cold temperatures and are ready for picking :-)

View to the glacier, far in the background - when there is more snow and the lake frozen, it will be possible to go there by ski...

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