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Last year summer was warmer, so the snow I had to cross now would largely have melted by this time of year. However, there are spots with eternal snow on some of those mountains.
Looks like we have a bunch of hikers on this forum.
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Originally Posted by Jakobsli
I recently came back to Trondheim after a 2,000 km drive to Northern Norway, well north of the Arctic Circle. Hence the land which Americans label Arctic Norway. We typically reserve that for Svalbard and Jan Mayen.
This particular part of Norway has a climate I would label Oceanic Subarctic. It is a little to cold in winter to be Cfc (ca -5C in the coldest month), ca three months in summer make the 10C mean temperature limit, warmest month mean ca 13C.
The label oceanic is necessary, because if you read about subarctic climate, some of the most important descriptions actually does not fit this climate. These include the absence of permafrost (annual mean is ca 3 - 4C at low altitude), and the fact that the winter is not dry and very cold, but actually has a lot of precipitation, most of it snow. However, thaws with 2 - 7C temperatures, often with rain, can and do occur at any winter month, sometimes many /long lasting in winter.
The higher altitude is of course colder, both winter and summer, and permafrost can occur above the treeline.
Here are some images from a hike into the mountains of this very northern land. This was my second hike this day, started in the afternoon. Temperature ca 16C in the lower part, a few degrees colder higher up. Partly cloudy, gradually more sun. Very nice for hiking steep slopes.
First, starting in the closed boreal forest (100 m), along a dirt road:
Met several snow bridges, with streams of melting water under. They are inherently dangerous as they might collaps if you walk on them. Choose to cross over a couple of them, but further away from the opening.
My highest altitude was ca 700 m, total climb ca 800 m altitude.
Total distance ca 14 km.
I really enjoyed this post. Thank you for taking the time to post the amazing pictures and awesome narrative/stories with them.
That one is my favorite. The snow looks like ice cream. Fresh. Unpolluted after all this time . Almost interesting that small Pond/Lake isn't still frozen but the other one is. The other one must be shaded more?
You're camera is great for capturing clarity and colors. What kind is it?
8.69 miles. NICE!
328 feet to a 2300 foot elevation climb! NICE!
The weather sounded great for hiking! 60°F to start and cooler with the climb with more sun going up. Nice.
I love that white horizontal line on the mountain. Any idea what that is or type of rock?
I noticed a little cloud in the next picture (with the frozen lake).. It almost looks like that was moving vertically, lifting up into the atmosphere. You can see it was dissipating in this picture here.
The picture where you said "higher" I don't see foot prints in the snow. NICE! That's where the colors of the camera truly came out.
Oh... Also the 2nd picture before this one with the snow patch facing to the right and another patch facing to the left. You would think 1 facing side would be completely melted. interesting to see it surviving both sides.
This year is amazing for my Cukes. In my 11 yrs of gardening, this one is the best. No beetles which is pretty scary. I planted some Radish around them which supposed to deter beetles. I wonder if that did the trick. Fresh compost maybe helped with the health and the Warm May and wet June too.
I have 2 rows of 8 plants. Bees are loving the constant blooms.
The leaves are so healthy and some getting bigger than I ever seen.
Straight 8.
Hybrid II
National Pickling is pretty much all I have growing
What I been doing with the extras. Another batch yesterday
Mmmmmmm!
You know Fall is coming soon when part of the garden starts emptying out. No, I don't plant fall crops.. I want winter to come so I get ready for it. lol
I pulled up the Fava Bean Plants yesterday. Onions are pulled. Potatoes are pulled. String Beans in the back I'll probably pull soon too.
Lots of Sweet Bells waiting to turn colors. 10 plants.
I recently came back to Trondheim after a 2,000 km drive to Northern Norway, well north of the Arctic Circle. Hence the land which Americans label Arctic Norway. We typically reserve that for Svalbard and Jan Mayen.
This particular part of Norway has a climate I would label Oceanic Subarctic. It is a little to cold in winter to be Cfc (ca -5C in the coldest month), ca three months in summer make the 10C mean temperature limit, warmest month mean ca 13C.
The label oceanic is necessary, because if you read about subarctic climate, some of the most important descriptions actually does not fit this climate. These include the absence of permafrost (annual mean is ca 3 - 4C at low altitude), and the fact that the winter is not dry and very cold, but actually has a lot of precipitation, most of it snow. However, thaws with 2 - 7C temperatures, often with rain, can and do occur at any winter month, sometimes many /long lasting in winter.
The higher altitude is of course colder, both winter and summer, and permafrost can occur above the treeline.
Here are some images from a hike into the mountains of this very northern land. This was my second hike this day, started in the afternoon. Temperature ca 16C in the lower part, a few degrees colder higher up. Partly cloudy, gradually more sun. Very nice for hiking steep slopes.
First, starting in the closed boreal forest (100 m), along a dirt road:
Lots of wildflowers in this boreal forest:
The landscape leveled off along a valley (220 m) and the dirt road ended. Walked along this valley. Mountains visible
Walked along a river, and came to a small lake (250 m). Crossed the river near the lake on a pedestrian bridge, you can see the bridge in this image:
Walked up through the birch forest, gaining altitude quickly. Took a look back down. Could see the fjord and mountains across the fjord:
The mountain slope was to my right, very close and very steep. Many large boulders had fallen down where I walked (400 m), looked often up at the mountain slope and hoped to avoid getting one on my head. This one was ca 2 m high:
Further up (500 m), and the birch gave way to Alpine tundra. And the first snow appeared. Note the willow bushes down to the right, very common on the lower part of the tundra in Fennoscandia.
A tundra lake (520 m), the second lake. The mountain near the lake goes ca 300 m almost vertical up from the small lake.
Further on, higher mountains
The third lake (600 m). River coming down.
A closer look at this tundra waterfall.
Along the same lake, very close but on the opposite end of the lake, a Tolkienesque mountain...I know the name of this mountain in Norwegian, but you would never be able to pronounce it. the summit reaches up to 1,090 m asl / 3400 ft. It is larger than it might look in this image:
Higher...
Met several snow bridges, with streams of melting water under. They are inherently dangerous as they might collaps if you walk on them. Choose to cross over a couple of them, but further away from the opening.
Another small lake (ca 650 m), to the left, still ice-covered. The summit of the mountain is 1,140 m asl / 3600 ft. Vertical slope ca 500 m high. Behind this mountain is another one reaching 1,300 m / 4100 ft. My highest altitude was ca 700 m, total climb ca 800 m altitude.
It was getting late and I returned.
A typical look at the birches near the treeline:
Down to where I crossed the river. This was a beautiful spot with the late evening sun:
Total distance ca 14 km.
Lovely! Thanks for sharing.
And good description, "Tolkienesque".. Maybe like Caradhras (in winter)?
I should really try to post pictures someday because I really enjoy hiking as well. Too bad it's been so hot lately so I haven't done much, but I'll try to post something.
Looks like we have a bunch of hikers on this forum.
I really enjoyed this post. Thank you for taking the time to post the amazing pictures and awesome narrative/stories with them.
That one is my favorite. The snow looks like ice cream. Fresh. Unpolluted after all this time . Almost interesting that small Pond/Lake isn't still frozen but the other one is. The other one must be shaded more?
You're camera is great for capturing clarity and colors. What kind is it?
8.69 miles. NICE!
328 feet to a 2300 foot elevation climb! NICE!
The weather sounded great for hiking! 60°F to start and cooler with the climb with more sun going up. Nice.
I love that white horizontal line on the mountain. Any idea what that is or type of rock?
I noticed a little cloud in the next picture (with the frozen lake).. It almost looks like that was moving vertically, lifting up into the atmosphere. You can see it was dissipating in this picture here.
The picture where you said "higher" I don't see foot prints in the snow. NICE! That's where the colors of the camera truly came out.
Oh... Also the 2nd picture before this one with the snow patch facing to the right and another patch facing to the left. You would think 1 facing side would be completely melted. interesting to see it surviving both sides.
Yes, the last lake would be more shaded by the mountain, in addition to being a little higher elevation, thus still some ice.
My camera is a Nikon DSLR.
The white horizontal line on the mountain must be a different type of bedrock. A geologist probably can answer more exactly
Yes, I noticed some clouds around the summit of the mountains, but they seemed to disapear gradually.
If you think about the snow on the "Tolkienesque" mountain: Yes one facing left and the other right, but notice the one on the mountain is at much higher elevation.
From Friday, another very clear and not humid day (dews in the mid 50s). Afternoon high was 81°F, but the bike ride photos were taken mid-morning. Can't we have a few weeks of this?! Lingering valley fog at 6:45 AM:
Up around 1100 feet at 9 am.
You can see Mt. Monadnock in the distance. Some clouds to the north. Not as sharp as last time, can't make out its bald spot.
Wildflowers growing in field.
Foam by Deerfield River. I thought it was cleaner:
But is it cleaner than me? Going to take a dip in the river. Was afraid of deeper spots by the rapids, afterwards realized there were better spots. Felt cold at first, seemed like it was colder than usual. Water is always a bit chilly here, after a few minutes it was fine, you just gotta force yourself for a few minutes. Sun makes it a lot more tolerable. Anyhow, bathtime.
Spoiler
people about to go tubing on the river:
Dark clouds to the north:
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