Full-on winter in spring. Springtime up north can bring full-on winter conditions. This arctic maritime snowpack can be very different from a typical snowpack in the alps. Persistent weak layers ask for conservative route selection.

Weak layers - full on winter in spring - YouTube

 

Be prepared to help yourself. Compared to the alps, Norway has a small population with vast mountain ranges. Rescue resources are few and far between. It might take a while before you get help

Rescue - be prepared to help yourself - YouTube

 

Watch your step! Cornices can break off from any point. Always keep distance to the cornices!

Cornices - Watch you step - YouTube

 

 

 

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