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Jotunheimen 1999
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1999-07-21 - Orientation on Leirbreen through Storebjørn and back over Smørstabbreen
Early, very early in the morning at 9 am we walked to Leirbreen. At the beginning of Leirbreen the fog and the rain began to sweep over the area. We placed the compass on the map and went up the glacier. The first step was Björnskarvet about 3.5 km forward. Now we had to count every rope length to have control over the distance. After some turns to avoid the biggest cracks we arrive at Björnskarvet were we also had a food break and some rest.

About 2 PM we reach Storebjörn, 2222 meters above sea. A beautiful view was waiting for us. We were also lucky that sun shined (we have never had bad weather on the peaks). Then we took another way down and reached Smörstabbreen. We followed the compass back to the starting point.

When we finally reached real ground the leader decided that the way back to Krossbu should be our own choice. We took a special way to get first. The last meters we were forced to run. Two girls, no name, jumped over a river and they got really wet. But they didn't manage to get first. Now it was time for us to drive to new destinations. We thanked and went to Lom to get more glacier equipment. All my money disappeared in the shop, shit; I can't afford any new wheels to my car this year.

The local pub also got a visit. As real outdoor people we slept in the tent at Lom camping. Probably this is the last night with a smooth surface.
 
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Preparations before the orientation practice on the glacier Leirbreen.
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Many knots must be done before you can hike on the glacier.
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A short break and some food at Bjørnskarvet. Everybody seams to like the fog.
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On our way up to Storebjørn.
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The other team are faster and Magnus just steps aside and wait! Were is the fighting spirit?
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Everybody happily on the top 2222 meters above sea level.
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We took a short break on the top.
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Everybody is enjoying the fabulous view.
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On our way down and into the fog.
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Smørstabbreen alone without any visitors.
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Better weather means less clothes.
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Hansson is checking his slings.
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Bengtsson is thursty.
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Finally on solid ground again.
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Some tries everything to beat us swedes (f e crawling in the creeks!) and than you get wet.
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The view from Krossbu. Smørstabbtindane in the background.
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Bøverbreen were we practiced at the upper left corner.
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Charging batteries at the camp in Lom.
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