Ormtjernkampen National Park

Welcome to the breathtaking wilderness of Ormtjernkampen National Park, a historic sanctuary that now forms the vital core of the expansive Langsua National Park. We stand at the precipice of an extraordinary ecological zone, a…

To reach the true heart of this protected wilderness, one must first painstakingly navigate the transitional zone that bridges human civilization and raw, unfiltered nature. This transition is forcefully physical, experienced via…

Stepping out of the vehicle at the rugged Storeskag trailhead, the true, intimidating scale of our journey finally reveals itself in its entirety. The air you breathe is immediately different here. …

Leaving the dusty trailhead behind, the narrow path winds gently upwards, leading us directly into the enchanting, atmospheric lower valley birch forests. This is a magical, highly transitional ecosystem that effectively bridges…

As we push further north and east, emerging gradually from the sheltering birch forests, the terrain begins to completely open up, and we are suddenly confronted with one of the most formidable, intimidating obstacles in the…

Having successfully and safely navigated the treacherous freezing river, the narrow trail pitches sharply and violently upwards, demanding a grueling, sustained ascent onto the highly exposed plateau known specifically as…

Following the broad, disturbed paths left by the reindeer herds over the high crest, we begin a slow, gradual descent from the brutal, howling exposure of the Marsteinhøgda plateau, making our way carefully down towards the…

Rising suddenly from the stark, white emptiness of Langsuadalen, a wooden structure of profound significance finally comes into view. This is Plankebua, also formally known as Plankebu number one, a vital, life saving sanctuary…

Leaving the relatively luxurious wooden comfort of Plankebu behind, our final destination requires a grueling, multi hour trek through deep snow to a completely different, far more austere type of architectural refuge. This…

As our extensive journey through the stark, completely unforgiving beauty of this national park draws to a close, it is absolutely essential to pause and deeply reflect on the profound nature of this physical experience. This has…