Weddel Sea Expedition

In January I did an expedition aboard Hurtigrutens' MS Fram to Antarctica. Below is my book from the voyage.

Weddel Sea Expedition 2012 by Jørn Henriksen | Make Your Own Book

Last day of 2011

Pinga and I did a really nice backcountry skiing tour to the top of Grønlibruna where this image is taken. Happy New Year!

Uzzi

Annelill and I were in Narvik today riding Uzzi - a super nice Dutch riding horse.

Pinga in Fall colours

When the fall arrives the ban on unleashed dogs disappears and Pinga thrives.

Grandmother

Only a few years ago she hiked to the top of Steiroheia and at the age of 80, which is some 8 years ago, we went together on an expedition to Svalbard. She still rides her bike daily! Hope I've got the genes.

Litj Klotinden

Today I hiked to the summit of "Litj Klotinden". The official name of the mountain is Jennskardtinden (654 m.asl.). The view from the top is super!

Ramp in Myre

Usually you see skateboard ramps in concrete jungles. In Myre, Øksnes you find it in the most beautiful setting.

Dronningruta

Dronningruta (The Queen's Route) is a hike made famous by Queen Sonja of Norway. Most of the route is along mountain ridges with views to the ocean both east and west. If you have a few hours to spare and some extra energy - this hike is worth every calory.

I had great company by my uncles Bjørn and Einar.

Instøya

Another extraordinary evening in Vesterålen. Did a hike at Instøya close to Alsvåg in Øksnes.

Hiking in Vesterålen

Did a very nice hike together with my fabulous Grandma Hilda and Aunt Astri. In the background is the spiky peak of Klotinden.

Scene from Nyksund

This old sailor is standing in the window looking at Nyksund harbour. He probably wonders what is going on...

Rainshower over Skogsøya

In Vesterålen weather changes all the time and the prevailing westerlies bring in refreshing showers ever so often.

Gisløya in Øksnes

Hiked through Grunnfjorden Nature Reserve and reached the sailing light at Gisløya. This is another pearl of Vesterålen. After a short wait the sun came down below the clouds on the horizon and gave me a magnificently lit landscape.

Stave

Stave close to Bleik (see previous post) - there are even fewer inhabitants and is situated on the more exposed side of Andøya, towards west. However; paradise-like conditions occur ever so often.

Bleik in Vesterålen

At 69°16′13″N 15°57′26″Ø the small village Bleik is situated on the sheltered side of Andøya in Vesterålen, Northern Norway. The 500 inhabitants can enjoy this paradise at all times of the year - in different light and in various conditions. The beaches here are magnificent and the bird island off shore is full of puffins and other seabirds. The great White Tailed Eagle is numerous here.

The images are all a variation of Bleiksøya - the Bleik Island.

Beerenberg

Beerenberg is one of the highest mountains in Norway (2277 m.asl). Around the crater there are 11 peaks above 2000 m.asl if you work with a primary factor of 10 meters. It is the northernmost active volcano on Earth and it had its last eruption in 1980. It is possible to ascend the mountain quite easily - the logistics is the challenge as it's situated on the island of Jan Mayen, one of the most isolated on the globe. Jan Mayen was nominated to become as a World Heritage site as part of the North Atlantic Ridge.

Jan Mayen

I'm probably going to get to Jan Mayen only twice in life. Today were the first. On the second I hope I brought my skis, have plenty of time and gets a weather window to ascend the wonderful Beerenberg. Today is as well a day of national grief in Norway after the terrible terrorist attacs in Oslo on Friday. This entry is dedicated everyone suffering losses.