Five days in and we still haven’t seen any rain, and the forecast is still good for the next few. Lofoten is certainly an amazing place in these conditions.

Day 1 - Long drive up through so much impressive rock scenery that we banned the comment “I wonder if there is anything up that?” We stopped at one of the many superb little campsites that Norway specialises in with a camping cabin. First evening was spent witnessing my first ever midnight sun - an amazing and disorienting experience.

Day 2 - A quick ferry onto the Island (although you can get there by road now but it is a long drive) and we met up with Chris, Sherri and Colin. Afternoon was spent at the accessible and sheltered Gandalfveggen. There was a wicked cooling wind blowing that must have chilled the teams we saw up on Vestpillaren. Two great routes done - Gandalf and Tromso Express.

Day 3 - Cloudy but no wind. More classic ticks on the accessible Pianokrakken. Light and Shade and Apple Cake Arete. The big news though was that the guidebooks stock has arrived in Henningsvaer so the launch party on Friday is on! The photo shows the guidebook selection available at Thorbjorn’s shop currently (well he has some others on another shelf).

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