Hikers in Lofoten face rain and fog near peaks
Adventurers hiking in Norway's Lofoten archipelago encountered heavy rain and thick fog while climbing a mountain face nearly 2,000 feet above sea level.
Weather conditions hindered the climb
Wind whipped hikers on a steep trail near Lofoten as they ascended a multi-edged mountain face. Rain turned many paths into sinking mud and made rock surfaces slippery for the group. Thick fog covered the glacial hills surrounding the climbers, blocking views of towns and lakes below.
Travelers found food under rocks
The group took shelter under rocky overhangs to eat reindeer-meat sandwiches and dry fish bites. They also consumed chocolate-covered wafers called Kvikk Lunsj while waiting for the weather to improve. Guides noted that such ascents draw close to a million visitors each year to the islands.
Landscape features include fjords
The Norwegian Sea borders the archipelago where spiky mountains rise from sandy beaches fringed by fjords. This distinctive landscape sits 68 degrees north of the Arctic Circle and receives tourists from mainland Norway.
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