Touring program 2009:
easy a little difficult strenuous very strenuousMay 16th, Hvarfshnjúkur, Svarfaðardalur, 1036m
We drive to Síðadalur Valley, to the farm of Syðra Hvarf where we
start our ascend. When we reach the summit the view is spectacular
across the valleys. Then we descend north along the river to the farm
of hofsá.
Guide: Konráð Gunnarsson
Fee : ISK members1.000/1.500
Departure: 0900 a.m.
May 23rd Reistarárskarð Flár, 1000m
A one day ski tour to the mountains north of Hörgá River. We drive in
private cars to the house Freyjulundur by Reistará River and climb the
mountain north of the river, carrying the skis. When we reach the
Reistarárskarð Pass we step on the skis and turn southwest to Flár,
the summit of the mountain (1000m) where the view over Þorvaldsdalur
and the mountains to the west is exceptional.
Guide: Grétar Grímsson
Fee: ISK members 1.000/1.500
Departure 0900 a.m.
May 29th to May 31st Hvannadalshnjúkur during the Whitsun Holiday
A three day tour to the highest summit in Iceland, a worthy goal for
any mountaineer in Iceland. On friday we drive in private cars to
Skaptafell National Park in Southeast Iceland and spend the night in
sleeping bag accommodation at Svínafell Farm. On Saturday we climb the
mountain, joining a group from Iceland Touring Association. The
vertical ascend is 2.000 m and the round trip probably takes 10 to 15
hrs. We return home the following day. Depending on weather, we might
attempt to climb the mountain on Sunday, instead of Saturday.
Necessary equipment. Sturdy walking boots, crampons, an ice axe,
aclimbing waist harness, a pair of sun glasses, sun block, adequate
clothing and sustenance.
A preparatory meeting is scheduled in Akureyri on Monday May 25th at
20.00 in FFA Headquarters.
Guide: Haraldur Örn Ólafsson from Iceland Touring Association
Fee: members ISK 12.000/15.000
Included in price: Guiding and accommodation
Departure to be announced
May 30th Along the banks of Eyjafjarðará River
We start from the parking lot east of the Airport and walk along the
east bank of the river to Hrafnagil.Nature and birdlife observed under
the guidance of one of our most famous and learned naturalist.
Guide: Þórir Haraldsson
Fee: free
Departure 0900 a.m.
