[15-3 |] Around Storlidalen [15-4]
[15-5 |] Weekend trip over ridges and summits [15-6]
[15-7] The trip over the mountains around Storlidalen is a pleasant and varied weekend outing both summer and winter. [15-8] It goes across ridges and summits and is a trip with large variations in elevation and wonderful views the entire way. [15-9] Even though the trip is demanding, it is so varied that it is suitable for children 10 years and up who have been in the mountains before. [15-10]
[15-11] You get to Lønset west of Oppdal easily by bus or you can drive here by car. [15-12] From Lønset, go toward Sliperhovden. [15-13] Hike the first portion on the road and later follow an old pasture road from Dettlisætra. [15-14] It goes over Sliperhovden to Slipersetra. [15-15] It is not marked on the map. [15-17] Fisherman enthusiasts can continue west diagonally up the southern side of Sæthø and into Svorunddalen to Svorundt Pond. [15-18] Fishing licenses may be purchased at the Lønset Store. [15-19] When the weather is good, others are recommended to hike over Sæthø and Gjerdhøa to the valley link between Fagerlidalen and Svorunddalen. [15-20] From the strip, bear west up along the snow/ glacier ice to Sandåfjellet. [15-21] Avoid crossing the glacier. [15-22] In summers with little snow, crevices appear on it. [15-23] If desired, take a detour to Svorundfjellet and continue west down to the valley link toward Kråkvass Peak. [15-24] Kråkvass Peak is the tallest mountain in the area, and if you have the time and the weather is good, a trip here is recommended. [15-25] Then hike down along the water course north of Kråkvass Peak to Sandåtjønna. [15-26] From Sandåtjønna, a pleasant path runs west of Sandåa down to Sandøyan at Åangard Lake. [15-27] From here, you will not be able to avoid 5-6 boring km on a road around the eastern side of Ångard Lake to Bårdsgarden, self-service, TT, private. [15-28] One can expect to spend 7-8 hours for this trip. [15-30] The next day, the marked trail is followed over Okla. [15-31] If desired, go off the trail and up to the westernmost portion of the summit plateau and follow the edge toward Gjevilvatnet to Høgsnydda, the tallest and nearest summit. [15-32] From Snydda, it is possible to follow the ridge eastward down to Mjølkskåla on firm, good mountain terrain. [15-33] The old TT route to Gjevilvass Lodge ran here. [15-34] The same fishing license for Svorundtjønna and Sandåtjønna is also valid for Mjølkskåla and Korgtjønna. [15-35] Continue east on the new, or old path and bear south before Engelsbekkhøa over Midtskarven's vertical layer of stone, where the "surface" of Blåhø is folded down into a syncline (geological formation, bowl-shaped), to Nonsfjell. [15-36] Continue past Sprengtverråtjønna and diagonally eastward up onto Åmellomfjellet. [15-37] From here, those who have parked their car at Lønset save a few meters of climbing and maintain elevation southward to Elghøa. [15-38] However, it is recommended to set your course via Storhornet. [15-39] Continue over Vindalskammen and Oksfluren. [15-40] Before Håggåberget, there is a steep trail that goes west down to Lønset. [15-41] The others go east from Åmellfjellet up to Storhornet and continue southward down Hornlia to Festa. [15-42]
[15-43 |] Winter: [15-44] Ascend from Lønset as described for the summer route. [15-45] However, during winter one has to ski over Gjerdhøa, because it my be uncertain how conditions are, coming up from the bottom of Svorundtjønna. [15-46] From there, one goes across to Sandåfjellet/ Svorundfjellet. [15-47] From here, one has several alternatives. [15-48] You can follow the described summer route, but also keep your elevation northeast to Gråfjellet. [15-49] From here, it is 1000 meters pleasant descent down to Ångard Lake. [15-50] Bear northwest before Sandøyan and cross Ångard Lake to Bårdsgarden. [15-51] In nice weather and easy snow conditions, one should take advantage of the gained elevation on Sandåfjellet and ski westward via Kråkvasstind, Svartdalskollen and perhaps [15-52] Indre Grynningshøa before a jaunt first north down Grugguskardet and later eastward to Bårdsgarden. [15-53] The most eager skiers can visit both Fremre Grynningshøa and Nonshøa on the way. [15-54] The winter route over Okla should not include the ridge east from Snydda. [15-55] The descent from Håggåberget to Lønset should also be carefully checked in advance. [15-56] It is normally all right to ski down eastward for Håggåberget towards the state highway. [15-57] Otherwise, the nice descent from Storhornet toward Festa is the best way to take advantage of your elevation. [15-58]
[15-59 |] Description of the route: [15-60] for detailed route descriptions for the marked trails between the lodges, as well as some of the most common trips off the marked trails, TT's book Sylene and Trollheimen and the websites at www.tt.no are recommended. [15-61]
[15-62 |] Maps: [15-63] 1:50 000 Oppdal and Romfo or trip map 1:75 000 Trollheimen. [15-64]
[15-65 |] Stig Bakke