Henriktinden (Áhkucohkka) (1127), Balsfjord, Norway




Henriktinden as seen from Slettmo, Balsfjorden

A brief route description of the SW ridge route: Follow the county road from Laksvatn to Mo Planteskole near Slettmo.
You will find a small tunnell under the E8 road. I skied straight up towards Ørntuva (624). Ørntuva is a common avalanche area, i.e.
you should carefully consider the snow conditions before climbing this section. Late spring is the best time to do this.
After Ørntuva, proceed uphill on easy terrain. Near the top, the terrain is somewhat steeper and the last section may require - depending
on the snow conditions - crampons and an ice iaxe.

Climbed 11. April 2008



 
The West face of Henriktinden as seen from Tennes, Balsfjorden




Ørntuva is a common avalanche area, i.e. you should carefully consider the snow conditions before climbing this section.




Kistefjellet (782) in front of Henriktinden. Photo taken from Vardtinden.




Henriktinden as seen from Blåtinden.




A telephoto of the summit taken from Slettmo.




A view from Ørntuva toward Slettmo and Balsfjorden.




The summit section.




The entrance to the summit plateau.




Balsfjorden as seen from the summit.




The summit as seen from the northern end of the summit plateau.




A view towards Cukcavárri (1223).




A view towards Nállangáisi, Sfinxen and Ellendalen.




Guhkesgáisi




Piggtinden




The Sami name of Henriktinden is Áhkucohkka. Áhku means old woman. You can find her seated just below the North summit.



© Geir Jenssen 2008

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