Grovla, a.k.a. Nonstinden (710), Senja kommune.
Grovla as seen from my kitchen window in Mefjordvær.
A short route description: start from Bjorvika in Mefjordvær and follow the road on the left hand side of the river Bjorelva into Stordalen. Continue up Smådalan to the left of Humpen (213) until you reach the uppper part of Stordalen. Turn West and ski up to the little lake at approx. 300 m. Continue up the East side of Grovla (25-40°) towards the NE ridge. The ridge leading to the summit is rather exposed. Bring crampons and an ice axe.
Distance to the summit: approx. 5 km. Climbed 29. April 2015.
Stordalen. Not much snow left in late April.
Continue up Smådalan to the left of Humpen (213) until you reach the uppper part of Stordalen.
Mefjordvær from Smådalan.
Near Humpen.
The upper part of Stordalen.
The East side of Grovla with the descent line. 25-35°.
Mykjetinden (605).
I left my skis at 570 m. The last part to the NE ridge is approx. 40°.
The NE ridge on Grovla
Looking towards Kliftre (756), also knows as Prestan or Ravnan.
Litjegrovla (709).
Mefjordvær.
Bjorvika in Mefjordvær.
Snykollen (791).
Tebbeltuva (788).
Breidtinden (1001).
Looking down the East side of Grovla.