Røyelkampen (1240), Nordreisa, Troms, Norway.
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Røyelkampen as seen from Reisadalen.
Left: The North ridge. Climbed by Geir Jenssen and Steinar Johansen, 13. mars 1981.
A short route description: Start from Røyelelv in Reisadalen and follow Røyeldalen for 2-3 km towards Røyelkampen. Follow the frozen stream Salla up to a little lake (775) and proceed on the North ridge to the summit. Crampons and ice axe recommended.
Center: The West face. Climbed by Bjørn Arntzen, Jan-Arvid Ingulfsen, Geir Jenssen, Roger Jenssen and Are Mellem, 26. desember 1981.
A short route description: Start from Røyelelv in Reisadalen. The route follows a gully that leads to the North ridge.
Mostly 45 degrees on snow, but also steeper sections with ice.
![P2204726 royelkampen 1240](../../_Media/p2204726_royelkampen_1240_med_hr.jpeg)
The West face route.
![02A 19 royelkampen](../../_Media/02a_19_royelkampen_med_hr.jpeg)
Røyelkampen as seen from Jyppyrä (874).
![01b 15 steinar royelkampen](../../_Media/01b_15_steinar_royelkampen_med_hr.jpeg)
Steinar Johansen in the hanging valley under the North ridge.
![01b 16 steinar royelkampen](../../_Media/01b_16_steinar_royelkampen_med_hr.jpeg)
Dangerous climbing on icy snow to reach the North ridge. No crampons, no ice axe…
![01b 17 steinar royelkampen](../../_Media/01b_17_steinar_royelkampen_med_hr.jpeg)
Steinar Johansen on the North ridge.
![01b 18 steinar royelkampen](../../_Media/01b_18_steinar_royelkampen_med_hr.jpeg)
Steinar Johansen on the summit.
![01b 19 steinar royelkampen](../../_Media/01b_19_steinar_royelkampen_med_hr.jpeg)
Steinar Johansen descending the North ridge.
Below you will find 6 snapshots from the West face route climbed by Bjørn Arntzen, Jan-Arvid Ingulfsen, Geir Jenssen, Roger Jenssen and Are Mellem, 26. December 1981. These photos: Roger Jensen.
A short route description: Start from Røyelelv in Reisadalen. The route follows a gully that leads to the North ridge.
Mostly 45 degrees on snow, but also steeper sections with ice.
![Røyelkampen 02](../../_Media/royelkampen_02_med_hr.jpeg)
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![Røyelkampen 03](../../_Media/royelkampen_03_med_hr.jpeg)
2
![Røyelkampen 04](../../_Media/royelkampen_04_med_hr.jpeg)
3. From left to right: Bjørn Arntzen, Jan-Arvid Ingulfsen and Are Mellem.
![Røyelkampen 05](../../_Media/royelkampen_05_med_hr.jpeg)
4. Looking down towards Reisadalen.
![Røyelkampen 06](../../_Media/royelkampen_06_med_hr.jpeg)
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![Røyelkampen 07](../../_Media/royelkampen_07_med_hr.jpeg)
6. Finally on the North ridge.