Philippe Jumeau

I will take a close look at your suggestion going north from Finse. It looks a good one.

Nice suggestion. But a little too far north for me on this occasion.

Thank you for your suggestion. I had considered a circular route north from Finse or a series of 1 or 2 day trips from Finse. Is there an area that you would particularly recommend? I enjoy the routes marked with kvists because I can switch off from navigation, but I am happy making my own trail too.

Hi, I have completed two variants of the Hardangervidda ski crossing from Finse to Haukelisetter in recent years and I am now looking for ideas for a similar trip in a different region, either camping or hut to hut. Ideally, the trip would start from the train drop-off point and could be circular or ‘linear’ to a destination where I can get the train or bus back to Oslo. I don’t want to have to hire a car. I am looking to ski around 150 km over 6 or 7 days in the first two weeks of April. I am hoping that someone out there with ground knowledge has got some suggestions that I can investigate. Thanks in anticipation.

I would be eternally grateful if you were willing to do this. What a kind offer! I can pay you in advance by bank transfer and if there is something that I can bring you from England just say the word! How can we best keep in touch? Do you use WhatsApp? You have made my day!

I rang yesterday and they tell me that they have plenty of gas available and they will be opened on Friday 29th March. I will still look for gas in Oslo as a back up, because my trip will be compromised if I don’t have gas and I am a little paranoid!

Thanks for your suggestion. How far from the Anker hostel is this gas station please?

Thanks Marius. I arrive in Oslo Central at around 17h00, so I will make a bee-line for petrol stations.

Thanks for your reply. This is what I did last time I made this trip. I struck it lucky with the first gas station that I visited. My concern this time around is whether or not the gas stations will be open 24/24 on Thursday 28th March when all the shops are closing for Easter? Do you know if gas stations are open as normal? thanks.

Thank for the suggestion. I am staying at the Anker Hostel in Oslo. I contacted them but they cannot take delivery of gas because of health and safety with a potentially explosive canister.

I arrive in Finse on Friday 29th March 2024 to begin a crossing of the Hardangervidda from Finse to Haukeliseter. My problem is that, because I arrive in Oslo when all the shops are closed because of Easter, I will not be able to purchase gas canisters for my MSR stove. Ideally, I am looking for 3x 227g MSR Isopro canisters or similar make which is compatible with my stove. My plan is to start skiing from about 2 p.m. on the 29th. Does anyone have a suggestion as to how I can get gas in Oslo or Finse? Thanks in anticipation.