Hamperokken

From Fagernes on the E8 take Fv. 91 towards Breivikeidet, past the EISCAT research station, to the small parking area where Tverrelva crosses the road, a little over 10 km from the junction (about 65 m; it fills on fine days). The path starts a few metres east of the parking, climbs through birch forest past a group of cabins and then up heather, moss and stone along the broad ridge of Middagsaksla to its cairned top at about 1,075 m. This part is steep but straightforward. From Middagsaksla the whole jagged ridge to Hamperokken is in view. It is up and down, with towers, stacked blocks and loose rock; some stretches must follow the crest, others can be bypassed on an easier, less exposed path lower on the west (right) flank. Early on keep mostly left of the crest, later on the crest or its right side, crossing a distinct subsidiary top at about 1,171 m. Near the end the last hump is narrow and exposed and drops into a small notch, or can be avoided by a short descent on the right. Traverse right into the fairly wide gully on the south-south-west side of the summit block and climb it, with several lines and good holds, to the south ridge at about 1,375 m, then scramble the last 40 m to the small summit. Return the same way; the top of the summit block is easier to climb up than down, and the lower block is loose, so avoid being below other parties. A summer round trip is roughly 12 km and 1,600 m of ascent; one party took 8 hours including a long rest. In winter the ridge is narrow and corniced and needs crampons and an ice axe.