Store Skagastølstind
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| Store Skagastølstinden | |
|---|---|
| Elevation: | 2,405 m |
| Coordinates: | |
| Location: | Årdal and Luster, Norway |
| Range: | Hurrungane |
| First ascent: | July 21, 1876 (William Cecil Slingsby) |
| Easiest route: | climb, and Ice climbing |
Store Skagastølstind (also known as Storen) is the third tallest peak in Norway. It is situated on the border between the municipality of Luster and Årdal and is part of the Hurrungane range. The peak was long thought of as the tallest in Norway.
The summit is a popular destination for mountaineers but is fairly difficult. There are a number of different routes. First ascent by William Cecil Slingsby on 21 July, 1876.
Another popular route of ascent is via 'Andrews' Renne' or Couloir, FA A. W. Andrews and party in 1899.
