Store Skagastølstind
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| Store Skagastølstind | |
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 Seen from Dyrhaugsryggen. Vetle Skagastølstind to the left. |
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| Elevation | 2,405 m |
| Location | Årdal and Luster, Norway |
| Range | Hurrungane |
| Prominence | 1,010 m |
| Coordinates | |
| Topo map | 1517 IV Hurrungane |
| First ascent | July 21, 1876, William Cecil Slingsby |
| Easiest route | climbing and ice climbing |
Store Skagastølstind (also known as Storen) is the third highest 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 highest in Norway.
The summit is a popular destination for mountaineers but is fairly difficult. First ascent by William Cecil Slingsby on 21 July, 1876. There are a number of different routes, the most popular being Heftye's renne (Heftye's couloir). Another popular route of ascent is via Andrew's renne (Andrew's couloir), first ascent A. W. Andrews and party in 1899. Store Skagastølstind and the mountaineering of the late 19th century in Norway is traditionally linked to the historical hotel Turtagrø.
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