Stetind – South Pillar

Stetind’s South Pillar is a long, technical climb for experienced climbers. First climbed in 1936 by the Norwegian climbing legend and philosopher Arne Næss, it’s graded 5.10 and is a demanding route in a high alpine setting.

If you’re after a long, aesthetic rock climb with splitter cracks and solid granite, look no further. Stetind stands at the head of Tysfjord and dominates the skyline with its unique shape and sharp lines rising straight from the fjord. The day takes you through magical coastal forest and past alpine lakes to a clean granite pillar, with sustained, enjoyable climbing all the way to the large, flat summit.

Is this trip for me?

The South Pillar is physically demanding and requires you to be comfortable following Norwegian grade 6. Contact us if you have any questions about your level.

Your guide will contact you a few days before to plan the climb. You’ll meet early in the morning at an agreed location, usually the trailhead parking.

The approach is a hike of about 2.5 hours to the start of the climb. The route is 12 pitches up to grade 5.10.

The descent involves scrambling and one abseil down the south-east ridge to Halls fortopp, followed by a hike down.

- All technical climbing equipment including helmet, harness and climbing shoes

- Guide fee

- Travel cost for the guide

- Personal clothing and boots

- Food and drinks

- Travel insurance

- Transport

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