In Northern Norway, within the Arctic Circle, there is an amazing collection of islands where massive lumps of clean granite tower out of the sea.  This article focuses on two of the main climbing areas, Kvaloya and the Lofoten Islands.

For many years I had wanted to spend a winter season in Chamonix, ice climbing, skiing and alpine climbing.  However a friend showed me photos of Canada and  instantly a plan began to form to spend two months in Canada.  The Canadian ice climbing season seems to span from October to late April.