Jiehkkevárri, Mountain summit in Lyngen Alps, Norway
Jiehkkevárri reaches an elevation of 1,834 meters, making it the highest mountain in Troms county with glaciated slopes and a prominent ice-capped summit.
The mountain received its first documented ascent in 1899 when British mountaineer Geoffrey Hastings and Norwegian Elias Hogrenning reached the summit together.
The name derives from Sami language elements, where 'jiehkki' refers to glacier and 'várri' means mountain, reflecting the regional indigenous heritage.
Mountaineers must cross crevassed glaciers to reach the summit, requiring proper equipment and experienced guidance for safe navigation of the terrain.
The northeast-facing descent route presents specific challenges due to serac falls from above, creating conditions that discourage climbers from ascending this path.
GPS coordinates: 69.46921,19.87873
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:08
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