Juvasshytta

Great starting point to climb Galdhøpiggen. More like hostel/cabin vibe with hotel prices, but nice modern minimalist rooms with en-suite if desired. Meal times were like being in a hostel as communal tables, but food was excellent restaurant quality. We did the organised trek across the glacier to the summit. Not a particularly enjoyable hike, but amazing views at the summit and well worth the climb. We were tied on to each other while crossing the glacier which made sense, however I didn’t agree with us being tied to each other when climbing over rocks. Being pulled in different directions is hard enough on the glacier, but felt dangerous on the rocks. The hike was also very busy, but still so glad we did it.

Went spontaniously when I saw that the weather was about to be perfect for skiing. The beds were booked due to easter weekend, so I brought a tent with me, usually when one does this at mountain cabins one have to stay at a large distance from the buildings, or pay a high fee to use the amenities. Asking often causes some dismay and losthing from hosts, but at Juvass I asked at the reception and they were friendly, suggested the location with the very best view(!) and were geniuinly interested in hearing my plans. When a pitched the tent a cute Norwegian Elk hound came over, wanted to play and sniffed at my food bag and licked on some of the breads I had managed to spoil with toddy earlier. Such a good girl. the next day I signed up for the guided ski tour to the summit. Excellent guides who gave me good tips and were quite forgiving when I was the slower of the pack. Noticed how the staff were mostly local, very balanced in age and gender. This is quite rare at norwegian mountain cabins, usually it is either all hired temps, only old hosts or teenagers galore. Here the staff that I met where for example teachers, who had been working there as side-gig for years, quite talkative( rare in Norway) and the staff seemed to care how I(least monetary valuable guest) fared. prices are what one can expect for such a location, there are more cheaper barebone accommodation available down in the valley. Bathrooms were modern and clean and no que during morning rush(lots of stalls). I jokingly told one of the guides about the dog getting into my food, and some time after returning one of the staff approached me, apologized and offered freshly baked bread to compensate. I straight up refused to take such in exchange for, lets be honest, cheap spoiled storebrand garbage. I countered with asking if I could have a jug of cold water, to drink in the lounge. Got it immediately. This place is up there with Alesjaure(on the Kings trail in Sweden) with best mountain experience I have had.