Heavy Water - Rjukan Ice

by Jon Haukåssveen and Tom Atle Bordevik
Published December 2005
Price - £19.95 - -

The Rjukan Area in Norway has become well known across Europe in recent years for its magnificent waterfalls which give a high concentration of ice climbs of all difficulties. The waterfalls vary from short half-pitch exercises to long (800m) full day outings and most are easily reached by short approach walks. The main valley is sheltered from the sun most of the winter, and offers stable cold climate in the winter months with many options for accommodation.

128 Pages

14 Areas

171 Waterfalls

Full colour throughout

Format - This book has been produced in the now-familiar Rockfax format of full-colour photo topos, high quality route descriptions, with symbols, maps and all the other features that you have come to expect. The authors are Jon Haukåssveen and Tom Atle Bordevik on their first book for Rockfax. Both Jon and Tom live locally and are experienced ice climbers, Jon in particular has put up many first ascent in the Rjukan area.
Because of the environment it will be used in, the new Rjukan guide comes complete with a free plastic sleeve to help preserve the book.

Local Suppliers - The book is available in many outlets in Rjukan itself - Rjukan Tourist information, Libris (bookstore), Rjukan Gjestegård, Rjukan Hytteby, Rjukan Hytte og caravanpark and Intersport Rjukan.

Next Print Edition - A new edition of this book is planned for late 2012.

Fredrik Schlyter Photography

Many of the stunning images included in the book were provided by Fredrik Schlyter. His web site has more examples of his work including sections on ice climbing, rock climbing and big wall climbing.

Areas Included

Links take you to the appropriate section of the Rockfax Route Database which contains a listing of every route.

Krokan, Upper Gorge, Vemork Bridge, Lower Gorge (- sample chapter), Rjukan Centre, Svadde, Gausta, Ozzimosis, Bølgen, Mæl, Jailhouse, Kong Vinter, Presenil, Hovinbøle

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USER REVIEWS
"Had an excellent time in Rjukan, thanks to both an excellent book and a top organiser. Thanks for putting in the "dangerous - do not climb" routes to avoid confusion (eg. power station... More"
Jonathan Ford - 27/Mar/06

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Rjukan - Lower Gorge

by Jon Haukåssveen and Tom Atle Bordevik
Published - November 2005 (version 1.00)
Price - FREE -

A sample chapter from the Heavy Water - Rjukan Ice guidebook covering the routes in the Lower Gorge, near Rjukan town.

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