At 1916 meters above sea level, Oksskolten is the highest mountain in Northern Norway. From the top, there are fantastic views of the other peaks in Okstindan, and it is easy to understand why the area is called the roof of Northern Norway.
Oksskolten was first climbed in 1883, and the two first ascents are honored with a plaque on the summit. One of the two was the Frenchman Charles Rabot, and he has both a glacier and a DNT hut named after him in Okstindan.
If you are going to climb the peak, you must be in generally good mountain shape and calculate around 8 – 10 hours round trip, even though the hike itself is only 7 km one way and the starting point is around 525 m above sea level. The marked DNT trail starts a few kilometers after Kjensvasshytta and leads up to the edge of the glacier. The markings end here. You must have crampons and preferably also go in a rope team to cross the glacier, as there are large crevasses in the blue ice. If there is a lot of snow on top of the ice, it is extra important to have good equipment.
It is also possible to walk up Oksskolten without crossing the glacier. The starting point is the same, but you have to take a relatively large detour following the marked DNT trail to cross the Oksfjellelva glacier river. Check the Hemnes Tourist Association's pages where there are maps.
Hemnes Tourist Association organizes a guided tour to the top of Oksskolten every year in July, and can also help you find a guide outside of this. Check it out Guided Tours in the margin on the right.
