One of the most iconic bouldering spots in Norway.
All boulders are freestanding rocks with good landings. You will find a variety of boulders, from slabs to overhangs. 1-2 pads are typically enough for most of the boulders. Some of the boulders have seen little to no activity the last decade and consequently may need some re-brushing!
At a time when bouldering was in the early beginning in Norway, the golden era, Skiri was the place to be. It is rumoured that Terje Olsen first discovered the spot and was later accompanied by Kyrre Østbø and Børge Gjeldvik to brush the iconic arete "Gjermund Eggen" in 1995. The development was blunted for a few years until Lars-Erik Roald and Lars Audun Nornes cleaned and climbed several boulders easter 1999. The development was augmented when a national bouldering camp was arranged in the fall the same year. During the early phase of development many brit legends of that era ,such as Ben Moon, Leo Holding, Seb Grieve, and Malcom Smith visited Skiri. Notably, visiting rock star Malcom Smith got the big price when he did the FA of Oksespranget (8A). However, Lars Erik Roald and Jon Anders Fredriksen brushed and climbed many of the other classics of the area during the same time period.
The relationship with the landowner is good. However, there are some access restrictions. It is important that the visiting climbers read the restrictions carefully!
1) Do not develop boulders outside the established areas. Other areas have a different land owner that does not allow bouldering or/and it is farmland.
2) The Rauma river is a reputed salmon river. To not disturb fishermen / fish please respect "no swimming / bading" in the period 1st of July - 15th of September.
3) Hunting season: From 10th of September there is deer-hunting in the forest. No bouldering without permit from landowner. He can be contacted; +47 926 63 048
Activity at Skiri should be done with as little lasting impact to the environment as possible. Use already welltrodden paths. There are no toilet facilities in the area, please keep the area clean..
Parking:
Coming from Åndalsnes there is a parking area on the left side of the road about 200 meter after passing the Skiri Gård. The parking is marked on the map
The main sectors are accessed from this parking.
- Skiri main (Nermoen): You must cross the road and railway by foot. The train will pass Skiri at high speed! You will se the gate across the road. Follow the marked path for 150 meters to reach the main area at Skiri.
- Skiri North (Øvermoen): From the parking, find the path leading into the forest. Be aware that some of the boulders in this area are close to the farmhouse. We strongly ask boulders to keep noise to a minimum and respect the sensitivity of this area
