Ski touring: Rabotcabin, 1200 msl

Rabothytta i solnedgangen på våren med personer på skitur utenfor

If you’re used to traveling in the high mountains during winter, a ski trip to Rabothytta is a uniquely wonderful experience.

Key info

Difficulty: Challenging, long hike with some steep terrain.
Distance one way: 9 km
Elevation gain: About 1000 m
Duration one way: 3 – 5 hours
Season: December – may
Trailhead: Winter parking at the innermost part of Leirskardalen.

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Special precautions:
Rabothytta is an unmanned DNT cabin. It is locked, and you must be a member of DNT and have their cabin key to gain entry. Conditions can be varied and challenging, especially early in the season. We recommend bringing crampons for use on icy sections and a sturdy shovel in case you need to dig your way to the cabin.

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A ski trip to Rabothytta in winter is for those experienced in mountain travel. The journey starts at the winter parking lot in Leirbotnet in Leirskardalen. From here, you can choose to follow the road all the way up to the summer parking lot and follow the summer route, or you can veer off the road after about 1.3 kilometers and head towards Skardhaugen before traversing towards Mørkbekktjønna. This route is outlined in this description. There are no maintained trails or marked routes in winter, so you must navigate, assess the terrain, and make safe choices on your own.

Late in the spring, you may be able to drive further along the gravel road, but be aware that the road is not plowed, so if it snows while you’re on your trip, you could get snowed in. Always check the weather forecast before you go.