Sunnmøre is one of the best regions in Norway for trad climbing and multipitch climbing.
The steep walls and alpine peaks provide excellent terrain for climbing on traditional protection.
Many classic routes in the region have been climbed since the 1970s, and Sunnmøre is now a popular destination for trad climbers.
What is trad climbing?
Trad climbing means placing your own protection while climbing.
Typical protection includes:
- nuts
- cams
- slings
Unlike sport climbing, routes usually do not have fixed bolts.
Multipitch climbing
Many routes in Sunnmøre consist of several pitches.
Multipitch climbing requires knowledge of:
- anchor building
- rope systems
- rappelling
- route planning
Learning trad climbing
If you want to learn trad climbing, a course is a good starting point.
During a trad climbing course you will learn:
- how to place protection
- how to build anchors
- how to lead trad routes
- basic partner rescue
👉 Learn more about our trad climbing course on Sunnmøre.
