Voss - Bergen fastpacking advice
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We are two friends from Denmark that are planning on running/fastpacking from Voss to Bergen across three days in early June. We have both run mountain races and ultras at distances 60 - 80 km., so we feel fairly confident about managing the elevation and distances, but would appreciate some local insights on how best to prepare.
The itinerary in short is:
- Day 1: Early arrival in Bergen, drop bag at hotel in downtown, catch train to Voss, and run approx. 22 km. to Torfinnsheim. We know it is unstaffed, so we will be sure to bring food for the first night.
- Day 2: Approx. 41 km. from Torfinnsheim to Høgabu via Breidablik
- Day 3: Brutal day with 58 from Høgabu to Arna Station, train to Bergen, and lodge at hotel.
Now, for our questions:
- Does this seem feasible at all, or are there slides, rivers or other geographic challenges we should be aware of?
- We will bring freeze-dried food for Torfinnsheim and gels to consume throughout trip, but also expect to stock quick snacks/chocolate and solid lunch at the huts. Is this realistic or are there also customary limits on how much people stock up that we need to be aware of?
- We will be sure to bring layers of wool cloth and rain gear. We will also bring essential first aid and survival bag as well as an inReach. However, we are back and forth on whether to bring a tarp, and whether there is other essential equipment you recommend for the backcountry? We obviously want to keep weight down, but also want to be prepared for adverse weather.
Really appreciate all your input and help. Thanks in advance