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Tom and Karen transition from sailing the Norwegian coast to land-based exploration after winterizing their boat in Tromsø.1:00 They rent a Toyota Yaris to navigate the rugged inland terrain, visiting the Sommarøy Arctic Hotel west of the city.1:34 East of Tromsø, they hike to the Gorsa Bridge, a site formerly used for hydroelectric power that now features waterfalls and river crossings.3:16 The pair also explores the village of Skibotn, noting its harbor facilities and proximity to the Lyngen Alps, a region popular for backcountry skiing and summer hiking.7:21 A final excursion involves a steep climb up a former hydroelectric service road to reach the glacial lake of Rottenvikvatnet, which sits beneath two alpine glaciers.9:09 The route offers views of local reindeer herds and teal-colored runoff. Throughout the trip, the pair emphasizes the necessity of sturdy hiking boots for navigating the varied, often steep, North Norwegian wilderness.3:54

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