West Pillar of Presten

Presten “The Priest” is a 500m pillar of beautiful granite straight up from the ocean.  The most famous and sought after route in Lofoten, and likely one of the best long free climbs you will ever do.  A short approach, pitch after pitch of fun and varied climbing, all on a clean granite wall rising above the emerald waters of the Norwegian Sea.  Presten is a few minutes down the road from Henningsvær, a classic little fishing village taken over by outdoor enthusiast in the summer months.  This is a 12 pitch route and has fantastic rock climbing up to US 5.10/ NO 6/ FR 6a+. A must do climb if you have the skill while in Lofoten.  Join one of our mountain guides on this trip and you will climb the West Pillar in good style and surely add a new favorite climb to your list!  It is common to climb a day or two with your guide to warm up before climbing The Priest.  Contact us for more information.   

West Pillar of Presten Itinerary:

We meet in the morning and climb in the sun all day.  Starting time is dependent on weather, conditions, time of year, and number of climbers in the group.  We average 7 – 10 hrs total time including descent.

Is this trip for me?

The West Pillar Presten is a physical demanding climb and requires climbers to be comfortable following Norwegian Grade 6 rock climbing.  Please contact us if you have any questions on your skill level.

Equipment

We supply the Ropes, Rock Rack, and all technical equipment.  Climbers will need to have rock shoes, harness, and helmet (rentals available).  You will carry your own small back pack on this route with clothes, water, food, and light shoes for the descent… We supply the rest.

Course Details:

Price: Ratio – Climber : Guide = Price per person per day.
1:1 = 3500 NOK
2:1 = 2000 NOK

Dates: June – September

Trip Length: 1 day on Presten but we recommend at least a day of climbing with your guide to warm up.

Skill Level: Comfortable following Norwegian Grade 6.

Guiding Ratio: 2 climbers:1 guide is our maximum ratio

Included in Price:
- all guide and technical equipment.

Not Included in Price:
- personal climbing equipment and clothing/rental
- transportation
- travel insurance