📚 The area is described in the guidebook "Arctic Circle Bouldering" from november 2019
⛰ Sundsvoll is located on the west coast of the island of Vega in the southernmost part of Nordland county. The scenic coastline here is scattered with boulders of all sizes for several kilometers. Vega, along with the rest of the Vega archipelago has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2004. Activity here should (as always) be done with as little lasting impact to the environment as possible. Due to easy access, location, surrounding nature and possibilities for other activities on Vega it is a perfect destination not only for a bouldering focused visit, but also for a family holiday where some bouldering could be included.
Sundsvoll is divided into several sectors, with grades from 3 to 8A+. The bouldering is primarily on free standing boulders rounded by the sea over time. The rock quality is very good but can be disappointingly featureless at times. Landings are generally good. The developed lines are often not very long due to the nature of the boulders but sizes up to serious highballing can be found. Most of the lines haven’t seen many repeats so take the gradings with a pinch of salt. Access is short and it’s easy to get around within each sector though it requires a bit of scrambling on minor rocks. The potential for development is huge and it requires very little cleaning. It’s also worth exploring the rest of the island.
