Lofoten\'s western island of Moskenesøya is well known for its amazing scenery with magnificent jagged granite peaks disappearing into the distance. Despite this the amount of climbing that has been done is still limited, in reality Moskenesøya is a better destination for mountaineers and hillwalkers than rock climbers. The are a few exceptions; the big roadside slab found on Reinesvaet, (the Reine Slab) and a small collection of major routes scattered around the spectacular peaks of Kjerkfjord. In general the rock isn\'t quite as good as elsewhere and the stubborn vegetation can be a bit of a nuisance, though doubtless there are many high quality routes waiting to be discovered.
Since the last guidebook, more major outings have been added to these spectacular peaks. The information presented here is the best we have, but be aware most of these routes have never been repeated and all descriptions and topos should be treated with care - when climbing here you are a long way from anywhere!
Although the island chains run southwest/northeast, the old-time fishermen always referred simply to travelling west or east and this tradition has stuck throughout Lofoten.