This was the tenth trip to Friisvegen, which I have made every year since 2006 with the exception of 2007. It also was the most strenuous, for several reasons. I woke up at 5 AM 18 March, was in my car at 6.00, arrived at 10. 30. After a meal and having packed the sled and my backpack I started the tough climb along the Friisvegen road and up on the mountain. It was cold and windy. I used the Madshus Intelligrip Skin under my skis for traction, but they kept falling off, so I had to use the fishbone technique more than usual, which is tiresome. Also I noticed that my muscle strength had been reduced since last year. Skiing conditions were quite good, so I am convinced that if there had been deep, wet and heavy snow as in previous years, I would not have made it at all. When I arrived at the camp side, the wind stopped and it was easy to erect the tent, finished at 6 PM. Then I was so exhausted that I just ate a ready made dinner and crept into my sleeping bag. Befo...