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The glaciers of the Skårki massif

The Skårki massif from SE, July 25, 1989. (48 kB)

The Skårki massif is an extended high mountain massif between Pastavagge and Rapadalen-Vassjavagge in eastern Sarek. The highest peak is Midtji Skårki (1842 m). Four valleys extend into the massif: the leading-through valley Snavvavagge, and the dead end valleys Jilavagge, Såbbevagge and Skaitatjvagge. Skårki contains 13 or 14 glaciers (depending on how you count).

Table over the glaciers of the Skårki massif with basic data

#	Name	Type	Area (km²)	Length (km)	Lowest point (m)	Highest point (m)	Height difference (m)
1.	Alep Såbbejekna	Cirque glacier	0.34	0.8	1335	1540	205
2.	Lulep Såbbejekna	Valley glacier	0.93	1.6	1165	1595	430
3.	Pastaskaitatj-jekna	Cirque glacier	0.28	0.8	1330	1625	295
4.	Alep Pastajekna	Glacier complex	3.87	4.1	1090	1705	615
4a.	of which Alep Pastajekna	Valley glacier	3.12	3.2	1090	1705	615
4b.	of which Skårkijekna	Valley glacier	0.75	1.6	1290	1610	320
5.	Svirjajekna	Cirque glacier	0.45	1.4	1205	1565	360
6.	Lulep Pastajekna	Valley glacier	1.61	2.7	1195	1715	520
7.	Alep Vassjajekna	Valley glacier	1.62	2.3	1280	1725	445
8.	Lulep Vassjajekna	Valley glacier	1.17	1.7	1395	1700	305
9.	Alep Vassjalåptåjekna	Ice cap	0.21	0.7	1430	1680	250
10.	Lulep Vassjalåptåjekna	Ice cap	0.20	0.5	1445	1660	215
11.	Takarjekna	Cirque glacier	0.13	0.4	1250	1415	165
12.	Nuortap Vassjatjåkkåjekna	Cirque glacier	0.60	1.1	1190	1540	250
13.	Årjep Vassjatjåkkåjekna	Cirque glacier	0.16	0.5	1355	1505	150
Total			11.57

1. Alep Såbbejekna

Alep Såbbejekna (0.34 km²) is a small cirque glacier below Såbbetjåkkå.

2. Lulep Såbbejekna

Lulep Såbbejekna from N, July 30, 1998. (66 kB)

Lulep Såbbejekna (0.93 km²) is a small valley glacier in the innermost Såbbevagge. It seems to be fairly free of crevasses, but seems to have gained some in thickness in the latest years. The eastern part of the glacier tongue is incorrectly plotted on the mountain map; in reality it covers the whole width of the valley.

3. Pastaskaitatj-jekna

Pastaskaitatj-jekna from Alep Pastajekna, July 31, 1998. (47 kB)

Pastaskaitatj-jekna (0.28 km²) is a small cirque glacier hanging beneath Alep Pastaskaitatj. Previously it was continuos with the large Alep Pastajekna.

4. Alep Pastajekna

Alep Pastajekna (3.87 km²) is a glacier complex in the Skårki massif with a glacier pass at 1495 m. The glacier consequently flows in two directions, as two ice streams. Alep Pastajekna proper flowing down to the north, towards Pastavagge, and Skårkijekna, which glides southward towards Rapadalen. According to Hamberg the Lapps of long ago used this glacier as a short-cut when they moved between winter and summer camps.

4a. Alep Pastajekna

Alep Pastajekna from N, August 13, 1994. (113 kB)

Alep Pastajekna (3.12 km²) is a rather large valley glacier, flowing down towards the watershed in Pastavagge. Around the turn of the 19th century it blocked the valley, so one was forced to get across the ice when travelling along the valley. The western part of the glacier tongue is incorrectly plotted on the mountain map; it fills the whole of its valley. The currently separate Pastaskaitatj-jekna previously was a part of Alep Pastajekna.

The icefall of Alep Pastajekna, July 31, 1998. (58 kB)

Alep Pastajekna is relatively free of crevasses, except for in the basin under Midtji Skårki. There is even a true icefall there.

The ice cave in Alep Pastajekna, August 14, 1994. (42 kB)

At least during the summer of 1994 there was a deep ice cave in Alep Pastajekna. It started at the opening at the western stream and extended some 30 m inwards into the ice.

The glacier pass of Alep Pastajekna from S, July 31, 1998. (48 kB)

The glacier pass leading to Skårkijekna lies at an altitude of some 1495 m.

4b. Skårkijekna

Skårkijekna from S, July 31, 1998. (77 kB)

Skårkijekna (0.75 km²) is the smaller, southwards flowing tongue. It is fairly crevasse-free except for some crevasses in the steep part. The height of the pass towards Alep Pastajekna is ca 1495 m.

5. Svirjajekna

Svirjajekna from SE, July 31, 1998. (56 kB)

Svirjajekna (0.45 km²) is a drwn-out cirque glacier east of Stuor-Skårki, which seems to be poor in crevasses.

6. Lulep Pastajekna

Lulep Pastajekna (1.61 km²) is a small valley glacier east of Pastatjåkkå. It is the source of Lulep Pastajåkkå.

7. Alep Vassjajekna

Alep Vassjajekna from S, July 31, 1998. (43 kB)

Alep Vassjajekna (1.62 km²) is a short valley glacier south of Unna Skårki. It is the source of the stream Alep Vassjajåkåtj, and seems to be fairly free of crevasses.

8. Lulep Vassjajekna

Lulep Vassjajekna from N, July 28, 1998. (50 kB)

Lulep Vassjajekna (1.17 km²) is a complex valley glacier upmost in Skaitatjvagge.

9. Alep Vassjalåptåjekna

Alep Vassjalåptåjekna (0.21 km²) is a small ice cap on the south side of Vassja.

10. Lulep Vassjalåptåjekna

Lulep Vassjalåptåjekna (0.20 km²) is a small ice cap on the south side of Vassja. It is not plotted on the mountain map, and possibly is just some dead ice.

11. Takarjekna

Takarjekna (0.13 km²) is a very small cirque glacier on the north side of Vassjatjåkkå. It extends down into a small lake.

12. Nuortap Vassjatjåkkåjekna

Nuortap Vassjatjåkkåjekna (0.60 km²) is a cirque glacier on the east side of Vassjatjåkkå.

13. Årjep Vassjatjåkkåjekna

Årjep Vassjatjåkkåjekna (0.16 km²) is a small cirque glacier on the east flank of Vassjatjåkkå. This glacier is not plotted on the mountain map.

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