February 2022

February 4th

Guests / Country: 8 guests from Germany, Netherlands, Denmark, Greece and Norway.
Weather Tromsø: Cloudy.
Destination / weather: Ramfjordmoen / Storfjord / Skibotndalen valley / part clear / haze / cloudy.
Aurora activity: 5/10.
Aurora show: Several bands across, spikes, curls and little movment.
Tour km: 270.
Tour hrs: 8,5.

It was again a tricky weather night where the forecast said cloudy and windy all over, but at the first stop it was no wind and quite clear sky... but, it`s pity, we arrived just too late for see the great Aurora show which happened in the mintues we was driving out from the city along the lighted roads...

So, we continue our drive further east where the best weather forecast was, but found a new location with clear sky and saw little of Aurora... and when we finally arrived our final destination, it was partly clear, but got cloudy just before the last show around 1 am started...

But, I am never give up so easy, so when I saw a glimpse of Aurora through the clouds, I sent my guests out of the bus in the freezing cold wind, and suddenly the clouds breaks up in the same tempo as the Lady Aurora increased her performance...

So, very cold but happy guests, which was very glad that I never gave up... yeah, that`s my job as a Aurora Guide..;)

February 5th - Private Aurora Chase Dinner

Guests / Country: 4 guests from Germany.
Weather Tromsø: Part clear.
Destination / weather: Tromsø island / Finnvika / Simavika / part clear / clear / cloudy.
Aurora activity: 7/10.
Aurora show: Several bands across, also to the south, spikes, curls, 2 colors dancing curtains and a small corona.
Tour km: 80.
Tour hrs: 6,5.
Wildlife: One moose

February 6th

Guests / Country: 9 guests from Slovenia, Italy, France, Spain and UK.
Weather Tromsø: Cloudy.
Destination / weather: Skogsfjord / GuideGunnar`s Camp Aurora / part clear / cloudy / haze.
Aurora activity: 6/10.
Aurora show: Several bands across, curls, spikes, two colors dancing curtains.
Tour km: 170.
Tour hrs: 6,5.
Wildlife: One reindeer.

February 7th

Guests / Country: 7 guests from France, Italy, China, Whales and UK.
Weather Tromsø: Cloudy.
Destination / weather: Sommarøy / cloudy / part clear / clear.
Aurora activity: 8/10.
Aurora show: Activity the whole night, all over, curls, spikes, 3 colors dancing curtains and a couple of coronas.
Tour km: 125.
Tour hrs: 6,5.

February 11th - 6 days Private Arctic Excursion package

Guests / Country: 2 guests from Germany.
Weather Tromsø: ?
Destination / weather: XLyngen, Nord Lenangen / part clear / cloudy.
Aurora activity: 7/10.
Aurora show: A quick corona in two colors just before the clouds came in, and then a couple of faint bands on the north sky.
Tour km: 0.
Tour hrs: 1.
Wildlife: 2 moose, very close to our cabins.

February 12th - 6 days Private Arctic Excursion package

Guests / Country: 2 guests from Germany.
Weather Tromsø: ?
Destination / weather: XLyngen, Nord Lenangen / clear.
Aurora activity: 8/10.
Aurora show: All over, far south, curtains, spikes and curls, and 3 colors dancing Aurora.
Tour km: 0.
Tour hrs: 4.

February 15th - 6 days Private Arctic Excursion package

Guests / Country: 2 guests from Germany.
Weather Tromsø: ?
Destination / weather: Hamn i Senja / clear.
Aurora activity: 2/10.
Aurora show: Just an faint ark across the sky.
Tour km: 0.
Tour hrs: 0.

February 19th

Guests / Country: 11 guests from Germany, France, Norway and Thailand.
Weather Tromsø: Cloudy.
Destination / weather: Ramfjordmoen / Kattfjordeidet / part clear / haze.
Aurora activity: 4/10.
Aurora show: Several bands across, but faint. Spikes and curls.
Tour km: 110.
Tour hrs: 5,5.

A new weather tricky night ... the weather forecast was`nt great, but still it´s no reason to cancel the chase since we know how the local weather conditions can be ...

So with a couple of night sky cameras and a good cooperation within colleagues we found the clear spots for the night ...

I headed first east, and then returned back out on the coast to west ... and with a haze (thin high clouds) my guests got an nice view to Lady Aurora`s performance

February 20th

Guests / Country: 10 guests from Brasil, Germany, Denmark, Thailand and Norway.
Weather Tromsø: Part clear.
Destination / weather: Kattfjordeidet / Grøtfjord / part clear / clear.
Aurora activity: 9/10.
Aurora show: All over, far south, spikes and curls. A couple of faint coronas and 3 colors intense curtains dancing with deep PINK colors.
Tour km: 80.
Tour hrs: 5.

The shortest chase of the season, but it`s no need to stay out late when Lady Aurora give my guests this beautiful crazy Aurora show with intense pink dancing early in the evening ... so, most of the Aurora Chasers Guides returned to the city around 11 pm.

February 21st

Guests / Country: 9 guests from Mexico, France and UK.
Weather Tromsø: Clear.
Destination / weather: Skarsfjord / Skarsfjordfjellet mountain / clear / part clear.
Aurora activity: 8/10.
Aurora show: All over, far south, curtains, spikes and curls. Little pink dancing and a couple of faint coronas.
Tour km: 100.
Tour hrs: 6.
Space show: One small falling fireball

It was lovely to be only my guests and me at this beautiful location NW of Tromsø ... totally silence ... which is what I sell, and are working hard for let my guests experience this every night out ...

It was an new night with beautiful clear sky and a early Aurora show, so when the clouds arrived around 10.30 pm I decided to leave at 11 ... but, I did`nt really gave up the night, since it was still a faint Aurora band on the south sky ... and 90% of the time that happens it`s normally give us so,ething better ...

So, after driving only 10 mins I had to stop again, since Lady Aurora begin her really good performance when the south band begin to move ... and at the south part of the mountains the sky was clear again ...

And tonight we had a special lovely event out on the tour, when my Mexican guests got engaged ;)

February 22nd

Guests / Country: 10 guests from Germany and UK.
Weather Tromsø: Clear.
Destination / weather: Sommarøy / clear.
Aurora activity: 5/10.
Aurora show: Several bands across, also towards south sky. Curls, spikes and curtains, and then dancing Aurora on the south sky.
Tour km: 125.
Tour hrs: 6.
Wildlife: Two reindeer and three moose.

It was freezing cold temperatures with wind at some parts, but when we arrived Sommarøy, it was quiet and only 6 degrees minus. For the 2nd night in row i was surprised that we was alone where we stayed for the night ... and that`s middle of the best part of the Aurora season ...

It was Aurora activity all over the sky, but not any very bright, so at 11 pm I decided to return to the city, but the long way around the south part of Kvaløya island, since it still was a faint band on the south sky ... and then 10 mins on drive it suddenly exploted, but it`s pity there was no safe places to stop ... so, my guests missed the best part with little pink dancing, but we get it rest ... it last for only 5 mins ...

So, we contiune the drive for looking after moose ... and that we got two times ;)

February 25th

Guests / Country: 10 guests from Greece, Italy, Germany and Norway.
Weather Tromsø: Part clear.
Destination / weather: Kvalsundet / Dåfjord / part clear / snow / clear.
Aurora activity: 5/10.
Aurora show: Several bands on the north sky, curtains, spikes and curls. Little dancing, 2 colors visible.
Tour km: 140.
Tour hrs: 6,5.

February 28th

Guests / Country: 11 guests from Turkey, France, Spain, Greece and USA.
Weather Tromsø: Cloudy.
Destination / weather: Galggo - the Finnish border / part clear / haze.
Aurora activity: 3/10.
Aurora show: Several bands across the sky, also on the south sky. Spikes, curls and curtains, but faint.
Tour km: 155 (one way).
Tour hrs: 5.

Not the best end of the tour since I got technical probs with the minibus ... so after a lovely moment at the Finnish border, I needed to send my guests back to the city with good help by several Aurora Guides, which I am very grateful for, cause theirs herotic and great coordination help.

I was back in Tromsø with the bus at 3.25 am with great help from the local tow truck ... and with good service at the workshop, I will be back on the road tomorrow night ... but, tonight`s guests have to join one of my good colleagues, since I need to sleep more, after only two hours in the bus ...

Since we´re driving a lot each season, up to 50.000 km for finding clear sky for our guests, this is something who happens sometimes ... and the only thing I can do is try to make it best of it for my guests..;)