Opstigningstider

Opstigningstider is a Norwegian term used to describe the scheduled times for ascending or climbing a route. The word is a compound of opstigning (ascent, climb) and tider (times). In practice, opstigningstider are used in environments where a group or organization coordinates movement upward, such as guided mountain ascents, ski touring itineraries, or transport operations that include a formal ascent to a location.

The term is most common in outdoor recreation and tourism industries in Norway, but can also appear in rescue planning and event management. Publishers may publish opstigningstider to help participants plan daylight, safety checks, and rendezvous points, and to coordinate with related activities at the destination, such as meals or overnight stays at huts or lodges.

In an itinerary, opstigningstider typically indicate the planned start time for the ascent and the expected duration to reach turning points or the summit, sometimes with check-in times at intermediate points. They are estimates and can be adjusted for weather, terrain, and group pace; participants are advised to follow the stated times but be prepared for changes.

Related concepts include nedstigningstider (descent times) and total time of ascent. The term does not refer to general opening hours or to the time of day for ascents in all contexts; it is specifically about scheduled ascent activities within a broader plan.