About
Later, I ventured into documentary photography, with several portfolios about refugees and internally displaced people (IDP) in the South Caucasus. I have published in several renowned photography, alpinism and skiing magazines, and won four Black & White Magazine Merit Awards.
I hold an Ph.D. in architecture and work as postdoctoral researcher (transportation sciences) at NTNU Trondheim. I also work as certified ACMG (Association of Canadian Mountain Guides) Ski Guide, SVELAV avalanche instructor, and CAA Level 3 avalanche technician (>>ps-skiguide.no).
I am currently working as an Associate Professor in Architecture and Urban Planning at NTNU while continuing to photograph and guide in the mountains. My academic work has influenced how and where I travel, how I plan and lead tours, and the partners I choose to work with. While I do not emphasise environmental topics on this website, I am always happy to discuss them from both a personal and scientific perspective when we meet in the mountains.
1st ski descents (selection):
- Pik Pobeda East (6762 m) NE ridge (50°+), Tian Shan (>> AAJ article)
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Lap Nazar (5990 m) NW-NE face (55°), Pamir (>> AAJ Article)
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Shipka Pik (6254 m) west face (55-60°), Pamir
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Chatyn-Tau (4310 m), South SE couloir (55°+) and W face (>> Mountain Life)
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Skhhara* (5193 m) south pillar (partial, 55°+), Caucasus.
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Janga Tau* (5058 m) south face, Caucasus.
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Ortveri (4365 m) north face, Caucasus.
- Mkinvartsveri* (Kazbek, 5054 m), Caucasus: SE face direct (50-55°), NE face, E ramp.