Walk the Arctic Circle Trail in Greenland with a Cicerone guidebook
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Trekking in Greenland
The Arctic Circle Trail by Paddy Dillon
An essential guidebook for anyone walking the Arctic Circle Trail. At just over 100 miles long, and taking 7 to 10 days to complete, the Arctic Circle Trail crosses the largest ice-free patch of West Greenland. This splendid trekking route, lying 25-30 miles north of the Arctic Circle runs from Kangerlussuaq to Sisimiut - both with airport access. More...
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Seasons
a summer walk, ideally from mid-June to mid-September, when the tundra is bursting with life; Read More... during the long winter, snow and ice, short days and bitter cold are the normCentres
start at Kangerlussuaq and finish at Sisimiut - vast empty landscapes inbetweenDifficulty
not particularly difficult, mostly gently graded, but with a few short, steep, rocky slopes but Read More... very remote; trekkers must be completely self-sufficient but basic huts are available at good intervalsMust See
trips to the ice cap; visiting an arctic desert; climbing Sugar Loaf; Kangerlussuaq; Tarajornitsut Read More... saline lakes; paddling the lake of Amitsorsuaq; beach at Kangerluatsiarsuaq; views from Iluliumanersuup Portornga; the valley below Nerumaq; the valley of Qerrortusup Majoriaa; Kællingehætten; SisimiutIntroduction
Geology
The ice cap
Wildlife
Plants and flowers
History
Culture
Travelling to Greenland
When to go
Accommodation
Health and safety
Food, drink and fuel
Language
Money
Communications
Trekking in Greenland
River Crossing
What to take
Waymarking and access
Maps
Emergencies
Using this guide
Postscript
The Arctic Circle Trail
Kangerlussuaq
Preamble – Ascent of Sugar Loaf
Optional Extension – Ice Cap to Kangerlussuaq
Day 1 Kangerlussuaq to Hundesø
Day 2 Hundesø to Katiffik
Day 3 Katiffik to Canoe Centre
Day 4 Canoe Centre to Ikkattooq
Day 5 Ikkattooq to Eqalugaarniarfik
Day 6 Eqalugaarniarfik to Innajuattoq
Day 7 Innajuattoq to Nerumaq
Day 8 Nerumaq to Kangerluarsuk Tulleq
Day 9 Kangerluarsuk Tulleq to Sisimiut
Sisimiut
Post-amble – Ascent of Kællingehætten
APPENDIX 1 Route summary table
APPENDIX 2 Language notes and glossary
APPENDIX 3 Useful contact
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