A guidebook to trekking the Artic Circle Trail from Kangerlussuaq to Sisimiut. Covering 160km (100 miles), this long-distance hike crossing the largest ice-free patch of western Greenland takes 7-10 days and is suitable for experienced trekkers.
The route is described from east to west in 9 stages, each between 11 and 22km (7-14 miles) in length. An alternative start is presented providing an option to begin the route at 'Point 660' ice cap. Optional ascents of Sugar Loaf and Nasaasaaq are also included.
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1:100,000 Harvey maps
included for each stage
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GPX files
available to download
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Detailed information on
huts, transport and facilities
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Advice on
planning and preparation
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Produkt-Hinweis
Illustrationen
Over 60 colour photos, 20 maps and 14 profiles
Maße
Höhe: 175 mm
Breite: 116 mm
Dicke: 15 mm
Gewicht
ISBN-13
978-1-85284-967-2 (9781852849672)
Schweitzer Klassifikation
Paddy Dillon is a prolific outdoor writer with over 90 guidebooks to his name, and contributions to 40 other publications. He has written for a variety of outdoor magazines, as well as many booklets and brochures for tourism organisations. Paddy lives near the Lake District and has walked in every county in England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales; writing about walks in every one of them. He enjoys simple day walks, challenging long-distance walks, and is a dedicated island-hopper. He has led guided walks and walked extensively in Europe, as well as in Nepal, Tibet, Korea, Africa and the Rocky Mountains of Canada and the United States.
Map key
Polar view of Greenland
Overview map
Introduction
Geology
The ice cap
Wildlife
Plants and flowers
History
Culture
Travelling to Greenland
When to go
Accommodation
Toilets
Health and safety
Food, drink and fuel
Language
Money
Communications
Trekking in Greenland
River crossings
What to take
Waymarking and access
Maps
Emergencies
Using this guide
Last chance to see?
The Arctic Circle Trail
Kangerlussuaq
Preamble - Ascent of Sugar Loaf
Optional Extension - Ice cap to Kangerlussuaq
Day 1 Kangerlussuaq to Hundes and amp;oslash;
Day 2 Hundes and amp;oslash; 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 Nasaasaaq
APPENDIX A Route summary table
APPENDIX B Language notes and glossary
APPENDIX C Useful contacts
