photohiker wrote:Hey Nick, might see you there!
We have a start on the Fjallraven Classic that runs on the Kungsleden from Nikaluokta and up to Abisko, about 110km. Actually, if you are headed north to south it might be a good idea to avoid that week, there will be a lot of oncoming traffic!
photohiker wrote:According to Fjallraven, we are likely to see 20C or even a bit higher during the day and below 10C at night. Should be a bit cooler than that a few weeks later, and as expected temperatures are variable. Hoping there isn't a polar vortex!
Sounds a lot like Tasmania, doesn't it?
nickthetasmaniac wrote:20hr daylight makes sleeping in a tent a challenge though, I'd take a eye-mask next time!
photohiker wrote:nickthetasmaniac wrote:20hr daylight makes sleeping in a tent a challenge though, I'd take a eye-mask next time!
I found that in Scotland too. Too much light!
I've tried the eye masks like the ones they hand out on the plane - too irritating for me - the eyebrows and eye lashes go hyper stimulated. I did think of a solution though, just haven't tested it yet: hang some LW dark nylon at one end of the inner to darken the area around my head.
wazzawalkin wrote:Hi Nick,
There is a Nordic based facebook group, https://www.facebook.com/nordiclightpacking
There is an ex-pat Aussie in Denmark, http://www.nielsenbrownoutdoors.com he may have some comments to help.
Good luck,
Wazza
wazzawalkin wrote:The give away is the refrence to Vegemite on one of his trips.
hightower wrote:A few years ago I hiked from Vakkotavare to Abisko including side trips to Kebnekaise / Tarfala area. I was there late August / early September for about 2 weeks. Day time probably averaged about 5 degrees, at times windy / chilly but comfortable hiking in long sleeve shirt a lot of the time due to body heat from hiking, great for not getting sweaty. Hut system is great and wasn't super packed, can buy supplies at most huts, I think the main summer period had ended so plenty of room, at least half. No bug problems. The Sami had retired back to main cities / towns it seemed as none around.
I found the south end great and would love to go back one day and continue from there and check out the more remote sarek.
photohiker wrote:And we finished the Fjallraven Classic yesterday. The trail was pretty wearing between very rocky ground and kms of boardwalks. That said, the scenery made up for it and I would be happy to do a longer walk up there at a slower pace.
Will post a trip report and photos when we return. Currently recovering in Norway. That's another place I love to visit!
Suz wrote:Would anyone here happen to have a copy of that book: Kungsleden: The Royal Trail Through Arctic Sweden, that they might like to sell? Also the BD10 map too. Would like to attempt the Abisko to Kvikkjock section of the trail this Summer…maybe further down if it is not too remote.
I nearly ordered it on Amazon for $13:18USD but then with the shipping added in it was $41AUD
Suz wrote:Hey Nick,
I am thinking about heading into Sarek from Aktse and across to Staloluokta. What route did you take in Sarek and what cautions and recommendations do you have?
Thx,
Suz
Suz wrote:If I go from Aktse across to Staloluokta (note, not Saltoluokta) it should take me right through Sarek I think. Just wondering whether it is feasible to do so (what with rivers etc). Staloluokta is on the western side of Sarek, bordering Padjalanta.
I will carry cash - not sure how much to carry yet. Do you remember roughly how many SEK you spent per day on boat transport and food supplies from the cabins? (I will stock up at Saltoluokta for the Sarek section).
"Make sure your travel insurance covers medical evacs." Do you have any recommendations on a provider to go with?
I have read about the base of the Rapadalen being crappy walking, although of course, walking the valley is a big part of a first Sarek experience - I'm trying to find a way where you can walk in sight of the valley but not right down in it - if you know of a route like this, pass it on!.
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