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.
- 1:100, 000 Harvey maps included for each stage
- GPX files available to download
- Detailed information on huts, transport and facilities
- Advice on planning and preparation
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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 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 Nasaasaaq
APPENDIX A Route summary table
APPENDIX B Language notes and glossary
APPENDIX C Useful contacts
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Paddy Dillon is a prolific walker and guidebook writer, with over 100 guidebooks to his name and contributions to 40 other titles. He has written for several outdoor magazines and other publications and has appeared on radio and television. Paddy uses a tablet computer to write as he walks. His descriptions are therefore precise, having been written at the very point at which the reader uses them. Paddy is an indefatigable long-distance walker who has walked all of Britain’s National Trails and several European trails. He has also walked in Nepal, China, Korea and the Rocky Mountains of Canada and the US. www.paddydillon.co.uk
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