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Trekking in Greenland - The Arctic Circle Trail: From Kangerlussuaq to Sisimiut

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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

Table of Contents:
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

About the Author :
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.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781783627431
  • Publisher: Cicerone Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Cicerone Press
  • Edition: Revised edition
  • No of Pages: 136
  • ISBN-10: 1783627433
  • Publisher Date: 15 Feb 2019
  • Binding: Digital download
  • Language: English
  • Sub Title: From Kangerlussuaq to Sisimiut


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