Reaching The Finish… We made it! After 20 nights in the wild on Sweden’s premier long distance trail, walking approximately 270 miles (430km) between the country’s highest peaks and most dramatic landscapes in the…
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Our Penultimate Day on the Trail… Feeling lucky that the cloud finally lifted to allow us chance to admire some of the stunning north. The final section of the Kungsleden is characterised by high…
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The Wonders of Wild Camping… The freedom to camp wild is one of the great joys of an outdoor holiday in Sweden. Wild camping – Allemansrätten, or “Every Man’s Right”, is an important part…
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The Kebnekaise Loop… It’s claimed that you can see ten percent of Sweden from the top of Kebnekaise! Situated in the far north of Swedish Lapland, Kebnekaise – meaning ‘Kettle Top’ in Lappish, is the highest…
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Taking A Side Trip Into Sweden’s First National Park… Day 17 on the Kungsleden and today we were witnessing the towering peaks of the Stora Sjöfallet National Park, known as Stuor Muorkke in Sámi…
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Embarking On The Northern Section… After a brief encounter with civilisation, it was time to re-join the Kungsleden and head back into the wilderness… We were now on a mission to cover the last…
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Not For Fair Weather Hikers… In the warmth and comfort of your home, it’s easy to look out of the window and stay put indoors at the sight of dark clouds and drizzle. But…
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Stepping Into The Arctic Circle! There was no fanfare or even a sign marking the exact location, but today was occasion enough as we finally crossed the Arctic Circle, the imaginary line drawn around…