“… And then I was like, I’m just going to pour myself a bottle of wine and call it a day.” Julia Howell Waking up to a spectacular cloud inversion in the Grisedale valley.…
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“When things don’t go as expected, trust the reroute.” Lalah Delia Getting accustomed to the changeable weather as we head down from the summit of Lingmell in readiness to tackle the unrelenting route up…
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“Doing what you like is freedom. Liking what you do is happiness”. – Frank Tyger Week 5 brought with it one of our toughest challenges when we tackled the Marimanha ridge. Last week had…
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“Jobs fill your pocket, but adventures fill your soul”. – Jamie Lyn Beatty Watching the sun rise from our wild camp spot at Lacs de Barroude made for a superb start to Week 4.…
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Walking the Wainwrights… Another 19 In The Bag! So we might not have completed all 50 – severe weather conditions once again the reason for us conceding and coming down off the fells (foresight, common…
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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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Does Skierfe Offer The Best View In Sweden? Situated on the eastern border of Sarek National Park, the long, deep, narrow valleys and the wild, turbulent grey-green coloured waters caused by the sediment, create…
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Wet Weather Gear Is A Must! In northern Sweden the summer hiking season is typically late June until late September, when the STF mountain huts along the Kungsleden trail are open and manned. Each…
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Unexpected Treats & The Trail Angel Phenomenon! If you’re not familiar with the term, ‘trail angels’ are the people out on the trail who take pride in helping others. Sometimes when you’re feeling down…
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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…
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The Best Free Food On The Trail! When it comes to hiking snacks, it’s hard to beat fresh, wild blueberries, found right beside the trail. As 17% of Sweden is said to be covered…
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Reflections, Reflections! What better way to spend a Sunday morning than waking up in the great outdoors! (Well we think so anyway, especially when you are lucky enough to have great weather and impressive…