What is a “Thru Hike” and how are we defining it here? When you ask anyone for an example, most people will mention the Appalachian
Tag: Arctic Circle Trail
Arctic Circle Trail Day 7: Why I Will Miss This Place
On the last day of our hike, I reflect on the Arctic Circle Trail and Greenland and why this place is so unique.
Arctic Circle Trail Day 5: Scamper and Pamper (Day hike to Waterfalls below Taseeqqap Saqqaa)
On Day 5 we hike off trail to a beautiful waterfall. Anywhere else it would have a lot of visitors and a big parking lot. Here it is not even named.
Arctic Circle Trail Day 4: Musk “Rocks”, Wet Socks and Dancing Lights (Ikkattoq Hut to Innajuattoq Hut)
Day 4 on the Arctic Circle Trail, we chase after musk ox (or rocks?) and witness amazing northern lights
Arctic Circle Trail Day 3: Just Tell Him It Is a Desert (Canoe Center on Lake Amitsorsuaq to Ikkattooq Hut)
“You prospectors for Trump?” asked the short Czech guy with the pack as big as he was and a white buff with wolverine prints on
Arctic Circle Trail Day 2: Who Needs a Canoe When Reindeer will do? (Lake near Quarlissiut to Just past Canoe Center on Amitsorsuaq Lake)
It is a rite of passage and a desire by most ACT hikers to get a canoe and paddle across Amitsorsuaq Lake. But who needs a canoe when reindeer will do?