Description
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
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.
Book Information
ISBN 9781852849672
Author Paddy Dillon
Format Paperback
Page Count 136
Imprint Cicerone Press
Publisher Cicerone Press
Weight(grams) 160g
Dimensions(mm) 172mm * 116mm * 9mm