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    Hiking Greenland’s Arctic Circle Trail: PART 4

    Sisimiut, Greenland Carefully trying to pick my way across a marsh, I sink into a deep pocket of mud up to my shins. This wet terrain is a regular hazard on the Arctic Circle Trail. DAY 9: Innajuattoq to Nerumaq Hiking Distance 18 km (11 miles) | 7 hours The Greenlandic morning is dark & […] More

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    Hiking Greenland’s Arctic Circle Trail: PART 3

    Ikkattooq Hut on the Arctic Circle Trail Pingu, Greenland I remove my clothing and waterproof my gear in preparation for the deepest and most dangerous river crossing of the hike. It’s time to get wet! DAY 7: Ikkattooq to Eqalugaarniarfik (and beyond) Hiking Distance 19 km (12 miles) | 8 hours Before we get to […] More

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    Hiking Greenland’s Arctic Circle Trail: PART 2

    Hiking the Arctic Circle Trail Kangerlussuaq, Greenland The adventure continues as I trek across West Greenland’s colorful tundra on a trail that winds between numerous glacial lakes. Bleached reindeer bones guide the way. DAY 4: Hundesø to Katiffik Hiking Distance 20 km (12.5 miles) | 8 hours Arriving at Hundesø in the middle of the […] More

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    Trekking Greenland’s Arctic Circle Trail (My Trip Report)

    Hiking the Arctic Circle Trail Kangerlussuaq, Greenland Standing alone on Greenland’s barren ice cap in silence, you’re hit with the reality of how remote it is. Smiling, I hike West on the Arctic Circle Trail as snow begins to fall. Before visiting Greenland to hike the Arctic Circle Trail, I mistakenly assumed the country was […] More