Table of Contents

Introduction

Geology
The ice cap
Wildlife
Plants and flowers
History
Culture
Travelling to Greenland
When to go
Accommodation
Health and safety
Food, drink and fuel
Language
Money
Communications
Trekking in Greenland
River Crossing
What to take
Waymarking and access
Maps
Emergencies
Using this guide
Postscript

The Arctic Circle Trail

Kangerlussuaq

Preamble - Ascent of Sugar Loaf
Optional Extension - Ice Cap to Kangerlussuaq
Day 1 Kangerlussuaq to Hundesø
Day 2 Hundesø to Katiffik
Day 3 Katiffik to Canoe Centre
Day 4 Canoe Centre to Ikkattooq
Day 5 Ikkattooq to Eqalugaarniarfik
Day 6 Eqalugaarniarfik to Innajuattoq
Day 7 Innajuattoq to Nerumaq
Day 8 Nerumaq to Kangerluarsuk Tulleq
Day 9 Kangerluarsuk Tulleq to Sisimiut

Sisimiut

Post-amble - Ascent of Kællingehætten

APPENDIX 1 Route summary table
APPENDIX 2 Language notes and glossary
APPENDIX 3 Useful contact

About the Author

Paddy Dillon is a prolific walker and guidebook writer, with over 40 books to his name and contributions to 25 other books, many for Cicerone. He has written extensively for several outdoor magazines and other publications and appeared on radio and television. An indefatigable long-distance walker, Paddy has walked the Arctic Circle Trail in both directions, and some parts on several occasions.