Open invitation arctic meet 2017

Dave

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Sep 17, 2003
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:camping::welcome1:mate

Packed up.
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Dave

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Sep 17, 2003
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I hope that's everyone's kit!


Nope. ;) Thats 10 foot snowtrekker tent and box stove in bottom bag, with poles. [Sharing with Ash, hes taking this bag]

10 foot rolled tobbogan and clothes in bag 2

massive -30 wiggys rectangular sleeping bag, sleeping mattress and belt kit, ice chisel in bag 3

Long wooden snowshoes, poles, jerven bag, shovel, trousers, smock, 650 katanaboy, 4 litre pot, 10 days freeze dried food, kettle, small repair kit, keela munro jacket and salopettes, etc in long ski bag.

And other stuff.....but thats the main stuff
 
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SGL70

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Regarding the King's Trail - you start out having one third of the trail going north (Vakkatovare) and two thirds going south (Saltoluokta)....A really nice place to be in.

The missus and I hiked the Vakkatovare - Nikkaloukta part two years ago IIRC..posted a trip report.
 

Dave

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Sep 17, 2003
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Hi Greger, would it be possible to cross country ski from kiruna to suorva at this time of year along the kings trail? What would the journey be like?
 

SGL70

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Yes, I think it could be done. 100 km from Kiruna to Nikkaluokta and from there 70 km to Vakkatovare.

It would be 3 times quicker than doing it with snow shoes. How enjoyable it would be is highly depending on the snow - powder (less) or firm (more), but there are many factors to take into account.

Greger
 

Dave

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Sep 17, 2003
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Yes, I think it could be done. 100 km from Kiruna to Nikkaluokta and from there 70 km to Vakkatovare.

It would be 3 times quicker than doing it with snow shoes. How enjoyable it would be is highly depending on the snow - powder (less) or firm (more), but there are many factors to take into account.

Greger

Yeh, that trip sounds a bit toooooo long. :yikes:

One response received. [Chocolate teapot.]

We are working in the forrest area untill 20 of February. I can't say anything about the mountain area today. You must always be carefull with this big lakes...always!!!

Just re-read your kings trail post Greger. The scenery is fantastic, really stunning, would love to do it, but not in winter, which fjallraven jacket is that youre wearing? Thanks.
 
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SGL70

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Fjallraven Sarek. Great stuff. I never leave home without it.

Hiking the King's trail...I highly recommend it! It has something for everybody: Walk between STF stations (rooms and food etc) or go off reservation to feel solitude.

Greger
 
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Dave

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Sep 17, 2003
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Well, looking forward to meting you Greger. :You_Rock_ mate. We'll bring you a bottle of booze over. As it seems t be eye wateringly expensive over there.Any preferences? You a whisky man, A nice Port, Sherry? Whats your pleasure?
 

Dave

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Sep 17, 2003
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I get black outs with vodka and gin, as its just so easy to drink. Greger was a rupert, so Im sure he'll want something a bit more sophisticated than nukey brown. heeheeheeheehee :lmao:
 
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SGL70

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Hmmm....been called many things, but never a rupert...even my google-fu comes up short!

I am an omnivore when it comes to drink, but honestly, seeing you all is reward enough...and you are lugging quite the load already.

Btw, how do i reach you (got Dave's phone number)

I hope you get cold weather, fatty food and new experiences!!

Greger
 

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