Experienced trekkers/hikers, or these with the same skillset (e.g. soldiers). You’ll have to have navigation skills (map-reading, compass-utilizing, or just be able to afford a GPS) and some basic survival ability. No need to be Bear Grylls but you need to be able to read the climate, know your physical limits, protreatment water and generally take care of your self within the wild. The trek takes 7–10 days for folks of common fitness (I accomplished in 8 with 1 day of relaxation in between), so you must be able to carry loads of about 20kg and walk about 20km a day for that size of time.

The Arctic Circle Trail is a one hundred sixty fivekm-lengthy trekking route on the western coast of Greenland. It’s known as the most effective long-distance routes on this planet, since it’s relatively unknown to tourists (and thus virtually untouched), and affords views of endless mountains, lakes, wildlife, utterly untamed. Additionally tons of snow and ice if you choose to visit in spring like me, however it’s not advisable (read ‘When’).

When
Late summer (September) is the best. Temperatures will probably be a cosy 15–25⁰C, as compared to subzero from mid-fall to mid-spring. Greenland has a mosquito plague every year that begins when the snow begins to soften in June, and ends abruptly when the temperature begins to drop in September. I recommend waiting until the mosquitoes die out. Also, water ranges in late summer shall be decrease than that of early summer season (June-July), which is of a fantastic help considering there are a few river crossings on the route.

Without the help of specialized equipment (equivalent to snowshoes and skis), I'd advise to not visit anytime besides in summer season or early fall. Heavy and unpredictable snowfall, particularly around the coastal western end of the trail, will drastically enhance the hazard levels and quickly deteriorate the terrain. Having trekked in early spring myself, I say with confidence that I would not have made it even halfway if not for an extremely reliable GPS (Gaia Maps for iPhone), a couple of snowmobile tracks and the patience to spend hours wading via sometimes chest-deep snow.

The ACT lies slightly north of the Arctic Circle itself, on the western coast of Greenland. Most individuals choose to trek from Kangerlussuaq (jap finish) where the worldwide airport is situated, to Sisimiut (western finish), the second-largest city in Greenland behind the capital Nuuk, earlier than flying back to Kangerlussuaq and subsequently out of Greenland. The reverse can be viable, and a few even select to make a spherical trip.

The path formally starts at Kellyville, a research facility positioned about 15km from Kangerlussuaq airport. Some additionally choose to start from the ice cap east of Kangerlussuaq, which will prolong the trek by a day. You possibly can book a tour to the ice cap (Point 660) with World of Greenland Arctic Circle and have them drop you off there to walk back. Otherwise, you possibly can start walking proper from the airport or take a cab to Kellyville.

Two things: views and solitude. Armed with an abundance of los angeleskes, mountains, valleys and wildlife (reindeer, hares, musk oxen, and the elusive Arctic fox), this path has everything you wish to see within the backcountry. Nonetheless what really sets it aside is the complete lack of civilization. Beyond a 15km radius of Kangerlussuaq and Sisimiut, not a single human inhabits the area. In late summer season, you’ll probably meet no more than a handful of fellow hikers on the way. Otherwise, there’s an opportunity you’ll not come across anyone at all. It’s said that only about 300 folks try the ACT every year. This makes the trek preferrred for those seeking a brief respite from the world to spend time with themselves or their significant others.