Outdoor News and Education

September 5th, 2014 (Ikkattooq to Eqalugaarniarfik) Miles Walked: 6.5 Ikkattooq Hut      I woke up staring at rain on the hut windows.  Not a good sign!  I only had 6.5 miles to complete today but even that relatively short distance could be a problem if my rain gear became saturated again....

September 4th, 2014 (Canoe Center to Ikkattooq) Miles Walked: 13.5 Canoe Center Hut     I was a little too well hydrated last night and woke up in the middle of the night.  Just outside the hut, while "adjusting my hydration level", I looked up and noticed the faint shadows...

September 3 rd , 2014 (Katiffik to Canoe Center) Distance Walked: 12.5 Miles Katiffik hat     The hut was very comfortable and I slept well last night. When I stepped outside I quickly discovered the resident arctic hare that was mentioned in the shelter journal as a frequent visitor. While he took...

September 2nd, 2014 (Kangerlussuaq to Katiffik) Distance Walked: 15 Miles Arriving in Kangerlussuaq     I flew into Kangerlussuaq on the daily flight from Copenhagen and rejoiced in the fact that I had finally arrived in Greenland and was now well north of the Arctic Circle. The airport is an...