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Arctic ice man

My son and I had a recent 5-day hike in the Swedish mountains around Kebnekaise. Section 1 of the Kungsläden complete! We had an awesome time - check out the photos below.

The Kungsläden cannot be taken lightly - distances are enormous and we did the 7-day hike in 5 days.

Note to self (for next time):

Take your time (my 18-year-old son and his long legs ate up the miles, but my 50-year-old frame by day 5 was definitely shaken)
pack a lot more lightly (my rucksack weighed 24 kilos at the start!)
Have more saunas
Rather than traditional heavy hiking boots, go with much lighter trail boots, assisted by walking poles
Leave an extra day at the Kebnekaise fjällstation for a walk up Kebnekaise herself
And never grumble at a flushable toilet again!