2023 Winners Congratulations to the winners in each of the categories in this first ever ACT photo comp 🎉🎉🎉 Nature Being: Caleb Dunstan Trail Majesty: Dieter Demey Flora & Fauna: Jakub Kozák Instagram: Nicole Reinke There were 379 wonderful photos submitted across the different categories and it was fascinating to see the trail through your …
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The paraffin (kerosene) heaters in the huts Each of the huts along the Arctic Circle Trail contains a paraffin (kerosene) heater. These are primarily for use by locals who provide their own fuel and who have been shown how to operate them correctly. Although there are instructions in the huts, we strongly urge ACT hikers …
The charging station There is only one point along the Arctic Circle Trail where you can charge batteries – the Canoe Center. The hut is equiped with solar panels and the charging station is located inside the main common area. The sockets are standard, 2-pin, European 230V design – so make sure you bring an …
Keeping the huts clean Every person who uses the huts must help keep them clean. Please: wipe down all benches and tables after you have finished using them sweep the floor and take the dirt outside if you are last to leave in the morning do not leave empty gas cannisters or food in zip-lock …
ACT garbage disposal We follow the 7 leave no trace principles on the Arctic Circle Trail. One of the most important is: This includes: If you can’t bear the weight of carrying your rubbish all the way to the end of the hike, then the Arctic Circle Trail is not the right adventure for you. …
ACT hut toilets A few of the huts along the original route for the Arctic Circle Trail have a dry toilet available. If you plan to use them, please help us manage the waste as it is only collected once per year (in winter). The following huts currently have an indoor dry toilet: Canoe Centre …
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Summary of where to buy clothing, camping gas and food in Kangerlussuaq and Sisimiut