After my first failed attempt to hike the Fjällräven Classic in 2013, I had a few days to kill in Abisko, before my bad ass friend crossed the finish line. I decided to use my time well and headed up to Mount Nuolja for a stunning view over Abisko by using the chair lift. What goesContinueContinue reading “Mount Nuolja, Abisko”
Category Archives: Sweden
Cars like tiny ants
The cars driving on the road below look like tiny ants! That’s how far up we were. Quite impressive seeing the road from up high, especially with that gorgeous backdrop!
Fences
A Swedish ‘picket’ fence and an open gate…because why fence yourself in 🙂
Ex post facto
In retrospect, what has travelling taught me so far? I know who I am when I travel. And I like it. Nature is like water. I thrive in it. I can be Dutch, European and a world citizen at different times and all at the same time. There is no rush in the mountains. It’sContinueContinue reading “Ex post facto”
Wouldn’t have wanted to miss it
I’d say it’s highly unlikely that I’ll attempt to hike the Fjällräven Classic again. I tried it twice and failed both times at the same spot: Sälka (see photo). This doesn’t mean I’m discouraged to go outdoors and hike! I still plan to do multiple day hikes, but maybe in less rough terrain (at least forContinueContinue reading “Wouldn’t have wanted to miss it”
In the end
When I reached Sälka, I checked in at the checkpoint and also said I was going to quit the trail. A nurse came and looked at my knee. She said ‘but you’re knee is strong!’. While that may have been the case (and proof that my physio paid off), the muscles running down from myContinueContinue reading “In the end”
Big rocks, small rocks, some as big as your head
This is what the trail during the Fjällräven Classic typically looked like. The trail is part of the Kungsleden, well established and regularly hiked, but also old and worn out thus exposing the rocks underneath. As pretty as it may look, it’s actually quite difficult to hike, because you constantly have to consciously place your feet.ContinueContinue reading “Big rocks, small rocks, some as big as your head”
Acceptance
Day three started out really nicely. The view from my tent wasn’t half bad. 🙂 It was chilly but the sun was out, and I was excited to continue hiking. I can’t even remember how early I woke up, but I remember starting to hike around 8.30-9 am. I knew this stretch of the trailContinueContinue reading “Acceptance”
Alive and Trekking 