Stories From the Trail

small milestones on long journeys

Pushing Through

Pushing Through

6:40 AM Saturday the 8th, morning. Slept terribly!! The bed sagged with an old
A White Crossing

A White Crossing

6:44 AM Friday the 7th, morning. Pretty happy with the earplugs. What a noise
Toward the Kungsleden

Toward the Kungsleden

9:33 AM Thursday the 6th, morning. I started on a different trail that runs
Switching Trails

Switching Trails

1:06 PM After having had a few days of rest, the plan has been
Recharging in Abisko

Recharging in Abisko

11:38 AM Monday the 3rd, morning. Slept badly last night. That was to be
Fifty-Five Kilometers

Fifty-Five Kilometers

7:09 AM Sunday the 2nd, morning. It took a while before I fell asleep
Turning Back Again

Turning Back Again

8:55 AM Saturday the 1st, morning. Woke up at 1:30 AM with stomach
Survival Mode

Survival Mode

12:15 PM At a cabin I got rid of all the ready-made meals. They’
Cold Night, Long Day

Cold Night, Long Day

6:06 AM Friday the 30th, morning. Slept—mmm, it was so cold! At 1:
Back on the E1

Back on the E1

9:03 AM Thursday the 29th, morning. Slept badly. Lots of cramps and still cold.
Decision Made

Decision Made

10:30 AM Wednesday the 28th, morning. Good morning! Slept well, ate plenty, and with
When Rivers Say No

When Rivers Say No

8:51 AM Tuesday the 27th, morning. I had 6:00 AM in my head,