Description
The landscape and the journey
Paddy Dillon introduces the ice-free tundra of western Greenland, where lakes, low mountains and broad horizons link inland Kangerlussuaq with coastal Sisimiut. This remote, approximately 160-kilometre journey requires careful preparation and independence.
Routes and itinerary options
The nine stages generally cover 11–22 kilometres, with seven to ten days a common timeframe, heading towards Sisimiut. Optional extensions begin at Point 660 near the ice sheet or add summits around Sisimiut, including Nasaasaaq.
Maps and practical planning
1:100,000 Harvey maps, Cicerone GPX files and information on basic huts, camping, transport and crossings support planning. Equipment, timing, landscape and wildlife background help prepare supplies before departure. Use the route information to compare stages, plan your stops and check practical arrangements before departure.
Choosing the right trip
Carry what you need and be competent in navigation, wet ground and changing weather. Huts do not provide staffed accommodation or shopping at every stop. Check current local route changes. Choose an itinerary that fits your experience and available time, allowing flexibility for weather and local conditions.
About this edition
English-language guidebook by Paddy Dillon. Second edition published in 2019, with subsequent reprints. 136 pages. ISBN 9781852849672.
