Ski from Kvikkjokk to the road-end near Kebnekaise, via the seven Swedish 2000m mountains, in winter conditions. This would be a world first, according to Bjorn Winell, the secretary of the Swedish Alpine Club.
The trip will be approximately 200 kilometres of skiing (man-hauling pulks), plus ski/climb ascents of the mountains (typically 1400m ascent per summit).
The seven 2000m mountains of Sweden lie within the Arctic Circle in Lappland.
- Kebnekaise – 2104m (6903ft)
- Sarektjåkka – 2089m (6854ft)
- Kaskasatjåkka – 2076m (6811ft)
- Kaskasapakte – 2043m (6703ft)
- Akka – 2016m (6614ft)
- Pårtetjåkka – 2005m (6578ft)
- Palkatjåkka – 2002m (6568ft)
In addition to the seven mountains, there are an additional 4 subsidiary peaks which will be attempted if time and conditions allow.
Description of Expedition
The expedition start point is the settlement of Kvikkjokk on the southern edge of the Sarek National Park where there is no accommodation, marked trails or motorised transport allowed. As such, Sarek is arguably the finest mountain wilderness in Scandinavia. Together with the adjoining national parks, reserves and protected areas it forms the largest wilderness area in Scandinavia and indeed Western Europe.
The traverse through Sarek will be unsupported with all supplies and tents being towed in a pulk. Starting weight with all fuel and food onboard the pulk will be approximately 65kg (143lb).
After summiting the four 2000m summits in the Sarek area, the expedition heads to the north and joins the Kungsleden (“Kings Way”) which is a chain of bivvy huts used for summer walking or winter ski-touring. Several days pulking on the Kungsleden brings the expedition to Sweden’s highest mountain Kebnekaise. Ascent of the three mountains in this area brings the expedition to a close at the road-end from the nearby town of Kiruna.