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Eli Haber hiked the Nordkalottruta for IWGIA

Eli, Liam, Sam, and Kristian

Eli Haber

Trail: Nordkalottruta     Goal: 640 Miles
Dates: Jun 24 2018 - Aug 003 2018
We're Eli, Liam, Sam, and Kristian, and this summer we'll be hiking the Nordkalottruta (Arctic Trail) through the Scandinavian Arctic. The trail starts in Sulitjelma, Norway and ends in Kautokeino, Norway. We may also continue north from ... more
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per Mile
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Miles
Hiked
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Donated

13

$3.23

$2067.20

343

$1107.89

$975.60

IWGIA is a global human rights organisation dedicated to promoting, protecting and defending indigenous peoples' rights. IWGIA was founded in 1968 by anthropologists alarmed about the ongoing genocide on indigenous peoples taking place in the Amazon.
Journal

First Days

Ritsem - Mile 70 - Jul 1st, 2018

The first week of our trip has been a big learning curve. We started on the 26th in high spirits, despite not having slept much on the train. After about 12 km, we were waylaid by high winds, and spent our first night in the Sorjus cabin. The next several days featured low temperatures, almost constant wind, and occasional rain. Despite that, we made good distance, around 20 km per day for the next four days.
On the way, we passed through a few Saami villages. They're only inhabited in the summer, and most of the residents haven't arrived yet, so they seemed nearly abandoned as we passed through. Most of the buildings were small houses built with modern techniques, but some were traditional earthen structures.
Yesterday, (June 30th) we arrived late and exhausted to the STF hut in Vaisaluokta, where we were welcomed by the caretakers with beer, fermented herring, warm beds, and wifi. This morning, we relaxed, read, and baked bread at the hut, and took the afternoon ferry across the lake Akkajaure to Ritsem, where we're staying the night. Ritsem's two main attractions appear to be the view of Ahkka (the second largest mountain in Sweden), and the frozen pizzas available in the STF lodge's store.
Reflecting on the week over homemade rye bread this morning, we made the decision that we'll approach the rest of the hike at a slower pace, taking more time to relax in camp, fish, take side hikes to summit mountains, and appreciate our surroundings. This means we're not likely to reach the North Cape on foot, but it's a trade-off we're willing to make.
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Eli, Liam, Sam, and Kristian

Ritsem - Mile 70 - Jul 1st, 2018

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HI! Great entry, but what does this have to do with your pants not fitting????

Liz Alia

Aug 009 2018 01:37AM

HI! Great entry, but what does this have to do with your pants not fitting????

Liz Alia

Aug 005 2018 11:42AM

Save me cured mutton....

David Goldstein

Jun 26 2018 08:41AM

Er,.... four!

Thomas Cunningham

Jun 20 2018 08:31AM

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jane emsbo
Tusind Tak! Hurrah fra Jane og Jørgen Emsbo
$0.25 per mile
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$85.75 due

Liz Alia
Way to go guys!!!! 50 cents/mi up to $200.00
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$206.00 paid!

David Goldstein
MMMmmmm Frosty!
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Barbara Haber
What a wonderful cause!
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Bernard Gunther
Enjoy the Northern Lights!
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$69.60 paid!

Lisa Emsbo-Mattingly
Go for it guys! Have fun!
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Nancy Wurtz
What an amazing adventure Eli and all! Have fun & stay
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Carolyn Goldstein
Calm, straight, forward!
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Mary White
Good Luck on your Adventure Eli!
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Gina Cunningham
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Thomas Cunningham
Cheers to you three!
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Rod Cole
Good luck lads!
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Eli Haber
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