MOST DESOLATE Mountain Pass in SAREK? Hiking in FREEZING RAIN for 5 days![2022][4K][SILENT][Sweden]

Описание: In mid-September of 2022 I traveled to the small village of Kvikkjokk in Northern Sweden to start my hike in Sarek wilderness. This is the cinematic story of my 8-day long trek in the valleys and mountains of Sarek.

UPDATE: A photostory now in my blog : https://exposedpaths.exposure.co/firs...

This was my second visit to Sarek, whose extraordinary scenery and ruggedness left a lasting impression when I hiked through the area in year 2019. This time I wanted to see the valleys in full autumn colors, and also see if I could manage the challenging weather conditions as the winter approaches.

I started my hike in beautiful sunny weather which soon transformed into five days of non-stop rain and fog just as I reached the deeper, more distant parts of the wilderness. Barren mountains and rocky high passes in Lullihavagge watched me with indifference as I slowly traversed them. Cold rain alternated with wet snow, and I had to deal with clothing and sleeping gear that slowly got damper as the hike progressed.

My route passed through several major valleys and landmarks in Sarek: Njoatsosvagge, Sarvesvagge, Luottolahko plateau, Lullihavagge valley and vast plains surrounding Gådokjåhkå river flowing from Bårddejiegna glacier.


00:00 Start from Kvikkjokk towards Prinskullen trail
02:32 Vallevarre upper plains and Vallevagge valley
03:30 Camp near Ruohnas mountain
04:14 Tjuoldavagge valley
06:30 Rock Ptarmigans and climb to Låptåvagge high valley
07:20 Lunch break at the Låptåvagge plateau with a curious stoat
08:00 Wade of Njoatsosjåhkå
08:44 Weather turns worse at Njoatsosjavvre lakes
09:51 Down to Sarvesvagge valley
10:54 Navigating to Luottolahko high plains at 1200 meters
11:20 Admiring the Pårte mountain massive
12:02 Desolate landscapes of Lullihavagge mountain pass
13:30 Gaskasktjåhkkå mountain (1865 meters) and Bårddejiegna glacier
14:19 Path next to Stuor Jiertta mountain and towards Pårek sami village
15:21 Last camp site near Kungsleden
16:14 Surprise farewell sunshine and return to Kvikkjokk


Soundtrack:

Hiraeth
Glow
Chasing Daylight
Miracle of Flight

by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au

Blind
Chalet
Tired of Life

by Meydän

Photo gear: Fujifilm X-T4, Tamron 17-70mm f2.8, Saramonic PMIC3 stereo hot shoe mic, Zoom H1N audio recorder, Google Pixel 5

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