Day 3 we covered over 18 km, caught up with David and met Jack from the UK, Paul found a reindeer antler, we saw Magnus again and camped with our new friends.
Fjällräven Classic Day 3: Singi to Salka and beyond
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Fjällräven Classic Day 2: Kebnekaise to Singi
Day 2 of the Fjällräven Classic, we covered 15 km, saw a wild reindeer, met Magnus on the trail, met David from Germany and had the best weather.
Fjällräven Classic Day 1: Nikkaluokta to Kebnekaise
Day 1 took us from Nikkaluokta to Kebnekaise. Covering almost 20km, we tried reindeer burgers, put our rain gear to the test and set up camp for the first time.
Fairy Garden: 15 flowers that attract and welcome the fairies into your garden
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Brokenhead Wetland Interpretive Trail: An Accessible Hike To View Manitoba’s Orchids
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