Sweden

Well above the arctic circle in Swedish Lapland lies Kungsleden - The King's Trail. This 450km swath of trail stretches between the towns of Abisko, the northern terminus and Hemavan, the southern. Hikers wanting to complete the whole trail can expect it to take anywhere between 3-6 weeks, depend...

🌲 PROLOGUE 🌲 AKA: IT’S ALL RAY MEARS’ FAULT If you’re unfamiliar with Mr Mears, he’s the vehicle through which many people in Britain over the last thirty years have gained knowledge of the outdoors, survival techniques and bushcraft. A woodsman, TV presenter and author, he has the look of a geog...