Ozdoba at 2023-07-09 11:00:12+00:00 ID: jr9hhfx
Trains are expensive, might be cheaper to fly (or rent a car).
It is technically possible to climb Kebnekaise in autumn/winter, but that is much more challenging, and not recommended unless you are experienced. Snow covers the trails, and the weather will not be nice. Requires a lot more preparation.
DesiiLadd (OP) at 2023-07-09 11:09:14+00:00 ID: jr9i70y
I see, thank you! So you’d say that I shouldn’t push it later than September?
Own_Acanthocephala0 at 2023-07-09 14:31:36+00:00 ID: jra3h1u
September is a very good month to climb but after that it quickly turns cold and the climb hike will be hard for a beginner.
DesiiLadd (OP) at 2023-07-09 15:05:00+00:00 ID: jra818m
I understand, thanks!
Grillpinne at 2023-07-09 11:10:11+00:00 ID: jr9i9py
how experienced are you when it comes to hiking? are you planning on sleeping in a tent? and if you plan on hiking in late september onwards, are you used to putting up a tent in a snow storm? there is plenty of information online.
Here is some basic information about the ascent itself. (keep in mind there is a day of hiking before you even get to start the ascent.)
DesiiLadd (OP) at 2023-07-09 11:19:23+00:00 ID: jr9j0ca
I wouldn’t say I am a pro but I have hiked a lot in my country (Himalayas), and the mountains there are next level. Having said that, I have no experience with trekking in snowstorms.
Ideally, I would like to complete the trail in a single day - complete the ascent and descend to the mountain station.
Edit: Thanks btw!
Grillpinne at 2023-07-09 11:33:50+00:00 ID: jr9k7xn
the mountain station (STF Kebnekaise) is not open year round (closes mid sep) so if you go later than that you have to bring your own tent and also expect a lot of snow.
if you plan on sleeping at STF Keb then it's a full day trip to the top and back (no one sleeps at the top) so that's fine. I've seen plenty of people assuming they could go from nikkaluokta to the peak of keb and then back to nikka in one day with IS doable, but not for the normal person. only experienced and well trained mountain runners would do that so I just wanted to make sure that wasn't your plan.
All in all, I would suggest aiming for august for the best chances and a less demanding trip. still, don't forget it's a glacier up there and dress accordingly (or bring clothes with you).
DesiiLadd (OP) at 2023-07-09 14:01:21+00:00 ID: jr9zkgh
Thanks again! Yeah I don’t thinkI can come back to Nikka on the same day - it is about 35+ Km return trip hah.
Isn’t the glacier part a concern only on one of the routes? I think the eastern route?
Grillpinne at 2023-07-09 14:27:52+00:00 ID: jra2zjl
the glacier is the top so...if you're heading up there it doesn't matter which route you take. there will be snow and ice at the top.
DesiiLadd (OP) at 2023-07-09 14:28:50+00:00 ID: jra33yp
Oh TIL, I will look more into that. Thanks a ton!
Grillpinne at 2023-07-09 14:46:38+00:00 ID: jra5hur
good luck with your adventure and don't forget to post a pic from the peak here after. :D
DesiiLadd (OP) at 2023-07-09 15:04:32+00:00 ID: jra7z3l
Haha for sure! Thanks so much :D
LordRindFleisch at 2023-07-09 12:13:33+00:00 ID: jr9nt6r
You can get cheap flights from Stockholm to Kiruna if you are under the age of 25.
Also I wouldn't go later than the first week of august
SecretGamer52 at 2023-07-09 12:16:19+00:00 ID: jr9o2oy
Which airline?
DesiiLadd (OP) at 2023-07-09 14:03:01+00:00 ID: jr9zryw
Unfortunately I won’t be eligible for the discount then. Does this airline have a student criterion or just the age?
And about the time, the earliest I can do is mid-August. I hope that it is not too late!
LordRindFleisch at 2023-07-09 14:29:21+00:00 ID: jra36et
I meant to write September, August is fine.
The airline is SAS, and they don't have student discounts to my knowledge.
Since you don't qualify for the youth discount, I dont think there will be a big difference in price between train and plane
DesiiLadd (OP) at 2023-07-09 15:11:51+00:00 ID: jra8yku
Okay cool, thanks so much!
zkareface at 2023-07-09 15:15:21+00:00 ID: jra9f5a
I dont think there will be a big difference in price between train and plane
Probably not but the train will take something like 15-20 hours :D
So you burn at least two days of the trip when going by train.
DesiiLadd (OP) at 2023-07-09 15:42:16+00:00 ID: jrad8xw
Well flying makes more sense then, even though I guess a train journey would be more scenic :|
Skendum at 2023-07-09 11:56:12+00:00 ID: jr9m78a
My two cents: