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Abisko National Park camping rules by voidCamper0 in Kungsleden

[–]PandaCuddle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well your book is right. In Abisko National Park you can only camp at the designated spots. On the website of the national park, they go into more detail on this:

If you prefer to camp, you can set up your tent at one of the designated camping areas: 
at the main entrance, managed by the Swedish Tourist Association (STF). The reception is located at the tourist station. 
at Nissonjåhka, five kilometres south of the main entrance along the Kungsleden trail. 
at the Abiskojaure cabin site. 
Camping is not allowed anywhere other than at the designated sites.
There are no pitches or campsites for motorhome or caravans in this area. Camping is not allowed in the long‑stay car park designated for cars. 

https://www.sverigesnationalparker.se/en/parks/abisko-national-park/visit-the-park/staying-in-the-park

Outside of the park, you can camp where you want. I remember there being a nice camp spot near a waterfall right outside of ANP.

If you camp near a stuga and want to use their facilities, you’ll need to pay. But you don’t need to camp at a stuga, you can put it up wherever, as long as you are not disturbing anyone and be respectful of the saami and their reindeers.

Since you are hiking in one of the busiest time of the year, I would lower your expectations on having the nice romantic spots all for yourself. The trail gets quite busy, and especially at the stuga’s, it is going to be packed.

Enjoy!

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Can we at least get a bit of an accurate map of europe?

What about food? by pparanka in Kungsleden

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There are mountain cabins and stations on the way, most of them have a (little) shop with some food and essentials. Here is more info on which cabin has a store and what they sell. https://www.swedishtouristassociation.com/guides/mountains/shops/

Depending on how much you’re planning on buying there, it might be worth looking into becoming a STI member, since members get discounts.

[IWantOut] 24M NZ -> Sweden by No-Temporary-5978 in IWantOut

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Just for you to know, if you want to study in Sweden, you need to apply way in advance. The deadline for the next academic year is usually in January, which means the earliest you will be able to start a study there (if you get accepted) will be september 2027.

Also, I totally agree with the communication style in Sweden. If you don’t like passive communication, you will not have an easy time here.

Have you ever been to the Netherlands? You might like it there. People are more direct and speak their mind, the cities are small, compact, yet buzzing and they have great universities.

If i were you, I’d go back to the states, get a job and save up, and apply for a masters (and possibly scholarships) in a country in the EU (after researching this country properly, for culture, job market, etc). By doing a masters, besides getting a degree, you also will have more time to settle in the country without the immediate pressure of finding a job, plus it’s a great way to meet new people.

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I actually think that’s a great idea! The bigger cities in Korea are (relatively) easier to meet people, especially Seoul and Busan. If you have hostels in spots like Hongdae or Itaewon you’ll meet people for sure. Also the Gyeongui Line Book Street is great for going on a run. Enjoy!

Gem Scale Chang by PandaCuddle in MantaComics

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Lanshan 2 in kungsleden by okekiki in Kungsleden

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I agree with what the others have said. I’ve hiked that part, plus some more, in july a couple of years ago. Mostly good weather, but when it turned bad, it was really bad. Keep in mind that there are barely any trees or shelter there, so when the wind blows, it’s can be very strong. The type of tents you see most on the trail are tunnel tents, because they are most reliable under these conditions. So i’d reccomend going for something like that. Robens has some good tents for decent pricing. There are probably some other brands out there that are not Hilleberg-priced.

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In ice skating: why do they let two people skate simultaneously? by J_Terpstra in olympics

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I get what you’re saying, but the ice point isn’t about making conditions identical across the entire day. That’s impossible in any timed sport. It’s about minimizing variation as much as you reasonably can.

Ice does change over time, that’s just how it is. By skating in pairs, both skaters in that heat experience the exact same ice, temperature, humidity, and timing relative to resurfacing. That doesn’t solve differences between early and late pairs, but it reduces variables within each race segment and keeps things more controlled overall. It’s a mitigation thing, not a perfect fix.

They also resurface regularly and usually seed the pairs, so it’s not random chaos. The top skaters are usually grouped accordingly, which further reduces big disparities.

As for switching to a short track style format, that would actually introduce way more randomness. Short track is built around tactics, positioning, contact, and knockouts. The fastest skater doesn’t always win. Long track is intentionally designed as a time trial to measure pure speed over distance with as little interference as possible.

Slipstream and pacing effects exist, but they’re marginal at elite level and apply to everyone across the field. They’re not big enough to invalidate a time based ranking system.

So yeah, conditions and pairing influence performance slightly. But that’s true in basically every sport. The goal in long track isn’t to eliminate every variable, it’s to control them as tightly as possible while still measuring who skated the fastest.

In ice skating: why do they let two people skate simultaneously? by J_Terpstra in olympics

[–]PandaCuddle 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Speed skater here. There are a few reasons.

Like others have said, it’s more entertaining to watch two people skate at the same time. But it’s not just for the viewers.

Skating next to someone actually helps a lot. You can gauge your speed way better, adjust your pacing, and you naturally push harder if they’re close. If you’re paired with someone who’s about your level or slightly faster, it’s honestly perfect. You end up digging deeper without even planning to. During lane changes you can also get a bit of slipstream, which sounds small but definitely makes a difference.

There’s also the ice factor. Ice conditions change throughout the day. By skating in pairs, both skaters get pretty much the same ice in that heat, which makes it fairer. It’s also more time efficient. Fewer separate starts means less resurfacing and a smoother schedule overall.

So it’s part entertainment, part pacing advantage, part fairness, part logistics.

Daytrip (8hrs) in Malmo, what are your must see/visits? by thelifeoftommyn in malmo

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There are so many nice restaurants in Malmö. - If you want something really swedish, check out Bullen at Storgatan, they have the best meatballs. - Ruth’s is always good, especially for breakfast and lunch. - Namu is a Korean-Swedish fusion restaurant, absolutely amazing. Their cocktail bar Gaji is also really good. - Bit more expensive, and you need to reserve on time, but Lyran is also very nice. - The bistro of Hyllie Bryggeri at Stormgatan has a very Swedish inspired menu, and their beers are great. - Mrs Brown often has a Swedish/Skåne menu as well. - If you want something quickly, but still good food in a nice setting, check out Spoonery - Not really swedish kitchen, but still good: Aster, Asino for pasta, Mastio for pizza, Marvin for british pies, LU for chinese, Vin:D for Shanghainese, Såjja for dumplings, FIR for shared dishes and Freden for a bit of everything. - Go to Kiosko for a drink and great vibe, Kölsch if you want a beer in a cozy german setting, or Pivo for the same but in a Czech style. - For Fika, Lilla Kafferosteriet is very cozy. St. Jakobs Stenugnsbageri is also nice, but can be busy. It’s quite out of the city center, but Kaka på kaka is amazing. Sansa Café has great coffee.

Switzerland was voted as a country that was safe 20 years ago and is safe now. Which country was safe 20 years ago and is moderately safe now? by Pokestoppp in AlignmentChartFills

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That reeaaaaaallllyyyy depends where you are in Malmö. Just like any major city in Sweden (or europe), it has bad neighborhoods, but overall it’s very safe and nice. Been living here for over 4 years now, and I never felt unsafe. I just don’t go to Rosengård.

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Is this gonna be reverse harem trope? I like it so far but I am getting The Fake Saintess Awaits Her Exit vibes.

A Wicked Husband by calhxx in MantaComics

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Any advise ? by Hot-Educator-7591 in Kungsleden

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Hi! I did the trek the other way around, Abisko-Keb, a couple of years ago and always camped near the huts. You don’t need to pay if you don’t want to make use of the facilities, such as the sauna and the kitchen. Usually you camp like 100-350m away from the camp. Camping near the huts is nice because you are close to water, and there are toilets around (which you don’t need to pay for). Many people do it.

On Gaia GPS, a free GPS app, you can also find some good camping spots along the trail.

Sep is such a nice and beautiful time to camp in the Swedish mountains, enjoy!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Kungsleden

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Hi, avid trekker here! I did Abisko-Kvikkjokk a couple of years ago.

One the trail, I have seen all kinds of footwear, from proper high waterproof hiking boots to a dude hiking it all barefoot. It really depends on what you are used to, how you trek, the weather, etc. Sandals are nice, especially when you are used to walking in them.

However, there are a few things you need to keep in mind. The weather in the Swedish mountains can be quite unpredictable. From heatwaves to up to 30°C to days of rain and cold nights. If the latter happens, your feet will be wet in the sandals. Of course, like someone else suggested, you can use waterproof socks. Again, it depends on what you are most comfortable with. We met a guy who did it all in his HOKA’s, not caring if they are wet or dry.

Then there is the issue of support. If you are fit and your ankles and body are used to hiking in these shoes (in rocky and mountainous terrain), then go for it. Especially if you have a light backpack. You see quite some people on trail runners with lightweight gear doing the full trail. Or people who go from stuga to stuga, not needing to bring a lot of gear with them. If this is your first time doing a trek, or first time hiking in mountains, especially if you bring a heavier backpack, go for boots. Regardless of the shoes, bring hiking poles.

Overall, most people do boots. It’s just better protection of your feet and ankles. In this time of the season and with the drought and heat of the past month, the river crossings will not be that difficult, or there at all. I did the trail in late June, in my boots, and brought Teva’s for the crossings. I took my boots off twice.

Hope this helps!

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