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I’ve been dreaming of doing something big in the Lofoten archipelago for years. When I heard of the “Long Crossing” traverse I knew this had to be it. What an absolute jewel. 

Did it North-South for the first half and S-N for the second; the route is a logistical nightmare, requiring hitting carefully times ferries and buses to make it between islands. Although I had planned a straight NS route, I had to adapt and flip flop to stay in line with an FKT attempt given bus schedules. 

Approx 50% off trail, and the worst mud I have ever seen. My feet were wet and stayed wet the entire time, which ended up being one of the biggest hurdles. Went self supported and carried a pretty big pack. Weather conditions are notoriously dynamic and fast changing here, so brought along a bivy etc. Next time I’ll leave the DSLR and tripod at home 🙈. 

Running with 24 hours of daylight was beyond surreal. I took 3-4 15 minute naps each day and felt surprisingly fine. A lot of strange hallucinations.

Body felt remarkably fine throughout, which was a complete blessing. 

Terrain made for wildly slow going, but still quite stoked to have shaved off 1 3/4 days off the current FLT (in process of being verified).

If you ever get the chance, go to Lofoten it most certainly lives up to all the hype.

Now, to do a bit of backcountry paddleboarding and get all the sleep before a big week of professional adulting in Oslo.

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David Meek

“Lofoten Long Crossing” FKT

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