The weather didn't thwart me – in fact, it played out exactly as the forecasts would have it, which is a rare thing. I had comfortable walking weather during the first stages, a very nice stage on the heights later on, and a full day of rain when I had planned to lie still anyway. The rain at the end was a bit of a bummer, albeit an expected one, but the second half of that day was a very good way to finish the tour. All in all, a good result.

I had wanted to check out the trail från Katterjåkk for some time, having heard quite a bit about its special characteristics, and was most pleased to be able to do so under good conditions. It really is something extra, especially compared to other types of terrain more common. It's stony, yes, but not in a way that is actually hampering or depressing. The campsite I found at Válffojávrrit was very nice, and that whole area with the green waters and rocky sides reminded me of Sulitelma and Sorjushytta – which is far from a bad thing.

As previously mentioned, the triggering circumstance behind this tour was Emma's wardenship in Unna Allakas, a place I felt very much at home in during my own sojourn there three years ago, and I'm glad that the opportunity presented itself to make the visit in this way. There's just something about the collection of tarns in that green valley beneath the light and friendly mountainsides, with the bold Norwegian peaks just round the corner, and I recommend everyone to do the detour from Kungsleden – something which noticeably more people than usual had been doing during Fjällräven Classic...

The high path above the usual route along Gamaeatnu was also a refreshing experience, with great views and comfortable ground all the way, and I especially liked the perspective on Abiskoalperna. The only drawback this time was that embarrassing gaffe with the park border, but I will obviously never make that particular mistake again. Again, the terrain is hilly in some parts, and mostly featureless in others, so it is best travelled on days of proper sight conditions.

Having this largely successful experience under my belt, I then turned my attention to settling in at Abisko, which is another story...