Francois Quiquet: “This is an opportunity to explore new areas, new techniques, and to get to know new people who share the same passion.” courtesy Francois Quiquet
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The Frenchman plans to shift his adventures from the mountains to the ice fields, he told ExplorersWeb. To start off, he is planning a short skiing and sledge-hauling expedition in Swedish Lapland during the coming winter, all on his own. During the trip he also plans to climb Kebnekaise, the highest peak in Sweden. Kebnekaise, a mountain located about 200 km north of the Arctic Circle, is 2111 meter high and is part of the Scandinavian Alps, Francois said.“My trip will follow a track named "Kungsleden" which...