It always surprises me how much open water you can find, even in the middle of -30°C temperatures. Somehow, these small streams stay open for long periods, even in extreme cold. For us hikers, they always present a challenge, as crossing them over snow bridges or even ice is always an unknown danger.

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A sped-up video of the initial process of cooking inside a tunnel tent in the winter using a Primus multifuel stove with gasoline. Sometimes you have no choice but to cook inside your tent due to bad weather or fatigue. It's also good to practice cooking in the tent. Whatever the reason, you need to be super careful and mindful of all the materials that can burn. Remember to open the tent vents enough to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning. This is the reason I always carry a CO meter with me as a backup.

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I believe this is a Lapinsirkku, also known as Calcarius lapponicus, on the lookout. It's very similar to the Pohjansirkku, or Schoeniclus rusticus, so it might be that as well. However, this one was captured in the fjells, which is not the typical habitat for the Pohjansirkku.

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Descending into the void in Varangerhalvøya National Park, Norway.


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