Alone in the Nature 

Rules of the mountainside
 

The internationally familiar 10 rules of the mountain are highly relevant to Nuuk, too.

·      Don't start off on long walks without some previous training

·      Let someone know where you're heading and when you expect to be back

·      Pay heed to the weather and the weather reports

·      Listen to experienced mountaineers

·      Be prepared for bad weather and accidents, even on short walks

·      Always remember a map and a compass

·      Never go alone

·      Turn back in good time

·      Conserve your strength; look for shelter while there's still time

·      Always take along the necessary emergency gear

These 10 rules can be supplemented with the following useful tips:

·      The most important safety gear is between your ears

·      Prevention is better than cure

·      Always be capable of helping yourself and others

·      Match your planning to your ability

·      Listen to your body and intuition

·      Look at the map, get your bearings and always be aware of where you are

·      Be aware: notice the landmarks in the landscapes you pass through

·      If in doubt, choose the safest solution

Be careful when using any form of naked flame. Always extinguish with water, never with soil or sand. Limit your use of living vegetation for fuel - natural growth in Nuuk is very slow.
 
In Nuuk, just like in the whole of Greenland, there is mounting awareness that natural amenities should not be polluted.
 
Set a good example and at the very least take all your rubbish with you, even if there is litter already lying around the place.
 
Cover organic waste with large stones or boulders, or use crevices in the rock, as the Arctic fox digs very deep.
 
Good practice dictates that you do not throw fish innards and fish heads into trout streams and lakes.
 

Last changed 23-07-2004