Today we start with some statistics. When we look at the mountain stations and mountain huts in Sweden the visit numbers has increased almost everywhere comparing to 2022 (Jan-April).  The Vindelälven area and Saltouloukta  has decreased. A explanation could be the transportation to the area. The statistics 2019-2023 show us that the number of visit has decreased over all. From -2% to -37% in the worst case. It is only Rogen Hut and Abisko mountain station that has increased. This numbers can be interesting to look at how the visit is pread over the year at Kebnekaise and Sylarna/Helags area.

When it comes to Svelav statistics the number of people who has had participate in avalanche training was 650 persons. A bit less than 2021-2022 (~750). The pandemic can be a explanation.

When it comes to the mountain rescue, there is still a decrease of numbers of rescues in North part of Sweden, and a small increase in Dalarna and Jämtland(quite stabile numbers).

So what can we find out of all this then? Well the tourism is slowly getting back to the level as before the pandemic. We can se that the area Skäckerfjällen has an increase numbers of visitors. With a good training we probably will decrease the numbers of avalanche victims (6 totally this season, and just one in Sweden). But we also still has an important job and responsible to keep up the mountain safety work with information, training and good leadership in mountain activities.

The preparation for the upcoming Helags tour is in full action, soon its time for the trip, looking forward to be in the mountains again…

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With just eleven days ahead it will be a tour to Helags. National Geographic present the Helags to number three of the worlds best hikes, so this is a real good one. It situated as a hub in the Jämtland hiking area. It is easy to access and got a lot of different way to access. The normal rout goes from the parking at Kläppen, but from there you got two different choice. Either you go towards Himmelsrasta or you go through the Kesu valley.  During winter you can also go the winter trail passing the Kesu lake. You can also go from Torkilsstöten toward Himmelsrasta. The nice thing with this trail is that you will have the days target in the fund the whole day.  The peak of Helags is the highest peak south of the artic circle. With its 1796m and quite easy access, the peak is well worth a visit. What more can you do in the area then? A suggestion could be to visit the Predikstolen south of the Helags peak. Another suggestion will be to visit some of the peaks close to the mountain station, Soenheketjärra or Mieshekehtjahke.

From here you got a wonderful view over the Jämtland/Härjedalen mountain’s.

Have the environment been affected of the climate change? Well when the measure of  where the tree line was at Getryggen in Jämtland started in 1915 it was at 810m today it is 235m over that, so it is obvious that the climate has changed… We all got a responsible to take car of our mountain environment…

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It is spring and it is expectations in the air. A whole summer and vacation is upcoming. It feels limitless with a lot of options. But as I usual say -strive for planning, it is the things you plan that will be done. And looking in the mirror you can be satisfied and relaxes about what you have archived and experienced. I am planning for a trip to Helags, a training session at Enafors and a assessment in Offerdalsfjällen in October.

Today I think I will write about positive thinking, this area is very important for all of us. So the first practice I suggest is to exert thankfulness. When you go to bed to night (and all evening this week) Think about three things in your life you are thankful for. This will help us to programing our brain to focusing of our lives positive ingredients. My next suggestion is that you will be aware of your breathing. When you wake up every morning this week, use 5 minutes to reflect of your breathing, This will be your first step into meditation. So a real good exercise. Smile. the research show us that people who got near to a smile, will live a happier and more satisfied life. Surround you with people who makes you smile, read books and listen to pods which make you happy and make you laugh. I think this will be a good start of the summer of 2023….

Next week the blog will be about mountain weather so don’t miss that…

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The Swedish mountains is fantastic, and one of the gems will of course be one, but lets start with a option in the low land. As I am from Värmland, I will give you a nice suggestion. The Glaskogen reservation between Årjäng and Arvika. This is a unknown gem that no so many knows. To do a long weekend tour her during the winter is fantastic. And for beginners the area is perfect preparation for a tough mountain tour. With 300km trails you will find a nice one…

Why don’t you start from Finntorp towards Lenungshammar. It is about 16km and a good start…There is a lot of wind shelter you csan use.

(Sofia Ohlsén)

The second one will be the Sonfjället at Hedeviken. This is the reservation were the bear lives. This is one of the area with most bears in Sweden. My suggestion here will be to stay at Nysätern and hike to the Sodo dalen. From there it is only 2km to the top of Sonfjaället.  Stay at the windshelter eat something and leave some equipment for the peak-tour. 18km round trip. Winter or summer. You will have a wonderful view of the whole Jämtlands mountains, Funäsdalen at west and Lunndörrsfjällen and the whole way to Oviksfjällen. You will not regret that, I di promise…

This week Inhave been testing one of the Power bank from last weeks blog, the Lippa Solcelle Power bank 20.000mAh. And what will be my result? Well, it is a real good charger. With 45% and I put it into the charger and 30 minutes later it was 76%. So it is good.

This is a equipment for long tours. The weight of 410g is to heavy for shorter tours, but I will for sure bring it with me on long tours. A inbuilt led lamp is also very useful. With the price of 45,46 Euro 8 499:-) you got a real good friend for a good price. So the judge? NNNN. The reason for not getting 5 N:s is the weight…But with solar cells and the power of being able to chare 8st iPhone’s of a fully charge Power bank is great, that for sure…

”Dragonfly Lullaby” by Paul Izak and Seed of Love – YouTube

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