Todays blog will be about a favorite area in the Jämtland area, Oviksfjällen.

When most of the people go to Åre, the one living in Östersund go to Bydalen. This are have a lot of really nice spots and trails. Västerfjället which can be reached from both Bydalen and Mårdsundsbodarna. You also got the opposite side Höglekardalen and Drommen with the Falkfångarfjället in the middle. This is a really nice trail. A roundtrip over the whole area can be done with just over 50km. Stay at Arådalen for a night and a tent night or a stay at Gräftåvallen. You also got the Dörrsjörna as a really nice detour. You can also reach the small but really nice mountain cabin Anaris here as well.

Todays Christmas gift I will suggest the middle layer sweater from Ulvang. Peak field hoodie in Merino. A really nice middle layer..

Peak Field Hoodie Full Zip Mellanlager | Ulvang

The Kinks – Father Christmas (Official HD Video) – YouTube

See ya tommorow

Today’s topic will be winter tenting. The first feeling for most of us when mention winter tenting will be -Hm uncomfortable, troublesome and cold…So what can we do about it then? Well, here follows some suggestions. First thing will be to make distance from the ground cold. So you have to choose a sleeping pad that is produced for the cold. So pick one with a R grade at least over 4.0.

Another suggestion is to bring a standard sleeping mat as an extra layer, such as Z-rest for example. This one you can have between the pad and the sleeping bag, this will reduce the moister. Nest thing will be the sleeping bag, comfort temperature is the important thing here. Forgot all the “extreme” level and focus on the comfort rating. You can also use a liner for getting more comfort as well. Another thing here is to not put your face into the sack during the night, this will bring lot of moister into your sleeping bag.

(the author showing how to use the sleeping bag in the right way)

Normally the sack has a construction so you have just the breathing part of your face “free” from the sack. Use a light beanie as well, this will prevent the heat for passing out from your head. Another very important thing is to eat before sleep. Also a easy workout will be good, so you a warm and not need to warming up the sleeping bag as well. Ok, before you going into the sleeping bag you got two more things to do; 1. Boil and fill up your thermos. 2. Fill a plastic bottle to put into the sleeping bag (but be sure it not leaking). So now you got an external heater for the sleeping bag, and you are already done for making the breakfast…So, now it is time to go to bed. Wool 1^st liner will be a good choose, and might have one set for just sleeping in. For having a real nice time a LPG lamp can be real cozy and will also give you some warmth. When it comes to the tent, open up all ventilation and open up the tent door. If you are more then one in the tent – you even don’t need to use a inner tent. But if you do bring a wetex rag for the “morning” moister in the tent (it can often be a layer of frost) Sleep tight😊.

Another very good detail is to use a mini compressor for the sleeping pad, then you avoid getting moisture from the breath into the sleeping pad. Sleep tight and see ya tomorrow…

Ice Climbing in Gudvangen – YouTube

It’s Christmas Time – Music Travel Love ft. Francis Greg, Dave Moffatt & Anthony Uy – YouTube

Today was the first official meeting in the Mountain Leader Council. Since the Swedish Mountain Safety council and The Swedish Environmental Agency decided to not take responsible for the Swedish mountain Leader Norm, a work with starting a branch organization has been ongoing.

The Swedish Mountain guide organization(SBO) together with Swedish Mountain Leader Organization (SFLO) has been driving the issue of ownership. And today the organization was founded with a board in place. So today is a big day in the Swedish mountain history.

This means that FLR will be the principal for the ownership of the Swedish Mountain Leader norm. Since it hasn’t been updated for a long time this will be a big step for the mountain safety.  And in addition, I am both happy, humbled and proud to announce that I was elected chairman of the council. It is with great respect that I take on this assignment…Todays quiz will be about the Mountain leader norm. How many moment is included in the norm? And what includes in number 16? SMS your answer to +46 702 50 90 28.

Todays Christmas suggestion will be a book. What can be better than sitting in the front of a bonfire, drink a coffee and read a book – So here to the present gift you might can wish from Santa…The new outsiders…The New Outsiders – Fotografi – inbunden (9783899559644) | Adlibris Bokhandel

Wrap Me Up – YouTube

See ya tomorrow…

Today I was invited to the Swedish Mountain Guides day of experience exchange.

It has been a real interesting day, with a lot of new knowledge and a lot of nice people. It was also some presentation from a couple of companies in the branch. Fjällräven informed about the new upcoming Bergtagen 2.0 series, and also Petzl was one of the presenter with a new helmet and a updated version of the  harness sitta and also the new Neox belay. This organization is well established with a very good standard. Worth to tell is that is 30 years the first Swedish IFMGA course was held…

See ya tomorrow…

Sia – Snowman [Official Video] – YouTube

Today we open the first door of the advent Calendar this year. What will you say is good characteristics and good behavior? Demonstrate confidence, be unique, communication skills, show respect, be knowledgeable, having willingness and humility to admit mistakes, handle stress positively, do what you say you will, respect others and show enthusiasm…All of this characteristics will be hard to being able to live up for, but some of them might be able? Those are the things a role model show, and I think it is a good way of looking to my own way of doing things. At one of my leadership training the instructor ask me -What is you personality? Well, I am focused and target driven I replied. After 5 seconds of quietness he answered. But Ulf the most significant label of you is that you always going your own way.  He was of course spot on, I have never chosen the  right or the easy way but my own. Sometimes in good sometimes in bad the god will  knows that:-). But that confirm a feeling that I got, and the puzzle fall in place.  But the conclusion of all of this reasoning will be keep on developing and be a role model at least for your own.  It will build up your self confidence and you will get a good life. And you go your own way, I like that….

Todays Christmas gift suggestion will be: A long spoon for the dried food to avoid sticky fingers. Primus Långsked svart..Primus Långsked svart – addnature.com

Ulf Lundell – Stockholm i december (Official Audio) – YouTube

See ya tomorrow…