In the samis year wheel we are in the fall, which means that their reindeers live in the low lying terrain. With the minus degrees the bite gets worse. At this time the sarv (male reindeers) slaughter will be done. And the new reindeer calves get marked. It is the time for preparation for the Winter

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A painting of Johan Tirén ”a sami with dog”

The mountain station and mountain cottage are closing. The mountain will be lying by it selves. The weather can be either kind or really hard. The temperature started to become cold. You have to start early in the morning, because the sun will not be up for so much many hours. During this season you will be alone; this meaning it will be calm. But on the other hand you have to be prepared. Every fail will result in consequences. You have to trust on your own skills, and your own self-confidence. The summer trails can be hard to find, due to they are covered by snow. The winter trail will not work due to that the moors and tars are not frozen. The air is crisp and it is often easy to be properly dressed. Due to that it can be long evenings in the tent or wind shelter, it is good to have a god stories in readiness..

When it comes to this period in the Swedish mountains you better respect the weather. It is important to know how the wind will effect you.

The blue line will means big risk for cold injuries.

But also the wind will take the heat from your body so you have to isolate for that fact. Build up with three layer, and if it is windy is good to have a prima loft or a down sweater to protect you from the wind chill.

A classic prima loft jacket is useful to protect your body and to get a distance from the wind and body..

And when it comes to weather listen to the local stations on the radio and television, and talk with the locals. They often can see and know the sign for a incoming storm etc.

Respect the weather forecast and take wise decision..

Have a good control of the weather of the area for a couple of month, then you get a know how about of it works..and you will be prepared.

And at the and another painting from Johan Tirén, ”fishing close to Snasahogarna” This is one of the most beautiful, and forgotten places in Jamtland.

And don’t forget to write good things in your book of life..

See ya soon

A bit boring to listen to, but look and listen. Easy to become a better mountaineerer..