So we got a new year again. And today is the first day of the new year. This day is build for rethinking, what do I want out of my life. For most of us who’s reading this, the trinity of life consists of: social life, outdoor life and the work life. This means that we have to choose. We cant be in the mountain for all the time. And the time we can spend on adventure is limited. This means that we have to choose. I think that is good, because then we really appreciated the moments at the mountains. And from my point of view, I think I have become a better guide by working as a manager in the ”civilian life”. There is nothing as good as coming home to the family after a long demanding mountain tour. So sometimes it good that we have to choose..
And now over to 2017 and what it become..
A. Avalanches. Due to the climate changes we have to take that in consideration. We must be prepared and have good equipment. But most of all good knowledge. No equipment cant replace that. Always remember..
´BCA snow study kit will help you predict avalanches. But cant replace good knowledge.
B. Back country. Nothing is like a good back country tour. This year it was from Storulvan-Gasen-Helags-Sylarna-Storulvan, a real nice one. This time also with the husky, I like it:-)
The man, the husky in a snow paradise..Helags mountain station..
C. Chamonix. Ok, there is nothing else like Chamonix. This year we went to Finhaut in Switzerland. The Emmeson reservoir.
A nice day close to the Emesson Resrvoir.
Chamonix, always delivers…Adventures, challenges, yít got it all..
D. Drones. The drones is here to stay. They will help us with dropping explosives so people/skiers and others can avoid avalanches. Also a perfect instrument for filming and photo outdoor activities.
E. Everest, a new rule state that no one will be allowed to climb alone. This will make the speed climbers angry..
No more alone climbing at Everest?
F. Fjallraven. this year the Bergtagen collection was presented. I real nice number of good clothing for mountaineerer.
Fjallraven Bergtagen, a real good collection for hard core adventures.
G. Gåsen. This mountain cabin in jamtlandsfajallen is real nice. It got the best view of all. In good weather you cans see the Sylarna peak and the Helags peak at ones. No place in the area can beat that. Possibly only a view from Sylskalsstoten.
Gasen mountain cabin, a must for the saved..
H. Hotel Alpina. In Chamonix I’ve been staying at a lot of hotels. But the best one will be alpine. In 2018 it will be renovated, which means event better. So Alpina will be my choice this season..
A renovated hotel Alpina, nice we like..
I. Ice climbing. Ok I got it, the fever. Fever of ice climbing. The material ice is a living creature and you have to understand it. It never look or are the same. And I am stacked with it. So challenging, and fun..
Brudslojan at Trangslet Dalarna..
J. Jarvso. This village has become interesting at the adventure map. With a terrific down hill cycling park, and a lot of different water activities such as rafting, canyoning etc. they will be a centre for adventures activities.
K. Kebnekaise, I hope I will get there this year. I really miss the area. And I got a thought about what challenge I got there…
L. Long distance. Nothing is like a long distance trail run. With just a lite pack the freedom really feels. Running in the beginning of July and you probably will be quite alone on the track..
Running to Anaris mountain cabin, will means you will be on your own on the trail..
M. Music. This year I think it must be the White Buffalo who got it all:-)
N. Never stop new thinking. Try new challenges, try new angels. This will develop you and enrich your life..
O. Outdoor
P. Pods. There are some real good pods and programs for getting inspiration. Here you got some suggestions:
htthttp://sverigesradio.se/sida/avsnitt/994629?
programid=2071p://sverigesradio.se/fjallradio
http://sverigesradio.se/naturmorgon
Q. Questions, you must always requisition your own knowledge so you can develop. Keep up the good work and strive for become better and more skilled. that will help you when you are in distress..
R. Real good workout will be the cardiovascular ones. So with Platini and in combination with Marcus from the police force, I think I got a good base to lean on..
S. Sauna at Sylarna?! Simon Jaktlund showed that is possible to use a sauna at the peak of Sylarna. Here you can see have a drone can workout fine as well..
T. Telemark skiing. Free heel skiing is the best way of workout, outdoor experience and go with the flow..
Skiing in Åre…
U. Ueli steck. 2017 was the year when Ueli Steck went out of time at Mount Everest. The speed climber still got the speed record of Eigers north wand. 2 hours and 22 minutes. The climbing world miss him..
Ueli Steck died at Nuptse at Nepal 30th of April this year..
V. Via Ferrata. A summing up of the year without mention Skuleberget would be sin. I am still supriced every time I go there. It is a really nice activity with a real professional crew. Thank you Tero and Latte for what you are doing. And for you who haven’t been there yet. You really got something to look forward to..
W. Wood a table top game. A new game that entertain and educate about the wood. A funny and educational game for the whole family..
https://www.designtorget.se/spel-skogen
X. The cross that help us finding the way..
With 40m between and showing the direction, this ones really can help you out within ugly weather conditions..
So Happy New Year and try something new 2018, and get a real good adventure year..
See ya soon..
Wish you the same Ulf and thanx for all the updates during the year.
This time you managed to add for all the letters in alfabet and a lot of inspiring photos
Happy new year Uffe. A great summary of the year 2017. Lets see for what 2018 is up to. More training, maybe a crosscountrytour at Jämtland or a second summit of Damavand? Lets go.
Thanks for the blogg this year. Good job.