So, then I was back to the everyday Life again. But this fall I will try to do things a little different. First of all the Tuesdays will be special. I hav edecided those Days to be ”trying” days. So every Tuesday I will try something new. Last tyesday I tried a new brand of champagne, like that Tuesday for sure.

This weeks interview will be with Erik Hellber Meschaks at Evironmental Protection Agency.(Sv. Naturvårdsverket)

 

 

 

 

Erik Hellberg Meschaks at the Environmental Pretection Agency.

Hi Erik, when it comes to the trails in the Swedish Mountains, can you see if the tourism is increasing?

-Well, it is  difficult to statistically ensure an increase, but if you look at the visitor statistics overall, we can see an increase. We can also see that in certain specific areas it increases. Kebnekaise, Vålådalen Western Jämtlandsfjällen are some clear examples. We can also see that the day-visit trend is increasing significantly. There, the Blanktjärns ring in Vålådalen is a good example, where visits increased from 2-3000 up to 16000.

Can you see increased wear on the joints associated with increased occupancy and cycling more today?

-Yes, there are areas that are more sensitive and where the wear is more pronounced. In the case of bicycles, the challenge of getting the trailsolutions(Sv. spänger) that cyclists can use do not forget the runners that have become a common feature in the mountains.

The increase of runners is more pronounced in Jämtland than in Norrbotten. In terms of wear, terrain vehicles and snowmobiles are a much bigger problem. With less snowy winters, the mountain environment is more affected, taking less account of the fact that areas are prohibited for snowmobiling. An investigation is ongoing.

How does the distribution of funds for maintenance of the trails look? Is there as more to Norrbotten as to Jämtland?

-We currently have 17.5 million / year to maintain our mountain ranges. Of course, we take into account the amount of visitors in the areas. There comes Jämtland to the top. But it has been pushed for funds so it will be almost 30million / year. Of these extra money, much has gone to Norrbotten. This because you have more and bigger bridges scroll. Which requires more money for maintenance.

When it comes to Kebnekaise and its highest peak, how will the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency handle that challenge?

-Today we have a very clear division of responsibility. We own responsibility for the Western route, and STF for the Eastern route. To get to the Northern peak, another road will be a demand. Norway has a similar challenge with Glittertind and Galdhöpiggen. From our point of view, the mission of the government is very clear; We will be responsible for the safety of the long-trail of the Swedish mountain trails. But of course, we are most involved in the discussions about Kebnekaise and its peaks together with the STF, the Mountain Safety Council, etc.

When it comes to new gear, this week I will present a new beer at the market.

Thank you Norway for a good beer…

The workout follows the plan, at the moment there will be focus at the cardiovascular parts..

The killer; the air assault bike…for cardiovasular workout at its best..

And this weeks music    Barns Courtney..enjoy..And Goran, Micke and Inge ”Break a leg”.

See ya soon