A gate as Are to the adventure are fine, so lets open door nine. Chamonix will be the cradle of Alpinism and Mountaineering but in Sweden Are is growing as the Swedish cradle of alpinism. Very often if you are heading for an adventure, or going back from one you pass Are. Already during the 12th century Are was well known. Many of the pilgrims hiking towards the St Olavs grave in Nidaros did pass the village. Are old church is dated to 13th century, but is was in the late 1800 it was known as a tourist resort. In 1892 the first top cottage was built of the Swedish Tourist association. In 1910 the mountain railway was built in Are. In 1952 the first cable car was built, this one runs from Fjallgarden towards Humeln one of the gondolas is still at the Are square for admiration. 1976 is a important year for Are, now the new cable car is built, and with a investment of 73 000 000:- a high alpine zone for skiing has been opened up. Today Are is a real tourist magnet. This corona year it ha been well visited I can tell… Whatever Are is also associated for good food and pastry. When I am in Are I’m trying to visit A e pastry. A good cup of capuchin and a cinnamon bun will do the day. And in the evening a dinner at Wersén will never become a disappointment. The Swedish meatballs with mashed potatoes will make you sleep as a baby after an adventure day. Here I will give a recipe from Bustamoon, a reindeer clamp.

When it comes to off pist skiing,, first of all hire a guide. This will help you out to get the best and safest skiing. The backside of Areskutan, The Husatour, eastern  ravine, The Tvaravalvet. In December its not to recommend, with less snow and no settle snow means dangerous skiing and ruined skies. January, good skiing, but avoid the high zone. the wind got hard to the snow. February, the high season, means early start for good skiing. March Monday-Tuesday nice days and cold snow perfect for skiing(avoid weekends = crowded). April, this is the best time of the year warm and long bright days. Just enjoy. May, why don’t put on the skins and become an expert together with the locals. at this time people make a pilgrimage to good skiing at Are.

See ya tomorrow…