1980 in July I was standing outside the Enafors train station. It was the first time in the mountains, since that day it has been a couple of year and times and adventures in the mountains. So after over four decades what are my experience? First of all, the mountain environment make my inner clock to stop, I will be in the presence. Even if I change, or get older – The mountains still stand there with almost no changes (glaciers not included). I have learned much about myself, and about my abilities’. To trust in myself and the knowledge and skills that I have earned. While spending time in the mountain environment makes a person to grow in many ways. So even when I have experienced hard times and resistance I have never ever regret a mountain tour. But the challenge is to continuously challenge yourself to try new paths in life and the mountains…

I have written a lot about mountain safety, and from the Swedish Mountain Safety council the information will be the main part for mountain safety. So if you end up in a “tricky” situation start with S.T.O.P S-Sit, sit down and get the big picture. Breath and use your whole capacity. T-Think, start to get an overview over the situation, analyze the situation.(building a shelter etc.). O-Observe, am I in danger?, how much light do I have left, what is my option for shelter? How can I keep the heat? P-plan, establish a plan for what to do for the next step.

It is also a good thing to use the 10 essential of mountain safety; 1. Navigation (map and compass) 2. Sun protection (sun-glasses and sun-screen) 3. Insulation (extra clothing) 4. Illumination (headlamp/flashlight) 5. First aid supply. 6. Fire (fire steel/water proof matches) 7. Repair kit and tools (multiplier and a repair pack) 8. Nutrition (extra food/emergency food) 9. Hydration (extra water and fluid replacement) 10. Emergency shelter (wind sack, bivvy bag) all of this parts can be developed into absurdity so be careful and choose wisely of what you bring.

It is also always interesting to discover a new brand in the outdoor area. The Italian brand Garsport is a new acquaintance for me. This is a brand who develops boots for both mountain sports as well for professional use for the mountain area. Here you get a link to botanize. Footwear factory Garsport, trekking boots shoes and safety shoes

Evil Ebenezer – Sunshine (youtube.com)

See ya soon..