VEDUNGSFJÄLLEN SKI EXPEDITION

An adventure for those who want to experience and develop. Four days on a ski expedition is a perfect start for a great experience that also gives space to create effective routines that will leave you equipped for really long adventures.

In Vedungsfjällens Nature Reserve, we ski surrounded by thousand-meter peaks in an exposed mountain environment surrounded by fine mountain forest. Together, we explore part of the area while practicing navigation, becoming efficient with the tents, cooking in our kitchens, melting snow and learning methods to stay warm. We enjoy camping under the stars, feeling the mountain wind and our joint trip on the skis.

The adventure starts with a joint online meeting about four weeks before the start

Location
Vedungsfjällens nature reserve in the borderland between Dalarna and Härjdalen, Sweden.

Category
Adventure and personal development

Date
March 8-11, 2027

Number of days
4 days

Number of participants
4-8 pcs
Number of guides
2 pcs

Severity
Level 1 of 3. Ski habit required with no requirement for previous habit of winter camping. Good physique and ability to contribute in a group.

My Age
18 years

Subject areas we will address during the adventure

• Equipment for ski expeditions
• Food and drink for winter tours
• Trip planning with concrete tools to facilitate your future adventures
• Risk analysis and a systematic approach that creates margins for difficult problems to arise
• Camp site that provides peace and security in case of severe weather
• Hygiene and minimizing the risk of disease
• Navigation with map, compass, GPS and apps in your phone
• System to keep warm and dry day and night
• Cooking and handling of gas and petrol kitchens
• Public access rights, regulations and considerations

The methodology is based on creating awareness of what knowledge is needed, what risks exist through theories and practical examples. From the understanding of what and why, we develop knowledge, abilities and practical tools that give you margins, security and confidence. To facilitate participation, you have the opportunity to borrow both sledges and tents, but you are of course welcome to use your own equipment.

GUIDE

Lars Svanerud (Authorized Mountain Guide - Fjälleder SFLO)

For several years now, Lars lives with his adventurous wife Elin in Fjätervålen. Has worked as a guide for many years in different environments with a focus on Scandinavian Mountains and forests.

PROGRAM

Online meeting
introduction, equipment and food

Day 1

We meet in Fjätervålen at 09.00 and after an introduction we go through equipment, food, fuel, pack sledges, review ski equipment and go through the weather situation and plan for the coming days.

We ski from Fjätervålen up to Vedungsfjällen via snowmobile trails. Our first campsite will be in the mountain forest.

Day 2-3

We explore the Vedungsfjällen mountains where the weather and the group's ability guide our journey. The focus is to create a relaxed sense of adventure, to build safe and good routines that leave a margin for trouble.

Day 4

On the last day we return to Fjätervålen and end the adventure with a summary and reflection.

FOREKNOWLEDGE

To participate in the course, you need to have a good physique, like to experience and develop together with others and have a skiing habit. You do not need to have previous experience of ski touring with accommodation in tents.