While on snow mobile tour two days ago I noticed something extraordinarily amazing. When I drove up a hill, I suddenly saw the sun fully above the horizon and could feel its warmth. It was the first day in 3 weeks that the sky cleared up, and the first time in 5 that sun rays… Continue reading The Light Returns
Author: eefdeboeck
Working with Sled Dogs
Sled dogs are very special. They are fascinating animals and getting a chance to meet them up close and go out on a dog sledding tour is one of the highlights for most people visiting Lapland. It also offers a good chance to gain some insight in these unique dogs. Many people wonder if it is not… Continue reading Working with Sled Dogs
An Introduction to Guiding
During the past years I gained a lot of experience on hiking and outdoor life. But how should you pass this experience on to others, and how should you make sure that others feel comfortable and are safe when you take them on a trip? During the first couple of days I was here, we… Continue reading An Introduction to Guiding
Ten Reasons to Visit the High North
For many people, visiting the high north is a very special experience. They come into a world completely different from what they know. Vast and empty, dark and covered in snow, this region has many things to offer that draw many thousands of tourists every year. And they have have many reasons to choose to… Continue reading Ten Reasons to Visit the High North
The Lapland Express: Junosuando and Kiruna
By the end of this week, I will be moving to Lapland to work as a guide throughout the winter. As I'm getting pretty excited about it, I thought back of my first trip to the region. I ended up in a cosy cabin in Junosuando, a small village on the less frequently visited eastern… Continue reading The Lapland Express: Junosuando and Kiruna
Tyresta National Park
Two weeks ago, a group of Outdrr bloggers gathered in Stockholm to meet each other and spend the weekend in Tyresta national park. It was very nice to meet this group of like-minded people. Some of them have been working and living in nature for several years and it was incredibly interesting to speak to them… Continue reading Tyresta National Park
All the Leaves Are Brown: Stockholm In Autumn
October in Stockholm is wonderful. As autumn turns the many parks in and around the city all yellow and red, it is the perfect time to go out for day hikes and gather in small, cosy cafes for hot chocolate and cake afterwards. Below is a small list of my absolute favourite places for short… Continue reading All the Leaves Are Brown: Stockholm In Autumn
Hiking Kungsleden – The King’s Trail
Kungsleden must be Sweden’s most famous hiking trail and is listed as one of the most beautiful trails in the world. Every summer, flocks of hikers occupy trains, airplanes and busses up north to walk part of this over 300 kilometer long track. The common route is a 120 km stretch from Abisko (the trail’s… Continue reading Hiking Kungsleden – The King’s Trail
Autumn Paddling
Stockholm is often considered as a snobbish city. I won't deny the cliché, but Stockholm has a very different side too. It is surrounded by numerous bigger and smaller reserves and parks, which are crossed by a number of hiking trails. I know of few cities built on islands in the sea, where in winter… Continue reading Autumn Paddling
Moving North
Woohoo! I just received news that I have a job as a guide in the north of Sweden this winter. By half of November I'll be moving to the small village of Kangos in the county of Norrbotten and I'll be staying there until the end of April. During this time I'll be taking guests… Continue reading Moving North
