HIGH COAST WINTER HIKE
PROGRAM
It’s always nice to get a quick overview. Below, you’ll first find a general day-by-day outline. Further down the page, there’s a more detailed program for each day.
However, there’s no need to memorize this – just make sure to bring the mandatory equipment you’ve tested before arrival to FriluftsByn, and we’ll handle the rest on-site.
ONE ADVENTURE, TWO GROUPS
You can find more information about each group – Expedition and Explorer – by clicking the links below.
HIGH COAST WINTER HIKE: EXPEDITION >>
HIGH COAST WINTER HIKE: EXPLORER >>
WEDNESDAY
Most participants arrive on Wednesday to join the pre-evening gathering, where we socialize and attend an introductory course on winter adventure. You can also check in and pick up your food and map. Many choose to try out camping in their tents to get into the routine and ask questions before heading out; others book a cabin or bed in FriluftsByn or nearby.
More info: Pre-evening>>
Check-in: 18:00 – 21:00
Dinner: Available for purchase in FriluftsByn
Accommodation: Tent space in FriluftsByn included. Cabin or bed can be booked.
Introductory Course: 19:00 – 20:00
THURSDAY
The adventure begins with a mandatory briefing at 09:00, and before that, you will have checked in and picked up your food and map. After the briefing, buses will depart to each starting point. Expedition and Explorer groups will camp in separate overnight sites.
Breakfast: Available for purchase in FriluftsByn
Check-in: 08:00 – 08:30
Start / Briefing: 09:00
Buses to Expedition Start: 10:00
Buses to Explorer Start: 10:30
Lunch: Freeze-dried
Middag: Freeze-dried
Accommodation: Personal tent in a shared campsite.
FRIDAY
We wake up in the heart of the National Park, and you’ll hike at your own pace. During the day, we’ll experience breathtaking views, and in the evening, the Expedition group will arrive at the Explorer camp, forming one large shared campsite. In the evening, we’ll prepare dinner, and there’s a chance to take an ice bath together with Woolpower.
Breakfast: Freeze-dried
Lunch: Freeze-dried
Dinner: Prepared at the campsite
Accommodation: Personal tent in a shared campsite.
SATURDAY
Today, we head back toward civilization together, following the High Coast Trail approximately 10 km to the finish at the top of Mount Skuleberget. Those who wish can have their tent and sleeping bag transported to FriluftsByn. We’ll reach the finish at the Top Cabin, and after a relaxing break with stunning views, we’ll hike down to FriluftsByn, enjoy a warm shower, and get ready to celebrate our achievements at the After-Hike.
Breakfast: Freeze-dried
Lunch: Freeze-dried
Dinner: Available for purchase at After-Hike
Accommodation: Tent space in FriluftsByn included. Cabin or bed can be booked.
SUNDAG
Sunday is usually a wonderful day. You wake up to find breakfast available for purchase in the Living Room. Your body has that pleasantly tired feeling that follows an adventure, and your mind is filled with great memories. After a relaxing morning, most people begin their journey home around midday.
Breakfast: Available for purchase in FriluftsByn
Departure: Travel, Accommodation & Food >>
DETAILED PROGRAM
The following times are preliminary and may change during the adventure. We always adjust the details according to weather and conditions to ensure you have a great challenge but also an enjoyable adventure. During the hike, you’ll find the latest information as you arrive at and depart from each campsite. If you have questions, feel free to ask the guides along the trail—they’ll be at the front, back, and at designated points along the route in each group.
WEDNESDAY 5/2
Most participants arrive on Wednesday to prepare for the adventure in good time. As a participant, you can camp free of charge in FriluftsByn, and if you’re not an experienced camper, it might be a good idea to camp there from Wednesday to Thursday to ensure you have everything you need. On Wednesday evening, we’ll also hold a short course on winter outdoor skills. It’s a good session to attend if this is your first winter adventure.
15:00: Access to cabins / bed spaces
16:00 – 22:00: The Living Room is open with food and drinks
18:00 – 21:00: Check-in. Pick up food, gas, map, and snowshoes
19:00 – 20:00: Basic Winter Outdoor Skills Course
22:00: Pre-evening closes.
THURSDAY 6/2
The adventure officially starts at 09:00 in the Living Room at FriluftsByn. We will go over safety and give a brief map overview. Before this, you must have checked in, packed your backpack, and be ready to take the bus to the start after the briefing. The buses for the Explorer group depart at 10:00, and the buses for the Expedition group depart at 10:30.
IMPORTANT: Please make sure your backpack is packed before the mandatory briefing at 09:00. There will be some time after the briefing to make final adjustments, but make sure your equipment is ready for the start.
SHARED:
07:30 – 09:00: Breakfast in the Living Room (120 SEK)
08:00 – 08:45: Check-in, pick up food, gas, map, and snowshoes
09:00 – 09:30: Welcome, map overview, rules, and safety briefing
EXPEDITION
10:00: Buses for Expedition depart
10:30: Hiking begins
16:00 – 18:00: Arrival at the Camp Tärnättvattnet campsite
18:00: Naturkompaniet Course – How to have a good night in your tent
EXPLORER
10:30: Buses for Explorer depart
11:00: Short hike to Camp Kälsviken
11:30: Naturkompaniet Course – How to have a good night in your tent
12:00: Establishment of Base Camp + Hot lunch
14:00: Summit hike to Slåttdalsberget
17:00 – 19:00: Return to Base Camp
FRIDAY 7/2
EXPEDITION
07:00 – 09:00: Good morning, breakfast, pack up camp
09:00 – 10:00: Check out from Base Camp and hike at your own pace towards Camp Kälsviken
12:00 – 14:00: Arrival at Camp Kälsviken, establish the overnight camp
14:00: Summit hike to Slåttdalsberget
17:00 – 18:00: Return to Camp Kälsviken
17:00 – 19:00: Hot meal at Base Camp, Camp Kälsviken
19:00: Woolpower dip for those who wish
EXPLORER
07:00 – 09:30: Good morning and breakfast
09:30: Hike to Stampberget + Slåttdalsskrevan
17:00: Return to Base Camp, Camp Kälsviken
17:00 – 19:00: Hot meal at the camp
19:00: Woolpower dip for those who wish
SATURDAY 8/2
SHARED
07:00 – 09:00: Wake up and breakfast
09:00 – 10:00: Check out from the campsite and hike at your own pace along the High Coast Trail towards the top of mount Skuleberget
09:00 – 10:15: For those who wish, tents and sleeping bags can be left as we pass transport vehicles at Entré Syd after 900 meters. We’ll provide bags and tape to label your gear with your name and phone number. The equipment will be picked up at FriluftsByn.
12:00 – 16:00: Finish at the top of Skuleberget
Shower and freshen up in FriluftsByn
16:00 – 23:00: After-Hike at FriluftsByn’s Living Room
TIPS:
To reach the top of mount Skuleberget at a comfortable time, it’s wise to start hiking by 09:00, but no later than 10:00. You’ll have your last freeze-dried meal for lunch on Saturday, so we recommend eating it to fuel up before finishing your adventure by summiting Skuleberget.
Sunday 9/2
08:00 – 10:00: Breakfast at FriluftsByn’s Living Room (120 SEK)
10:00 – 12:00: After-hang in the Living Room
12:00: Check-out from accommodation
The Top Cabin open 11:30 – 15:00
Fjällräven Outlet open 11:00 – 16:00
The adventure officially starts Thursday at 09:00, but we kick things off early on Wednesday evening with a basic course in winter outdoor skills.
We all take buses out to the hike’s starting point. Expedition departs first, followed by Explorer.
We set out together, but hike at our own pace. Guides will be at the front and back, and you’ll also encounter guides along the trail. They are there to assist if anything should happen.
In the evenings, we meet up at the shared campsites.
The adventure ends at the top of Mount Skuleberget and the World Heritage High Coast before we head down for the After-Hike in FriluftsByn.
TIPS
- This is a truly wonderful adventure that you should try at least once. Now is always the best time.
- Make sure to borrow the equipment you don’t have. Learn how to use it. You can probably get help from friends.
- Head out and hike a few weekends with a packed backpack.
- Since most participants are doing their first winter adventure, we’ll hold a basic course on winter outdoor skills during Wednesday’s pre-evening.
- There’s always the option to shorten the day if it feels too tough. Guides will assist you.
- You’ve got this! Join us for a truly beautiful adventure with great community!
WANT TO KNOW MORE?
Some are content knowing they’re about to embark on a truly wonderful adventure, checking the packing list and the program. Others want to know a bit more. If you’re one of those who wants more details, you can click ahead below.
