HIKE THROUGH THE SWEDISH WINTER
The High Coast Winter Hike takes you through highlights of one of Swedens most breathtaking nature sceneries – the High Coast of Sweden. In 2016 Swedish Society for Nature Conservation hade a competition where all Swedes could vote on what area they found most beautiful. The High Coast took the price and that says alot considering Sweden have many beautiful areas. This is a unique opportunity to experience this UNESCO World Heritage site in full winter grace, at your own pace, toghether with wonderful people.
HIGHLIGHTS
Day I: First half – outdoor school + Skuleskogens Nationalpark + Evening course in winter camping
Day II: Slåttdalsskrevan, Slåttdalsberget, Stampberget + Winter bathing
Day III: Skuleberget + After-Hike
The combination of coastal mountains, deep forest and the frozen lakes attracts hikers from all over the world.
ONE OF SWEDENS MOST BEAUTIFUL HIKES
You will hike through the highlights of Sweden’s most breathtaking nature sceneries. Majestic coastal mountains, deep forests and frozen lakes. It will be challenging at times especially when we hike up the mountains, but that is also when the reward is the greatest. You hike at your own pace but know that you always have backup and guides around all along the trail in case you need anything or something would happen. Make sure that you have practiced walking with your packed backpack, drink water often and remember to adjusting your layers of clothing throughout the hike. We are certain this will be an incredible experience.
AMAZING NATURE
In the year 2000, High Coast of Sweden became a World Heritage Site just like the Pyramids and the Great Chineese Wall for it´s unique nature. You will experience the highlights.
GREAT COMPANY
You carry your own equipment and hike in your own pace. Hike alone, join other hikers or bring your family or friends.
AT YOUR OWN PACE
On Day I and Day II you can choose a shorter route to have more time for fika and relaxation. Or you take the ordinary route and see more places.
PICTURE PERFECT
There will be plenty of amazing photo opportunities. Remember to bring a powerbank to re-charge your camera or phone.
Many feel nervous about the two nights in a tent in the middle of winter. This often end up being one of the highlights, the greatest memory and what you talk about the most. You can do it.
THE COZY CAMPLIFE
The familiar buzz at the campsite. A group of hikers have already started the fire. Another asks for help with their tent. You hear the sound from gasburners as some started boiling water for dinner and coffee. The first night at the campsite our friends from Naturkompaniet have a course in “How to make a comfortable night camp”. The second night Woolpower holds the yearly “Woolpower dip” where anyone who wants can try winter bathing. Then the mornings – to wake up in your sleeping bag, reach your hand out to fetch the thermose of coffee you prepped before going to bed. Open up the tent, take a sip of warm coffee and just take in the view of the winter wonderland outside. This might be the best part of the whole experience.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Marshmallows by the campfire
- Falling asleep under the stars
- Breakfast in the sleepingbag
- The company of like-minded people from all over the world.
CAMPLIFE
In the evening we gather around the campfire to share stories, food and drinks.
WINTER CAMPING
If only once in your life, you should try it. It is so much cozier than you can ever imagine!
AMAZING MORNINGS
Prepare your coffee or hot chocolate the evening before. Wake up and enjoy!
TAKE YOUR TIME
Enjoy the morning. You have until 10:30 am before you have to set off the shorter route.
How does it feel to camp in the winter for the first time? Listen to what other hikers have to say.
What should you think about when camping inn the winter? We have a chat with our friends at Naturkompaniet who will be with us all throughout the hike.
There are moments in your life when you really feel alive. This is one of those moments.
THE WONDERFUL BREAKS
No matter if you hike the Classic-route or the shorter Pleasure-route you will get both a challenge and experience extraordinary nature. Of course one of the best parts are the hike itself but an even greater highlight might be the breaks in between the hiking. To roll out your sleeping pad, add on a warm secdond layer and zip up the hood over your head. To take out your thermos anbd pour some steaming hot coffee and perhaps a piece of choclate and just take it all in. The view. The air. The trees. The coffee. You really feel alive, in the moment and that calming sense of gratitude.
FOOD & DRINKS
This is included:
Day I: Lunch & Dinner
Day II: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day III: Breakfast & Lunch.
Remember to bring candy, sweets, nuts, choclate, coffee/tea, hotdogs or other whatever else tickles your fancy.
STOP AND PAUSE
You can of course focus on the tracks in front of you and methodically hike at your own pace if you want. But dont forget to stop and pause. Look up. You are surrounded by beauty.
GREAT COMPANY
It almost feels like a great big outdoor mingle. Nature is spacious and you can certainly hike alone if you prefer, but the company of like-minded people are the greatest.
AT YOUR OWN PACE
On Day I and Day II you can choose a shorter route to have more time for fika and relaxation. Or you take the ordinary route and see more places.
POWERBANK
The charge on your phone will not last the whole hike and there will be plenty of amazing photo opportunities. Remember to bring a powerbank to re-charge your camera or phone.
THERE ARE MANY REASONS TO JOIN THE ADVENTURE
STUNNING NATURE >>
During three days we will hike through the highlights of the High Coast, one of Swedens most beautiful regions.
GET NEW SKILLS >>
We invite some of Swedens most popular outdoor brands to join us and share their skills. Here is the lineup for 2022.
LOTS OF FUN >>
Pre-evening, ice bathing, After-Hike and much more. The hike is like a moving festival. Here are is what will happen.
COME BY YOURSELF – HIKE WITH NEW FRIENDS >>
Every year plenty of hikers arrive by themselves and join others. Want to know more?
