Sweden Hut-to Hut Nordic Skiing Tour in Jämtland
This 4-day hut-to-hut Nordic skiing adventure in Jämtland will take you to discover a true wilderness area in Sweden and to fully interact with the beautiful natural environment around you.
Group
4 Days
Feb - Apr
High
Intermediate
Highlights
- Enjoy the stunning Swedish wilderness, away from the crowds.
- Explore majestic mountains, open valleys, and deep forests on a hut-to-hut adventure.
- Cut and chop firewood, cook by candle light, and melt snow for water on a true nature experience.
- Catch sight of Arctic foxes, northern lights, and other magical beings.
Description
The forests and mountains will line our route on this 4-day hut-to-hut tour that will let us explore the inspiring winter wilderness of northern Sweden.
The tour starts and ends in Undersåker, about 15 km east of Åre, although we also offer the option of starting from Åre. From there, we will drive to our starting point and begin skiing into the wild. Each day we will cover a different stretch and a different landscape as we go from hut-to-hut in the sparsely populated Jämtland county. We won't have electricity and we will have to chop firewood in order to stay warm, so even when we arrive at the cabins where we will be staying, there will be plenty of fun to be had. You can find a detailed day-by-day itinerary below.
In terms of difficulty, this is a great tour for beginners because the terrain is not too complicated. However, you should be physically fit as we will be active for up to 6 hours per day. Of course, it's great if you have some prior experience with nordic skiing too, but otherwise, the guide will help you out.
If you would like to join this unforgettable 4-day nordic skiing tour in Jämtland then contact us and we will start planning this adventure together!
Price includes
- Accommodation included
- Guiding fee
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Transport during the trip
- Ski poles
- Skis
- Ski boots
Itinerary
Day 1: Setting off
We will begin organizing our supplies and the meals we will be taking on the trip before we leave. On the first day, we will gradually climb through an old woodland while enjoying views of the mountains nearby. When we get to the cabin in the late afternoon, we'll need to help each other with gathering water, chopping firewood, and preparing dinner.
Distance: 14 kilometers.
Day 2: The wild sets in
On the second day, we will begin to notice the feeling of being out in the wild. Early risers will be in charge of making fire so the cabin gets warm and toasty. The weather may vary, it may be +10°C with no clouds in the sky or -20°C with a blizzard. After breakfast, we will head south to the next hut and the terrain is quite flat, making it perfect for nordic skiing.
Distance: 12 kilometers
Day 3: Exploring the east
After a healthy breakfast and coffee, we will head out. As we go east, we will pass through a number of large valleys, and if we have time, we will ski into one of them to explore and discover more about the history of the region. In the evening, we will have to collect more water, chop more firewood, have a shower, and relax in the sauna.
Distance: 16 kilometers
Day 4: Forest and return
On our final day, we will ski toward the forests. We will enjoy a lunch packed from the breakfast table, and before we get to Vålådalen, we will look for a sunny area.
It is possible to have a shower before getting back in the car that will transport us back to Undersåker/Åre, that is where the trip finishes.
Distance: 14 kilometers
Details
More info
You will be sent an packing list when we confirm the booking. Please let us know in advance if you have any allergies, special dietary needs, or take medication for anything on a regular basis. Keep in mind as well that your insurance should cover this tour and your equipment should be in good condition.
Meeting point
About the guide
Markus
5.0
(7)
Mountain Leader
Some say they started with their outdoor adventures at a certain stage in life - I simply never stopped. A childhood spent outdoors led me to the career of guiding. 3 years of education in Vadstena with the Leadership and Outdoor program and another 1½ years to become a Wilderness and Adventure guide at Campus Åre.
Since 2013 I have been self-employed and working as a freelance mountain leader all over Scandinavia and I am happy to call it my home. I have also made sure to invest in further education such as 80 hours first aid training - Wilderness First Responder (NOLS), avalanche course PRO 2 through SVELAV and I carry the National Award for Mountain Leaders to mention a few.
On top of this, I make sure to put my skills to good use as a Chairman of the Swedish Mountain Leader Organisation, a delegate to UIMLA, and as a board member of the Mountain Safety Council of Sweden. I am also helping the Industry Organisation of Sustainable Snowmobile Tourism as an expert member in their task of building a guide training. Previous work also includes training Mountain Leaders and setting up operation guidelines and safety plans for other guiding companies.
My biggest passion is helping others access wild places and showing them the best parts of outdoor adventure. I will be happy to share my knowledge and guide you especially in the Scandinavian Mountain Range which stretches 1700 kilometers on the border between Sweden and Norway.
Languages
Norwegian | Swedish | English
Certificates
UIMLA | SFLO
What people are saying about Markus
Andrew
Thank you for giving us such a great 3 days. Lots of wonderful memories made which is exactly what we wanted. We really appreciated our guide and felt in very good hands.
Sigge
Amazing ski touring adventure in the Swedish mountains. Can recommend this trip to both beginners and advanced skiers.
Michael
Markus was brilliant, from helping me to develop the idea for the expedition, figuring out a good location, route planning etc, while trying to keep the costs down. Prior to the expedition Markus was really helpful in helping me figure out the right equipment - this differed from my previous expeditions due to both temperature being warmer than I was used to, and the terrain we'd be covering. During the expedition Markus was excellent in communicating what were doing, how we were going to do it, all the while teaching me about navigation, his own methods for winter camping etc etc. Throughout our route, Markus explained to me about Sami culture, why the landscape is as it is, and how it has developed throughout history, meaning I returned far richer for the cultural enlightenment. i couldn't recommend Markus to anyone wanting to head out ski touring or deep wild Nordic skiing. I felt safe and in the right hands the whole time, and thoroughly enjoyed his company. The Explore Share platform was very helping in matching us together - the expedition wouldn't have happened with out them, as so few guides are willing or able to take people out into the extreme wilderness in winter in this way. they matched me with the right guide, so that was perfect. What needs to improve is that they wanted cash paid before I spoke to Markus, which I would never do, because of the complexity of the proposed expedition. We both needed to know each others' abilities and make a sensible plan for the trip before we could commit to it. While I appreciate $Explore share is an introductory service, for which they need a fee, finding a better way for this would be helpful. I was always going to honour the payment once the introduction was made, but obviously some people would attempt to get around it. No matter, I remain satisfied with the explore Share service, and recommend anyone to use it.
Nikolaus
Markus has been the perfect guide for our father-son trip. Thank you very much! The hole organization with explore-share has been easy, trustful and very transparent. Thank you!
Isabelle
It was an amazing trip, with very kind and professionnal guide Hanna, thank you soo much to help us to realize our dream, Isabelle
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