David Thurfjell historian of religion means that the nature has become the religion of our time. When you ask people if they are religious then the answer becomes problematic. -I’m not religious but when I’m staring at the horizon or hiking in the mountains then I can feel something. So what is the link between the love of nature and the religion they says they don’t have? There is no clear age of visiting the nature, but it is a wide range. 18-25 year olds are probably the group that is least inclined to go out into nature. Important fact is that the nature not is the average day place, where you work or live. From a religion historical perspective is that the holy  is not the common. It is rather something unique related to freedom, relaxing and recovery. One important thing that David pointing at will be the expectancy effects. If I have a experience of calm, freedom and relaxation, we will related to the expectancy effects will become the same as before…But was is that makes us feel more spiritual.  Well, it connects to something greater outside of oneself, might be one explanation. a sense of belonging, I am part of something bigger.

Review of the Deuter Trail 24L back pack. This is a daypack, for short adventures. This backpack is designed for Hiking and mountaineering. It is perfect for a day in the mountains. It is in alpine fit, which means it is tight. It has a lot of good details that I really likes. One it the gear loops for Via Ferrata carabiners placed at the shoulder straps. The full-length zipper is another appreciated detail.

The mounts for the poles, and pocket for both the water bottles and thermos  are also well thought out. The fact that it comes with a rain cover is also a good thing. Ok, so what is missing then? Well, I would say nothing. I really like the back part and its structure. But two things that will be a ? from my side is 1. no pockets on the hip belt, 2. a bit hard to get a bottle from the pocket. 3. It is a tight backpack, for me being skinny, it is perfect. But for someone bigger, I cant see it will be nice to carry. But a (NNNN+) it will be…

This weeks book suggestion…

When mountain leader Magnus Fjellman disappears without a trace in the desolate Drommenskåran, old legends about a strange light lurking among the rocks are awakened. Detective Inspector Emma Lindström, newly moved from Stockholm, follows the tracks up to the barren peaks and quickly realizes that the mountain is brooding over layers of secrets that defy both logic and law. The closer she gets to the truth, the clearer the echo of the villagers’ warning is heard: ”The mountain takes what it wants.” In summary, The Mountain is a dark, atmospheric story about how far people are prepared to go when nature and perhaps something even older calls. It leaves the reader with the question: What are we really willing to sacrifice for the answers we seek?

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outdoor activities are a spring treat, 8 out of ten plan a outdoor activity this year. One out of three points out that the interest of outdoor activity has increased. This ha also been visible in the outdoor market as well with a increased sale of 60%.  The reason; it is easy and cheap.

”We see how more people are seeking out something simple, authentic and undemanding. It doesn’t have to be a mountain trip with a full pack, sometimes a walk in the forest, a coffee over an open fire or lunch at a storm kitchen in the nearest nature reserve is enough.” Trends like ’soft Hiking’ show that outdoor life today is just as much about well-being, community and small moments outdoors – under the open sky,” says outdoor expert Camilla Gerdsland at Light My Fire. 

I think its interesting that the young people also has an increased interest of outdoor activities. Activities such as ”soft hiking” and it moves more towards experiencing than achieving, which has been the motto before. Sitting at a lake and staring out for some hours can be really peaceful and recovering…

Are you one of those people who has been in the mountains for the past twenty years? Then you will also know the changes that have occurred and are occurring. We are all part of the problem, but we decide to what extent. To begin with, I thought I would reflect on my experiences from a historical sustainability perspective. In the beginning of the 80s. the Sylarna glacier was big and solid; today it collapsed. The Helags glacier has become considerably smaller. So, all of us who move around in the mountain areas, all have our stories about the difference from the past to today. We don’t need to listen to or understand the scientists’ reports and diagrams, because we have seen it with our own eyes. Just take an event like the marmot years, which are gone now…

Well, we can see some of the changes. But how does it affect us in our daily adventures? To begin with we need to re-think our safety planning. The weather is much more unpredictable, and extreme weather is a fact. This will affect the water flow, which affects where and how to do river crossing feks. During winter the trails that go over ice and marsh are they safe? Avalanches will be more difficult to predict where and when and zones of them as well. With major unpredictable weather changes, the flow down the mountain sides is affected. As well as the risk of rockfalls increases and in places that were previously unknown. The map may not be correct, there will be local temporary deviations, so collaboration with people who know the local conditions will be important.

Everyone can’t do it all, but anyone can do something…

Workout, with a sprained ankle, the training has been affected. But a lot of strength and hill running has been possible to do. So, on my way for becoming in shape for the summer adventures…

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The Swedish comedian Johan Glans expressed himself about Finland in the following way: They must have been absent from the meeting about how the Nordic languages ​​should look…But I must say I admire the Finnish people.  Not only are they world champions in coffee drinking, they are also the happiest people in the world. They also have their own radio program here in Sweden – Disco in Finnish. Now you might think that you play disco hits in Finnish, but alas no. They have also turned the texts into Finnish stories. Talk about being independent. A bit like the French of Scandinavia…But, here stops my reflection over Finland. 

My next topic will be about the Outdoor/mountain sport and activities overall. There has been a debate about all mountain tourism and how it negatively affects popular areas. Social media also drives both experiences and visitor density to specific areas. In Sweden the Jämtlandstriangle and also the Vålådalen area and of course the Kebnekaise area. But lets us take a historical angle out of this. With such as much people doing outdoor adventure, must be a something positive, because that means that we can afford and spend our income on adventures. Not to long ago, it was just the rich and wee-off who had the opportunity to do this.  The downside of chasing the most and best adventures, number of altitude meters and most climbed mountains (and preferably at sunrise/sunset) in social media of course takes away a bit of the whole thing. But in my opinion, I come into the picture as a guide here. Can I live up to the fact that an experience in the mountains can be and is something completely different than boastful pictures and extreme hardships. Back to basic…Have you ever sat by a lake and just stared for a couple of hours…

This weekend I went to the High Coast, hiked towards Bodviken Wind shelter and the Balesudden. A hike through magical paths and high-altitude marshes along the High Coast trail, with passages near sea bathing bays. The ankles got a good workout, but the experience of air, view and scenery – unbeatable. both body and soul recovered. So, the next thing was a joyful meeting at the Skuleberget, and a Via Ferrata to taop the day. But – you don’t live as you teach? Well, it was a slow and enjoyable climb…

We all have two lives, the second begins when we realize we only have one…

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