Imagine your life as a tree, where each year has formed an annual ring. What we see today of you is just the last time of the aging of the body. I think we sometimes take life and all our choices too seriously. Arne Naess writes in his book, Livsfilosofi “You can only learn what you feel something about”. In the book, he also mentions the importance of inner values, such as – imagination, wonder and creativity. All this point to us all as outdoorer. Both as guides, but also as mountain sporters. Sometimes I think we got lost in the world of digitalization. We need more of wonder etc. To become one with the environment.

This season there have been a lot of avalanches, and a broad discussion of that. So, the first question to ask, why has it been so many this year? Well, of course the climate impact importance. This regards that the weather has been very varied in many ways. But one of the most important things will be that it was a weak layer early in the season. And that has been covered with new layers etc. Which has led to the avalanche risk has been at a high level during this season. There has also been a debate in the press regarding that the environmental protection agency had been too broad in warning about avalanches – this was during easter at Riksgränsen. I will follow up that debate as soon as I hear something new.

When it comes to clothing and equipment, I have two new things to report on:

First, we got the Lundhags Tived Merino hood. The Tived Merino Hoodie is made from a fine blend of merino wool and recycled polyester. Wool has a natural anti-odour effect and ability to regulate temperature, while the polyester increases the durability of the fabric. The brushed inside makes it extra comfortable, even for those who are usually sensitive to itchy wool. This is a mid-layer, perfect for spring and autumn. The hood is generous, and nice. I really like this, but from my perspective-it is a bit too expensive. For a middle layer, with so few details and subtleties, it can only get (NNN). For a price of 166 euro, I expected more…

The next will be the Garmont Nebraska II. Expertly designed for the serious adventurer, this boot is the perfect companion for long and demanding hikes, multi-day backpacking with a heavy pack, or reaching high altitudes in complete safety. Designed to provide an unbeatable combination of durability, support, and weather protection, the Nebraska II ensures your feet stay comfortable and secure, no matter where your journey takes you. Available in anatomically specific models for both men and women, this boot is the pinnacle of performance hiking footwear. This one I will test upcoming week, but so far it looks promising…

Siouxsie And The Banshees – The Passenger

See ya soon…