Early morning, I stand with my back to the mountain hut. The trail shoes are freshly tied, and I take the first staggering steps. The high air is first felt through the nose and soon reaches the brain, which reflects that the air is cold and crisp. The first sign of that autumn is approaching. I am struck by the mixed feeling of anticipation and melancholy, summer is leaving and winter is approaching. Go with the sun (or the season) is the way, always on the move towards something and leaving something. That is a good feeling, the feeling of life, of being alive…

This week has been good, meeting with the Mountain Safety Council. A lot of interesting topics, such as Mountain incidents, environmental impact of trails and bridges, mountain destination survey, visiting statistics in the Swedish mountain among a lot of other stuff. We also got a demonstration by a mountain safety patrol with an avalanche dog, and also a presentation of a interesting solution with a module built up mountain bridge. Easy to transport and perfect for adapt due to water flow.

Two news on the outdoor gear area:

The Coros x satisfy Apex 4, The Apex 4 46mm from Coros is a fitness watch, designed for women and men who are involved in running and demanding outdoor activities. This robust watch offers advanced navigation and detailed training data to support your performance in challenging environments.

This GPS watch is developed for adventurers and endurance athletes, whether you are involved in trail running, mountain climbing, hiking or skiing. The Apex 4 46mm combines a durable construction with exceptional battery life and a clear Memory-in-Pixel (MIP) touchscreen that is easy to read even in bright sunlight or snow. The watch has powerful mapping functionality with global topographic maps, street names and turn-by-turn navigation, providing reliable orientation in unfamiliar terrain. Plus, it features advanced training and recovery tools, including heart rate variability (HRV) measurement, sleep analysis, and pulse oximeter (SpO2) to optimize your training and recovery. With features like dual-frequency GPS tracking and rugged materials, the Apex 4 46mm is a reliable partner for your most ambitious mountain goals. It also has a built-in speaker and microphone for voice notes or calls.

Starlink Mini is a compact and portable router that gives you stable internet connection via satellite even when you are on the move. With a built-in WiFi router and support for speeds over 100 Mbps, it is perfect for flexible work and play. It requires a subscription with a cost of 510:-/month. (You can buy for just a month)

Compact design that fits easily in your backpack. WiFi 5 technology with a range of up to 112 m². Quick installation: just plug in and point at the sky. Low power consumption: average 25-40 W. No long-binding periods – cancel the subscription whenever you want. Connect to 128 devices.

So summing up this half year, Oviksfjällen, Hamra, Skuleskogen-Skuleberget, Dolomites-San Martino Di Castrozza, Geilo, Grövelsjön, Fulufjället…A good start of the year:-)

”Much of life is about learning to always remain part of the solution rather than allowing ourselves to become part of the problem.”

River Saints

See ya soon…