February 19-21
Touring skis…and no fucking achievements
Come to Handöl and take life easy during a long weekend:
-Where we follow the rhythm of the mountains
-Ski touring without other people
-Live by ourselves in our own house in Handöl
-Eat three-course dinners made with local ingredients
-Rest your eyes on the peaceful nature
DESCRIPTION
Welcome as you are. A ski touring weekend in Handöl for those who want to get far from lifts, queues and everyday life – and home to a cozy warm house with comfortable beds, get to know a small group of like-minded people and take the time to enjoy good food. You don’t need any prior knowledge or equipment, ski touring package included. If we’re lucky, the northern lights dance in the sky and brighten up our evening.
There is a special freedom in putting on your touring skis and heading out to a mountain that is empty. Leaving the road behind, following the weather and snow of the day and letting the skis carry us everywhere on the mountain. A backpack with coffee and warm clothes. Creaking February snow. Silence and freedom.
This weekend we are doing just that: we are heading out into Handöl’s garden as I usually call it, far from lifts, queues and must-haves. The trip is suitable for those who want the mountains outside their door, days on skis and cottage coziness when darkness falls.
Simply skiing without all the damn achievements. We are not chasing altitude meters, no record times or perfecting technique. We are. Together in a small group.
We have our own quiet sanctuary. Here, our days begin and end in warmth and comfort: with breakfast before we head out, hot showers and sauna rituals to get us down to speed, and real beds to sink into when our legs have had their fill.
The days on skis are adjusted to the weather, snow conditions and the group. We go at a pace that allows for both mountain experience and rest, stopping for lunch and coffee with swedish fika. We take advantage of the places that the day offers. If the weather is bad, we sneak into a hut and make a fire. If the sun is shining, we cozy up in a sun pit. Along the way, I share tips on technique, clothing, route selection, planning and things that make the trip both safer and more enjoyable.
When we get home again, rest and dinner await. Tthree-course dinners with local ingredients and flavors from the mountains, Jämtland, Sapmi and the border with Norway. After a day of skiing, there is something special about sitting down at a laid table, eating for a long time and letting the day’s experiences sink in. Nothing rounds off a cold winter day like a lovely sauna, for those who want to.
The recovery, the tranquility and the rhythm of the mountains are an obvious part of the weekend. A small group of a maximum of 8 participants brightens the days, gives us the opportunity to get to know each other and makes the experience family-like.
PROGRAM
Day 1 Friday
12.00 Hello! Welcome! And lunch.
14.00 We take our first ski trip.
We take a coffee break and rest when we need
18.00 Shared dinner. Possibility of sauna.
Time for reflection and socializing by the fire.
Day 2 Saturday
Breakfast where we also prepare our own lunch
We put on our skis.
Eating lunch and coffee where it suits us
18.00 Shared dinner. Possibility of a sauna.
Restful evening. Maybe the northern lights will dance tonight?
Day 3 Sunday
Breakfast where we also prepare our own lunch
Ski where it suits us.
Eat lunch where it suits us
Finish in Handöl no later than 3:00 PM (adapted for those who want to take the Snälltåget home)
Get here
Train: Book your ticket to Enafors and let us know which train you are coming on. Norrtåg runs daily departures, Snälltåget is a night train that runs via Malmö, Gothenburg, Stockholm that departs a few days a week. SJ can run here, what it will be like this winter seems unclear. Tickets are often released 3 months in advance.
Flight: To Trondheim or Östersund. Then by train to Enafors or bus to Handöl.
Car: When registering, you will receive the exact address.
Do you want to stay an extra day or come earlier? No problem, I will help you with accommodation and give you tips on tours.
Good to know
Date: February 19-21
Meeting: 12:00 on Friday and finish at 15:00 sunday
Location: Handöl
Accommodation: In your own house
Food: All food is included. Feel free to bring your own snacks
Difficulty level: 2. You need to be able to walk 8 km.
Maximum number of participants: 8
Price: 5900
This includes:
2 nights accommodation in your own house
All food is included. Feel free to bring your own snacks. Drinks are not included.
Local guide and mountain leader Sofie
Welcome letter and packing list
Digital pre-meeting where we go over equipment and good things to think about before a mountain trip
This is what you need to bring yourself:
Clothes
Personal equipment
Backpack for snacks and clothes
(You will receive a complete packing list about a month before the course starts)
Would you like to rent clothes? No problem – I can arrange that! Email sofie@strovtag.com
Can I cancel my tour?
Up to 30 days before the tour starts 98% refund (Everything except the card fee is refunded, if you pay with Swish or via bankgiro you will receive a full refund)
29-5 days before the tour starts 40% refund
4-0 days before the tour starts no refund
Do you want to spend more time in the mountains?
