I have hiked in the Swedish mountains for 40 years and, over time, have gained extensive knowledge and experience of the challenges the mountain environment presents in all seasons. Along the way, I’ve also learned a great deal about myself — about how my body and mind respond to hiking — which now shapes the way I approach every trek. I prepare my trips carefully. I give my body (and soul) time to adjust to the environment. I always make room in my plans for the unexpected, and I take joy in noticing how I become increasingly present and focused on the moment as the phone falls silent and my body’s movement fuels my brain, which only needs to focus on a few essential things. Because of this, I now return from the mountains feeling stronger, more rested, and calmer than when I set out. To me, that’s what mountain hiking is all about.
In the mid-1980's, I completed my military service in Östersund, which gave me a solid introduction to the mountains and what it means to spend time in such a demanding environment. The training provided me with the knowledge and experience I needed to continue exploring the mountains safely on my own.
In the beginning, my hikes were characterized by hardships, heavy backpacks, and long daily distances. I was young, strong, and influenced by the military mindset. But over time, I realized there were other ways to approach trekking.
As equipment improved and I grew wiser, my pack got lighter, my pace slower, and I began to include extra days in my plans. I also started to understand how my body responded to strain and how to structure my hikes to be able to enjoy them — even under challenging conditions.
I have practiced and refined this approach over many mountain hikes. When I connected with Svenska Fjällklubben (the Swedish Mountain Club) and completed their mountain leader training, many pieces of the puzzle fell into place. I came to understand how my earlier experiences and my ideas about what makes for a good mountain trek could be combined with sound safety principles and respect for the natural and cultural heritage of the Swedish mountains. This now forms the core of my own adventure company, Fjällglim Adventure. I find great joy in introducing other hikers to a calm, safe, and enriching trekking experience in the Swedish mountains—regardless of season, weather, or conditions. When you join me on a mountain tour, my goal is to make you return stronger, more rested, and more at peace than when we set out.
Join me on a truly wonderful hike through the Bunner Mountains in Jämtland, which I did during a few early days of June in 2019. The combination of occasionally challenging conditions and the deep sense of calm that comes from walking where no one else goes in such magnificent nature—is exactly how I want my mountain adventures to be.
In March 2020, we spent a week skiing along the Kungsleden trail from Kvikkjokk to Saltoluokta. It's a classic route that begins in the pristine mountain birch forest north of Kvikkjokk, later passes just outside the wild and high-alpine peaks of Sarek, and finishes at the beautiful and iconic Saltoluokta Mountain Station.
In September 2019, during a few days around the autumn equinox, I went on a beautiful hike to Pårek in Sarek National Park. Sarek at the end of September reveals a fragile and almost magical splendor that is hard to match at any other time of the year.
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