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The Ultimate Winter Experience in Sweden
NEW DATES
7th to 14th January 2018
On 7th - 14th January 2018 Survival School will be going on another Expedition. This time we're off to Sweden for a Husky, Snowmobile and Bushcraft trip. This is a trip of a life time. If you are doing anything else- cancel it!
- The Expedition will last for 8 days.
- Deposit - £395 - Full Price - £1495
- Instalment payments available.
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DAY 1: Depart Heathrow to Stockholm and then on to Ostersund, upon arrival you will be met by transport waiting to drive you to a remote log cabin in a back country location. (The cabin is very basic no electricity no indoor bathroom no TV/phones or computers.) But let’s face it this week is all about going back to nature.
DAY 2: After breakfast we head out to the local area for a day's cross country skiing with a packed lunch provided. On the way back we start preparing the snow hole for the penultimate night. This is a fantastic day for photography as well as having serious amounts of fun.
DAY 3: Day three is when we head off to the mountains for a day on the snow mobiles. We stop for lunch at a hotel where lunch is included. The mountains are truly beautiful and snowmobiling on the lakes and mountains is so much fun it should be illegal
DAY 4: This day is amazing. Imagine being pulled through stunning scenery by a team of huskies. This is such a wonderful day that it will stick in the memory for the rest of your life. When you're not sledding there is the opportunity to do a spot of ice fishing. Lunch is a BBQ on a lake shore. You don't get anymore picturesque than that.
DAY 5: This is the first day of the Survival Phase. We will ski off to a remote location and set up a snowscape camp and tipi. Fire lighting, shelter building, signal beacons and many more topics are on the agenda.
DAY 6: The snow hole needs to be finished off and moved into. This is the climax of all the training you'll receive and the final night in the snow hole is indeed a real high moment of your adventure.
DAY 7: The last day is a rest day. This is an opportunity to go skiing, explore on snow shoes and in the afternoon relax in the hot tub. The hot tub is set up for you on edge of the lake, surrounded with snow and some of the best scenery you will ever lay your eyes on.
DAY 8: All good things must come to an end and it's time to go home. Be prepared, you probably won't want to return to civilisation.
All members of the expedition must arrange and have their own travel insurance to cover themselves whilst on the expedition and also a current European Health Insurance Card.
It is also wise to have cancellation insurance incase of political instability in the region or other unforeseen problems which may affect the running of the expedition.
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Pair of warm boots
Spare pair of footwear for inside the cabin
Enough pairs of thermal socks to last the duration
Enough complete sets of thermals to last the duration
Enough spare underwear to last the duration
Pair of outdoor trousers
T-shirts or base layer tops
Jumper / Fleece
Waterproof outer jacket or skiing style jacket
Waterproof trousers
Pair Glovers
Hat
Toiletries bag
Towel
Sun block and lip salve
Set of strong sunglasses or ski goggles
Sleeping bag suitable for -20c
Sleeping mat
Bivvy Bag
Head Torch
Three Sets of spare batteries for head torch
Snap light
Whistle
Candle
Billy Can
Knife, Fork and Spoon
Mug
Personal First Aid Kit
Camera
Rucksack (Hold Luggage)
Day Sack (Hand Luggage)
1 Thermos Flask
Enough food to last for three days in the snow during the survival/bushcraft phase
Ear plugs
If you have any knives or saws, please leave then in your hold luggage and not in your hand luggage.
Please do NOT bring an axe
23kg maximum
Please ensure that ALL kit is carried in a waterproof bag. Any cameras, mobile phones etc should be kept in re-sealable plastic bags to keep out water…, which will get everywhere!
Money
The local currency is Swedish Kronor. You can put almost anything on a credit card but we would suggest taking about £50 in Kronor. You will need to bring a credit card for the Snowmobile day - if you crash one you need to pay the excess.)
Health
EHIC – European Health Insurance Card – you will need one of these. Please visit http://www.nhs.uk/nhsengland/Healthcareabroad/pages/Healthcareabroad.aspx and apply online.
Please consult your doctor. It is worth taking antibacterial soap with you and washing your hands before eating. Even by taking these precautions it is still possible to get an upset stomach, so having your own supply of Imodium (and loo roll) is advisable – if taking wet wipes, ensure they are biodegradable (i.e. Kandoo)
Weather
The temperatures in the wilderness could still be as low as -300C during the night but may rise to just below freezing during the day. Be prepared for all eventualities.
Location
We will be to the north of Ostersund and East of Follinge
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE ASK.
