Sweden one of the great Scandinavian nations, holding one of the last untamed areas of deep forest in Europe. This experience is aimed at bringing the natural wonders of nature to the fore-front of your imagination and seeing what you are truly capable of. Combining the vast dense woodlands of the Boreal forests with the fresh open plains of the tundra, all under the dancing skies, this experience should leave you with a sense of awe and wonder as well as achievement that is certain to linger.

We use this unimaginably breath taking land to provide the back drop and simple solitude of nature to deliver a life affirming bush craft and survival course using the traditional styles and techniques of the native peoples. We will teach you skills in fire lighting through different methods, water sourcing, individual and group shelter building, foraging, wild cooking, safe tool usage and basic camp crafts with carving skills. We will provide you with the necessary tools, information and skills to not only survive but be comfortable in the woodland environment. However it is essential that we leave no trace of our presents and protect the resources of the area in order to minimise our impact on the environment and preserve it for the wildlife and future visitors.

What the price includes

• 2 Night's hotel accommodation in Gothenburg* 
• 2 Nights camp location
• Transfers from/to Gothenburg Airport
• Transfers to/from experience locations
• Al expedition food, basic hot drinks
• Cooking equipment, emergency cooking equipment
• Expedition Instructors
• Sleeping bag, roll mat
• Hire of rescue equipment, UHF radio and flares (Group equipment)
• Expedition Permit and costs
• On-activity insurance
• All necessary paddling accessories

Hotel shown below is an example of the 3* Hotel you will stay in Gothenburg. Accommodation will be in a twin room with breakfast. Hotel details will be confirmed after booking.

What the price does not include

• Return flights from the UK to Gothenburg
• Personal travel and additional adventure insurance
• Personal equipment and clothing
• Additional meals in Gothenburg
• Any extra costs you may incur if the expedition runs over time or your flights are delayed or cancelled

The Route

Our route will take us by road vehicle north east up into the wide country of Sweden. After reaching the town of Arjang we will hit the ground and make our way by foot through the forest terrain to our 2 night camp location. A further days trek east is done to reach the second lake location before the final days push back west and homeward bound.

Strategy

The system for this experience is to start slow and build to a climax. So the first couple of days is spend together as a group and is used to reaffirm known skills and build new ones so that we can safely move on. The final day and a half we will break to individuals and spread out to give the real feeling of solitude and see what you have really learned.

This trip is exciting and challenging  so we suggest you prepare and train beforehand. A generally good level of fitness will greatly improve the enjoyment you will have on the experience.  Previous bush crafts experience is recommended but not required.

Expedition Itinerary

Day 1: Fly to Gothenburg

All participants will fly to Gothenburg, Sweden. This is where we will meet you and bring you to the hotel for the night. Here we will have a team briefing and you will meet the rest of the team and be able to get to know each other and ask any last minute questions.

Day 2: Gothenburg to Arjang camp area

Heading north with an early start, we will travel the 3hr transfer to Arjang. From here we will gear up and hike the remaining 3 miles to the area by the shores of Lake Furuvattnet we will call home for the next 2 nights. We will begin by setting our low impact bush camp and start learning the essential skills of survival in this land.

Day 3: Skills day

This day will consist of a number of skills workshops, such as safe tool usage and fire lighting methods, and developing all manner of your woodcrafts and expanding your knowledge whilst being relaxed and comfortable in the forest environment.

Day 4: Furuvattnet camp to Nedre Tvangen

This is where the fun really begins! After a hearty breakfast and a refresher workshop we will break camp, making sure not to leave any trace of our presents. We will then hike out to a new location on the shores of Nedre Tvangen, a lake approximately 2 miles to the east of our camp. Here we will break into smaller groups or individuals (depending on group size) and finding an area of our own, we will make a camp for the night using the skill we have learnt. This will prove a challenge in the solitude but will give the chance to be truly at one with the environment.

Day 5: Nedre Tvangen to Gothenburg

We rise early again to enjoy the final morning overlooking the lake before we begin the homeward leg of our expedition. Striking camp, making sure we follow our ethos, we will come together to trek the 5miles back to Arjang where we will pick up our transport and head back to Gothenburg and our hotel for the night. Here we will debrief from the experience then enjoy a hot shower and a soft bed before saying our good byes.

PLEASE NOTE: Please note that the above itinerary is intended as a guideline only all though every effort will be made to adhere to it, changes may be forced on it by weather conditions, transport failure or other unforeseen events. Please be prepared to be flexible if necessary. It is also dependent upon team ability, local conditions and infrastructure.

This is an expedition to a remote area that often experiences fluctuations in weather, and thus the inherent risks of such an activity exist. Whilst vehicle access can cover medical emergencies, it should be understood that bad weather may prevent successful completion of the proposed expedition, shortening and termination of the experience is at the instructor discretion. The expedition involves some moderately strenuous walking with loads, and team members should be aware that this can be for a lengthy period of time (up to 6 hours). Team members should also be willing to help and participate with the day-to-day running of the experience, including helping to pitch/strike camps and cooking.

Equipment

All necessary technical equipment, food rations, camping and cooking equipment will be included on trip.

Clothes:

•Good walking boots and socks

•Trekking pants

•Waterproofs, Jacket and over trousers

•Under wear

•T-shirts

•Fleece jacket/ jumper layers (Evenings)

•Beanie type hat

•Sunglasses

•Changes of clothes (for if get wet/ overly dirty/ extra warm layers)

Equipment:

•Day sack/ rucksack

•Kit bag

•Insect replant

•Basic first aid kit

•Water bottle/ Camel pack

•Sunscreen

•Sanitising wipes

•Personal cutlery and plates

•Mug

•Whistle

•Head torch + spare batteries

Other:

•Personal items (towel, toiletries etc.)

•Personal entertainment (books, iPod etc.)

•Repair kit (e.g. needle, thread, duct tape)

•Small rubbish bags, carry out what you bring in

Insurance

We carry full adventurous activities insurance of up to 10 million liability, covering you for emergency rescue and repatriation. However it is strongly advised that you should take out your own travel and adventurous activity insurance despite this.