Winter Adventure in Northern Dalarna

Yes. This trip is designed as an introduction to Nordic ski touring, and most people who join are complete beginners or have only very limited experience.

You don’t need to know how to cross-country ski before you arrive. Even if you’ve done plenty of downhill skiing, Nordic touring feels quite different, so everyone has a bit of a learning curve at the start. We spend the first part of the trip getting comfortable on the skis, practising the basics and doing shorter tours before gradually building up to longer days, pulling pulks and heading out on the expedition.

The terrain is deliberately chosen to make that progression manageable. We ski both around the cabin and in the nearby Norra Mora Vildmark nature reserve, through forests, across frozen mires and over gently rolling ground. There are more challenging sections later in the week, particularly the climb onto Fulufjället and the descent back down, but by then you’ve had several days to get used to the skis and build confidence.

We do challenge ourselves, but this isn’t a trip where anyone is expected to arrive with polished technique. The aim is to learn as you go, help each other out and have everyone in the group feel comfortable with the pace. A moderate level of fitness is important, but previous ski touring experience is not.

The exact itinerary depends on weather, snow conditions and how the group is progressing, but a typical week looks something like this:

Day 1 – Arrival

We pick you up at Mora train station at 17:35, just after the train arrives at 17:32, and drive together to the cabin in the Navar Valley.

Day 2 – Getting comfortable on the skis

We spend the day getting used to Nordic touring skis and learning how to manage layers and ventilation so you stay warm without overheating. We usually ski around 5–6 km and are out for roughly 4–5 hours, including breaks for lunch and fika.

Day 3 – Expedition practice

More time on the skis, this time adding pulks and some of the skills we’ll need for camping. We practise things like pulling a sled and putting up tents while keeping our skis on. It’s a shorter day distance-wise, around 3 km, and we finish by packing the pulks ready for the expedition.

Day 4 – Expedition time

We head out with everything we need for two nights in the snow. A typical day is around 7–9 km, including the roughly 3 km ascent onto the Fulufjället plateau. Once we reach a good spot, we build our winter camp. The ski plus building camp takes around 8-9 hours.

Day 5 – Exploring the plateau

We leave camp in place and head out with lighter daypacks to explore Fulufjället. We normally cover around 9–11 km and are out for roughly 5–6 hours before returning to camp for another night.

Day 6 – Back to the cabin

We pack up camp and ski back, usually choosing a slightly different route. Expect around 7–9 km before returning to the cabin for a final sauna, dinner and night in a proper bed.

Day 7 – Departure

We drive back to Mora and drop you at the station at around 12:00, in time for the 12:22 train south towards Stockholm.

* If weather on Fulufjället is too severe, we follow the same expedition format in the more sheltered Norra Mora Vildmark instead.

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A moderate level of fitness is enough for this trip. You don’t need to train like you’re heading off on a polar expedition, but you should be comfortable being active for several hours at a time.

The skiing itself is steady rather than fast, but moving through fresh snow takes more energy than walking on a trail. During the expedition you’ll also be pulling a pulk, and setting up camp in deep snow can be surprisingly physical work.

A good benchmark is this: if you can comfortably go hiking for a few hours in varied terrain, including some uphill sections, you will be fit enough for the trip.

There are a few more demanding moments, particularly the climb onto Fulufjället, but we travel as a group, take breaks when needed and keep the pace manageable. The aim is to challenge ourselves a little, not exhaust anyone.

It can vary quite a bit. You could get anything from a couple of degrees above freezing down to around -25°C, although temperatures of roughly -5°C to -15°C are more typical.

Typical temperatures during our winter season are:

• January: -10°C to -20°C
• February: -6°C to -15°C
• March: 3°C to -10°C

These are only averages, of course. A cold snap can push temperatures lower, while sunny March days can feel considerably warmer.

The cold also feels very different depending on what you’re doing. When we’re skiing, you can get surprisingly warm. The moments when you notice the cold most are when we stop for lunch, set up camp or spend time outside without moving much.

That’s why good layering is much more important than simply wearing the thickest jacket you can find. We’ll show you how to adjust your clothing throughout the day so you stay warm without getting sweaty.

All the specialist gear we use is chosen for proper winter conditions, and our sleeping bags, mattresses, tents and clothing systems are designed to handle colder temperatures than we expect during the trip.

On the cabin-based days, we usually ski around 3–6 km. Those days are more about learning, practising and getting comfortable on the skis than covering distance.

During the expedition, the distances are longer. The first and last days are usually around 7–9 km, while the middle day, when we leave camp in place and explore with lighter daypacks, is normally around 9–11 km.

Those numbers can sound quite short if you’re used to hiking, but skiing off-track through fresh snow is much slower and more physical than walking on a trail. Snow conditions, terrain and whether we’re pulling pulks all make a big difference, so kilometres are only part of the picture.

There isn’t really a best time — January, February and March each have their own version of winter.

January is winter at its wildest. Expect colder temperatures, powdery snow and long blue twilight that lingers well into the day. With around 5–6 hours of daylight, there’s a good chance part of the day will be skied by headlamp. On clear nights, especially with a bright moon, the snow reflects so much light that the whole landscape can turn almost monochrome .‍

February is wild in a quieter way. The snow is still fresh and wintry, but the days are beginning to stretch out. Sunrise and sunset often bring beautiful soft light and pastel skies, and with around 7–8 hours of daylight, you sometimes get those atmospheric headlamp sections at the end of the day.

March is brighter and a little softer. The days are much longer, temperatures are generally milder and the snow is often firmer. On clear days, the stronger sun makes the whole landscape glitter. With around 10–11 hours of daylight, it feels completely different from January while still being very much winter.

So it really comes down to what appeals to you most: deep midwinter and moonlit headlamp skiing, pastel February skies, or long bright March days and glittering snow.

No. We ski entirely off-track, across untouched snow.

That’s one of the defining parts of the trip. Instead of following groomed cross-country trails, we make our own way through forest, over frozen mires and across open winter landscapes.

Quite often, the person at the front is breaking trail through fresh snow while the rest of the group follows in the track behind. We rotate that job, since it takes more effort, especially after new snowfall.

It makes the skiing a bit slower than on prepared tracks, but also much more rewarding – you’re travelling through a landscape that often has no sign of anyone having passed through before.

Yes, with the right gear and a few simple routines, winter camping can be really cosy.

We use proper expedition equipment designed for conditions colder than we expect on this trip: warm down sleeping bags, thick insulated mattresses and sturdy Hilleberg tents. Before getting into bed, we fill hot water bottles and put them inside the sleeping bags, so they’re already warm before your body has to do the job.

Around camp, we also provide warm bivy boots to pull on over your socks. They’re perfect for shuffling between the tent and the yurt, eating dinner or just standing around without having to squeeze cold feet back into ski boots.

The main trick is managing the cold before bedtime. We’ll show you how to layer properly, avoid getting sweaty, keep gloves and boots dry, and set up camp efficiently. A hot meal and warm drink make a big difference too.

You’ll still know you’re camping in winter, that’s part of the adventure, but once you’re tucked into your sleeping bag, you will be very comfortable indeed.

We ski through a mix of forest, frozen mires, open snowfields and gentle rolling terrain. Around the Navar Valley and in Norra Mora Vildmark, the landscape is mostly sheltered and fairly forgiving, with lots of room to practise and find your feet.

Fulufjället feels very different. The approach includes a more sustained climb, and once you reach the plateau the landscape opens right up – wide, treeless expanses with big skies and very little around you.

The terrain is deliberately chosen for beginners to Nordic touring. There are hills and some more demanding sections, but most of the trip is about steady travel through open winter country rather than steep slopes or difficult descents.

Yes, the two-night winter camping expedition is a core part of the trip.

The first few days are designed to build up to it gradually. We start with day tours, get comfortable on the skis, practise pulling pulks and go through the routines you’ll need for camping before heading out on the expedition.

Our first choice is Fulufjället, but if the weather is too severe on the plateau, we move the expedition to the more sheltered Norra Mora Vildmark instead. You’ll still head out with pulks, set up a proper winter camp and spend two nights outside – just in a different landscape.

So the winter camping itself is very much part of what you’re signing up for. What may change is where we do it.

We use Åsnes Combat NATO touring skis with Alpina Alaska BC boots. They’re made for travelling off-track through proper winter terrain rather than skiing on prepared cross-country tracks.

The skis are wider and more stable than traditional track skis, with metal edges for extra control on firmer snow and descents. They don’t have built-in grip underfoot, so when we need extra traction on climbs we attach short skins.

That setup works really well for the kind of skiing we do on this trip: breaking trail through fresh snow, travelling across frozen mires and forest, and handling the climb and descent on the expedition.

It can be the trickiest part at first, mostly because Nordic touring skis behave very differently from downhill skis. Your heel is free, the skis are narrower, and you don’t have the same kind of edge control you would on alpine equipment.

The good news is that almost all of the terrain on this trip is gentle. There’s only around 100 metres on the Fulufjället descent that is properly steep. We take that section slowly, and if you don’t feel comfortable skiing it, you can simply take your skis off and walk.

There’s no expectation that you’ll be making elegant telemark turns. Most of the time, careful snowploughing, traversing and taking things one section at a time is more than enough.

We’ve deliberately chosen an area where we can adapt to the weather rather than being locked into one route.

Our first choice for the two-night expedition is Fulufjället, but the plateau is exposed and can get very windy. If conditions there aren’t suitable, we move the expedition to Norra Mora Vildmark instead. It’s at lower altitude, much more sheltered, and still gives us a proper winter journey with pulks, camping and two nights out in the snow.

The same goes for our day tours. We choose where to ski based on the forecast and current conditions, so if one area is getting hammered by wind, we find somewhere better protected.

The aim is to experience real winter conditions, but not to stubbornly stick to a plan when the weather has other ideas.

That’s no problem. People naturally move at different speeds, especially when skiing off-track through fresh snow or pulling a pulk.

We have two guides, which gives us quite a bit of flexibility. If there’s a noticeable difference in pace, we can split into smaller groups for parts of the day and meet up again later. That way nobody feels rushed, and the faster skiers don’t have to spend the whole day waiting around.

We also stop regularly for lunch, fika, hot drinks and clothing adjustments, so there are plenty of natural chances to regroup.

You don’t need to worry about being the slowest person in the group. The aim is for everyone to have a good day out, not to keep a single marching pace from start to finish.

Our base is a remote off-grid cabin beside Lake Navar, tucked into the forest with the frozen lake and hills just outside.

Inside, it’s all dark timber, old furniture, wood-burning stoves and candlelight. Nothing polished or hotel-like. It feels warm, lived-in and completely right for the place.

Two people share each room, and we cook our meals together in a proper gas kitchen. There’s no running water, so life is simpler than at home, but that’s part of the experience. Water comes from the stream, the fires need tending and evenings naturally slow down.

The wood-fired sauna sits down by the lake and quickly becomes part of the daily routine. After hours out in the cold, you come back, get the stove going, warm up properly and settle in for dinner.

And if you want the full experience, the ice hole is just outside.

Pulling a pulk takes a little getting used to, but on flatter ground it’s much easier than carrying the same weight on your back.

Fully packed, each pulk weighs around 15 kg. Because it slides behind you on the snow, you mainly feel the extra resistance rather than having that weight on your body. It becomes more physical in deep snow and on uphill sections, especially on the climb towards Fulufjället.

We practise with the pulks before the expedition so you can get used to how they behave, how to turn with them and how much effort they add. By the time we head out for the two-night trip, everyone has already had a chance to get comfortable with them.

They can feel a bit awkward at first, but they’re a very practical way of carrying winter camping gear and make the expedition much more manageable than hauling everything in a backpack.

At the cabin, two people share each bedroom. The rooms are simple, warm and comfortably furnished in the traditional style of the area, with proper beds and plenty of space to dry out and settle in after a day outside.

During the two-night expedition, we switch to camping in two-person Hilleberg tents. We provide the tents, thick insulated sleeping mats and warm expedition sleeping bags, so you don’t need to bring your own camping setup.

We may also dig snow caves during the expedition. If conditions are suitable and you fancy trying it, you can choose to spend the night in one instead of the tent.

Yes, but only a relatively small backpack.

On the cabin-based days, you’ll carry a Klättermusen daypack with the things you need during the day, such as extra layers, lunch, hot drinks and personal items. It usually weighs around 4–5 kg.

During the expedition, the backpack is a little heavier, usually around 6–8 kg. Your sleeping bag travels in your backpack, along with the things you want easy access to while skiing.

The rest of the heavier and bulkier expedition gear goes into the pulk, including the tent, food and shared camping equipment. That way you’re not carrying the full expedition load on your back all day.

There’s an outhouse about 15 metres from the cabin, but no conventional showers. This is an off-grid wilderness stay, so washing works a little differently here.

The wood-fired sauna by the lake is our main way of getting properly warm and clean. We fire up the sauna every evening. You can wash in the sauna, and if you want the full experience, there’s an ice hole just outside for a very quick dip before heading straight back into the heat.

During the camping expedition, things are naturally more basic. We’ll show you how toilet routines work outdoors in winter and make sure everyone knows what to do before we head out.

The climb onto Fulufjället is one of the more demanding parts of the expedition, but it’s not technically difficult.

The ascent is around 3 km and is mostly on a slight incline. There’s only around 100 metres where the slope becomes noticeably steeper. With a pulk behind you, you definitely feel the climb, and it’s one of the parts of the trip where a moderate level of fitness really helps.

We use short skins on the skis for extra grip and take the ascent at a steady pace, with breaks when needed. On the steeper section, we simply slow things down and take our time.

Once you reach the plateau, the landscape changes completely. The terrain opens up and becomes much flatter, with wide, treeless expanses and much easier travelling.

Not at all. The ice plunge is completely optional.

The sauna is right by the lake, so if you do want to try it, you can warm up properly first, climb down the ladder for a very quick dip, and then head straight back into the heat. A lot of guests end up loving it, and there’s definitely something very invigorating about the hot-cold contrast.

But there’s no pressure whatsoever. You can enjoy the sauna perfectly well without ever setting foot in the ice hole.

The expedition is the big culmination of the week. By this point, you’ve had a couple of days to get comfortable on the skis, practise pulling a pulk and learn the basics of setting up winter camp.

The evening before we leave, we pack the pulks with everything we’ll need for two nights out. On the first expedition day, we drive to the starting point and set off with our full kit. If conditions are good, we head onto Fulufjället. If the forecast is extremely windy, we may instead make the journey in Norra Mora Vildmark. We normally ski around 7–9 km that first day before choosing a good place to build camp.

Once we reach our camp spot, we set up a proper winter camp in the snow. We put up the tents, organise the pulks and set up the communal Hilleberg yurt with sheepskins, candles and lanterns. That becomes our shared living room for the next couple of evenings.

We usually keep the same camp for both nights. The middle day is spent exploring the surrounding area with lighter daypacks, leaving the heavier gear behind. That day is usually around 9–11 km.

On the final morning, we pack everything up, load the pulks again and ski a different route back to the pickup point, usually another 7–9 km.

The expedition days are generally around 6–8 hours outside, with plenty of breaks for food, hot drinks and fika along the way.

Winter camping is a mix of proper expedition routines and a surprisingly cosy camp once everything is set up.

When we arrive at our camp spot, we first prepare the snow, put up the tents and organise the pulks and cooking gear. We also set up the communal Hilleberg yurt, which becomes our shared living room for the evening. Inside we have sheepskins, candles and lanterns, and that’s where we gather for food, hot drinks and a bit of warmth before bed.

You sleep two people to a Hilleberg Staika tent, on thick insulated Exped mattresses in Fjällräven Polar down sleeping bags. Before bedtime, we put hot water bottles into the sleeping bags so they’re already warm when you climb in. We also provide cosy bivy boots for walking around camp, so you don’t have to spend the evening in ski boots.

The practical side is quite different from summer camping. You’re thinking quite a bit about keeping things dry, managing layers and not losing gloves in the snow, but we go through all of that before the expedition.

Once camp is built, it settles into a really nice routine: hot food, warm drinks, candlelight in the yurt, cold air outside, then a pre-warmed sleeping bag waiting in the tent.

We start by choosing a good spot for camp and using our skis to flatten and pack down the snow where the tents will go. In deep snow, you keep your skis on while putting the tents up, otherwise you’d sink in every time you took a step.

Once the tent platforms are firm enough, we put up the Hilleberg Staikas and secure them properly for the conditions. We do the same for the communal yurt, then organise the pulks, cooking gear and the rest of camp.

Shovels come out for the finer details. We dig and shape paths between the tents and the yurt, and one of the jobs is creating a route out to our designated toilet area so everyone can get there easily without wading through deep snow.

Everyone helps, and we practise the main routines before the expedition. Building camp is physical work, but it’s also a really satisfying part of the whole experience.

We eat breakfast and dinner together in the communal Hilleberg yurt, which becomes our little living room during the expedition.

Inside, we have sheepskins to sit on, candles and lanterns for light, and good shelter from the wind. Dinner is usually something hearty and easy to heat up, like a soup or stew that has been prepared in advance.

Lunch works a little differently. In the morning, we heat it up before setting off and pack it into individual food thermoses. That means when we stop during the day, lunch is already hot and ready to eat — no need to start cooking in the middle of the snow.

So breakfast and dinner happen in the yurt, while lunch comes with us in thermoses and is eaten somewhere out on the trail.

We put a lot of effort into the food on our trips, and winter is no exception. This is definitely not a week of freeze-dried expedition meals, or any other processed food for that matter.

At the cabin, we cook proper meals in the gas kitchen – warming, hearty food that feels especially good after a day out in the cold. During the expedition, we keep things practical without sacrificing the food. We mainly reheat soups, stews and other meals that have been prepared in advance by our wilderness chef, so dinner can be hot and ready without spending ages cooking with cold fingers and frozen ingredients.

Typical expedition meals might be Hungarian goulash with bread, spaghetti bolognese, or potato and leek soup with cheddar. Lunches and snacks are chosen to work well outdoors and keep the energy levels up throughout the day.

Breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner are all included.

The key is to avoid getting too warm in the first place.

Ski touring generates a lot of heat, especially when we’re breaking trail or heading uphill, so we adjust layers constantly throughout the day. You might start out wearing several layers, then quickly open vents or take something off once you get moving. As soon as we stop for lunch or a longer break, the warm layers go straight back on.

We’ll show you how to manage your clothing so you stay warm without getting sweaty, because damp clothing gets cold very quickly once you stop moving. Good base layers, breathable mid-layers and a windproof outer layer do most of the work.

Hands and feet get a bit of extra attention too. We provide warm Hestra mittens for the skiing, and hot drinks and regular food breaks help keep your energy up.

It becomes quite intuitive after a day or two – move a little cooler, stop a little warmer, and keep adjusting before you actually feel cold.

Absolutely.

Just let us know in the form we send out for the trip. A lot of the food for the expedition is prepared in advance and then reheated out in the snow, so the more notice we have, the easier it is for us to make sure everything works properly.

If you have a severe allergy or a particularly complex dietary requirement, get in touch before booking so we can confirm exactly what we can accommodate.

Getting a bit cold now and then is normal on a winter trip. The important thing is to deal with it early rather than trying to tough it out.

Usually the fix is simple: add a layer, put on warmer mittens, have something hot to drink, eat a snack or get moving again. If something has become damp, we can swap or adjust layers before it turns into a bigger problem.

At camp, once the physical work is done and it’s time to sit down for dinner and relax, we always change out of our skiing clothes and into a completely dry set of warm, comfortable clothing. It makes a huge difference when you’re no longer generating heat through movement, and it gives your daytime layers a chance to dry before the next morning.

We keep an eye on each other throughout the day, and the guides will help you work out what needs changing. Managing warmth is one of the skills you learn during the week, and after a couple of days most people get much better at noticing the signs before they’re properly cold.

We take safety very seriously, and the trip is set up with plenty of backup options if something doesn’t go to plan.

Your lead guide is qualified to the Swedish Fjälledarnormen standard, with training in mountain safety, navigation and emergency procedures, and our guides also have wilderness first aid training. Because mobile reception can be unreliable once we’re out in the mountains, we also carry a satellite phone.

The guides pull a longer rescue sled during the expedition, which can carry a person if someone is injured or unable to ski. And because we have two guides, one guide can return with one or a couple of guests if someone becomes ill or gets injured, while the rest of the group can continue with the other guide.

If something genuinely serious were to happen, we would contact Fjällräddningen, the Swedish mountain rescue service. They can respond using snowmobiles, helicopters and other rescue resources depending on the situation and conditions. Thankfully, we’ve never had to call them.

We deliberately choose routes that avoid avalanche terrain, and because we’re not travelling hut-to-hut, we have a lot of freedom to shorten a day, change route or head somewhere more sheltered if conditions or the group require it.

Most problems are much less dramatic – cold hands, a blister, tired legs or a piece of equipment that needs adjusting – and those are usually dealt with straight away. The important thing is to tell the guides early rather than struggling on quietly.

The easiest way to get to Mora is by train. There are direct connections from Stockholm, with a journey time of around four hours.

We meet the group at Mora train station at 17:35 on day 1 and drive together from there to the cabin in the Navar Valley. On the final day, we leave the cabin after breakfast and drop you back at Mora train station at 12:00 on day 7. These times are specifically planned around the train arrivals and departures in Mora, so you don’t need to build in any extra margin.

If you’re flying into Sweden, Stockholm Arlanda is usually the most convenient airport. From there, you can continue by train towards Mora, either the same day or after a night in Stockholm depending on your arrival time.

Sometimes, especially in January when the days are shorter.

We plan most of the skiing around daylight, but on some days we may still be out when it starts getting dark. That’s not a problem – snow reflects a lot of light, and we provide Silva headlamps for everyone.

Skiing after dark can actually be one of the nicest parts of the trip! On clear evenings, especially with moonlight, the landscape can feel incredibly still and almost monochrome, with the snow doing a lot of the lighting for you.

We don’t deliberately turn every day into a night tour, but you should expect that some skiing may happen in twilight or darkness, particularly on the January departures.

If your train is delayed, just let us know as soon as you can.

Because the pickup is timed around the main train arrival into Mora, there’s a good chance several other guests will be on the same train and in exactly the same situation. In that case, we simply wait for it.

If there’s a more serious disruption affecting only you, we’ll work out the best solution together so you can still get to the cabin. The important thing is just to keep us updated rather than trying to solve everything yourself.

No. We do not ski in avalanche terrain on this trip.

The routes we use are through forests, frozen mires, gently rolling ground and the broad Fulufjället plateau. Even the ascent onto Fulufjället is on terrain that is not avalanche-prone.

This is one of the reasons the area works so well for an introductory Nordic ski touring trip. You get a proper sense of winter wilderness and mountain travel without needing to move through avalanche terrain.

Our guides still keep an eye on snow and weather conditions throughout the trip, but avalanche exposure is not part of the route.

You don’t need to bring any specialist ski touring or winter camping equipment – we provide all of that.

For clothing, bring a good layering system: base layers for skiing, warm mid-layers, shell jacket and trousers, warm socks, a beanie, buff or scarf, and normal winter gloves. Two sets of thermals are a good idea, along with several pairs of thinner wool socks and a couple of thicker pairs.

If you don’t already own suitable winter layers, you can rent Houdini mid-layers, shell jacket and trousers, and an extra reinforcement jacket from us. So there’s no need to buy a full winter setup just for the trip.

You’ll also want some cosy clothes for relaxing at the cabin, plus swimwear for the sauna. Crocs or similar plastic sandals are very useful too – both around the cabin and inside the bivy boots we provide at camp.

Bring sunglasses with UV protection, toiletries, your phone or camera, and a battery pack if you have one. The cabin is off-grid, so there’s no normal electricity supply, although we can recharge phones and battery packs in the minivans.

You can pack in whatever is easiest for you – suitcase, duffel bag or backpack. We use sleds to bring everyone’s luggage from the road up to the cabin, so you won’t need to carry it far.

For the two-night expedition, you’ll leave your main luggage at the cabin and repack what you need into our pulks and daypacks. We’ll help you organise everything before heading out.

We’ll send you a detailed packing list before the trip, so you’ll know exactly what to bring and what we already provide.

Yes. If the snow conditions are right, we may build snow caves during the expedition, and anyone who wants to can try sleeping in one.

You build your own, or team up with another guest and make a two-person cave. It’s a proper project rather than something we knock together in half an hour. Depending on the snow, it can take several hours of digging, shaping and clearing before it’s ready.

The snow needs to be deep and stable enough for it to work properly, so it isn’t something we can guarantee on every departure. If conditions are good, though, it’s a really fun extra challenge and a great way to experience another side of winter camping.

It’s completely optional. Your Hilleberg tent and normal sleeping setup are still there, so you can always choose the tent instead.

Yes. If you don’t already have suitable winter clothing, you can rent the main outer and insulating layers from us.

We have Houdini shell jackets and trousers, warm mid-layers and an extra reinforcement jacket available to rent. You’ll still need to bring your own base layers, warm socks, beanie, buff or scarf.

There’s definitely a chance.

Northern Dalarna is far enough north for the aurora to appear, and we’re well away from towns and light pollution. On the Fulufjället plateau, you have wide-open views in every direction, so if the sky lights up, there’s very little blocking the view.

We see Northern Lights on roughly a third of our trips, although of course it depends on cloud cover and solar activity, so it’s never something we can guarantee.

If they do appear, the plateau is about as good a place as you could hope for to watch them.

We provide all the specialist equipment for both the ski touring and the two-night winter expedition.

For skiing, you’ll use Åsnes Combat NATO touring skis, Alpina Alaska BC boots and poles. We also provide Klättermusen daypacks, goggles, Silva headlamps, food thermoses, water thermoses and drinking bottles.

We also provide specialised handwear: Hestra Army Leather Patrol Gauntlet mittens, plus shell mittens and wool liners. So there’s no need to go out and buy expensive expedition mittens or gloves specifically for the trip.

For the camping expedition, we add Segebaden pulks for hauling the gear, two-person Hilleberg Staika tents, Exped Dura 8R LW insulated mattresses rated to around -40°C, and Fjällräven Polar down sleeping bags rated to around -30°C. We also provide warm, cosy bivy boots for wearing around camp.

We bring a shared Hilleberg yurt for the evenings too, complete with sheepskins, candles and lanterns, as well as all the cooking equipment, shovels and other group gear we need for camp.

So all the specialist winter equipment is taken care of. You mainly need to bring your personal clothing and everyday belongings.

Yes. The cabin itself is off-grid, so there are no regular power sockets, but we have a large charging station in the minivans where you can charge phones, cameras and battery packs.

We still recommend bringing a good power bank, especially if you use your phone a lot for photos. During the two-night expedition there’s no charging, so make sure everything is topped up before we head out.

Reception is a little patchy, but there is usually a decent signal around the cabin – particularly near the front door.

Once we head out on the expedition, reception becomes much less reliable and there may be long stretches with no signal at all. We carry a satellite phone for emergencies, so we’re never dependent on normal mobile coverage for safety.

It’s best to think of the trip as a chance to be mostly offline, with enough reception around the cabin to check in when needed.