Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
This book describes more than 40 different routes from the southernmost part to the northernmost part of the Swedish mountains. This includes distances between huts and landmarks as well as information on roadheads, lodgings and resupply options. You can take your pick of routes and combine them into anything from a walk over a weekend, a week, or a month. You can also combine them into a hike that will give the diploma for The Swedish Green Ribbon.
The Swedish Green Ribbon is an inspiration to hike 1300-1400 kilometers through the Swedish mountains. You should hike between Gr velsj n to Treriksr set (Three Country Cairn). The route is up to you and the book gives lots of possible route combinations.
The book encourages you to leave the gravel roads for tundra trails and the tundra trails for cross-country travel, to walk on the wild side. The book also contains lots of information on trail techniques and optimal gear for tundra hiking.
This book has also been published under the title The Swedish Green Ribbon - a walk on the wild side. It is available as an e-book.
Jorgen Johansson has spent most of his life crisscrossing the Swedish mountains. He is a well-known author of backpacking books and a contributor to print and online magazines in both Swedish and English. In Swedish, his book Vandra Fj derl tt is the "bible" of lightweight backpacking, and in English, he is known for the Smarter Backpacking series of books.
Synopsis
Do you dream of hiking the mountains of Sweden? This book will teach you all you need to know to survive and enjoy yourself.
- More than 40 route suggestions covering more than 1400 kilometers of mountain scenery.
- All you need to know about the best gear for the wilderness.
- A comprehensive guide to navigation, travel planning, fording rivers, bear safety, and going off-trail for true wilderness hiking.
This is the first book to cover all of the Swedish mountains, from south to north.
- Conditions and distances between huts and towns of the great Swedish hiking trails.
- Route descriptions for wonderful and rarely seen off-trail hiking.
- Tips about lightweight gear that will not let you down even in the worst weather.
The dream of the Swedish mountain wilderness begins here. Buy the book now.
This book is also available a kindle ebook. It has also been published under the title The Swedish Green Ribbon - a walk on the wild side.
The author, Jorgen Johansson, has spent many decades criss-crossing the Swedish mountains. He is a well-known author of backpacking books and a contributor to print and online magazines in both Swedish and English. In Swedish, his book Vandra Fj derl tt is the "bible" of lightweight backpacking, and in English, he is known for the Smarter Backpacking series of books.