First hike with Lenny in the Swedish High Coast! 10 km circle trip from the south entry of Skuleskogen National Park. The foggy weather left us with our imagination at the mountain top which has one of the best views…
Late August, fall is here, streets in Umeå turned to red. It’s not the tree leaves yet, but the edible berries of mountain ash (rowan).
Underground explosions are part of the normal operation of LKAB. The controlled blasts between 1:15-1:45 am smash the rocks in the ducts, then they remove the fumes by a few hours of ventilaton and the morning shift starts to processes…
Only guided tours for ~500 kr. The company was founded in 1890. Has been the engine of the Swedish economy ever since. Started open-pit mining of two mountains; closed down Luossavaara in the 60s and went underground on Kirunavaara. Now…
The national park of the Swedish High Coast. The west entrance seemed to be more accessible by public transport: from Ume took the train to Örnsköldsvik then bus number 50 and walked 3 km from the highway to the entrance….
A short weekend day trip carrying my scooter from Ume (1 hour by train). Touristic center of the Swedish High Coast. Totally dead on a Sunday in late July. Met a puzzled Mexican cyclist who realized that his ride to…
After the races, I spent the night in a small, backyard cottage which happened to be be my first Airbnb stay. It was on budget ($30) but with almost full comfort surrounded by amazing and quiet environment. The cottage is…