Snowstorm and poor visibility on the mountain

Snowstorm and poor visibility early in the morning when we travel over the mountain on snowmobile. But it clears up to the day and the visibility gets better. We manage again without having to orient ourselves with the help of gps.

Snowmobile with sledge in snow storm

Snowmobile with sledge fighting in the winter storm.

View from the mountain cabin in sunset

Late in the evening in the mountain cabin when the sun goes down.

View from the mountain cabin in sunset

Late in the evening in the mountain cabin when the sun goes down.

Climbing up mountains with snowmobiles

Climbing up mountains with snowmobiles in deep snow can be a real adventure in itself. Here it is also a densely overgrown low mountain that we have climbed this wonderful morning.

Climbing up mountains with snowmobiles

Climbing up mountains with snowmobiles in deep snow can be a real adventure in itself. Here it is also a densely overgrown low mountain that we have climbed this wonderful morning.

Wonderful winter landscape covered in deep snow

A winter landscape covered in deep snow in February near the border between Sweden and Norway. A wonderful morning on the way to a higher mountain to look over the reindeers.

What a view from a mountain top

There are huge views from the mountain peaks when there is clear weather on the mountains.

Watch over the reindeer herd

Here we look for the reindeer down in the valley from a higher mountain to see that everything is calm and peaceful. It usually gives an idea of how the reindeer are fed from the ground, then they keep calm.

At the foot of the mountain

The wind has blown away much of the snow on the high mountain in mid-February. But winter is not over for it, it will snow many days yet, several months, and we will have snow left until mid-May.

At the foot of the mountain

The wind has blown away much of the snow on the high mountain in mid-February. But winter is not over for it, it will snow many days yet, several months, and we will have snow left until mid-May.

Wonderful evening on a snowmobile trip

A few days on the mountain can be fabulously beautiful, this evening in February was a wonderful evening to stay little bit longer than usually on the mountain.

Cold arctic evening in the mountains

My friend just arrives home from being to the reindeer herd on the mountain. We live in a cabin for the season on the mountain and have a 40 minute snowmobile ride every day to the reindeer herd. Today it was -28 ° C cold and windy.

Reindeers on the horizon

A small group of reindeers on the horizon on the mountain a February morning ..

Cold winter days in February

It may happen that some days on the mountain can get down to -40 degree celcius cold in February.

Feeding reindeers

Ready for an evening trip on snowmobiles across the mountain to feed the reindeers.

Frozen snowmobile on the mountain

This represents a frozen snowmobile on the mountain. It is one of many machines that we use nowadays as reindeer herders.

Reindeer searching for food

During the winter it can be difficult for the reindeer to find food from the ground through the deep snow, especially if the snow is hard and icy! May be a reason why the reindeer are looking for villages and settlements.

Visitors!!!

Early morning in February. I had a group of reindeers outside the cottage when I wake up!

Reindeer herders in winter

Join us during our journey in Arctic Lapland and experience an odd lifestyle and everyday life from the eyes of reindeer herders. You'll get the opportunity to take part of the experiences and adventures that we encounter in a hard everyday life characterized by a hash, cold and difficult winter in the mountain world northeast of Kiruna, the northernmost of Sweden, Finland, and Norway. Through this blog, we will share many highlights from a reindeer herders life through a whole year.

You are welcome with any questions to linership@yandex.com 
We will try to answer all questions, just remark your letter "Arctic Adventure Lapland Blog"

Sincerely

Roger K. Olsson

Arctic Charter Icefishing Tours and Excursions

Arctic icefishing

Arctic Charter is a project started in Kiruna to offer complete solutions on package tours such as ice fishing for wilderness tourists visiting Kiruna. The most optimal wild-land tour that you can experience up here in Kiruna during late winter and spring is the number of ice fishing trips that are arranged here. We also have scheduled weekends when we offer bus trips to ice fishing competitions arranged around the county. Ice fishing such as hobbies and sports has become increasingly popular with visitors and for the locals. This leisure activity is a must preferably every weekend. It is a fantastic way to get out into the wild from the hectic city life, and it is not least an activity in the region that fulfills a great function in the social context between visitors, local families and acquaintances. These ice fishing competitions have been arranged for many years already, year after year. What we do is that we record bookings for joint transfer solutions to these events and we naturally have ice fishing experts as guides for those who for the first time visit an ice fishing competition in Kiruna county.

What is so enticing with ice fishing?

Imagine a warm sunny spring day when there are still stong ice on the  lakes and rivers, people gather at the event in thousands, the snow reflects the heat of the sunshine, and a convivial community is created around fishing stories from familiar and prominent places. After a series of stories about unusual catches and big fishes, ice fishing starts with hopes of some big catch, or to hit right in a big shoal of fish under the ice. Even the unpredictable in which fish species get stuck on the hook contributes to an extra exciting existence. You can sit for hours and even whole days on the ice and fish and enjoy this common activity on a beautiful sunny day. Many visitors often think so good about this activity for the immediate contact that one gets with happy local people. We do have a large number of fish species that live in most lakes and watercourses here at the foot of the mountain also far up the mountain. We also have a number of undeveloped rivers that offer excellent fishing opportunities in all seasons. Some fish species that may be notable in the waters surround to Kiruna are arctic char, salmon, river trout, brown trout, rainbow trout, grayling,  whitefish, pike, perch, burbot, roach, nine-spined sticklebac, and Ide.

For more information contact Kiruna Guide Tour at www.kirunaguidetur.com


Regards

Roger K. Olsson

Safety First When Traveling for Enjoyment

You can find a lot of safety tips online and in
offline resources. Traveling is among the most common
activities of people, whether it is for pleasure or
for business. Frequent travelers are no longer
ignorant to these safety tips because they make use of
them whenever they are on a foreign place. If you want
to make the most of your trip, safety first when
traveling is of utmost importance.

Here are some of the things that you can do to ensure
your safety:

1. When traveling, it’s but natural for you to carry
luggage. If you need to place luggage tags, just put
your email address and never indicate there your name,
phone number, and home address.

2. Air traveling is already part when going abroad or
to a far place. You can see in the news that there are
terrorists who sometimes highjack planes. One
effective shield that you can use against an attacker
(if there is trouble on the plane) is the seat straps.
You have to use all your strength in ramming the strap
on the attacker’s face. This move will cut off the
attacker’s vision and once this happens, you can kick
that individual in the groin or in any other sensitive
body part. Knock that person until unconscious.

3. Don’t forget to bring a handy flashlight and
batteries. You can use it if there is no light or you
can even use it against an attacker when needed.

4. Don’t forget to carry wallets. If you want, you can
take two wallets with you. One wallet can contain some
non-important items and a few cash while the other
wallet should contain your important IDs, insurance
cards, cash, and emergency contacts. Keep the wallets
in separate places. For instance, the insignificant
wallet can be placed in your pant’s back pocket and
the important wallet should be in your coat’s front
pocket.

5. When eating in foreign restaurants, you must
acquaint yourself with the place’s layout. Take note
of the front and exit doors.

6. Charge your mobile phone at the hotel. When you
leave, bring it with you and other gadgets that can be
easily carried. You can even use these gadgets in case
of emergencies.

7. Never travel alone. Through there are some
travelers who do this every time they travel, you
shouldn’t take the chance. Who knows, perhaps they are
just lucky but you’ll never know what’s going to
happen in the next few hours. Always be prepared.
Remember that devious individuals are just waiting to
see a helpless traveler, alone and so vulnerable.

8. You must be mentally alert at all times. Observe
the people around you, how they move or look at you.
Somehow, you will feel uneasy if something’s going to
happen.

9. Before you travel to a foreign place, it would be
best to make a hotel reservation. That way, you don’t
have to fumble or ask for directions in trying to
locate a certain hotel.

10. Don’t travel with so many luggage unless when
needed. Try to wear comfortable clothes and don’t wear
something that might attract the attention of bad
people. Be simple as you are. For women, avoid wearing
high-heeled shoes when traveling.

These are just ten safety measures that you can follow
every time you travel abroad or even locally. If you
follow them, you can ensure your safety.

Safety First Advice for Women Travelers

Generally, there area lot of women travelers who get
stuck in being confused on what to do when traveling
alone. Women, being more of the vulnerable type, would
think that it can be quite scary embarking through
stranger’s land where everyone knows that you are a
new comer. Women, don’t fret. Here are some tips to
guide you make it through safe traveling. With these
safety first advices for traveling women, you can ease
out your concerns.

Advice # 1 - Always consider what to wear.

Your attire can accurately tell who you are and what
lies beneath that bag of yours. Every place is
different but nothing beats simplicity. if you are
going in East side countries wherein most places are
still “developing”, it is not wise to wear signature
clothes or branded shoes. This will not only make some
kind of commotion but also attract the eyes of
prowling thieves. In addition, other countries are
reprimanding the wearing of revealing clothes. How do
you go about this? Dress simply. Dress what locals
will dress. If necessary, buy clothes that you often
see them wear.

Advice # 2 – Stay away from suspicious strangers.

Remember, you are in a foreign country wherein people
can’t even understand a single word you’re saying.
That is why, it is better to stay away from suspicious
looking people. Give yourself the benefit of the
doubt.

There is a perception that because women are weaker
than men in terms of muscle strength, they are more
vulnerable to get mobbed helplessly. You can choose to
stay in parts of the town where it is considered safe
but then again you will be defeating the main reason
why you’re traveling. You’ll miss all the fun of being
a traveler. Or you could do the following:

• Be watchful of the people around you. Call it
paranoia but better safe than sorry. Stay alert
especially in crowded areas because some thieves would
prefer to do their thing amongst a number of people.

• Take the jewelries off. It is not advisable to strut
your way through the busy streets of a foreign place
showing off your most priced jewelry. It’s like
saying, “Come and get me.”

• Carry a light and if necessary, a weapon for
protection. A heavy flashlight can be can be very
useful when you came home late or you’re passing
through a dark alley.

• Hide it under your undies. Yes, it can be quite
uncomfortable but it would be one of the safest places
to stash your money. If you’re wearing shoes, you can
hide it underneath or inside your socks or stockings.

Advice # 3 – Bring your medicines.

If traveling makes you sick, better have something to
prevent occurrences to happen. If you have asthma,
hypertension or any kind of illness that can strike
you anywhere, always have a solution to it – bring
your prescribed medicines. Never reach a point where
you have to stop everything or be rerouted just to get
you to the nearest hospital.

Equipped with these advices, you’ll be safer and be
much more confident. You can feel more relaxed to go
on a journey. Always be aware of your surroundings and
pay attention to odd people. Following these safety
first advices when traveling through different lands,
as a woman, can get you home in one piece safe and
sound.

Safety First When Traveling: 5 Key Tips That Will Make Your Holiday More Enjoyable and Safer

It is always a great experience to go to different
counties. You will be able to experience different
cultures, and you will also have the chance to take a
look at some of the most beautiful sights in the
world. However, you should always remember that you
always have to think that safety first when traveling
should be your top priority.

Wherever you plan on going, it is important to
remember that your and your traveling companion's
safety should always be first. Besides, if an incident
would occur, it will definitely make the rest of the
holiday miserable.

Planning holidays or travels is not just about
planning which places you should visit, but it is also
about being prepared for things that may occur. So,
here are some travel safety tips that you should
always keep in your mind in order for you to have a
more enjoyable and safer vacation.

Transportation is the first thing that you should plan
ahead on. You need to remember that even when you are
still in your own country, airports and bus stations
are notorious for pickpockets and robberies. Always
remember that you should always keep your important
travel items with you at all times.

Have your luggage clearly marked in order to avoid
letting someone take it by accident thinking that it's
his or her luggage. Also, instead of using cheap
luggage, always go for quality pieces and well-known
and reputable brands. By doing so, you will never
worry about your luggage breaking or suddenly
springing open in the middle of the airport terminal.

When you arrive in your destination country, always
ask which taxis are safe to ride in. You can check
this with a police officer or from the information
desk at the airport. Also, never share taxis with
stranger. And, when it comes to public transportation,
avoid it late at night, especially if you are not sure
where you are going.

Also, although backpackers will recommend hitchhiking,
you should avoid doing this as much as possible.

Whenever you are checking in to hotels, make sure that
the hotel you checked-in is located in a good area.
Always take not of the emergency exits and never open
your hotel room door to any strangers and never invite
people you just have met in your hotel room. Also, use
the hotel room door lock and chain during the night.

Clothing is another thing that you should plan on to
have a safe trip. The key to traveling safety is by
never looking like a tourist. Always mix with the
public in terms of style. Never ever wear any
expensive accessories, such as gold necklaces,
expensive watches, rings, and other affluent items.
Never put anything that you can afford to lose in your
pockets or purse. If you can, try buying a small bag
that you can wear close to your body. A small bag the
size of a wallet that can be worn as a necklace is a
great idea. A belt bag can also provide you with
security amd peace of mind.

Avoid using cash at all times. As much as possible,
always use your credit card. And, when it is time for
you to pay, never leave your eyes on your credit card.
Accompany the waiter to the cashier when paying with a
credit card to make sure that your card doesn’t get
swiped with a credit card copier.

Remember these things and you can be sure that you
will have a lot of fun on your travels. By keeping
safety on your first priority when traveling, you can
be sure that you and your travel companions will have
a great time during your vacation or your holiday
wherever it may be.