PILOT: ARCTIC NOMADS EXPEDITION
Fulufjället, Sweden
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Group Size
Max 7 Participants
Number of participants
RED LABEL
‘Expedition Challenge‘
Challenging winter trek
LIVE AS IT WAS DONE FOR THOUSANDS OF YEARS
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Ingredients:
Nomadic life, Authentic, Nature connection, Wonder
Back to basics, back to nature.
Do you long for an adventure that takes you back to the basics of existence?
Want to be surrounded by the serene beauty of the Arctic winter?
Then join our “Arctic Nomads” expedition.
This is a unique 8-day trek through the majestic wilderness in Dalarna, central Sweden.
On this trip, you will learn the skills we have forgotten.
Together with wilderness guide Marijke van Langen, you will authentically live in nature.
This trip will give you an unparalleled experience of living as the ancient Arctic peoples did.
The Arctic Nomads Expedition is one out of thousands.
You get to borrow the full winter expedition equipment.
Snowshoes, moccasins, anorak, ski poles, sleeping bags, tent, sleeping pad, reindeer hide, sheepskin.
Together with the team, we’ll enjoy and persevere for 8 days and 7 nights in the winter cold of Fulufjället National Park.
An experience that will stay with you for the rest of your life.
Guaranteed.
We’ll sleep in a hotel or lodge for the first and last night.
For five nights, we’ll sleep in a lafu tent, snow cave, igloo, or tree bivouac.
The trip will proceed with a minimum of 5 participants.
The maximum number of participants is 7 people.
Arctic Nomads – An Existential Expedition through the Snow
- 8 days winter expedition
- Full board (meals & lodging)
- Along the world’s oldest tree: Old Tjsikko
- Rediscover the power of nature
- Authentic methods & materials
- Use of group materials
- Guide with local knowledge
- Maximum of 7 participants
GO ON AN ADVENTURE WITH MARIJKE
Marijke van Langen
Wilderness guide, coach, writer and biologist
My passion for nature and being outdoors has been there since childhood. Survival became life. Until I even crossed the Greenland Ice Sheet in 2023 in authentic Inuit clothing. It can be done!
I would like to pass on these ancient lessons in living.
5 Not-to-be-missed highlights of the Arctic Nomads Winter Tour
- Living like an Arctic Nomad:
You will experience what it is like to live as the original Arctic peoples did. This includes traveling with wooden sleds, navigating through the wilderness, and learning traditional snow survival techniques. - Overnight in the Wilderness:
The trip offers the unique experience of sleeping under the stars or in a tree bivouac, completely surrounded by the natural beauty of the Arctic winter. You sleep on reindeer pelts, making for an authentic and especially warm night. - Cooking on Wood Fire:
One of the most memorable aspects is always cooking meals on an open wood fire in the snow. This emphasizes the return to basics and the self-sufficient aspect of the trek. - Visit to Old Chikko:
The tour includes a visit to the world’s oldest tree, Old Chikko. This is not only a unique natural sight, but also a moment of deep connection with the timeless nature of Sweden. - The Beauty of Dalarna and Fulufjället:
The route passes through some of the most breathtaking scenery in Sweden, including the region of Dalarna and Fulufjället National Park. You will be immersed in a world of serene silence, pristine snow landscapes and ancient forests.
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Program outline“Arctic Nomads Winter Trip” in Sweden.
A wonderful tour of past, present and future.
Day 1: Start of the Adventure
You will meet the group at Scandinavian Mountains Airport in Sälen, Sweden. Or at the lodge in Särna, Sweden.
You will arrange the flight yourself. The cab is waiting for you and takes you to Gördalen in Sweden where the guide Marijke is waiting for you. In the afternoon, go over the material with Marijke and take a final look at the map. In the evening, there is a communal meal in the restaurant.
Day 2: The Wilderness Calls
With authentic wooden snowshoes on and sleds behind you, we start our trek. We navigated through the white world and set up our first camp in the snow.
Day 3: Living like Nomads
The journey continues through pristine landscapes. We follow animal tracks and spend the night in the wilderness again.
Day 4: Into the Heart of Nature
Today we meander further up Falufjället. On to the East. You learn survival and about life: making a campfire, building a tree stand. We sleep under the stars, in the middle of nature.
Day 5: Old Chikko’s Wisdom
A special day: we visit Old Chikko, the oldest tree in the world. We spend the night in the shadow of this century-old naturalist. It has been there for thousands of years. How many nomads has he seen pass him by?
Day 6: Silence and Serenity
We dedicate ourselves to silence, mindfulness and nature connection. This actually comes naturally in nature. You don’t have to do any special exercise for it. Nature provides a different context for things we consider important in society. Collaboration and sharing experiences are key. Our last night in the wilderness.
Day 7: Return and Reflection
The morning is like the other mornings. The routine is well established and we are ready in plenty of time for the last day in the snow. By late afternoon, we descend along a landscape of dense spruce forests to Gördalen. In the evening, there is finally that well-deserved shower. We eat at the restaurant and let ourselves be treated to the many flavors of this region. It’s bound to be a late night. Full of stories and experiences, we finally crawl into bed.
Day 8: Farewell to Sweden
In the early afternoon we will leave for Scandinavian Mountains Airport in Sälen. With memories full of adventure and connection.
These eight days at Arctic Nomads are a unique blend of adventure, learning and nature. An experience that will stay with you forever.
The above program can be modified without consultation if conditions, safety and logistics require it.
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Preparation
We meet once before the trip. This is done online via zoom or Google meets. We pick the date by mutual agreement. Then we get to know each other. You will be explained about the materials; Like the traditional moccasins, snowshoes and we will consider the map.
During the Trip
Tours at Arctic Adventure are “Expedition Experiences. You experience what an expedition could be like. Sometimes spicy, sometimes easy. But always together.
We sleep in a lavu, a traditional Swedish tent and bivouac under the trees or build an igloo or snow hole to sleep in. Moving, cooking and navigating we do together. The beauty of small groups is that there is always a real and good group feeling. Sometimes there are friendships and reunions years later.
We keep in touch with each other before (and often after) in a WhatsApp group.
Fitness
This “Expedition Challenge” is a Red label expedition and challenging in nature. Good fitness is necessary. Depending on the weather, it can be a tough trip.
You don’t need to run a marathon. But assume that you should be able to walk 15 kilometers with a 15-kilo backpack at a normal pace, 15 days in a row.
Running 15 kilometers non-stop is also good. Do you have questions about this? Then contact the guide.
During the trip, there’s mainly physical stress on the knees and lower back.
Sports Medical Examination
Are you older than 55 and want to participate in this trip? Then we strongly advise you to have a sports medical examination performed. Read more about the possibilities here.
Safety
During the trip we are in uninhabited territory. In case of emergency, our position can always be reached by the rescue services with a snowmobile.
The guide carries communication devices and both digital (GPS) and analog (Compass) navigation.
The guide has training in Wilderness Advanced First Aid and WGA I (Wilderness Guide Association)
Packing List
After your registration (or upon request) you’ll receive a detailed packing list.
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Participants for the Trip from March 7 – 14, 2026 (Guide: Marijke Van Langen)
The trip continues at 5 participants and is full at 7 participants.
For this trip, there are still plenty of spots available.
Who Joins our Adventures?
Participants in our trips often sign up alone.
It happens that couples sign up.
The age of most participants is between 30 and 50 years.
There are certainly exceptions. The youngest participant was 23 and the oldest 66.
The male-female ratio is 50/50. The more challenging treks attract slightly more men. 60/40. But often the distribution is nicely balanced.
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Travel dates
March 7 – 14, 2026
Departure
March 7, 2025
The taxi will be ready at Scandinavian Mountain Airport (SCR) at 10:30.
This connects with Tui flight OR 2201 at 10:15.
You can also drive to Dalarna in Sweden on your own.
Return
March 14, 2025
You will be dropped off by taxi at Scandinavian Mountain Airport (SCR) at 09:00.
Flights book yourself. You can also get to Dalarna in Sweden by train or car.
Total Trip Cost
€ 1,987
This Includes:
- All cab transfers from airport and back
- Professional guidance by wilderness guide Marijke van Langen
- 1 overnight stay at a hotel near the start
- 1 night in a hotel at the end
- 5 nights in the wilderness (Lodging, tent, snow cave)
- 6 day ramble
- Full board. All meals from dinner on the first evening to breakfast on the last morning
- Group equipment (Tent, stove, fuel, navigation aids, communication aids, first aid)
- Winter gear (-25 expedition sleeping bag, winter sleeping mat, ski poles, sled, trekking harness)
- Down jacket can be rented for €50 if needed
- Contribution to the VZR guarantee fund
- Booking and administration fees
Participants
Maximum 7
This Excludes:
- Flights, train journey to the destination
- Travel insurance with winter sports coverage
- Cancellation insurance
- Drinks personal expenses
- Personal equipment (see packing list tab)
Please Note.
If during the trip it is collectively decided to undertake extras (Excursions, overnight stays, meals), these costs will be divided among the participants.
We Provide
- Traditional snowshoes: bearpaw model
- Moccasins (snow boots)
- Anorak (canvas, Canadian model)
- All food, including traditional food
- -25 Expedition sleeping bag
- Sleeping mats in the form of foam mats and reindeer pelts
- Ski poles
- Sled and towing harness
- Cooking equipment
- Fuel
- Pans
- Expedition tent: Lafu
- Emergency bivouac
- Maps
- Compass
- GPS
- Communication devices
- First Aid
You Provide
Food
- 2 Thermos flasks
- Spoon, mug
Sleeping
- Sleeping bag liner
- Headlamp
Hygiene
- Personal medication
- Toiletries
Clothing
- Snowboots (up to minus 30, vb Sorell)
- Socks
- Cabin/Tent slippers
- Underwear
- Long underwear
- Windproof pants
- Long thermal shirt
- Wool or fleece sweater
- Wool or fleece jacket
- Jacket windproof (Sweater with windstopper is also good)
- Down jacket
- Pair of gloves
- Thick wool mittens
- Mittens
- Hat
- Balaclava
- Glacier sunglasses
- Ski goggles
You will receive a detailed packing list after your registration, or upon request.
Rent / Buy
Renting an expedition down jacket can be done through Arctic Adventure for €50
As a participant in our trips, you get a 10% discount in Beaver stores. So take advantage of that if you still need to buy stuff.
Check Marktplaats.nl for good used equipment.
Contact us if you have questions about the material.
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