Winter Expedition Sarek National Park 2025
Extreme 7 days of winter survival only for the diehards.
Calculate risk index, identify risks, counter or except them. This makes travel in extreme conditions safer.
Winter expeditions in these environments are not for the faint harts. The temperatures in Sarek can plummet far beyond -25 degrees. Our 2025 expedition is an exploration for future trips. My goal is to find the most extreme conditions but also be able to identify risks and put counter measures in place.
For me the biggest risks are avalanches, weak ice bridges, holes in the snow, ice cavaties and such things. Of course the expedition is all about extreme and hardcore survival and this requires serious planning. So that is what I am going to do in March 2025. Back to Sarek!
For me the biggest risks are avalanches, weak ice bridges, holes in the snow, ice cavaties and such things. Of course the expedition is all about extreme and hardcore survival and this requires serious planning. So that is what I am going to do in March 2025. Back to Sarek!
We are traveling with 4 persons, each person has its own sled. These sleds are called "Pulkas" and the are tradition to the Sami people. Of course we use the modern version but principles are still the same. We carry our gear on the sled connected to our body and travel on skis or snow-shoes. Winter tents are general heavier and winter gear obviously also when temperatures are far below -15 degrees during the day.
Participants
The participants of 2025
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JanJan participated in the 15 days survival challenge through Sarek National Park in 2022. -
IneIne lives for nature, the forest and primitive survival skills - VictorWilderness guide, survival expert, deep love for mother nature
- DarkuMilitary Special Forces and works in the counter terrorism unit in Serbia
Gear / equipment list
What we bring during this trip
- Firesteel
- Ax
- Polar shield / rescue blanket
- First Aid Kit
- GPS
- Map(s) physical
- Compass
- Batteries
- Candle (small tea candle)
- Spork (eating gear)
- Toothbrush/ toothpaste
- Food (biscuits, dinner, breakfast, dextrose)
- Stove burner fuel
- Stove burner
- Cup
- Cooking can/pot (or other gear)
- Day water bottle (0.5 - 1L)
- Headlight
- Toilet gear (paper etc.)
- Medicines
- Knife (medium large)
- Water filter (or tablets)
- Sleeping bag
- Dry bag for sleeping bag
- Dry bag for clothing
- Dry bag for medical supplies
- Iso therm liner
- Sleeping bag liner
- Hiking socks, heavy cushion
- Tent 4-seasons or winter
- Ground cover (Polycryo)
- Wool clothing
- Thermal clothing (bottom and top)
- Extra pair of socks
- Thermal winter boots
- Fleece jacket
- Wind blocker / Softshell
- Secondary layer shirts
- Winter jacket (Down)
- Inner gloves
- Outer gloves (Hestra)
- Winter hat (Merino)
- Snow goggles / Mask or Glasses
- Balaclava
- Winter scarf
- Heating pads (boots or hand)
- Snow shovel
- Sled + harness
- Trekking skis + bindings
- PLB (Personal Locator Beacon)
- Ski shoes for trekking skis
- Lip balm with UV protection
- Headband or ear warmers
- Duct tape (small roll)
- Thermos flask
- Quick calories (nuts, chocolate, energy bars)
- Snow anchor or extra pegs
- Emergency whistle
- Hand warmer packs
- Lightweight shovel for toilet use
- Extra elastic cords or straps
- Anti-icing wax for skis
- Emergency rations
- Waterproof cover for map/notebook
- Moisture-absorbing packets
- Protect batteries from cold
- Ice-fishing rod
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