Mountain Riding & Craft
Western horses, the open fells above Bydalen, and a log house with a sauna at the end of the day.
- When
- Summer 2027dates soon
- Duration
- 5 days / 4 nights
- Group
- Up to 6
- Price
- Coming soon
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Who this trip is for
You'd like to see the mountains properly, from the back of a horse, not from a viewpoint by the road.
You don't need to have ridden much. The horses are calm and steady, and you get time in the saddle before we go up high.
It suits people who want a bit of adventure in the day and real rest at the end of it.
The trip
Five days riding the fells above Bydalen. We ride up out of the forest onto open highland, where it's mostly sky, heather and the odd reindeer. Lunch is on the mountain, with a fika while the horses rest, then back down through the forest in the afternoon.
Three riding days, with a rest day in the middle. That's for the horses as much as you. Spend it foraging chanterelles, making something in wood or leather, or sitting by the lake.
Home for the week is a log house with a freestanding sauna and a view, and dinner is cooked over the fire every night.
In short
Three days up high.Real mountain riding, with a rest day in between.
Up to six guests.One group at a time.
Good food, warm beds.A log house, a sauna and dinner round the fire.
The highlights
- Riding western-trained horses up onto the open fells
- Lunch and fika on the mountain while the horses rest
- Chanterelle foraging, then cooking what you find
- Nordic craft in wood or leather with George
- A log house with a freestanding sauna and a lake to swim in
- Short morning breathing sessions, always optional
A riding day, roughly
The shape of a day, not a timetable. The horses and the weather get a say.
Morning
- Breathing outside, if you want it
- Breakfast of local and wild food
Up high
- Ride over the highland
- Out to country few people see
Midday
- Light lunch on the mountain
- Fika while the horses rest
Afternoon
- Ride back down through the forest
- Then craft, sauna, or a short walk
Evening
- Dinner cooked over an open fire
- Light until late
Trip details
- Dates
- Summer 2027
- Duration
- 5 days / 4 nights
- Location
- Bydalen, Jämtland
- Group
- Up to 6 guests
- Level
- Some riding helps, not essential
- Price
- Coming soon
- Deposit
- €500
- Getting there
- Pick-up from Östersund
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What's included
- Mountain riding and western training, 3 days plus a rest day
- Horses, tack, helmets and guides
- 4 nights in a log house with a sauna
- All meals, fire-cooked and locally sourced
- Chanterelle foraging and cooking
- Nordic craft workshop and materials
- Lake, SUP board and fishing gear
- Pick-up and drop-off at Östersund airport or station
The experience
- Riding the open fells
- Lunch on the mountain
- Foraging chanterelles
- Wood or leather craft
- Sauna with a view
- Dinners round the fire
What's not included
- Flights or trains to Östersund
- Travel insurance
- Personal clothing and toiletries
Good to know
Do I need riding experience?
Not much. You'll want to be comfortable in the saddle for a few hours, and we give you time in the arena before we head up. If you're unsure, message George and he'll be honest about whether it suits you.
What are the horses like?
Calm, sure-footed and trained in the western style. Each horse is matched to its rider.
Where do we stay?
A spacious log house in the mountains near Bydalen, with a freestanding sauna and a lake close by.
Getting there
Fly to Östersund (OSD), direct from Stockholm Arlanda, or take the train from Stockholm, around six hours. We pick you up from the airport or station and bring you back at the end.
What do I need?
Mainly clothes and personal bits. All riding gear is provided. We send a full kit list before you travel.
Deposit, balance and cancellation
A €500 deposit holds your place. The balance is due six weeks before the trip. The deposit isn't refundable, but it can be moved to another G.O.N.E trip within 12 months.
Private groups
Yes. Bring your own group of up to six and take the whole trip. Get in touch and we'll talk dates.
The team
Hosted by George, with our horse partners in Bydalen
George
Host, craft
George spent years living off-grid in northern Sweden, learning from its landscapes, seasons and people. On the summer trips he runs the craft sessions, keeps the fire going and makes sure the days feel easy.
Our horse partners
Riding and training, Bydalen
Renowned trainers who have spent their lives with horses. They choose and train every horse for a calm, steady temperament, and match each one to its rider.