Of the Forest
The essential George of the Forest trip. Two nights camping by a mountain lake, then a hike up to some mountain cabins, with foraging, craft and a fire every evening.
- When
- Summer 2027dates soon
- Duration
- 5 days / 4 nights
- Group
- Up to 10
- Price
- €1,650€500 deposit
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Who this trip is for
For anyone who's watched the videos and thought, I'd like to try that.
This is the life from the channel, shared with a small group. Simple days outside: finding food, making things with your hands, swimming, the sauna, and good company round the fire.
No experience needed. If you're happy walking for a few hours with a day pack, you'll be fine.
The trip
Five days in the mountains of western Jämtland. The first two nights we camp by a mountain lake. Mornings start gently, with breathwork by the water, then the days are spent foraging, learning about what grows and lives around us, and making something with your hands.
On day three we pack up and hike up to the mountain cabins for the last two nights. Same rhythm, new view: a pop-up sauna, a cold lake, food cooked over the fire, and evenings round it with people you didn't know a few days before.
It's slow on purpose. You'll learn plenty, but mostly you get time to notice things again. Nothing is forced.
In short
Hosted by George.Founder of the @george.of.the.forest channel, with you the whole trip.
Lake, then cabin.Two nights camping by the water, two in mountain cabins.
Up to ten guests.A small group, and time to actually talk.
The highlights
- Mountain sunsets
- Make your own Nordic craft
- Learn to forage, cook and preserve wild food
- Lakeside swims with a pop-up sauna tent
- Rare, unspoilt nature
- Joined by a special guest
From the channel
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Where you sleep
Under canvas, then mountain cabins
The first two nights are in tents by the lake, set up together on day one. Then we hike up to the mountain cabins for the last two, with proper beds and a roof over your head.
We send a full kit list before you travel.
What you come home with
What the forest offers changes through the summer, so no two trips are quite the same.
Wild skills
- How to forage, and what to leave
- Fire and camp craft
- Something carved by your own hands
- Reading the land around you
Wild food
- Cooking over the fire
- Wild teas and simple recipes
- Using what's in season
- Recipes to use back home
A real break
- Morning breathwork
- Cold lake swims and the sauna
- Time in nature, at an easier pace
- New people, round the same fire
Trip details
- Dates
- Summer 2027
- Duration
- 5 days / 4 nights
- Location
- Western Jämtland mountains
- Group
- Up to 10 guests
- Level
- No experience needed
- Price
- €1,650
- Deposit
- €500
- Getting there
- Pick-up can be arranged from Östersund
Reserve your spot
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What's included
- Hosting and guiding by George, all five days
- 2 nights camping by the lake
- 2 nights in mountain cabins
- All meals, fire-cooked and locally sourced
- Foraging, craft and breathwork sessions
- Pop-up sauna and lake swims
- Craft materials and tools
What's not included
- Flights or trains to Östersund
- Travel insurance
- Personal clothing and walking boots
Good to know
Do I need any experience?
No. Everything is shown as we go. You just need to be happy outdoors and walking for a few hours.
How far is the hike?
A few hours at an easy pace on mountain trails, with breaks along the way. We'll share the route before you travel.
Where do we stay?
The first two nights in tents by a mountain lake, then two nights in mountain cabins. Exact spots depend on the season and are confirmed nearer the time.
What's the food like?
Cooked over the fire and locally sourced, with plenty of what we forage along the way. Let us know about any dietary needs and we'll plan around them.
Getting there
Fly to Östersund (OSD), direct from Stockholm Arlanda, or take the train from Stockholm, around six hours. Pick-up from the airport or station can be arranged, just let us know your times.
What do I need?
Good walking boots, layers for changeable mountain weather, and a few personal bits. 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 or team of up to ten. Get in touch and we'll talk dates.
The team
Hosted by George, joined by a special guest
George
Host
George spent years living off-grid in northern Sweden, learning from its landscapes, seasons and people. He shares that life on @george.of.the.forest, and this trip is the closest thing to stepping into the videos.
A special guest
Special guest
Every trip is joined by a special guest from the north, sharing a skill or a story round the fire. We'll tell you who closer to the time.