Expedition and
Forest Craft
8 - 12 September
5 Days, 4 Nights
Location: Bydalen, Sweden Simple physical tasks, good food, cool water, relaxed people, fresh air. A calm reset.
Join us on a inclusive and welcoming guided expedition through the remote Swedish forest and lakes of Jämtland. In this trip we work as a team - experiencing the rare luxury of disconnecting for a few days and reconnecting with the nature around. Over the 5 days, you learn by doing - the fundamental skills to thrive in the wilderness. Our approach is open and flexible - giving you the freedom to step in and out of any learning sessions - and find you own space and rhythm for enjoying hiking, bushcraft, fishing or foraging.
Stories to you’ll have when you return:
• Joining an expedition that through wild forest and mountains of Sweden, including a lake crossing.
• Setting up a remote camp made with indigenous methods
• Processing and Preserving wild meat, and cooking methods.
• Foraging wild mushrooms, plants or berries and learning the art of forest medicine
• Start a fire with a flint, firestick, or bowdrill
• Build a raft to cross a lake
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Connect with Like-Minded Adventurers
People who felt the same pull you did, to step outside. You'll build fires together, take on challenges are come out the other side, with some stories and laughs.
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Learn key skills to build outdoor confidence
Fire starting, shelter building, axe craft, foraging — you'll learn by doing. hands-on skills that build real confidence and change how you see yourself outdoors.
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Escape the noise and connect with nature
Put the phone down. Slow the noise. For a few days, life gets beautifully simple. No inbox. No notifications. Just you, your hands, and the land.t.
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Explore Wild Landscapes
Guided as a team through the Swedish Wild - boreal forest, mountains, open tundra, lake and river country that most people never reach.
The Expedition
Arrive
We welcome you to a cabin for the first evening where we meet, greet and run through the plan and check kit and comfort.
We can arrange travel from airport or train stations (Östersund airport)
Hike and Wild Camp
On Day 1, we leave from a lake beach - taking a steady guided hike, through the boreal pausing as we notice the nature around, perhaps a mushroom or medicinal plant. We take a pause for lunch, and after a second short hike we stop and make camp for the evening by the lake.
Swim and cleanse, or watch and learn as we run through techniques for cooking on an open fire.
The Remote Camp
By day 2 we arrive at the remote camp, including 2 indigenous-style earth cabins, a tipi, outdoor bathroom, and a sitting area. During our time here, we run guide on camp setup, firewood processing, wild meat processing, bushcraft and forest craft and other useful skills.
From here there is a nearby lake for fishing, or beautiful wild hiking routes, which we will use.
Scandinavian Spa
On the final day we hike out of the forest, and return back to the ranch. We then drive to a Scandinavian Spa, with dry and wet saunas, and cold and warm plunge, Infra red sauna and indoor / outdoor swimming areas. The best way to cleanse and relax as we ease back.
From here the airport or train is easily accessible which we can arrange.
Other details about the trip
Skills we cover
🔥Fire starting
💦 Navigation and Lake Crossing
🍄🟫 Foraging and plant medicine
Wild food processing and cooking
🏕️ Shelter building
🪓 Axe & saw use
🔪 Knife technique
🌲 Camp setup
🧭 Wilderness mindset
Sleeping
The first night is cabin based, in shared rooms, with a restaurant and a local shop nearby.
During the wild camping (night 2), we supply tents and hammocks and will show you how to use them.
In the remote camp (night 3 and 4), you have a choice of guys and girls earth shelter, a tipi, or you are free to setup your tent or hammock anywhere you wish if you would like some privacy.
Daily Rhythm
We start the day slow and gentle. George will run an optional short breathing session to ease into the day. Coffee, tea and breakfast in a self serving format.
In the morning we explore the forest on a guided foraging trip. We return for lunch, and run an optional bushcraft session in the afternoon, or you may wish to go swimming, fishing or relax by the nearby lake. George takes a group hiking for those looking for a more active afternoon.
The evening we cook around the fire and which some relax and others enjoy some woodcraft or leather craft.
What’s included
✅ Transport to and from Airport
✅ Accommodation during training (1 night indoor)
✅ 3+ x Nights in Wild
✅ Breakfast, Lunch, Dinners
✅ 24/7 Support & Assistance
✅ Tools and equipment
✅ Teaching and guidance
What’s not included:
Flights, clothing, snacks, alcohol, personal insurance
[ OVERVIEW ]The Details
8 - 12 September 2026
Next Dates
Trip Duration
5 days 4 nights
Pricing
€1,900
4 Spots left
Deposit: €500
Secondary Payment (July 8th): €1,400
Details
Planning a group trip?
Contact for details on a reduced price.
Led by those living it.
George Barker
George spent several years living off-grid solo in the local area through summer and winter. George ensures guests are comfortable and content.
Host
Richard Rees
Richard has 20+ years experience teaching bushcraft, survival and traditional skills. He has lived off-grid with Claire in the local area for several years.
Lead Guide
CoachClaire Rees
Claire steps in when requested for coaching and life guidance. She is a certified coach and can assist in processing over the camp fire.
Get in touch
Common Questions
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No, Richard is an experienced guide and educator who can accomodate a mixed group of experienced levels. He has a style of ‘learning by doing’ which keeps things fun, safe and dynamic.
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We can arrange pickup and dropoff to Östersund Airport / Train station
By air — Fly into Östersund Airport (OSD), served by direct flights from Stockholm Arlanda. Trondheim Airport (TRD) in Norway is an alternative for international arrivals.
By train — Direct trains from Stockholm to Östersund (approx. 6 hours). From Östersund, a car or taxi to the stables takes around 30 minutes. We can help arrange a transfer on request.
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The deposit is non-redundable but can be used on the another trip. Final payment for the trip is 6 weeks before.
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Item description
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We will send you some advice on packing with good notice before the trip. We can provide all equipment so it’s mainly clothes and extra comforts.
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You sure can, feel free to get in touch with George
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