A few months ago I got an idea about organising a bushcraft trip to Sweden in year 2006. I asked my dad today if he was up for it and he said yes, so here goes. My dad and I will be the hosts and the general cost of the trip will be kept to a minimum. Transports and food will probably be the only cost for you, we will pay maps. You are totally responsible for your own actions during the trip and I will push all responsibility for your health aside. Nuff said.
The dates are not yet settled, but count on last days of June till first days of July. We will walk a maximum of 10 km. per day as it is primary a bushcraft trip and not a hiking trip.
I have found a route called the Ostkustleden, the english equivalent is The Eastcoast path/route. It is in Småland and there's a map of the area here: http://www.sydsverige.dk/fotos/kolonne/markering_oestlige.gif
Unfortunately I can't look at international train departures and arrivals until 2 months before departure date. But as said count on late June.
Transport: you will have to make your own flight arrangements to Copenhagen and we will meet you at the airport, after which we will go by train to "Oskarshamn" and thereafter with bus to "Rödsle". We then have to walk 1 km to get to the starting point of the route which is called "Lilla Hycklinge".
The path/route: the eastcost path is divided into 8 levels and it's difficulty is easy. The path goes through the old farming landscapes of Småland and we will pass some skerries too. There are good bathing lakes on every level of the route. The levels range from 17-22 km, so we would have to stop in midways if we have to stick to the 10 km. per day. We will be away for 6-7 days.
Of course more or less minor problems will arise during the planning but i'm sure we can get them sorted if they should occur. Afterall i'm not alone in the planning.
I'm open to suggestions and constructive critisism and you're all welcome to ask questions even if you're not going.
Cheers.
The dates are not yet settled, but count on last days of June till first days of July. We will walk a maximum of 10 km. per day as it is primary a bushcraft trip and not a hiking trip.
I have found a route called the Ostkustleden, the english equivalent is The Eastcoast path/route. It is in Småland and there's a map of the area here: http://www.sydsverige.dk/fotos/kolonne/markering_oestlige.gif
Unfortunately I can't look at international train departures and arrivals until 2 months before departure date. But as said count on late June.
Transport: you will have to make your own flight arrangements to Copenhagen and we will meet you at the airport, after which we will go by train to "Oskarshamn" and thereafter with bus to "Rödsle". We then have to walk 1 km to get to the starting point of the route which is called "Lilla Hycklinge".
The path/route: the eastcost path is divided into 8 levels and it's difficulty is easy. The path goes through the old farming landscapes of Småland and we will pass some skerries too. There are good bathing lakes on every level of the route. The levels range from 17-22 km, so we would have to stop in midways if we have to stick to the 10 km. per day. We will be away for 6-7 days.
Of course more or less minor problems will arise during the planning but i'm sure we can get them sorted if they should occur. Afterall i'm not alone in the planning.
I'm open to suggestions and constructive critisism and you're all welcome to ask questions even if you're not going.
Cheers.
