Swedish Lapland adventure ( Example itinerary)

How to dress in Arctic wilderness?

The secret to staying warm and comfortable in our arctic winter is having layers of clothing starting with woolen underwear. You should bring with you warm wooden underwear (long johns) in one or two pieces as well as fleecy pants and shirt/jacket and several pairs of warm, preferably woolen socks.
The clothing layers are:
Base layer: controls warmth and moisture. The base layer should be soft, comfortable – and breathable. It should wick away any perspiration, so
your skin stays dry. If you ask anyone in Swedish Lapland, they’d probably say that (merino) wool is the way to go while cotton is a poor choice. A long sleeve top and long-johns along with a pair of thermal socks should do the trick. Add layers of socks to your liking and an extra pair is always good to have
within reach in case your feet get wet.
Mid Layer: To keep in the heat. The mid layer is the insulating layer and should be designed to keep you warm, it’s optional and mostly for very cold conditions. A fleece jacket or a thick wool sweater are both good insulating layers. Thick warm pants of polyester or fleece will keep your lower body warm. The key is flexibility: adding or removing mid layers quickly, pulling up or down a zipper or unbuttoning a collar without a hassle will
make your life easier.
Outer Layer: protects you from the elements. To stay dry in a snowy climate, your outer layer should be water- and windproof. In Swedish Lapland,
we often refer to our outer layers as ”täckisar” which refers to clothes stuffed with down feathers, or just plain warm and puffy. Even though nowadays they are made by other insulating, synthetic materials, warm and durable winter clothing is what you want.

Above all this you will be provided a thermal overall, boots and gloves which you can put on top of your own winter clothing, if the temperatures drop very low.

Restaurant Ripan highlights the produce from 3 cultural regions - Swedish, Sami and Torne Valley Finland.  Every dish has its own history  - they know where the reindeer wandered and the fish were caught.  Kitchen follows the seasons – all eight of them. Completely according to the ageold Sami traditions. The dishes are prepared with care, following traditional recipes and spiced with new twists and influences from around the world. Restaurant Ripan strives to always choose the most eco-friendly and ethical alternative. Coffee is eco-certified and water they serve comes from pristine glacier-fed rivers and is praised as the purest and best tasting in the world.

Additional information about snowmobile safari:

• Guidance is in English
• The driver of a snowmobile has to be at least 18 years old and hold a valid driving license – A1, T, A or B category (please check that it is valid in Sweden). For all snowmobile tours we ask you to take your driving license with you. Also a copy or photo is suitable.
• Please note that it is strictly prohibited to drive a snowmobile under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• The snowmobile driver is held liable for any damages caused to the snowmobile. The driver is held liable for a flat rate of 8 000 SEK (approx. 790€) per person in case of an accident. 
• 4-6 year old children will be sitting in a sled pulled by guide snowmobile.

•  We don’t recommend pregnant women or people with cardiovascular diseases to plunge into the hole in the ice during the sauna ritual.
• Light finger food, towel, bathrobe, spa-products & diploma included in Sauna ritual

Björkliden has become a legendary winter sports resort, championing Sweden’s third greatest vertical drops, top tier snowfall and Scandinavia’s most magnificent views. The most distinguishing features however, are the challenges and experiences it offers both for enthusiastic novices and daredevil veterans. Take your pick of 23 expertly groomed pistes, varying from beginner to advanced, or make your own tracks in the off-piste terrain. Whatever you are yearning for, you will find it in Björklidens 8 000+ metres of ski runs.