WILD WAVES ON LAKE OTTSJÖN
Just a few days back, I was gliding across glassy waters under brilliant sunshine on Lake Ånnsjön. Today offered the stark opposite. Yet far from a negative, it felt strangely fitting for this lake, framed by the immense Ottsjöberget and its untamed landscape. Pushing through the wind made for much harder paddling, but the magnificent scenery and moody atmosphere made it entirely worthwhile.
ÅNNSJÖN BY KAYAK
Every summer when I head up to Åre, I try to discover something new. It could be summiting a new peak, exploring new bike trails, or, like this year, bringing my kayak along to paddle the local lakes. I’ve been meaning to bring the kayak up for a long time, and this summer was the perfect opportunity.
KAYAKING AROUND STORA HUSARN
With a sprained ankle, biking, hiking, and running were off the table — so once again, my kayak came to the rescue. What you can’t do with your legs, you can do with your arms! So I loaded the kayak onto the car and headed for the water.
A DREAM COME TRUE
Just a week after my last kayaking adventure in a gray and dreamy landscape, I finally got to experience what I’ve always dreamed of – paddling through a winter wonderland. And to top it off, the sun was shining brightly. I hesitated until the very last moment, as the weather forecast predicted winds of 8 m/s, but once I was out on the water, it was as calm as could be.