Mattias
Friluftsledare
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About the trip
Are you curious to explore the nature around Umeå - from the water and hiking? Follow along a beautiful canoe-trip on calm waters, sleep outdoors and hike along a wonderful nature trail.
- Date: 21-22 September 2024
- Place: Öreälven - Bjurholm/Agnäs
- Price: 650 kr
Trip description
We will meet at Norrlands universitetssjukhus bus stop on Saturday morning and take the bus to Bjurholm together. There, we will get into the canoes and paddle down the river. After a day on the water including some stops for lunch and fika, we exit in Agnäs. This is where we will hand back the boats, have dinner and build up our tents for the night. Sunday morning, we will head out for a hike back to Bjurholm, enjoy nature and be back at IKSU in the afternoon.
Practical information
Included in the price
Guides
Boat Rental incl. Life Jacket
Dinner on Saturday
Breakfast on Sunday
Please be aware that costs for transportation as well as equipment (tent etc.) are not included. Equipment can be rented from our rental store Sarek after the pre-meeting.
Prerequisites
You need to be able to swim. Also, participants need to be able to hike around 15 km and carry their own gear in a backpack (this includes heavier gear such as tent, stove and food).
Age limit
18 years
Mandatory pre-meeting
17 September, 18:00
Note that it is mandatory. If you can't participate you need to inform the guides.
Last day to sign up
09 September 2024
Maximum number of participants
8
Equipment
During the pre-meeting we go through all equipment and make eventual adjustments of the packing list, for example depending on the weather.
Much of the equipment is available for rental in our outdoor shop Sarek. As a participant you get a reduced price.
What to bring
Common gear carried by each team:
Tent
Stove (optional)
Fuel for the stove (optional)
Matches (optional)
Lunch x2
Personal gear:
Hiking boots or other sturdy footwear
Backpack, ca 60 l, with raincover
Drybag
Sleeping bag
Sleeping mat
Headlamp
Water- and windproof jacket & pants
Base layer to hike in
Dry change (e.g. extra base layer)
Warm sweater or thin down jacket
Wool socks x2
Clothes to sleep in (e.g. base layer + beanie)
Toiletries, incl. any medicines
Toilet paper
Hand sanitiser
Blister plasters
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Hat / Cap
Mosquito Repellent
Water bottle, ca 1 l
Thermos (optional)
Plate
Mug
Cutlery
Snacks
Guides
