In 2022, Vasaloppet celebrated 100 years and I decided it was time to be a part of it. I can’t ski and cycling 90km would have been relatively easy for me, so I had one choice: running. Yes, you read correctly, I ran the 90 km from Sälen to Mora in one go. I did […]
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Swedish Winter Sports
Swedish winter sports and I. I’m 27 years old and I’ve never been a fan of winter sports. I’ve never skied or ice-skated, or done any other winter-related sports. I like snow when I’m in my warm house with a cup of hot chocolate. So you can imagine my struggle during my first winter in […]
Vasaloppet – Following the King
Vasaloppet is a king among races, quite literally. In celebration of the Swedish King, Gustav Vasa and his supporters, this 90km cross country skiing race is reputed to be one of the toughest in Europe. Starting at 8am on the first weekend in March in a field outside Sälen, the route takes in the beautiful […]