Surviving a Fall Snowstorm in Sarek National Park | Wildlife Expedition Turned Adventure

Surviving a Fall Snowstorm in Sarek National Park - Late September 2023
In this video, Matti bring you along in to Sarek National Park. The goal for this Wildlife Expedition was to search for the famous Sarek moose and other wild animals like brown bears. This is one of our guided hiking trips that we offer on a yearly basis.
This year we didn't know that we were going to face a very early winter storm. We first got a couple of nice days and we got to see really amazing northern lights one night, but then it turned into a wet and snowy winter experience. We all survived and made it in a good way but the level of comfort was kind of low… It was actually so low that we decided to leave Sarek one day earlier than planned. At the same time as we where in there, the mountain rescue had to bring out people from the area who didn't manage because of the snow storm unbearable freezing and injuries. But, we survived the snowstorm and came out in good health and with memories for life.
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[@ralfhedin]

The single most valuable thing you professional hikers can do is to share the difficulties one can have during a hike. That decreases the risk that we wannabehikers underestimate the challenges. Tnx a million!

[@ottobarth3311]

Hello Matti! What a nice video. Thank you so much for creating a beautiful memory of this challenging trip. Next time I will choose the survival light trip 😂 Greetings from Bavaria Otto

[@SiMachiavelli]

This reminds me of a hike I did in jämtlandstriangeln a number of years back, the last weekend the stations were open. On our way out we met a band of people with running-shoes and black plastic bags over them (they were getting out, we were getting into the area). The temperature was just above freezing and it was raining horizontally because the wind blew so much. On our third day the weather was so bad and cold that my friend started going into hypothermia so we had to make sure he became warm. We were (are) both seasoned outdoor-people and both saw the indications of his condition fairly early. We warmed him up and had a nice evening in the tent and continued our walk the next day (and got a room in one of the cabins the final night to compensate for the previous night). The mountains are dangerous and it's obvious that you guys were prepared for situations like this, and know the signs of hypothermia and other situations that might arise. From my understanding there has been a big increase in people hiking in the mountains the last few years and I'm really glad that there are people like you guys that end up in situation like these and can spread awareness of how quickly things can turn to a situation way outside of your comfort zone. I keep watching everything you guys produce so keep up the great work Matti & Stina :)

[@JOKKMOKKGUIDERNA]

Thanks! That’s really a game changer if you can reach a canine. One night in the cabin and you can dry out your equipment and then continue. Our problem in Sarek was that everything just continues to accumulate moisture. Jämtlandsfjällen is fare south but not easy mountains. It’s the area where I grow up and where I spend a lot of my free time. It’s very close to Norway and the ocean. The weather can change extremely fast there. People think it’s harder up here in the north but that’s not always the case. /Matti

[@jfilm7466]

That's Jämtland for you. 6 seasons in a day and a massive wardrobe of clothes, shoes and accessories of every kind.

[@Loopylulu8]

Just started watching Ur vids, I like them alot, but when u said u didn't want to leave the tent to pee, because the snow & winds was howling, why don't u pee in a bottle inside ur tent???.. They sell male /female pee bottles for camping 😅... Greetings from UK 🇬🇧🫶

[@JOKKMOKKGUIDERNA]

Thanks for following us! Lots of my friends are peeing in a bottle. That’s is a kind of good idea and I will probably start that when I get old. Right now… the idea of sitting in my sleeping bag and… no… I have to wait until I’m really old! ;-) /Matti

[@marja1112]

Wow, what an adventure... II have enjoying it, beautiful video & people 👍😍

[@JOKKMOKKGUIDERNA]

Thanks! Yes… the whole group had super good attitude and that helped a lot! The weather was little bit challenging… ;-) /Matti

[@bonpecheur4565]

Wow , what an adventure ! Glad you people came out ok of this difficult weather. Worse conditions ever to be on the trail . Congrat to everyone in the group for keeping a positive attitude ( please let us know what medications was necessary 😅) . Thanks for sharing , and yes , I was having the time of my life watching you guys from the comfort of my sofa , having a beer and eating some pretzels 😋

[@JOKKMOKKGUIDERNA]

There is some advantage with a warm and dry sofa… ;-) /Matti

[@ottobarth3311]

Hi, even if it might disappoint you, there were no drugs involved. Maybe the absence of beer led to some strange behaviour 😂

[@Przemek904]

I was in Sarek Park at the same time, during a snowstorm. Probably a few kilometers from your group, on the other side of Rapadallen, near Ijvarlahko. It was windy and I was happy to have the Hilleberg Soulo. Sarek is an amazing place and can surprise you.

[@jfilm7466]

I'd rather Trek the Spock National Park 🖖🏻😆

[@JOKKMOKKGUIDERNA]

Is that less snow and warmer? …and dry? :-) /Matti

[@anjas.-yy4ih]

Hey Matti and Stina, this is Anja from last years Sarek Expedition! Thank´s for that video, It looked like it was an adventure after all for everyone. I know the feeling, and I hope your group is proud of themself that they cooped with this kind of weather.

[@JOKKMOKKGUIDERNA]

Hej Anja! Nice to hear from you here at KZbin. I still have to edit the video from our tour. I just got stuck with story and lack some material… but something will come from that trip also. :-) This year was very wet… Like we had the last day. Our trip wasn’t easy either… From 2024 we plan to make the trip almost one week earlier so we maybe can avoid the rough weather… ;-) …but the moose chances will sadly also be lower then… Difficult decision. /Matti

[@camouflage962]

many times, we were flying out from Tarfala by mid of August... often under quite snowy conditions.... barely making it

[@JOKKMOKKGUIDERNA]

Yes… Tarrfalla is higher so I can really understand that the winter is coming early there. /Matti

[@PrepperTankar]

A lot of people dont understand how hard it can be in the Swedish wilderness when the weather gets bad even for experienced people. Tack för att du delade med dig av detta äventyr, det är nyttigt för folk att få se att man ska vara väl förberedd och påläst innan man beger sig ut i vildmarken.

[@JOKKMOKKGUIDERNA]

The life out there is like balancing on an edge. Normally it’s just a nice walk but suddenly you fall off and then it’s a fight for your life or a hard time to get dry or safe. It’s so small things that is the difference between easy going and tough shit… /Matti

[@PrepperTankar]

@@JOKKMOKKGUIDERNA It sure is. I ome time when i was going to a camp site (alone) a few kilometers inside a forest i stepped on a what i thougt was a stone with moss on and i just fell down because it was just moss and a huge hole down and i fell down down with my whole leg upp to the hips and i thought i broke my leg. Luckely i didnt break anything but just got scratches and a sore foot but i remember that so many thought was running throu my mind when i fell but i was lucky that time. After that time (2 years ago) im buying a GPS device so that i can contact rescue service if something ever happened. Take care out there and keep up the good work with all the videos. When my daughter gets older we will come and book a trip with you guys.

[@martineschillen8053]

Thank you for showing, loved watching it. These are memories for life for sure.

[@JOKKMOKKGUIDERNA]

Thanks! Yes… this is memories for life. :-) /Matti

[@belindacarinaboco6410]

Just found your channel.

[@JOKKMOKKGUIDERNA]

Welcome!!! We hope you like the videos. What do you prefer? Videos from tours, reviews, how to, equipment or a mix or??? 😀 /Matti

[@dibblah68]

Why are you using a helicopter? Why not just hike in?

[@raymondlogister6828]

what a trip, great, respect to you all. And yes and i enjoy my warm coffee and look to the video. Thank you Matti for this video.

[@JOKKMOKKGUIDERNA]

Thanks! I have also enjoyed my coffee in front of my dry computer while editing this video. ;-) /Matti

[@Z3TRA0S]

What a amazing mindset the group had! Happy faces in a harsh environment 👍 I was very happy to watch this video on the TV, not having to experience this first hand 😅. I hope you get better weather next time!

[@JOKKMOKKGUIDERNA]

We are thinking about planning this tour one week earlier next autumn just to avoid this winter experience. :-) /Matti

[@swedishhobo2995]

Amazing as always Matti ( and probably Stina). Everything from the scenery down to the hardships and editing is fantastic 💪 Thanks for sharing your adventures 🙏

[@JOKKMOKKGUIDERNA]

Thank you for following us and for your kind words 🙏. Matti & Stina

[@samhill3496]

Good vid Matti. Efforts are paying off. Better eavery time. Beautiful place. Seen it in many seasons now. Next time sleds and machines.

[@JOKKMOKKGUIDERNA]

Yepp… the winter is just around the corner… :-) /Matti

[@azclaimjumper]

10:46; Finally a fresh, new pot for making coffee. Good ridence to that old charred black pot. I didn't blink, not even once, during this entertaining real-life outdoor adventure in the boonies. Warm Regards from Reno, Nevada U.S.A.

[@JOKKMOKKGUIDERNA]

That coffee pot have been around and I usually bring it when I’m not using it over the fire. I don’t like it because it got a totally unnecessary non-stick coating on the inside. I think I will look for a coffee pot made of titanium or made in stainless steel. What do you think? :-) /Matti

[@azclaimjumper]

@@JOKKMOKKGUIDERNA I'd want Stainless Steel for boiling a lot of water for a group. Titanium when boiling water for one or two, when you'd more likely be backpacking.

[@greenbimoon]

Awesome adventure Matti, tack

[@JOKKMOKKGUIDERNA]

Thanks!!! :-) /Matti

[@Yuffarium]

A memorable trip this one. Happy to watch from the warmth haha. What was the strap you used around the bottom of your rain pants for the river crossing? I’ve had this idea before but couldn’t find the right type of strap to use.

[@outdoorcinema7]

Great video and interesting experience. I plan to go this year on my first winter camping but without complete and quality gear, I will not go, definitely...

[@JOKKMOKKGUIDERNA]

Thank you for your $SuperThanks!!! Hope you get a good experience on your first winter camping trip. /Matti & Stina

[@outdoorcinema7]

@@JOKKMOKKGUIDERNA Thank you!

[@d3bugg3r]

What an awesome adventure. nowdays it seams to be more common to fly in and out for a hike? i only had to fly once, when i got really ill, while i was in sarek - i really appreciate finding your channel and watching your videos, as it brings back some superb memorys - stay safe!

[@JOKKMOKKGUIDERNA]

Thanks! Helicopters is not super expensive anymore… Specially if you’re a group that are sharing the cost. Anyway I’m not only pro helicopters. They make the nature areas smaller and it’s people who shouldn’t be out there who come there now. They fly in with base camp, beer cans and not always bringing everything back home again. Some of this groups are also fishing and take to much of the fish so the reproduction will be lower. But… it’s like always. Nothing good is only good or nothing bad is only bad. :-) /Matti

[@d3bugg3r]

@@JOKKMOKKGUIDERNA yes I can understand your point of view. Leaving trash behind was already several years ago a problem. I can remember how I carried a bag of trash (beercans…) ontop of my backpack, collected by myself from several campgrounds, on padjelantaleden.

[@L2theEVI]

Very good Matti!

[@JOKKMOKKGUIDERNA]

Thanks!!!

[@jozetrselic]

Epic trek... I love your attitude - the recipe for happines 🙂

[@Preacher68]

Matti , what kind of jacket do you have?, it seemed to dry under the snowy night!

[@jackdkakk4801]

Härligt ni har det✌️ jag var där i slutet av juli med superväder.

[@JOKKMOKKGUIDERNA]

Juli är en helt annan sak… men vi hade definitivt färre mygg än er! :-) Hoppas ni hade en fin tur. /Matti

[@mountains-and-light]

Even more adventerous than last year, Matti ;-)

[@samhill3496]

Trust my Hillebergs in the snow and wind.

[@JOKKMOKKGUIDERNA]

I will look for a Hilleberg Niak now… ;-) /Matti

[@dibblah68]

A Yellow Label tent?

[@audungillerdalen]

Hi Matti - den tynne liggeunderlag matte du har - hva heter den ? Og hvilken ryggsekk har du her ?

[@JOKKMOKKGUIDERNA]

Hej! Liggunderlaget är det billigaste du hittar på ex Biltema. Ska dock beställa ett annat från backpackinglight.se som heter skalmo och är endast 3mm tjockt. Ryggsäcken är en Seek Outside Unaweep 4800 på 79 liter (små liter). Skulle hellre haft en större modell med samma bärsystem. Jag har gjort en review om du skrollar i våra filmer. /Matti

[@audungillerdalen]

Tusen , tusen takk 👍 du/dere lager enormt fine video og fortsett det flotte arbeidet med hundene 🎉