Canoe and Hike along Öreälven

We meet at the bus station in Bjurholm, which you arrange your own transport to, and then make our way together to the canoe rental by the river. There are buses going from NUS to Bjurholm. We will then paddle downstream throughout the day until we reach Agnäs, with lunch and coffee breaks along the way. After reaching our final destination by canoe, we begin hiking to our campsite. Once we arrive, the guides will serve dinner and afterwards we set up the tents together. The next day we will hike along the river and stop for lunch, before making our way back to Bjurholm for the journey home in the afternoon. In Bjurholm there are buses going back to Umeå.

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.

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