Time for real after ski, Åre style

After a good day of skiing, it’s time to head down the mountain. It’s time for after ski. Åre style. I assume you have taken my advice and enjoyed a late, long lunch at Hummelstugan or some of the other on-slope restaurants in the central ski area. If […]

Hummelstugan serving skiers great food 70 Years in a row.

When it was decided to give the 1954 year’s F.I.S Alpine World Championship to Åre and Sweden. Heavy investment once again took place on the mountain. Since before there was the old mountain railway built in 1910 and a T-bar on a field down in the village. Suddenly, […]

Huså fun and easy back-country skiing adventure in Åre

If you found your way up to the very top of mount Åreskutan and looking for a back-country adventure that you can manage without a mountain guide, here is the tip. Take aim straight north, meaning you will turn away from the sun. You will find a trail […]

The Henning Family Ski Legacy

Ski tradition in the Henning family goes way back and hand in hand with the evolution of modern alpine skiing. Four generations raised on alpine skis, starting with my grandfather Eric Bylund. He grew up in Sollefteå, a Swedish lowland small town and a skiing hotspot in the […]

Almén Ski Lodge, a hidden gem in the outback of Åre

This is a private-owned self catered lodge. So don’t expect any other service except the one you bring on your own. You might find this a bit uncomfortable, but trust me. Once you have checked in and settled down, you will realize why you made this reservation in […]