When I’m truly in need of solitude and peace, I go to Härjedalen in the Swedish highlands. The fresh air, the serenity, the reindeer, the gently rolling mountains…up here, it’s impossible not to be filled with gratitude and joy. And you know what? This past summer, as I spent over a month here, I decided that this place is too good not to share with others. The idea for an all-women’s hiking trip was born - and you’re invited!

Nature + community = connection

For seven days and six nights, we’re going to experience beautiful, rugged landscapes, Indigenous Sámi culture, local foods and traditional Swedish customs like sauna and cold plunges. With decades of experience exploring these landscapes, I’ll guide you to Helags, Sweden’s highest peak south of the Arctic Circle and home to the country’s southernmost glacier. Together, we’ll unplug, connect, and let ourselves be filled with awe and wonder in one of Europe’s most remote areas.

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Why go on this trip?

Here are just a few reasons why I think you should join me:

• Peace and quiet – This is a rare chance to disconnect from the constant buzz of modern life and experience a place where slow living was the norm long before it became an Instagram hashtag.

• Adventure guaranteed – Multi-day hiking through dramatic, remote Nordic landscapes and sleeping in rustic mountain huts.

• Experienced guide – Led by me, with decades of experience hiking and camping in the Scandinavian mountain region.

• Small group – Just four participants (plus me) per trip, creating space for genuine connection.

• Unique destination – Thanks to its remote location, Härjedalen in northern Sweden is a hidden gem, with few international tourists and a true sense of wilderness.

Maybe you’re a mom who hasn’t gone on a trip by yourself for years. Maybe you love the outdoors but don’t have a partner or friends who share your passion. Maybe you’ve just been waiting for a reason to go to Scandinavia. Either way, this is your sign to come on a journey of a lifetime.

If you’ve been longing for adventure, for stillness, or simply for time outdoors in the company of kindred spirits, this is your chance.

👉 Learn more and join the waitlist here.

Join me for a live talk on October 23 at 2 PM EST

We all know nature is good for kids, but getting them outside isn’t always easy. Between busy schedules, a heavy homework load and the pull of screens, outdoor play often gets pushed aside. That’s why I’m joining Lucie Brixí Tamášová and the Childhood Potential Club for a live conversation about what’s really getting in the way - and how we can shift it.

Drawing on my Nordic roots and the concept of friluftsliv (open-air life), I’ll share some hands-on tips for making nature a part of daily life…rain or shine.

What we’ll explore:

• Why outdoor play is disappearing—and how to bring it back

• The mindset shift that makes getting outside easier

• Simple ways to weave nature into real life

If you’ve been wanting to spend more time outdoors with your kids but aren’t sure where to start (or how to keep it going), this talk is for you.

Sign up to join us live on October 23 at 2 PM EST - or catch the replay if that fits your rhythm better.

👉 Register here.

See you outside!
Linda

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Before you go...

• I have a curated selection of some of my favorite children's outerwear at Outdoor School Shop. When you shop through the link, I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Check out the Rain or Shine Mamma shop at ODSS here.

• I've published two books: There's No Such Thing as Bad Weather and The Open-Air Life. If you enjoyed them, you can help others find them by leaving an Amazon review here and here respectively.

• I often get interviewed about outdoor play and nature connection at various podcasts. You can find all the episodes I've participated in here.

• Do you have a book club or head up a nature play community? I love doing virtual author visits! Just hit reply to this message to connect.

• I do virtual speaking events for corporations, non-profits and online summits. You can read more about that here.

• Do YOU have something going on in the nature connection space that you think this community should hear about? If so, hit 'reply' and let me know what you're up to - I'd be happy to share!