Out into the backcountry
The forest silently envelops and the only sounds are your own footsteps and the gentle song of the forest birds. The shadows are still long and the morning air is still, warm and clear. You look out over the mirror-like lake, where ripples on the surface hint at the fish below. On the other side, reindeer graze at the edge of the forest. Your hike continues to the mountain peak, where you will be met by a breathtaking view. Through the clear air, you can see distant mountain peaks and the majestic golden eagle looking for its next prey. Hiking in Arvidsjaur, Swedish Lapland, is a pleasantly…