19-21 August 2022 Kajak camp Ejheden

Do you want take a kayak tour with the possibility to develop your paddling skills and at the

same time enjoying the peace and quiet in a remote area.

I guess Ejheden kayak camp is the place to be. Along way from the closest urban bustle lies

the abandoned village Ejheden, north from Furudal.

We live in cabins and take us from the village and paddle through the waters surrounded by

old forests.

The village was abandoned in the 60s and which is now a part of Ejheden Eco-park and had

at most 100 inhabitants and its own school. It has the most amazing sauna and an old boathouse where you can have a wonderful dinner while during sunset. Sveaskog has opened the landscape and cattle

in the summertime to restore the meadows and biodiversity as well. In this Eco -park you

will find many lakes some are lined with pined forest and provide a very nice setting and rich

wildlife. In this beautiful area with nature and cultural experiences , Next step nature will arrange a

weekend camp for you who want to learn more about kayaking and at the same time get a

nature experience in Dalarnas more solitary enviroment.

We live in Ejheden in the Mangevie cozy off the grid cabins next to Stor-Ejen which is the

biggest lake in the area. Overviewing stunning lakes in the most beautiful setting.

Friday

Arrival and accommodation 18-20.00. During the evening we have lit the fire in the boathouse for those who wants to sit down and socialize. There is also the opportunity to take an evening walk and explore the surroundings and enjoy the silence or take a sauna with lake view.

Saturday

Review of the Kayaks and the other equipment. Paddle techniques to develop personal skills, safety and exercises.Lunch.Shorter paddle trip with technique exercises during the trip.Diner, sauna and socializing at the boathouse. There is also the possibility of an evening paddle trip on the lake Stor-Ejen. Paddling at sunset is a nature experience that gives shivers in a good way.

Sunday

With the new skills from Saturday, we take a trip on the lake and lunch in some nice place.

The lake has many small islands and bays that we can explore. At the northern end of the lake, you can take walk to the last wolf hunters’ cabin, so it still stands.

We will end the day at 17 o clock.

The guide has extensive experience of kayaking the outdoors and forest life. As a former outdoor leader he is pedagogical and can help you regardless of weather you are a beginner or have previous experiences of paddling, you will get the possibility to develop.

Date 19-21/8-22. Book at the latest 30/7

Price:3900: - Max 10 participants, minimum 5.

The price includes 2 nights in a cabin, 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 1 diner. Renting of kayak, life jacket and a guide who is present throughout the stay.

Moderate allergies or special diets when booking.

Booking: jens@nextstepnature.se +46706968183