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Into the fresh snow on snowshoes.
When the branches bow under the snow, leave the slopes behind and set your own pace through the mountain forest.
Snowshoes take you into deep snow without needing cross-country technique. Start with a short route if it is your first time; the quiet, the light and a thermos of something warm are reward enough.
Three ideas near Solviken
Explore the forest on the Katrina side, keeping well away from pistes and lifts. Sångbäcksfallet is a lovely destination if winter access is safe; summer steps can be icy or buried, and steep edges and flowing water need care. For a short outing, follow the woods along Svartåstjärn. Only cross the lake if local experts have confirmed the ice and you have the right skills and gear. Ask about marked winter routes from Storhogna for a longer day.
Rent a pair and give it a try
Vemdalen Experience rents snowshoes; ask at Storhogna Högfjällshotell or its sports shop about availability too. Check whether poles are included. Sturdy winter boots usually work in the bindings; try them on at the rental desk. Poles help on uneven ground.
Dress for moving, pack for stopping
Walking through deep snow is warmer work than a normal stroll. Wear adjustable layers rather than dressing too warmly and carry an extra warm jacket for breaks. Bring mittens, a headlamp if daylight is short, hot drinks and a generous snack. Stay off groomed cross-country tracks and avoid steep ground and unfamiliar ice. With children, even half an hour among the trees can be a wonderful outing.
Snowshoe rental – Vemdalen Experience ↗ Storhogna Högfjällshotell ↗ Destination Vemdalen snowshoe guide ↗