Former national team coach for the MTB national team and editor-in-chief of the country’s largest cycling magazine. He also works with training cycling leaders within Friluftsfrämjandet. He has written the handbook Cykla mountainbike.
Anette Andersson, Johan Ranbrandt, Henrik Westling och Martin Strömgren.
All the authors are based in Jämtland and are highly experienced skiers who have in various ways contributed to the development of ski touring in Jämtland.
Anette Andersson, Johan Ranbrandt och Henrik Westling
The authors Anette Andersson, Johan Ranbrandt and Henrik Westling are all passionate skiers. Although they have done countless ski tours, they love discovering new mountains and slopes. They have also written the book Toppturer i Jämtland.
Annelie Pompe
Annelie has competed at elite level in climbing, mountain biking, athletic fitness and freediving. Her achievements include a world record in depth diving on a single breath and a summit of Mount Everest. For Calazo, she has written the book Vandra kring Göteborg, published in 2019.
Author, photographer and cartographer Aron Gooch has worked at Sweden’s largest cycling community and is also the founder of Tisdagsrajd, an institution in Swedish mountain biking. Aron has written the books Mountainbike kring Stockholm and Sveriges bästa stigcykling 1 and 2.
Cajsa Rännar, Emma V Larsson och Jonas Westbom
The authors Cajsa Rännar, Emma V Larsson and Jonas Westbom all work with outdoor life in different ways. They are also all parents who have learned to experience nature under new conditions with both small and older children. In this book they generously share both good and challenging experiences.
Carl Törner
Carl Törner grew up in Fagersta and Västerås and currently lives in Stockholm. He works as a freelance journalist and documentary filmmaker.
He has written the guidebook Vandra Bruksleden (published in 2024 by Calazo Förlag), which describes stages through a historic mining landscape with a focus on both nature and culture.
Caroline Alesmark
Caroline Alesmark is a freelance journalist and author from Österlen. She writes about the interaction between nature and culture and has, together with Kenneth Joelsson, produced several hiking guides for Calazo, including guides to Skåne and Skåneleden. Weekendvandra i Skåne was published in 2025.
Caroline Alesmark och Kenneth Joelsson
Caroline Alesmark often writes about the combination of cultural history and nature and has published several popular books about Skåne. Kenneth Joelsson works, among other things, with the development and management of hiking and cycling trails. He is particularly passionate about the connection between spending time in nature and personal well-being.
Together, they have previously written the guidebook Vandra Skåneleden, which has been published in several editions.
Claes Grundsten
Few people in the country have as broad and deep knowledge of the Swedish mountains as author and nature photographer Claes Grundsten. He has written around 30 books about mountains and hiking in different parts of the world. His latest book is Fjällvandra kring Grövelsjön.
Elle Nikishkova is one of the country’s most sought-after outdoor chefs and appears regularly on television. She moves effortlessly between different culinary cultures and enjoys using flavours and techniques from around the world. She has previously written the books Laga mat på stekhäll, Laga mat i fältugn and Svampbok för matälskare.
The German edition of Laga mat på stekhäll, Dutch Oven - Rezepte ohne viel Schnickschnack (published by Heel Verlag), won the award for Best Translated Cookbook of the Year at the International Gourmand Awards 2025.
Emma V Larsson is an author and journalist specialising in outdoor life and nature. She has written several children’s books that inspire children – and their parents – to explore the outdoors together. Her books include Frejas första fjällvandring, Friluftsliv med barn (2023) and Familjens uteguide till Stockholm (2025).
Emma V Larsson is an author and journalist specializing in outdoor life and nature. She has written several children’s books that inspire children – and their parents – to get out into forests and nature together.
When Jonas is not writing books, he works for the Scouting organization. Jonas photographs and writes about outdoor life with children in books.
Together, Jonas and Emma have written Friluftsliv med barn and Familjens uteguide till Stockholm.
Eric Tornblad
Eric Tornblad has been a leading figure in outdoor cooking in Sweden since publishing the modern classic Torka mat in 2012 – a must-have in any outdoor enthusiast’s bookshelf.
He has also written the books Fjällmat, Snabblagat på tur, Torka mat, Energibars, Eldmat (together with Ida Olsson) and Efterrätt på tur (2025).
The author Eric Tornblad has been a leading figure in outdoor food in Sweden since writing the modern classic Torka mat in 2012, a must-have in every outdoor enthusiast’s bookshelf. Eric has also written Fjällmat, Snabblagat på tur, Energibars, Eldmat (with Ida Olsson) and Efterrätt på tur (2025).
Ida Olsson is a photographer and runs a company that, among other things, organizes courses in knife, saw and axe handling, as well as how to make a fire using different methods.
Eva Tivell
Eva is a journalist and has spent ten years hiking along the beaches of Gotland, where she now lives. For Calazo, she has written the guidebook Vandra på Gotland.
Eva Tivell & Cecilia Mellberg
Författaren Eva Tivell är journalist som i snart 20 års tid har vandrat längs stränderna på Gotland, där hon också är bosatt. Fotografen Cecilia Mellberg är född och uppvuxen på Gotland och vet som få andra när det går att fånga tordmular och gotlandssippor på bild.
Eva Wallstam, Bo Stenson och Lisa Öberg
Eva Wallstam and Bo Stenson are experienced hikers in both Europe and Sweden.
Lisa Öberg is a mountain ecologist with extensive experience as a photographer and has written several books about alpine vegetation and post-glacial vegetation development.
Eva Wallstam och Bo Stenson
The authors Eva Wallstam and Bo Stenson are experienced hikers in both Sweden and Europe. Together, they have written the guidebooks Vandra i Alperna – Chamonix, Fjällvandra i Härjedalen and Flora för fjällvandrare.
Finn Loftesnes
Finn Loftesnes (född 1947) är en välkänd naturfotograf. Han har skrivit flertalet Opptursböcker.
Fredrik Neregård
Nature photographer and author who has written several popular guidebooks about Sarek, the Nordkalottleden trail and the Kebnekaise mountains. He has also written books about hiking, paddling and ice skating.
Fredrik Neregård is a nature photographer and author who has written several popular guidebooks about Sarek National Park, Nordkalottleden and the Kebnekaise Mountains.
Sam Hedman is a freelance photographer and writer based in Hemavan in southern Lapland. His photos and texts frequently appear in various newspapers and magazines, and he is also co-author of a guidebook on mountain hiking in Vindelfjällen Nature Reserve.
Fredrik Schenholm
Fredrik Schenholm is a firefighter, trained geologist and one of the country’s most experienced adventure photographers. His photographs appear in books including Vandra i Bohuslän, Toppturer i Norge and Weekendvandra kring Göteborg.
Climbing author Fredrik Schlyter grew up in Norrköping and began his climbing career on the cliffs at Ågelsjön. Alongside his passion for mountains and rock, he works as a photographer, often focusing on nature and outdoor life.
Gunnar Andersson is perhaps Sweden’s best-known outdoor writer, with extensive experience of hiking both in Scandinavia and abroad. He writes regularly for Turist, Utemagasinet and Åka Skidor.
Gunnika Isaksson-Lutteman
Based in Roslagen and almost a professional weekend adventurer – always with her adventure dog Diesel by her side. She gladly shares her outings at 52adventures.se.
Håkan Wike is a freelance writer and lives in Östersund. He has previously worked, among other roles, as editor-in-chief of the magazine Utemagasinet.
Håvard Tørring, Per Sollerman and Terje Johnsen
Håvard Tørring, Per Sollerman and Terje Johnsen are all experienced and passionate skaters. The project to write the book has been run on a non-profit basis – with the same simple principle as ski touring: it should be fun. For everyone involved, and for you who read. We hope that the book provides both knowledge and inspiration for some of Norway's best skating lakes – and perhaps leads to a meeting out on the ice.
Helena Sjödahl
Helena is a passionate cycling instructor who, among other things, leads popular group rides for women. Together with Fredrik Schenholm, they have written Mountainbike kring Göteborg.
Henrik Trygg
Henrik Trygg is one of the country’s leading outdoor photographers and has been skating with a camera in hand since the early 1990s. At Calazo, his work can be seen in Stora boken om långfärdsskridsko.
Jakob Falkerby is an outdoor enthusiast at heart and soul. Skiing, cycling, hiking, paddling and sailing are among his passions. He grew up in Sollefteå and now lives in Falun with his family. He has worked professionally as a writer for many years.
Joakim Danielsson och Ylva-Li Göransson
The book is written and photographed by Joakim Danielsson and Ylva-Li Göransson. They have both worked as kayak guides in the area. Previously, they have skied across the entire Swedish mountain range and paddled along the entire coast of Sweden.
Joel Karlberg, Petter Lämås och Josef Larsson
The three authors Joel Karlberg, Petter Lämås and Josef Larsson spent 90 consecutive days in Sarek to capture all the variations of the winter season. This is their debut as authors.
Johan Ranbrandt
Johan has worked with outdoor life for much of his life, including as head of sports at STF Storulvån. He is the author of Friluftsliv i Jämtland, Fjällvandra i Jämtland, Toppturer i Sverige (2024) and Toppturer i Jämtland.
Jonas Sundvall and Fredrik Hjelmstedt have written several guidebooks about outdoor life in Sweden and run Calazo publishing house. The first book Toppturer i Sverige was published in 2004 and was followed by the successful Vandra i Stockholm.
Jonas Westbom
When Jonas is not writing books, he works for Scouterna. He photographs and writes about outdoor life with children in the books Familjens uteguide till Stockholm (2023) and Friluftsliv med barn (2024). On Instagram you can find him as away_into.
Jouni Laaksonen is an acclaimed writer, skilled nature photographer and sought-after speaker. He was awarded the Finnish Non-Fiction Writers' Award in 2016. Laaksonen has previously written Calazon's Kiilopää and Saariselkä hiking guide.
Karin Fingal
Karin works as a freelance journalist and was raised on an island in Bohuslän. She loves being in nature, preferably both in her free time and during working hours. Karin has published Vandra Bohusleden, Weekendvandra kring Göteborg, Det vilda Göteborg and most recently Vandra i Bohuslän.
Karin is a biologist and freelance writer who enjoys writing about nature and outdoor life for both children and adults. For Calazo, Karin has produced the very popular Barnens utebok and the guidebook Vandra kring Falun & Borlänge.
The book is written by Karin Runesson and illustrated by Emilie Bergman.
Karin is a biologist and freelance writer who enjoys writing about nature and outdoor life for both children and adults. Emilie is an illustrator and graphic designer who loves being in the mountains year-round. For Calazo, Karin and Emilie previously created the very popular Barnens utebok. Karin has also written the guidebook Vandra kring Falun & Borlänge.
Karin Wallén och Karin Strandberg
Karin Wallén is a journalist and author who regularly writes about outdoor life and travel for magazines such as Utemagasinet, Vagabond and Turist. Karin Strandberg is a cynologist, dog trainer, teacher and dog psychologist and founder of the social network Vandra med hund, with around 50,000 members on Facebook.
Knut Langeland (född 1958) är journalist med sport och friluftsliv som specialitet. Han har skrivit flera böcker om fjäll och friluftsliv, bla Opptur Bergen.
Knut Sørgaard
Knut Sørgaard (f. 1956) från Oppegård, bor i Oslo. Utbildad geolog och agronom och arbetar för norska vägverket. Knut är reseledare i Norska Turistforeningen och har skrivit boken Opptur Oslo.
Laura Hakulinen
Laura is an outdoor writer, nature enthusiast and experienced hiker who has spent more than seven years exploring the Kilpisjärvi region.
Linnéa Damberg och Johan Ranbrandt
Linnea lives in Östersund and is passionate about getting people out into nature, including through the Instagram account @utijamtland, which shares tips on activities and nature experiences in Jämtland.
Johan also lives in Östersund and has worked with outdoor life for most of his life, including as sports manager at STF Storulvån. He has previously written the books Friluftsliv i Jämtland and Fjällvandra i Jämtland.
Lovisa Bergström and Adam Rindeskär have worked on the book for several years. They often return to Kolmården, where Lovisa has hiked since childhood. They have also written the popular book Vandra i Stockholm del 2.
Magnus Patriksson
The native of Västergötland who is active in Friluftsfrämjandet and published the popular guidebook Vandra i Skarborg (2024).
Mårten Ajne
Mårten has more than twenty years of experience as an ice conditions reporter and tour leader for the Stockholm Skating and Sailing Club. Mårten Ajne made his debut as an author with the magnificent photo book Vintervatten (Calazo 2010), followed by The Skater’s Guide to Lake Mälaren, The Skater’s Guide to the Archipelago, The Skater’s Guide to the Lakes of Eastern Svealand, and The Big Book of Nordic Tour Skating.
Mårten Johansson
The author Mårten Johansson is an international mountain guide and was Sweden’s first avalanche technician, trained in Canada. He runs Åre Lavincenter, Sweden’s only center for avalanche safety, which for nearly 20 years has trained hundreds of private individuals and professionals in avalanche safety. Nowhere else in the country is so much knowledge and expertise about avalanches and avalanche accidents gathered.
Mats Ottosson and Lars Magnusson are both journalists and, together with photographer Jonas Ardner, they have written the books Vandra i Tyresta and Kulturvandringar i Stockholm.