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Planning & Progress0

Practical tools, structure and insights for staying active through the year

Goals & Tracking1

Clear targets, yearly goals and measurable progress

Reflections0

Honest thoughts and lessons learned from a year of activity.

Tire pressure calculator
Bike0

Core topics about the bicycle, its components, and essential upkeep.

Service0

Maintenance and repair tips to keep your bike in top shape.

Tips & Tricks2

Useful tips and hacks to improve your bike rides and maintenance.

On the Trail0

Stories, tips, and practical insight for life outdoors — whether hiking or cycling.

Outdoor Skills and Safety4

Essential guidelines for safe and responsible travel in the mountains and on the trails. Clear, practical principles based on real experience and outdoor culture

Navigation & Route Planning1

Essential guidance for maps, GPS use, and planning safe, efficient routes.

Gear for the Trail0

Practical advice and reviews of equipment for outdoor travel and exploration.

Cycling Trip Reports0

Experiences and stories from the saddle, from singletrack to long bikepacking trips.

Hiking Trip Reports0

Personal accounts and highlights from hikes, mountain walks, and outdoor adventures.

Photography0

Exploring outdoor photography through real‑world use, technique and practical experience

Equipment2

Hands‑on reviews and technical insights into cameras, lenses and outdoor gear

8. Feb
Finished wheel DT Swiss 240 hub and EX471 rim

The complete guide to building a bicycle wheel

Tips & Tricks

A complete guide to building a bicycle wheel, from tools and components to lacing, tensioning, stress‑relief, and precision truing for a strong, reliable wheel

4. Feb
Shelter when needed

Be prepared for bad weather and frost, even on short trips

Outdoor Skills and Safety

Preparedness in the mountains: smart packing, extra layers, and simple gear choices that keep you safe and comfortable in changing weather

31. Jan
Replacing fatbike rear wheel

Replacing my fatbike rear wheel after a hub failure

Rebuilding my fatbike rear wheel after a failure. Full workshop process: teardown, inspection, and complete rebuild for winter riding.

10. Jan
Winter wonderland

Winter Wonderland

A deep‑snow fatbike ride turns this forest trail into a true winter wonderland. Heavy snow pulls the branches down over the path, creating a natural tunnel of white, while steady snowfall adds a calm and almost magical atmosphere

1. Feb
A selection of my camera gear

My Outdoor Photography System

Equipment

A lightweight, weather‑ready photography system built for real outdoor terrain, using Fujifilm bodies, compact lenses and reliable drones

25. Jan
Bike tire pump

The ultimate guide to tire pressure

Tips & Tricks

A clear, modern guide to bicycle tire pressure, tire types, and wheel dimensions. Learn how PSI, bar, rider weight, terrain, and tire construction affect performance. Includes ETRTO sizing, MTB tire standards, wide‑tire efficiency insights, and a practical tire‑pressure calculator to help you fine‑tune your setup for better grip, comfort, and speed.

21. Jan

Pay attention to the weather and the avalanche warnings

Outdoor Skills and Safety

Stay safe in the mountains by understanding weather, avalanche warnings, and smart route choices. Practical tips and personal experience for every season

Pay attention to the weather and the avalanche warnings

Outdoor Skills and Safety

Stay safe in the mountains by understanding weather, avalanche warnings, and smart route choices. Practical tips and personal experience for every season

18. Jan
Canon 5D Mark III and lenses

The cameras that shaped my photography

Equipment

A journey through camera systems, weight, mobility and real‑world use, showing why the best camera is always the one you bring with you

14. Jan
Bad weather ahead

Adapt the planned routes according to ability and conditions

Outdoor Skills and Safety

Adapting your route to ability and conditions is essential for safe mountain travel. Real experiences show how awareness and flexibility keep every trip safer

11. Jan

Map and compass: A practical introduction

Navigation & Route Planning

Learn essential map and compass skills: orientation, triangulation, terrain reading, distance estimation, and safe navigation for hiking and outdoor adventures

7. Jan
The trail from Jøldaldalshytta to Gjevilvasshytta over Skrikhøa

Plan your trip and inform others about the route you have selected

Outdoor Skills and Safety

Planning your trip and informing others is essential for safe mountain travel. Learn how preparation, local insight and clear routines create safer outdoor adventures

4. Jan
Beautiful Gjevilvatn close to Oppdal, Norway

Setting realistic goals for 2026

Goals & Tracking

Realistic activity goals for 2026. Learn how to set measurable targets, break them into manageable steps, and build a system that supports long‑term progress

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