Talk about an idyllic upbringing, just ask Reine Barkered about growing up in town of less than 500 people on the footsteps of some of the best skiing in his home country Sweden.  With 100k of wilderness in every direction Reine had plenty of room for activities and although he travelled the world many times over as a professional skier, he is always drawn back to family “farm” and the serenity of the Scandinavian high country.

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Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture....