In many places, there is still a lot of snow left in the mountains, but it melts quickly and it causes high water flows. Therefore, it can be difficult to get along during the mountain hike.

- Walking in snow can in some parts make it easier to get along, you don't have to walk in rocky terrain for example. But it can also go much slower and you get tired of walking in snow than on bare land, so you can underestimate how long it takes and how hard it is, says Per-Olov Wikberg, coordinator of the Fjällsäkerhetsrådet.

The snow lies all the way from the western Jämtlandsfjällen and north along the mountain chain.

- So with a little good will you can even ski, says Per-Olov Wikberg.

Corona and mountain stations

In addition, the corona pandemic makes summer in the mountains different. STF's mountain stations only accept advance bookings so you cannot make any spontaneous overnight stays. In addition, you should think about how long tours you choose to do, says Per-Olov Wikberg.

- You should not underestimate the ongoing pandemic. In the first place you should make shorter trips, because if you get sick further out in the mountains it will take time to be picked up.

On Thursday, June 18, the mountain stations will open. Nice weather is expected and Per-Olov Wikberg wants to encourage everyone who has the chance to visit the mountains to take the chance.

- But keep in mind that there is a lot of snow and water in streams and streams that can limit accessibility.