Joel Söderström himself is used to freeriding.

In Åre, there are popular off-piste areas just outside the ski system that attract - but there are dangers with it.

- The powder, loose snow and forest skiing is the biggest charm, but it is also what is the biggest enemy and which you must always consider, says Joel Söderström.

Knowledge about avalanches has increased

For several years, the risks with avalanches in particular have been raised, and this has increased knowledge about avalanches.

Since 2013, the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency's mountain safety council has regularly conducted a survey among distinct off-piste skiers.

It shows that more people have a greater sense of security when it comes to avalanches.

- The development towards increasingly responsible standards for off-piste skiing is gratifying, says Per-Olov Wikberg, who is the mountain safety council's coordinator.

More serious injuries without avalanches

At the same time, the Mountain Safety Council has also noted another trend.

Many people want to ride in steeper and more difficult terrain and then even more risks arise.

- Steep off-piste skiing can be dangerous for reasons other than avalanches, he says.

The Mountain Safety Council sees that many are injured in the terrain.

- It is common to drive at high speed and fall or drive into trees, rocks or other solid objects, and there can be quite severe injuries.

Now the coordinator Per-Olov Wikberg hopes that skiers will also become aware of these risks.

- A single mistake can lead to fatal consequences.

We therefore need to broaden the discussion to more than just avalanches.

Many lack avalanche equipment

In Åre, Joel Söderström notices that many go out into the terrain without having enough knowledge. 

- The right equipment is a and o. The least you should have is avalanche equipment.

But far from everyone has such equipment with them.

When SVT is in Åre, we see several people going straight into the off-piste area with a helmet as their only safety.

- Yes, I get a little stomach ache, says Joel Söderström.