“In late March 2022 I had the pleasure of attending a 5 people, 8-day ski/tent tour through Sarek , "Europe's last wilderness", guided by Daniel. I had some experience from a similar but shorter trip and had a few things of concern. Any such concerns were easily resolved with practical suggestions in preparational meetings and email conversations prior to the trip. Such matters could be anything from what type of food to bring, to "how to keep your gear and yourself dry" or hardware-oriented things like suitable skis.
Daniels experience from the actual route we were taking was very valuable and most likely saved a lot off efforts by avoiding unnecessary troublesome paths.

As a person Daniel possesses a wealth of knowledge related to outdoor activities, I found him to be a really pleasant guy with a very humble appearance. He had advice or answers to anything I asked about and was open to new ideas himself.
He took responsibility for the groups well-being, checking up on the team every morning and evening and during the day. He would occasionally after dinner come by the other tents and surprise us with a dessert, like cinnamon apples in vanilla sauce or a variant of "fried almond paste". Unbelievably tasty after a hard day.

I can highly recommend Daniel as a guide or mentor for these kinds of outdoor activities !”

↟ Christer Cederqvist, SwedenParticipant

“I joined the ski expedition in Sarek with a pulka in the winter of 2022, with Daniel Vilhelmsson Wesén as the guide. I have hiked in Sarek several times in summer, but wanted to experience the national park in its winter setting. For safety reasons, but also to learn more about longer winter journeys, I looked for a guided tour. In summer I usually travel solo and love the freedom and sense of calm it brings, so I was a bit concerned that a guided trip might feel too “touristic.”

However, with Daniel as the trip leader, the group quickly became a great team. Daniel has extensive mountain experience and an impressive ability to share it in a humble and welcoming way. If you want to truly experience Sarek in winter — to have a real adventure while also gaining inspiration and feeling safe with a highly knowledgeable and experienced leader — this trip is a perfect choice.

By the time we reached Saltoluokta, I was truly exhausted. At times it was tougher than I had expected, but above all, I was filled with the experience of an incredible winter week in Sarek.”

↟ Fredrik Malmberg, SwedenParticipant

“A good man who remains calm in adverse and challenging conditions; Daniel Vilhelmsson Wesén of inspirational_outdoors. It was a pleasure and a privilege to do some guiding together and to witness his laid-back yet always clued up attitude out in the wilderness. Relentlessly willing to lay down tracks across the harshest terrain, to read the landscape and weather intelligently and to tackle adversity with a light heart, sensitivity and a big smile.”

↟ Ulfson Arvidsson, SwedenMountain Leader Trainee

“During my training as a mountain leader at Malung Folk High School, I had the opportunity to take part in an eight-day expedition through Sarek led by mountain leader Daniel Vilhelmsson Wesén. Together with three clients, we travelled through the national park on touring skis, pulling pulkas and camping in tents, in highly varied weather conditions.

The trip was an absolutely fantastic experience and an incredibly valuable internship. Daniel is a confident and reliable mountain leader who shares his knowledge in a clear and pedagogical way — both through practical tips and reflections on what it means to lead in the mountains. The experience made me feel more confident both as a winter traveller in the mountains and in leading participants in a mountain environment.”

↟ Gustav Kihl, SwedenMountain Leader Trainee

“After completing two winter ski expeditions on Svalbard and two summer journeys through Sarek, I now had the opportunity to join a winter ski expedition through Sarek with Pathfinders, guided by Daniel Vilhelmsson Wesén.

The group was small, just four participants, which made the trip feel both personal and smooth in every way. As a woman aged 60+, I felt very safe and relaxed with Daniel as our guide. The other participants were more than 20 and 40 years younger than me, but that worked perfectly thanks to Daniel’s calm and professional way of leading the group. This was his eleventh ski expedition through Sarek, and he truly had everything under control.

It was great to receive Daniel’s book and access to his website before the trip, with helpful advice and insights where he also shared his passion for travelling in nature. This made me feel well prepared in terms of equipment and expectations, allowing me to fully enjoy the entire experience.

This is a demanding expedition, where we travelled through all types of weather and varying degrees of cold. It requires both physical and mental strength, the right equipment, and professional guidance.

I love being in Sarek — one of Europe’s last true wilderness areas. I can warmly recommend this trip with Pathfinders and guide Daniel Vilhelmsson Wesén, who makes it possible to experience the beauty of Sarek in a safe and inspiring way.”

↟ Solweig, SwedenParticipant

“A remarkable example of leadership — giving you the space to discover your own shortcomings, while also guiding you in the right direction long before anything becomes risky or unsafe. Wise decisions were made in challenging weather, and the entire journey was led with great skill and professionalism. Thank you!”

↟ Mikael, SwedenParticipant

“A beautiful journey through an autumn-transforming Sarek, where the colours shifted day by day as we moved through the landscape. We truly experienced the real Sarek — from valleys to peaks — with perspectives that will stay with me forever.

The setup, combining guidance with freedom under responsibility, allowed each of us to make our own journey while still having Daniel’s reassuring presence when needed. Highly recommended!”

↟ Peter Nilsson, SwedenParticipant

“The autumn trek in Sarek became an unfiltered encounter with nature — both it and we gave everything. We experienced everything from a soft, tranquil evening on the sandbanks of Rapadalen to the fury of an autumn storm, and the breathtaking feeling of standing on top of the world at Skierfe. Thank you, Daniel, for leading us there and showing us that we could do it!”

↟ Maria Randjelovic, SwedenParticipant

“The week in Sarek was something I had been looking forward to for several years, and it truly became an experience to remember — a powerful sense of nature and wilderness, with changing weather conditions that were both enjoyable and challenging.

The small group turned out to be just right, and a big plus for Daniel’s knowledgeable, down-to-earth, and well-balanced leadership.”

↟ Hans Furuland, SwedenParticipant

“I joined an autumn trek in Sarek that offered both challenging and rewarding hiking in demanding terrain. It felt reassuring to have such a knowledgeable and versatile guide — who even took on repairing boots when the soles gave out.

Beyond all the practical skills Daniel shared, we also experienced plenty of joy and laughter along the way. I can warmly recommend a trek with Daniel as your guide.”

↟ Johanna Sjöstrand, SwedenParticipant

““Now we quietly make our way on,” Daniel would say after every break. We had no idea that “quietly making our way” through Sarek could be so demanding — but it was worth every bit of effort.

It was a fantastic journey, with Daniel as a steady and reassuring leader who gave us the confidence to climb steep rocky slopes, push through dense undergrowth whipping against our faces, cross marshland where we sank to our knees, and wade through icy water over slippery stones.

The views and all the experiences we shared — together with a group that supported each other and laughed often — are memories we will carry with us with warmth and gratitude. We truly recommend others to join one of Daniel’s hikes.”

↟ Maria & Sven-Erik Perlman Aspeklev, SwedenParticipant

“I would like to thank Daniel for a well-prepared and highly educational autumn trek in Sarek in September 2023. As an aspiring mountain leader, I had a great interest in seeing how Daniel handles and solves real situations as they arise — for example, adapting the route based on participants’ wishes and abilities, or dealing with boot soles that are about to come off.

Daniel leads adventures with great knowledge, but also with joy and humour, which makes me truly recommend joining one of his trips.”

↟ Fredrik Fall, SwedenMountain Leader Trainee

“Inspirational Outdoors: Connect, create, explore, inspire er en fremragende guide til friluftslivet, skrevet af Daniel Vilhelmsson Wesén, der tydeligt demonstrerer sin omfattende erfaring som guide for grupper og passion for naturen.

Wesén formår at formidle sin kærlighed til friluftslivet gennem hvert kapitel, hvilket inspirerer læserne til at udforske og skabe deres egne eventyr. Han understreger vigtigheden af at opbygge forbindelser, udforske naturen og motivere andre til at gøre det samme.

Bogens styrke ligger i dens tilgang til friluftslivet, hvor den ikke søger at give definitive svar, men i stedet tilbyder retningslinjer og metoder, som læserne kan anvende i deres egne udendørs oplevelser. Wesén anerkender, at friluftslivet er forskelligt for alle, og opmuntrer til at finde ens egen vej og skabe unikke oplevelser.

"Inspirational Outdoors" er mere end blot en praktisk guide; den fungerer også som en kilde til inspiration og motivation for læseren. Den giver både praktiske råd og dybdegående refleksioner, hvilket skaber en solid platform for at planlægge og gennemføre fremtidige friluftseventyr.

Alt i alt er "Inspirational Outdoors" en anbefalelsesværdig læsning for enhver naturelsker, der ønsker at udforske og nyde naturens skønhed og udfordringer. Weséns passion og ekspertise skinner igennem, og læseren vil helt sikkert føle sig inspireret til at tage ud i det fri og skabe deres egne uforglemmelige eventyr.”

↟ Eventyrinorden, Denmark

“Whenever I pick up a book, a tome or even a manual there are elements I've come to expect, such as the way information is approached and conveyed within those pages. But I found a rare and welcome exception to that rule in Daniel Vilhelmsson Wesén's work titled Inspirational Outdoors. I was immediately taken by the frank, introspective nature of the piece and how honestly, and earnestly, his outdoor experience was described. Where, in other such attempts, authors focus upon technique or equipment, Daniel almost exclusively imparts what should be the most important element of this sort of adventure: the emotional and introspective effect. For that I am pleased and grateful, and wholeheartedly recommend this book to anyone interested in a life spent wholly or partly outdoors.”

↟ Marcus Lawson

“Dybsindig og personlig. Fokus på omgivelser, oplevelse og rejsen som mål og nedtoning af grej, teknik og præstation. Friluftsliv i sin fulde betydning, ikke kun friluftsaktiviteter. Og mange gode spørgsmål til refleksion, ikke mindst temaet om at guide. En velskrevet bog, der har manglet.”

↟ Jonathan Hansen, Denmark

“I met Daniel on Fyn at the Fjällräven Classic Denmark. My foot was broken and Daniel looked after me and brought me to the checkpoint. We had great conversations and he also took care of the organization in the hospital afterwards! A great guy! And super nice! He makes jokes and can comfort well when one is sad and does not know any more.”

↟ Lena Krumbeck, GermanyParticipant

“We met Daniel at Fjällräven Classic Sweden 2017. As an experienced guide at this trekking event, he provided us with lots of useful suggestions with great delight before and during trek, it made us feel free to talk with him. In this 5 days, we talked about the magnificent landscape, had some juicy berries, shared some stories of native people, and moreover, he let us know the positive attitude in the wild. It was our pleasure to meet him. We have an unforgettable adventure in Lapland.”

↟ Ya-Chi Yang, TaiwanParticipant

“An adventure is like a cocktail. When the ingredients are right the taste is phenomenal, and sometimes I just need a slice of lemon. Daniel Vilhelmsson is like the bartender. You are in focus, and if nature serves an adventure cocktail, Daniel lets nature rule. If nature sends you a curved ball with rain or bad weather, Daniel finds the right ingredients to make the adventure complete. To have a bartender in world class, is an insurance that adventure is ahead. So trust your bartender and you’re in for a world class adventure.”

↟ Vidar Lyrstrand, DanmarkDeltagare

“It's a nice experience to walk 110km trail in 5 days accompany with an interesting and experienced mentor. Daniel took care of team members who had discomfort during the hike and made sure everyone was OK. With Daniel as a guide everyone finished the hike successfully. And I also learned some useful Swedish from him, like how to order a beer, which is so important when you take a rest in the huts or at the finish line.”

↟ 楊發發, TaiwanParticipant

“We met Daniel at Fjällräven Classic Sweden 2017 and Fjällräven Classic Denmark 2018. He really is a great guide. He always reminded us of the safety to pay attention during trek and shared a lot of knowledge about the outdoors with us. Daniel is professional but still very humble and has a great sense of humor. He let us know the positive attitude in the wild and life. I learned a lot from him, like positive life attitudes and how to enjoy the outdoors. l feel very lucky to meet him. I hope to meet him again in Fjallraven Classic USA next year.”

↟ 陳思蓉 Jamie, TaiwanParticipant

“First, it was a wonderful trip in Sweden, much thanks to Daniel, he is the most nice and humorous person I have ever met. Although, my english is poor, this trip became unforgettable!!!! From this trip I've learned so many things, like how to pack and unpack my own stuff and how to choose campsites. From time to time we used funny language to chat with each other but we also just enjoyed being accompanied by each other. All above memories made this trip so special and memorable.”

↟ 許栯捷, TaiwanParticipant

“It’s truly a great fortune and pleasure that Daniel could be the person who led and accompanied me to take the summer adventure on “Kungsleden” at Fjällräven Classic Sweden 2019. As an experienced guide or even a trusted mentor, Daniel always makes me feel safe and comfortable to follow him in his footsteps when walking behind him. Besides, the time we talk and laugh, have meals, say goodnight or goodmorning, set up the campfire, swim in the refreshing water, or just walk silently and enjoy the spectacular scenery, has all turned into the most beautiful and precious memory to me.
To be honest, saying goodbye and try not to miss Daniel too early is quite difficult for me after spending about a week together in this lovely wonderland. Sincerely hope that I could meet somewhere or trek with Daniel again in the future no matter how far it would be. However, “the longest journey is the one inward”, which Daniel has told (specifically, translated the extremely touched sentence in Swedish on the rock to) me before we went through the finish line in Abisko, I do believe that everything Daniel had taught and spiritually inspired me in this unforgettable journey would make me become a brave but humble person to move forward to exploring the world, the nature, and myself. Deeply appreciated having Daniel with me this time.”

↟ Xin-Wei Huang, TaiwanParticipant

“We were with Daniel, our guide for Fjällräven Classic Sweden 2024, a 7-day trip. What a privilege it was to have him on my first hiking experience in Sweden.

Despite his extraordinary experienced guide expertise, his mechanical techniques also stood out during the trek. My hiking boots stopped working on the second day, Daniel let me finish my remaining excursion with his amazing mechanical skills! Yes, the picture online was mine. I really appreciate Daniel's help!”

↟ Jee L, TaiwanParticipant

“I met Daniel from Sweden through his post on the Camino pilgrims forum. We met for an morning beer in Lisbon and decided that we would start our Camino together. Daniel speaks excellent English and made me laugh at everything. His comedic sense of timing was much appreciated as was the fact that I know he slowed his pace down dramatically so that we could walk together.”

↟ Kari Gale, USA

“I had the privilege of meeting Daniel in June of this year while walking the Camino Frances. We became part of a group of pilgrims who chose to walk together during the day and to eat, drink and be merry during the evening. It was magical. The interesting thing about Daniel, though, is that he didn’t just walk, eat, and drink with the rest of us; he was also provided leadership in his calm, gentle way. He was always looking out for us; herding the straggler back into the group; making sure everyone was okay without making a big deal of it. I always felt confident when I was walking with Daniel and always felt that laughter was about to break out! I highly recommend him and his leadership skills for any outdoor venture that he undertakes.”

↟ Nancy Brown, Canada

“Even though Daniel has a great sense of humor and is always up for joking around, I would say still waters run deep! On the size of his little backpack – sometimes less is more – you could immediately see that Daniel is an experienced walker, hiker or pilgrim whatever you want to call it. You would never hear a complaint from Daniel, but only acknowledging the bright side of life!”

↟ Judith Ta, Germany

“I had the pleasure of walking with Daniel for a few days on the Camino Portuguese this October. During that time I came to realise he is quite an insightful person with the ability to be very task focused but at the same time thoughtful of other people. It was a walk where we shared interesting conversation and comfortable silences.”

↟ Peter O’Meara, Germany

“There are two things that stand out with Daniel; his vast knowledge about the great outdoors and maybe most importantly his humble and big-hearted personality. We consulted Daniel while planning for a 10 day trip through Sarek National Park. He did not cease to impress with his extensive knowledge about one of Sweden’s most isolated regions, which he knows as well as his own backyard. If we had done the research ourselves it would have taken days to find and even then there is certain information that you cannot find on the internet. Daniel could answer all of our questions from the tip of the tongue as well as adding extra tips of do’s and don’ts. We received reliable information and feel confident walking through one of Sweden’s wildest regions. On top of Daniel’s extensive knowledge he also has a really enjoyable personality and makes everyone around him feel appreciated. Clearly this is the result of a man who gives his passion everything and loves inspiring others.”

↟ Louise Elger and Konrad Pohl, Sweden

“After an incredible trip in Sarek in March/April 2021, we would like to thank Daniel for his extensive knowledge, experience, and advice in preparing us for our first winter expedition with a tent. Daniel acted as our advisor and coach throughout the autumn and winter leading up to the trip.

Thanks to Daniel, our Sarek journey became a truly positive experience in every way — he has a unique ability to inspire and to share his deep knowledge and experience.”

↟ Familjen Diedrichs, Sweden

“I’ve had the opportunity to join Daniel on several different adventure runs. With him as a guide, I’ve run myself exhausted through dark forest trails lit only by my headlamp, then slept under a tarp before heading out again the next morning. I’ve run and swum between the islands in the Gothenburg archipelago.

Wherever we’ve gone, Daniel has contributed with his experience, knowledge, and calm presence. He shares tips and advice and always maintains a positive attitude. It’s both easy and fun to join him, and he often adds an exciting surprise along the way. No adventure is ever the same. I have always felt safe in his company, even while being challenged. Daniel pushes and supports in an engaged and encouraging way.

I’ve become a better and more technical runner by joining Daniel on his trips. But more importantly, he has brought out the adventurer in me. I can warmly recommend an adventure with him as a guide and inspiration.”

↟ Li Edqvist, SwedenFriend

“Daniel and I shared a marvelous week together in Sarek National Park in mars 2019. This was my first multi-day winter trip and it was very reassuring to have such a knowledgeful and experienced partner. This was particularly true when we got some issues with the stove. No worries for Daniel and his maintenance kit and the stove was soon up and running again. Knowledge and experience are of course important but most of Daniel is a genuinely nice guy. Prior to this trip we had never pitched a tent together and to be honest, we hadn´t spent that much time together outside work, but that wasn´t a problem and this trip is something I will always cherish.”

↟ Johan Jacobsson, SwedenFriend

“If your looking for someone who can show you how easy it is to access beautiful and serene places, Daniel is definitely the guy to do that. He is very humble with excellent social skills and humor. He knows what he is talking about when it comes to enjoying and experiencing the outdoors as well as knowledgeable on bushcraft and what equipment to use and not to use. I have joined Daniel for two micro adventures that took place at a hiking distance from the Gothenburg city centre and have absolutely loved it! Both times I slept with nothing but the sky above my head, woke up and went directly to work the day after, but not before having enjoyed a dip in a forest lake and some freshly brewed coffee from an open fire. If you need a guide who can inspire you, Daniel has all the skills you need. And if you are really lucky he might even fry you some pancakes on the open fire in the morning before you head off to work.”

↟ David Heigis, SwedenFriend