What does it mean to be "outdoorsy"? I used to worry that it had to be something more—something bigger, than what I could accomplish. I carried with me this unspoken expectation of what it meant: the right gear, peak fitness, dramatic mountain vistas. Not just me in old sneakers walking the trails behind my house. That definitely didn't feel outdoorsy. But that's exactly why I love the Nordic concept of friluftsliv and I'm so drawn to understanding friluftsliv more fully. F

Exploring the concept of Friluftsliv, outdoor living, in the city.

Friluftsliv translates into outdoor living. Learn more about its benefits and how to incorporate it into your every day life.

Accepting the imperfect outdoor life, Friluftsblah, by embracing the nordic concept of Friluftsliv.

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