Exploration
Journey through Johan’s incredible adventures across remote and challenging terrains. Share your suggestions and help chart the course for his next expedition.
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Bike Sweden to Sahara
May 16th 1994, was a day that changed my life. That was the day I started biking from Stockholm to Africa after a bet with my friend Rikard. The question was, could a guy with the lowest grade in school gymnastics bike across Europe? Well, after 52 days and 6,500 km, I lay down in…
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Flying Boat from Sweden to Africa
The Flying Boat Expedition must be one of Johan Ernst Nilson’s biggest challenges. This was by far the least physical one, but just because it wasn’t physical doesn’t mean it wasn’t complicated. Country by country, Johan had to fight against regulations, bureaucracy, and government. The first problem that came up when planning the flight over…
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Jetski Over the Atlantic
In 2001 Johan Ernst Nilson was asked to produce an expedition with Jetski over the Atlantic. His role was Expedition Leader, Support Boat Leader and Film Producer. At first Johan Ernst Nilson turned down the proposal but changed his mind when National Geographic was interested in producing the documentary together with Johan. The expedition started…
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Mont Blanc
Mont Blanc or Monte Bianco, meaning “White Mountain”, is the highest mountain in the Alps, Western Europe and the European Union. It rises 4,810 m (15,781 ft) above sea level and is ranked 11th in the world in topographic prominence. It is also sometimes called La Dame Blanche (the White Lady). For many years, Johan…
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Mount Elbrus
Mt Elbrus is the highest mountain in Europe, but that is not what they taught us in school. There are many questions regarding the Seven Summits and where to climb what. Is it Mt Blanc or Mt Elbrus in Europe? Is Papua New Guinea a part of Australasia etc. Just to avoid any discussions Johan…
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Summit of Sweden in a Wheelchair
When Aron was very young, he got cancer. He decided to live, and not only that, he decided to become the best. Today, Aron has a new life and many World Championship Gold medals in sailing, ice hockey and the Paralympics. Aron’s determination saw him and Johan climb the highest peak in Sweden, Kebnekaise. If…
