Malva Björkman

Kiruna, Sweden.
67°51′N 20°13′E.

Where are you currently located?

Kiruna, Sweden.

What is your hometown?

Västerås.

What is your main sport?

Alpinist.

Do you have other hobbies, sports or passions?

Biking, climbing and running.

I'm really into health. When I have down time I read a lot about health and biohacking. Other sports I do are biking, climbing and running.

"Nothing is impossible, the impossible just takes a little longer" -Winston Churchill

Tell us about your background.

I grew up in the countryside outside Västerås. Together with my two older brothers we spent more time outside playing than inside. I began to explore the outdoors as soon as I could walk. As a kid there was always an adventure to do. As a 2 year old my dad placed me in a pair of ski boots and after some runs I was stuck. Stuck in to the sport and the culture that came with it. Scouting has also been a big part of my life. Being a part of that has given me opportunities to explore different countries and cultures all over the world.

As soon as I finished high school I packed my bag and moved north. Around that time I understood that exploring and sports are my things. I started trail running, fell in love with mountain biking and took my skiing from the slopes to the off piste.

What is your craziest adventure so far?

The craziest adventure I have done was bikepacking with skis through the Dolomites, 2023. A trip I have dreamed about for years.

What is your dream trip?

I would love to go on a sail and ski trip. That would be a dream trip. And also cross the Atlantic and explore skiing in Canada and Alaska.

Why did you become a Haglöfs ambassador?

Haglöfs has cool products, good sustainability thinking and thinks outside the box, three things that are crucial for me when choosing equipment.

What is your favourite Haglöfs gear?

Vassi GTX setup, the leftover storage bags and the LIM +3 sleeping bag.