The late winter in Sweden has seen skaters and skiers scrambling for ice and snow. Last weekend Oskar Karlin and his two friends got a message from Kiruna in Laponia: it’s getting colder, the lakes are about to freeze – and there is no snow yet. The race was on.

Just because the race is off doesn’t mean you can’t participate. This year’s Orbea Mountain Triathlon was called off because a lack of competitors. But I decided I wanted to race anyway.

He spent 23 days alone in the Canadian outback, paddling down two big rivers in a inflatable canoe. It was Peter Perssons second solo expedition into the heart of the wilderness of Canada. The first time it almost cost him his life. This time he brought home some great videos for you.