The Jury
The White & Green Ribbon has a jury that also serves as a reference group for the development of the Ribbons. In addition to the core team (Annica, Torkel, and Sara), the jury includes three additional stars – each a passionate ambassador for the White & Green Ribbon.
The Jury’s Role
The jury acts as a sounding board for complex decisions, such as rule adjustments, unforeseen events, and questions about the Ribbons’ future development. They also evaluate and, hopefully, approve Ribboners upon completing their journey. Additionally, after each season, the jury selects the “Trail Angel of the Year” based on nominations from Ribboners..
The jury aims to increase interest in long mountain treks, elevate the prestige of mountain trekking and skiing, and promote greater awareness of the unique nature and culture of mountain landscapes. Their ambition includes addressing key issues such as Allemansrätten (The Right of Public Access) and the preservation and development of mountain trails in collaboration with other stakeholders connected to the mountain environment.
Members of the Jury
The jury/reference group consists of individuals with a deep love for the mountains and adventure: Annica Ideström, Torkel Ideström, Sara Wänseth, Johan Prissberg, Christine Hägglund and Fredrik Olausson. Check them out below!
Annica Ideström
Certified mountain and wilderness guide and physical geographer. Outdoor recreation coordinator at the County Administrative Board of Jämtland and entrepreneur in nature tourism. Mountain resident, mom, wife, dog owner, who most enjoys skiing, kayaking, or sitting by a fire in a beautiful spot.
Torkel Ideström
Certified mountain and wilderness guide, combined with studies in ecology and biology. Entrepreneur in nature tourism, running a kayak center and working as a carpenter. Educator at the Wilderness Education Program in Åre. Mountain rescuer. Mountain resident, father, husband, dog owner, who loves both high and low intensity – as long as it’s outdoors.
Sara Wänseth
A Jämtland native with extensive experience in the outdoor industry, specializing in outdoor brands and various forms of communication. Completed the White Ribbon in 2022. Passionate about all types of outdoor activities, year-round, preferably in the company of dogs Anouk and Mio.
Johan Prissberg
Johan has extensive experience in the outdoor industry and has been with Lundhags in Järpen since 2014. A certified mountain guide, he loves all kinds of outdoor activities, regardless of the season. Passionate about cooking outdoors, he has a deep enthusiasm for the mountains.
Christine Hägglund
A mountain adventurer with both a Green and White Ribbon in the experience bank. Certified mountain guide according to the “Swedish Fjälledarnorm” and works professionally with leadership training.
Fredrik Olausson
A tourism specialist with several years of professional experience working with outdoor recreation on a strategic level, both locally and regionally. A devoted enthusiast of mountain activities, preferably uphill and downhill, both summer and winter – particularly ski mountaineering and mountain running. Lives in the small village of Ottsjö, nestled in the southern Åre mountains. Currently works with democracy development at Åre Municipality.
We discuss everything from development to dilemmas and boundary decisions, united by a shared love for the mountains and a commitment to preserving the freedom to move through these landscapes.
Christine Hägglund
