"I wanted to reset that score and face my fears."
Lucinda Price's Solo Camping Challenge in Sweden
Event
Lucinda Price, a contestant on ABC iview's Race Around The World, spent a night camping alone in Sweden's Vaxholm archipelago during her third week of travel. She used the Swedish law known as Allemansrätten (Right of Public Access), which allows individuals to camp on private and public land with certain restrictions.
Key Details
- Preparation & Gear: Price traveled from Jamaica to Sweden with no camping gear. She purchased supplies locally, including an insulated floor mat and food.
- Location: She drove one hour north of Stockholm to Vaxholm, an area in the Stockholm archipelago.
- The Campsite: After a 45-minute walk, she found a designated camping spot equipped with a wind hut, fire pit, and firewood.
- The Incident: During the night, Price heard an unidentified noise that she described as resembling snoring. This prompted her to return to Stockholm the next morning.
- Cost: Her camping kit cost approximately $100 AUD.
Context
Allemansrätten is a Swedish legal principle granting public access to most private and public lands for activities such as hiking, camping, and foraging—provided users do not disturb or destroy. The law requires campers to stay away from residential areas and cultivated land.
Statement from the Subject
Price said she wanted to "reset that score and face my fears" related to a negative past camping experience at a school camp in Australia.