A year ago, I stood frozen on a trail above Skånevik, convinced I was about to trespass. Despite all my time in Norway—even after countless hikes and a full year in the mountains—the idea of walking across someone’s land without asking still felt unthinkable. But that moment led me somewhere unexpected: toward a deeper understanding of allemannsretten, Norway’s “right to roam,” and the quiet, radical freedom of friluftsliv.

My first 'field note'—a series of snapshots capturing the people, places, and stories I encounter across Norway—honors the legacy of Moritz Rabinowitz. A visionary businessman, a dedicated community leader, and a fearless voice against the rise of fascism.