Skin-Based Backcountry Skiing around Pyhätunturi, near Pyhä-Luosto National Park

If you would like to experience the Arctic nature of Finnish Lapland from up close, this amazing skin-based backcountry skiing excursion around Pyhätunturi, near Pyhä-Luosto National Park, is the perfect option for you! Located in the heart of Finland, Pyhätunturi is a small town, only around 1.5 hours from Rovaniemi, surrounded by beautiful, untouched Arctic nature. From there, you can visit the incredible Pyhä-Luosto National Park, Lake Pyhätunturi, or the Soutaja Fell, all on foot. And backcountry skiing, also known as wilderness skiing, is a great way to explore these sites, as it provides easy and practical mobility in the snow.

On the day of your backcountry skiing excursion from Pyhätunturi, you'll need to arrive at the Lucky Rant Saloon to meet your instructor. There, they'll distribute the skis and poles that you'll use throughout the excursion, and they'll teach you how to wear and how to handle them. They will also give you a thorough safety briefing to avoid any mishaps and tell you exactly where you're going on your tour, which might change depending on the weather conditions of the day and the physical level of the group.

Once you're all geared up, it's time to go! You'll explore the breathtaking, snowy landscapes of Finnish Lapland, following your expert instructor, who will teach you about the region as you go. You might ski over the frozen Lake Pyhätunturi, or enter Pyhä-Luosto National Park and discover its beautiful pine forests. Your knowledgeable instructor will tell you fun facts and stories about the Arctic fauna and flora, before returning to the meeting point to debrief over warm coffee or tea and a delicious snack.

Keep in mind that the temperatures in the Arctic can drop between -10 and -20 degrees Celsius, so you need to come prepared for your 2-hour skin-based backcountry skiing excursion around Pyhätunturi, near Pyhä-Luosto National Park, with good quality wool or thermal underlayers, wind and waterproof outerwear, a hat, a scarf, gloves, and even a backpack with some extra layers inside, just in case you need them.

Don't miss out on a wonderful, family-friendly nature experience in the stunning Arctic landscapes of Finnish Lapland. Book your skin-based backcountry skiing experience around Pyhätunturi, near Pyhä-Luosto National Park, today!