Wilderness Skiing around Pyhä-Luosto National Park

Experience the Arctic forest of Finnish Lapland and experience an innovative way to move around in the snow on this amazing wilderness skiing excursion around Pyhä-Luosto National Park! This activity will allow you to try the innovative skishoe that is known as the "sliding snowshoe" in Finnish, and use it to explore the stunning Arctic landscapes of Pyhä-Luosto National Park. This amazing natural expanse is 142 square kilometers long and is home to stunning pine forests with trees that are hundreds of years old, as well as its excellent hiking trails, deep gorges, and scenic views.

On the day of your wilderness skiing excursion around Pyhä-Luosto National Park, you'll need to arrive at the meeting point in the Kairankutsu headquarters in Pyhätunturi. There, you'll meet the expert instructor who will accompany you throughout the day and who will distribute all the necessary equipment for the experience, including the skis and poles. You'll have some time to gear up and learn how to walk with the skis on before you set off on the adventure!

You’ll hike around Pyhä-Luosto National Park with your "sliding snowshoes", and listen to your expert instructor as they tell you fascinating stories about the local landscape, wildlife, and culture. You don’t need any previous skiing experience to participate in this amazing activity. However, you should be in relatively good physical shape, since you will spend around 2.5 hours walking out in the snow.

Additionally, in order for you to fully enjoy this amazing skiing excursion in Pyhä-Luosto National Park, you should come prepared with warm winter clothing, including thermal or wool under layers and wind and waterproof outer layers, a hat, gloves, a scarf, snow boots, and anything else you might need (medication, snacks, water, etc.) to spend an amazing 2.5 hours out in the breathtaking landscapes of Finnish Lapland!

Don't miss your chance to get to know incredible natural landscapes, as well as learn all about a very interesting and particular region, all with a friendly and patient instructor who will make sure you're safe at all times. Book your wilderness skiing excursion in Pyhä-Luosto National Park today!