Ice Climbing Excursion in Korouoma Canyon from Rovaniemi
If you are a fan of adrenaline-pumping winter experiences, this amazing ice climbing excursion in Korouoma Canyon from Rovaniemi is perfect for you!
Practical information
Explore an incredible Finnish natural wonder and discover the mesmerizing Ice Falls on this amazing full-day (10-hour) ice climbing excursion in Korouoma Canyon from Rovaniemi!
Course of events
You should plan to spend a full day (around 11 hours) on this activity:
- Pick up from your accommodations in Rovaniemi (please specify when booking)
- Meet your experienced instructor
- 1.5-hour scenic drive to Korouoma Canyon
- Arrival at the starting point of the experience
- Safety and itinerary briefing
- Equipment distribution (helmet, harness, ice axes, crampons, footwear, etc.)
- Put on your equipment
- 1-1.5-hour hike to the ice fall
- Preparation of the ice climbing equipment
- Introduction to ice climbing, ice climbing equipment, and ice climbing techniques
- Demonstration from your instructor
- The adventure begins!
- Ice climbing in Korouoma Canyon
- Lunch break (not included)
- 1-1.5-hour hike back to the departure point
- Campfire snack break (if time allows)
- Return transfer to your accommodations in Pyhä or Luosto
Activity requirements
Please be advised that all participants must be in good physical condition to take part in this excursion. In addition, this activity's difficulty level is labelled as 'moderate' and includes up to 3 hours of hiking, as well as two proper climbs up 20 to 60 meters high.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
A minimum of 2 participants is required to run this session.
Special terms
Please list the address of your accommodations in Rovaniemi when booking.
Please dress accordingly to face freezing winter temperatures with multiple layers.
Please also consider bringing some snacks like nuts, energy bars, or chocolate (caution: keep chocolate in a pocket inside your jacket, otherwise it will freeze).
Please note that the duration and itinerary of the activity are weather-dependent. If there is a cancellation due to the weather, your instructor will try to reschedule the activity, or, if this is not a feasible option for you, give you a full refund.
Spoken languages:
English, FinnishIncluded
- Hotel transfers to and from Rovaniemi
- Instructor
- Hot berry juice
- Helmet
- Harness
- Goggles
- Crampons
- Ice axes
- Footwear
- Ropes
- Belaying devices
Excluded
- Lunch
Do not forget to bring
- Warm winter clothing
- Warm underlayers
- Wool socks
- Hat
- Scarf
- Gloves
- Water
- Snacks
- Packed lunch
- Camera
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Sign up for an incredible adventure as you go ice climbing in Korouoma Canyon with transportation from Rovaniemi! Korouoma Canyon is located in northern Finland, and it is well-known for its amazing scenery with dramatic cliffs, unique rock formations, and the star of this excursion: the Ice Falls. These spectacular frozen waterfalls are not only beautiful to look at, but also the perfect place to learn or practice ice climbing.
This full-day, guided ice climbing excursion in Korouoma Canyon will be an incredible experience for adventurers ages 12 and up! You'll be picked up at your accommodations in Rovaniemi (please specify your location when booking). Then, with a group of up to 8 people, you will go on a scenic 1.5-hour drive to Korouoma Canyon. Once you've arrived, you'll receive your ice climbing equipment, which includes a helmet, a harness, crampons, ice axes, and footwear. Then, you'll depart for the 1-1.5-hour hike around the stunning Arctic landscapes of Finnish Lapland, through an ancient taiga forest, and toward the climbing location at the frozen waterfalls. Don't forget to bring your camera!
After a snack break, the adventure starts! You'll put on your equipment and receive a safety and itinerary briefing, followed by an introduction to ice climbing, ice climbing equipment, and ice climbing techniques. Your expert instructor will double-check your equipment, and then each participant will get to perform 2 proper climbs and reach from 20 to 60 metres (65-196 feet) depending on your physical condition and climbing level.
If the time permits it, on the way back to the vehicle that will drive you back to Rovaniemi, you'll stop for a well-earned snack around a cracking bonfire. It will be the perfect way to end an amazing day ice climbing in Korouoma Canyon!
Take your chance to participate in an amazing, sporty winter activity and discover some of the most stunning Arctic landscapes in Finnish Lapland. Book your ice climbing in Korouoma Canyon from Rovaniemi today!