Evening Backcountry Skiing Excursion in Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park from Äkäslompolo
Experience the mystical Arctic night and even observe the Northern Lights on an evening backcountry skiing excursion in Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park!
Practical information
Don't miss out on the opportunity to experience the Arctic night with an expert on this 3.5-hour evening backcountry skiing excursion in Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park from Äkäslompolo!
- Enjoy the magical atmosphere of Lapland winter night (possible Northern Lights)
- Cross a frozen lake and enjoy wide open views under the Arctic night sky in a small group (max. 8 participants)
- Warm up by the fire in a traditional Lapland kota with hot drinks and snacks
Course of events
You should plan to spend around 3.5 hours on this activity:
- Arrival at the meeting point and introduction to your instructor
- Equipment distribution
- Safety and itinerary briefing
- Scenic drive to the starting point of the experience from Äkäslompolo
- Start of your 3.5-hour evening backcountry skiing excursion in Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park!
- Quickly learn how to night ski and get some tips for nighttime photography
- Move at a relaxed pace and search for open skies to observe the aurora
- Midway break
- Enjoy a warm drink and light snacks around the fire
- Return to the starting point of the experience
- Drive back to the original meeting point
- Equipment return and end of the activity
Activity requirements
No previous backcountry skiing experience is required. Some guests feel comfortable on the skis quickly, while others may need a little more time to adapt. Your guide will provide full instructions and adjust the pace to the group. A basic to moderate level of fitness is recommended.
All minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Special terms
This activity is not recommended for pregnant or disabled people.
Please note that the duration and itinerary of the activity depend on weather conditions. Due to unforeseen meteorological occurrences, your itinerary might be shorter or take a different path than usual for your safety.
Since the Northern Lights are an unpredictable natural phenomenon, their presence is never guaranteed.
Included
- Local expert guide
- Backcountry skis (compatible with own winter boots)
- Poles (compatible with own winter boots)
- Headlamp
- Grilled local sausages and hot drinks by the fire (vegetarian option available)
- Pickup and drop-off from Äkäslompolo and Ylläsjärvi
Excluded
- Personal winter clothing (warm layers, winter boots, gloves, hat)
- Personal expenses
- Full meal
Do not forget to bring
- Warm winter clothing (Thermal layers, wind and waterproof outerwear)
- Snow boots or comfortable winter shoes
- Woollen socks
- Hat
- Gloves
- Scarf
- Sunglasses
- Camera or smartphone
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Wait for the sun to fall over the horizon and embark on a wonderful adventure under the stars on this evening backcountry skiing excursion in Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park from Äkäslompolo! With an area of 1.020 square kilometres, Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park is Finland's third-largest national park, located in the Finnish Lapland region. This wonderful natural park is defined by its chain of fells, taiga forests, and diverse Arctic wildlife.
On the day of your evening backcountry skiing excursion in Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park, you'll need to arrive at the meeting point. There, you'll be welcomed by your Nordx Adventures instructor, who will distribute the backcountry skis and poles, and give you a few safety precautions to keep in mind. When you're ready, your instructor will drive you toward the starting point of the excursion.
Once you're all geared up and on-site, it's time to go! Your instructor will spend a moment teaching you how to handle the skis at night and even give you tips and tricks to take photos in the very dim light, before you set off into the Lappish wilderness. You'll spend around 3h30 trekking through the snowy forests and fells of Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park, following your expert instructor and making periodic stops to search for the Northern Lights when you find some open sky. Around midway through the excursion, you'll take a break at a forest shelter and sit around an open fire to share some light snacks and hot drinks with your instructor to regain your strength. If the Northern Lights or the stars are out, your instructor will help you to take some great pictures before returning to the original meeting point for the end of the experience.
Keep in mind that the Arctic and Finnish Lapland can have temperatures that range from 5 to -30 degrees Celsius, so you should come prepared for the freezing temperatures. You should still bring wind and waterproof outerwear, thermal or wool underlayers, extra middle layers, gloves, snow boots, a hat, a scarf, and anything else you might need to spend around 3.5 hours backcountry skiing across Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park at night!
Experience the unforgettable feeling of gliding on the snow at night, in the stunning wild landscapes of Finnish Lapland and even get the chance to observe the Northern Lights. Book your evening backcountry skiing in Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park from Äkäslompolo today!