Half Day Wilderness Skiing Tour in Pyhä
Description
Ski in the wilderness with skin based skis designed to excel in snowy conditions without trails or tracks. Access the untouched snow to experience the beautiful arctic wilderness and enjoy complimentary hot beverages and lunch on the go. This activity is suitable also for beginner skiers because your guide will teach you the correct technique during the tour.
On this wilderness skiing tour we will be skiing in varying wilderness terrain in the Pyhätunturi Area. We use modern OAC skin based skis which are designed for wilderness skiing and are short and wide by design and have integrated skins in the base making them a go to choice in variable winter terrain. The adjustable bindings fit to most winter or hiking boots. The wilderness skiing is a traditional way of moving in the arctic and these type of skis have been used by hunters and reindeer herders for centuries. The wilderness skiing tour takes about 3 hours and includes a lunch and hot beverages at a campsite by the open fire to keep you warm and energised during the tour.
Earlier experience is not needed to participate in the wilderness skiing tour.
Location
The activity is organized in Pyhätunturi area and the meeting point is in the parking lot in front of Naava visitor center from where we will begin our ski tour. Find Pyhä-Luosto Visitor Centre Naava at address Luontotie 1, 98530 Pelkosenniemi. Your guide will wait you there with the gear.
Price includes
Guide / Skis / Poles / Hot beverages / lunch at a campsite
What to wear?
Suitable clothing for winter weather. You should be able to move around and do exercise with ease in your clothes. Use warm boots, hat and gloves. You cab also bring a back pack with additional layer (down jacket etc.) to use during a break.
Food and beverages
Food and hot beverages are included in the tour. Let us know if you have any food restrictions or allergies.