4 Days 3 Nights Arctic Challenge in Pyhä-Luosto National Park
Description
Multi-day ski & snowshoe tour in Pyhä-Luosto National Park takes the explorer across the unbroken snow of vast Aapa bogs and through the ancient forests. Skis used are short and wide, easy-to-maneuver wilderness skis with integrated climbing skins on the bottom of the skis. Skiers will pull ahkio sleds (also called pulka) for personal and/or group equipment, keeping the backpack weight low and adding the right kind of Arctic spirit. A Bliss guide will lead the tour and share his/her knowledge about the surrounding nature and wilderness travel tradition keeping it safe and sound at all times.
Skiers will spend the first night at a genuine Finnish wilderness hut in the middle of nowhere. A proper wood-heated sauna will be available. One can also grab the recommendable option of rolling in snow during the sauna session – rewarding for the both body and soul!
On the last day, the sometimes steep hills of the Pyhätunturi fell range await you on snowshoes.
This is a great opportunity to experience more challenging multi-day ski & snowshoe tour in the true Arctic wilderness. The explorer will learn wilderness skiing technique & strategy, how to pack the sled, the daily maintenance routine, weather factor, etc. During the ski & snowshoe tour you may also practice various Arctic skills with the Bliss guide, such as navigation in Taiga forest, use of the traditional puukko knife, fire making in cold, snowy environment, wilderness cooking methods, and so on.
PRICE OF SKI & SNOWSHOE TOUR
The price vary depending on how many people are booking at the same time as follows:
1-2 PAX: 1770 € per person
3 PAX: 1250 € per person
4 PAX: 970 € per person
5-6 PAX: 810 € per person
In case you have already made a booking and want to add more people to your group booking, please contact us first. You may email us at info@blissadventure.fi or give us a call at +358 40 530 2206.
Included
Transportation either from Pyhä or Luosto to the starting point of the skiing – and back to Pyhä/Luosto after completing the skiing part
Dormitory accommodation in the wilderness hut (1 night)
Accommodation in a shared winter tent (2 nights)
Meals mentioned in the itinerary
Wilderness ski and ski poles rental (incl. gaiters)
Snowshoeing equipment rental
Touring sled rental
Ice fishing equipment rental
English speaking wilderness, skiing & snowshoeing guide's services and storytelling
The guide will be available 24/7 to respond clients' any need during the tour
Snowmobile backup for maintenance and safety during the ski tour from Huttujärvi Lake
Know before you go
Participants must arrive prepared with suitable clothing for cold winter weather activity. Layered clothing required. A detailed clothing and equipment list will be sent to the client once the booking has been completed.
Do bring your camera! Wilderness skiers tend to find themselves in gorgeous places rarely seen people on foot or by car. Consider bringing an extra battery or/and a mobile charging unit, so called power bank.