Picture of the Day: Moonrise around Midnight
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Swimming in half-frozen Ounasjärvi
Swimming in half-frozen Ounasjärvi
The snow lasted a bit longer this year than in previous years, and so did the ice. While last week I still experienced frequent snowfall, the thermometer suddenly climbed above 20°C. This led to the rare combination of half open lakes while having perfect swimming weather. So that’s what had to be done …
Via Rautuoja to Hannukuru: Last skiing trip this winter through Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park
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The weather forecast couldn’t make it more clear: Up to plus 8°C and rain next week suggests that the skiing season is at its end. Yet, the snow is still great, so a skiing trip seamed unavoidable: Time for skiing to a to Hannukuru, in the middle of Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park Continue to the photo gallery and the full article
Picture of the Day: Icicles
Picture of the Day: Oldtimer
Picture of the Day: Ice fishing on lake Ullajärvi
Picture of the Day: Reindeer grazing in front yard
Taking Advantage of the Spring Sun: Skiing in Pöyrisjärvi Wilderness Area
Our skiing tracks near Olkojärvi
After I shortened my skiing trip in March, finally the circumstances seemed right to go for another skiing trip: Together with a friend we spent one week on our skiers in the Pöyrisjärvi Wildreness Area. With our bivy bags in our luggage, we made a loop from Hetta to lake Pöyrisjärvi, and enjoyed the warmth of the intense spring sun. Continue to the photo gallery and the full article
Short Trip to Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park – Skiing on Outtakka and Rautuvaara
Cloudy weather in Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park
Earlier this year I got a new pair of skiers that should compromise between distance and downhill skiing, with a light telemark binding. Living near Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park, I thought it might be a good idea to test the new equipment there before going for longer trips with it. Thus I decided to ski into Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park, spend two nights in the Rautuoja open wilderness hut, and used the days to ski up and down the nearby fells Outtakka and Rautuvaara.
Some Northern Lights during Skiing Evening on Jyppyrävaara
Northern Lights on Jyppyrävaara
During a short skiing trip in the evening, the clear nights sky served some nice northern lights, brightening up the otherwise dark landscape. Continue to the photo gallery and the full article