Gerald Zojer's Blog

May 31, 2020July 12, 2020

Spring Flood at Ounasjärvi

Since temperatures skyrocketed within the last days the now melted fast. This led to a proper spring flood this year. Attached some impressions from Ounasjärvi ..

May 24, 2020May 24, 2020

When I said, “Last X-Country Skiing for the Season”, I didn’t mean last skiing trip. Since the polar day started a few days ago I was eager to go for a short skiing trip under the midnight sun. Once again – and with a friend – we decided to ski up to Pyhäkero.

May 21, 2020May 21, 2020

Last X-Country Skiing for the Season: Pyhäkero Again

The snow conditions during this winter have been great, with the thick snow cover still providing plenty of snow. Just a few days ago the snow cover was still between 60cm (south slopes) and 80cm (north slopes) in Hetta, and the ice cover of lake Ounasjärvi still is around 75cm. Yet, according to the weather forecast tonight is the last night with minus degrees and during daytime the thermometer is expected to rise above 10°C. Thus the snow might disappear fast now. Considering this forecast today I went for my (most likely) final x-country skiing trip this season. Like yesterday I skied up the summer hiking trail to the summit of Pyhäkero.

May 16, 2020May 19, 2020

Picture of the Day: Pyhäkero

Thanks to the hard snow cover I was able to ski up to the Pyhäkero summit with skating skis ..

May 7, 2020May 19, 2020

Picture of the Day: Still Skiing

April 24, 2020May 10, 2020

Skiing trip to Halti, in Käsivarsi Wilderness Area

As the temperatures were forecast to get a bit warmer, with a friend we decided to go to the northern part of Enontekiö. Starting from Kilpisjärvi we wanted to ski through the northern part of the Käsivarsi wilderness area. Since there are only few tourists here at the moment, we thought we would try to ski up Halti, which usually is pretty crowded this time of the year ..

March 26, 2020May 22, 2020

Skiing trip in Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park

With a friend we decided to go for a short skiing trip into the Pallas-Yllästunturi national park. Since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic and the subsequent travel restrictions, there are only few tourists in the area. A unique chance to be in the national park during the main season, without it being overcrowded with tourists.

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