Picture of the Day: Moonrise around Midnight
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
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 reading “Via Rautuoja to Hannukuru: Last skiing trip this winter through Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park”
Picture of the Day: Oldtimer
Picture of the Day: Reindeer grazing in front yard
Some Northern Lights during Skiing Evening 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 reading “Some Northern Lights during Skiing Evening on Jyppyrävaara”
Picture of the Day: Polar Stratospheric Clouds
