Picture of the Day: First Snow 2015
Open Ounasjärvi
The nights became colder and the night temperatures go below zero. Since it is predicted for next week to become colder, I went for a walk on the shore of lake Ounasjärvi, to enjoy the open lake once more before winter arrives and ice forms up… Continue reading “Open Ounasjärvi”
Autumn Hike in Pöyrisjärvi Wilderness Area: From Hetta via Olkojärvi to Pöyrisjärvi
It has become some kind of tradition for me to spend at least one week during autumn in Pöyrisjärvi Wilderness Area. Also this year I felt the urge to go for a hike and camping trip into Pöyrisjärvi Wilderness Area, even though the hiked distances this year were less than in recent years .. Continue reading “Autumn Hike in Pöyrisjärvi Wilderness Area: From Hetta via Olkojärvi to Pöyrisjärvi”
Visit to Wood Workshop: Where Beautiful Kuksa and Puukko are made
A few days ago a visited my friend Eeriki, who is making Kuksa (traditinal Lappish wodden cups) and Puukko (traditional Lappish knifes) since over 35 years. With this kind of experience it is clear that very beautiful pieces of handicrafts are leaving his work shop. Continue reading “Visit to Wood Workshop: Where Beautiful Kuksa and Puukko are made”
Picture of the Day: In the Wood Workshop
Crossing Kilpisjärvi and Hiking through Malla Strict Nature Reserve
In August a good friend of mine visited me in Enontekiö, and we decided to spend a couple of days in the wonderful surroundings of of the lake Kilpisjärvi, and to go for a short hike in the beautiful Malla Strict Nature Reserve. Continue reading “Crossing Kilpisjärvi and Hiking through Malla Strict Nature Reserve”
Midsummer in Lapland: Traditional Kilpisjärvi Ski Race
Since the mid 1940s in Kilpisjärvi, in the northwest of Finland, close to the Norwegian border, a ski race is carried out during midsummer. While not participating, I visited this year’s edition of the midsummer ski race as a spectator, before continuing a “night hike” in the vicinity of Kilpisjärvi and the Saana mountain. Finally some snow again! Continue reading “Midsummer in Lapland: Traditional Kilpisjärvi Ski Race”
