8-day backcountry ski expedition in Lemmenjoki National Park, northern Finland

Join a certified mountain guide for an unforgettable 8-day backcountry skiing experience in the old growth boreal forests of Lemmenjoki National Park in northern Finland. Enjoy the eclectic landscape, stay in cozy mountain huts and learn some wilderness survival skills too.

Group

8 Days

Jan - Mar, Dec

High

Intermediate

Highlights

Enjoy the stunning scenery of Lemmenjoki National Park.
Ski over untouched and high-quality powder each day.
Take advantage of great opportunities to see the Northern Lights!

Description

Lemmenjoki National Park is vast and sprawls over 2.850 square kilometers in the remote Finnish Lapland region, making it the largest and northernmost national park in the country.

In the winter, the boreal forests and small fells (mountains) are covered in light and deep powder, making the national park the perfect place for an incredible backcountry skiing experience.

Over the course of 8 days, we will explore this remote and beautiful wilderness, getting the chance to see some of the local wildlife as well as the pristine natural scenery. Silent and snow-covered old growth forests along with fells and the Ravadasköngä frozen waterfall are among just some of the highlights.

Along the way, we will learn various wilderness survival skills, including how to build a snow shelter, in which you can opt to spend the night.

On the other nights, we will stay in a cozy mountain hut and even get to spend one of them in a traditional Finnish Kota shelter, which is a tent-like space constructed of wooden poles and reindeer hide or textiles (similar to a teepee).

During the nighttime hours is also when we will have the best chance to see the Northern Lights. With no light pollution in the sky, Lemmenjoki National Park is an ideal spot for seeing the atmospheric phenomenon.

So what are you waiting for? Book now for this incredibly fun, informative and scenic 8-day backcountry ski touring adventure through Lemmenjoki National Park in northern Finland!

If you like the look of this trip then we think you will also enjoy our 8-day hut-to-hut backcountry ski touring in the Scandinavian fells, also in northern Finland!

Price includes

Accommodation included
Guiding fee
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Transport during the trip

Details

More info

This expedition can be organized for groups of 2-6 people.

Meeting point

Ivalo airport, Finland

About the guide

Wild Hikes

Tour Operator

If you are looking to avoid mass tourism and want to experience authentic wilderness, we have what you are looking for! We are an adventure travel company centered in human-powered wilderness travels and expeditions, especially in Finland and northern Scandinavia. Our team of highly trained professional wilderness guides, with vast experience on hiking in demanding conditions, will take you to appreciate nature in a sustainable way.

Our team of experts will guide you off the beaten track and well beyond! We offer several unique programs, from relaxed weekend hikes and overnight trips to snowshoeing or skiing in remote arctic wilderness to high-lake packrafting tours, customized extra demanding treks, fishing holidays or educational wilderness trainings. Don’t hesitate to contact us! We have the perfect wild adventure for you!

Languages

English

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