Skiing in May

May is magical! I did one of my all time best hikes, by skiing, and the very next day we went canoeing and swam on a beach!

My winter 2021

I've been skiing quite a lot this winter. Sometimes along ski tracks, but mostly outside any tracks. See pics of winter hiking!

Comfortable winter camping

Hiking in midwinter means long and cold evenings to spend in the camp. Or is there a way to make camp life warmer, more comfortable? Seems there is.

Beautiful midwinter

Midwinter is demanding time to hike, but sometimes this time of the year can offer unique experiences. I saw magnificent landscapes last week!

Perfect pastime for a Corona weekend

Going out to nature does good to us, that is generally known. It's always fun, and sometimes you encounter even more. I saw this weekend something special, a first in my life.

Snow depth

Is there snow where you live? Finland is divided into two this winter: in south there is no snow, in north there is plenty. See some snowy pics!

Ski touring outside marked trails

Story about ski touring across wilderness areas in Lapland. More pics and less text this time.

What do you mean by “skiing”?

What do you mean by word skiing? And what about winter hiking, can you do it in your country without skis? This is a long post.

Ski touring at -50°C = -60°F

This is a true story of a winter backpacking tour in -50°C. Weather forecasts had predicted -25, but the truth was... memorable!

Opposites week 51, part II

If you want to head deep into a wilderness, you should rather choose another season than midwinter.

But if you know what you are doing, of course it is always possible to go for a longer trek. Let's see the most challenging conditions Finland has to offer.