Tag Archive for: wilderness hut

A Winter Wilderness Trek to Halti, Finland’s Highest Point

Jonna Viitaniemi stood on the summit of Saana Fell, gazing out over the wilderness of Lapland. She found herself wondering what it might be like to hike out there in the distance, far removed from the twists and turns of the human world. Saana, dressed in autumn colours, and the vast Kilpisjärvi wilderness stretching out […]

Where Can You Make a Campfire in Finland? A Guide to Campfire Sites

How to Use Finland’s Campfire Sites? This article introduces lean-tos, kotas, cooking shelters, fire rings, and huts, explaining their purposes and the rules that help you hike like a Finn. Read tips on responsible hiking and the best rest stop options in Finland’s nature.

How to use the open wilderness huts in Finland? Exploring the Pallas-Yllästunturi national park

One day can be a good example of how unpredictable and quickly changing the weather can be in the Lappish fells. In an instant it can change from a freezing rainy fog to bright sunshine, and forenoon and afternoon can be totally different. I started my day in an early forenoon of October as I […]

Skiing in the Arctic Night

In midwinter there is light for only a couple of hours a day in Lapland. We decided to go for a two day skiing trip in Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park, to get a proper feel of the darkness during the shortest days of the year in December. The route was marked on the map, starting from […]