Exploring The Wilderness With Forest Skis
Experience highlight
Embark on a thrilling backcountry skiing quest through Lapland’s snowy wilds, where every glide brings you closer to the untouched wonders of the Arctic landscape.
Experience overview
Location: Ylläs
Duration: 5 hours
November to May
Departure: 10:00
Minimum age: 13 years old
Small group (max. 8 participants)
Guided languages: English, French
Difficulty: Moderate
Operated by our trusted local partner
There is a different kind of quiet you find when you ski away from the groomed tracks and into the real Lappish wilderness. This guided backcountry skiing adventure in the Ylläs area takes you into that quiet — through pristine snow-covered forests, over glistening open fields and along hidden trails that reveal the raw beauty of Arctic Finland.
Forest skis — wider than cross-country skis and fitted with grippy skins on the base — give you effortless control on gentle ascents and open descents, and your guide will have you feeling comfortable with the technique well before the landscape demands anything of you. Half-way, we stop at a traditional wilderness café, where a hearty soup lunch, salad buffet and hot drink await, before skiing back towards the village.
Suitable for beginners and experienced skiers alike. The pace is always tailored to the group. Minimum age 13. Maximum 8 participants.
What is included
- Transfers, winter clothing, forest ski equipment, soup lunch and salad buffet at wilderness café, hot drink and professional guide
What is not included
- TIP_OR_GRATUITY
Please note
Operated during winter season (snow and weather permitting). Minimum number of participants required for each tour is 2 full paying adults.
Pick-up and drop-off information
- Pick-up times may differ from the safari start time depending on your accommodation. Please check your ticket for the correct pick-up time. Pick-up and drop-off services are included in Ylläs
- Instead of pick-up and drop-off, you can arrive to our Safari House also by your own car, by skibus and by foot.
Where is the meeting point
The meeting point for this experience is North Wind Lapland, Tirroniementie 2 C, 95980 YLLÄSJÄRVI, Lappi, FI.
This tour starts from our Safari Office located in the centre of village Ylläsjärvi. You can arrive at our Safari Office by foot, by skibus or by car. You can park your car in front of our Safari Office at Tirroniementie 2C, 95980 YLLÄSJÄRVI Skibus stops in Eelin kauppa, 100 metres from our Safari Office. Arrive at least 15 min before the activity starts. Pick up your winter gear from our Safari Office. Wait until the tour begins.
Can I be picked up from my accommodation
Pickup is included in the tour price from the standard pickup locations listed below.
When booking, you can choose pickup or meet at the designated meeting point.
If your accommodation is not listed, enter its details during booking. The pickup request is subject to confirmation by the activity operator.
Any extra charge or meeting-point arrangement is stated in the pickup-location name when this information is available.
Pick up List Location
- Holiskontie / Made Basecamp
- Hotel Ylläsrinne, outside in front of the hotel reception
- Kuosto Cabin
- Lapland Hotel Ylläskaltio, outside in front of the hotel reception
- Lapland Hotel Äkäshotelli, outside in front of the hotel reception
- Lapland Hotels Ylläs Saaga, outside in front of the hotel reception
- Loimu Resort (walk to North Wind Lapland office, 200 meters from Loimu resort)
- Miilu Resort, outside behind the restaurant
- Äkäslompolo Jounin Kauppa (Big Reindeer)
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