Trekking

Tips for winter hikers

Text (original in Finnish) and images: Ilari Hauhia Winter hiking is an excellent way to experience the nature in its other element. Forests, rocks, and lakes look much more different under snow and ice than they do while the ground is unfrozen. Another good side of wint...

TOP 10 winter activities

When nature gives you a proper, snowy winter, it does inspire you in a whole new way to plan your outdoor activities. Even though I have not re-invented any winter sport for this post, I do give a nice list over things you can do or try in winter, under an instructor’s directi...

Tour skating

Tour skating is recreational ice skating on natural ice, allowing you to go long distances and enjoy the nature in a whole new way. It involves using tour skates, which have longer blades than normal ice skates, and following safety instructions for skating on natural ice. A...

How to choose backcountry skis

Terrain is the most importat thing you need to take into account when you buy backcountry skis. Skis for forest In the forest and on flat terrain, the skis need to carry the skier over snow. This is why forest skis are normally long and wide. There are different ty...

Video: How to care for your hiking boots

Even good boots need good care. Maintenance increases functionality and lengthens boot's age. This is how it goes: Remove shoe laces and insoles. Rinse off most of the dirt and then do the actual wash with a brush and boot soap. For hygienic reasons, wash also the ...
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