Backcountry Skiing Excursion from Ivalo

Try a backcountry skiing excursion from Ivalo and discover Finnish Lapland's untouched beauty with an expert by your side! Backcountry skiing, also known as off-piste, allows you to explore untouched, unmarked and unpatrolled areas surrounded only by wilderness. Ivalo, located in Finland0s northernmost region, Finnish Lapland, is perfect for experiencing this amazing sport, thanks to its wild, untamed, Arctic surroundings that get covered in snow every year during the winter.

On the day of your backcountry skiing excursion from Ivalo, you'll need to arrive at the meeting point in the Xwander Nordic headquarters. You can also hire your instructor's transportation service from Inari, Nellim, Kakslauttanen, Kiilopää and Saariselkä, for 20 euros per person. Once you get there, your instructor will distribute the thermal overalls, boots, and mittens they lend you to keep warm during the experience. Then, it's time to head to the starting point of the experience!

Upon arrival, your instructor will distribute the skis and poles, show you how to put them on, and teach you a few techniques to wade easily through the snow. When you feel sturdy on your skis, it's time to go! You'll experience the incredible winter wonderland of Finnish Lapland as you trek deeper and deeper into its landscapes. Your instructor will teach you about animal tracks and how to identify what animal they belong to, and if you're lucky, you'll even get to observe them in their natural environment! At a spot of your instructor's choosing, you'll stop, set up a temporary camp, and have a delicious and traditional outdoor lunch, the perfect way to enjoy the peaceful Arctic atmosphere before returning to the original meeting point for the end of the experience.

Keep in mind that the temperature in the Arctic can range between 5 and -30 degrees Celsius. If the temperature drops below -25 degrees Celsius, your instructor will reschedule or cancel the activity. If not, you'll need to be prepared for the cold temperatures with wool or thermal under layers, fleece or more wool middle layers, and windproof and waterproof outerwear to protect you. You should also bring a hat, scarf, snow boots, gloves, and anything else you might need (medicine, extra snacks, water, etc.) to spend around 2 hours on this backcountry skiing excursion from Ivalo.

Immerse yourself in Finnish Lapland's Arctic scenery and enjoy an energizing trek off the beaten path. Book your backcountry skiing excursion from Ivalo!