Snow Surfing in Pyhä-Luosto National Park

Finland's oldest national park just happens to be the venue for a breakthrough winter sport: snow surfing. Using unique boards made in Finnish Lapland, snow surfing combines two unique sports in one, snowboarding and surfing, offering you the chance to ride some of the world's most dramatic snowfields on the outskirts of Pyhä-Luosto National Park! Located only 1 hour and 45 minutes from Rovaniemi, Pyhä is a small town surrounded by stunning, wild Arctic landscapes, perfect for finding spots with untouched, fresh snow to slide down. Pyhä ski resort is considered one of the world's best freeriding destinations with seven distinctive freeriding areas.

On the day of your snow surfing experience in Pyhä-Luosto National Park, you will meet your guide at the Lucky Ranch Saloon in Pyhäntie. After a short safety briefing and thorough instructions on how to snow surf, you'll hike through Finland's oldest pine forest to reach one of 7 freeriding areas offering different types of terrain for complete beginners and up to even the most experienced rider.

Accompanied by an experienced mountain guide and fellow rider, you'll spend 2 hour exploring the untouched powder snow fields and forest tracks in Pyhä-Luosto National Park, mastering the basics of snowsurfing in some of the deepest snow you'll ever see! The only way in and out of this immense arctic forest is on foot, so be prepared to work up a sweat on the approach. And once you finish this wonderful experience, you'll return to the activity base for drinks and snacks with the team.

Operating during the winter season, from December to March, this backcountry excursion is suitable for anyone of good physical fitness with some freeride experience. Keep in mind that you need to bring good-quality, wind and waterproof winter clothing, as well as wool or thermal underlayers, to stay warm throughout this 2.5-hour snow surfing experience in Pyhä-Luosto National Park!

Take your chance to immerse yourself in the stunning Arctic landscapes of Finnish Lapland and try a fun, hybrid winter sport. Book your snow surfing experience in Pyhä-Luosto National Park today!