Winter Wilderness Training in Rovaniemi

Sign up for a unique, fun, and educational experience in the stunning, frozen landscapes of Finnish Lapland on this winter wilderness training in Rovaniemi! As the capital of Finnish Lapland, the northernmost region in the country, Rovaniemi is a modern city, known for being the "official" hometown of Santa Claus, and surrounded by a vast expanse of Arctic wilderness. The city's location makes it the perfect place to experience diverse winter activities such as snowmobiling, dog sledding, Northern Lights chases, and, of course, learning how to survive in that wintry climate.

On the day of your winter wilderness training experience in Rovaniemi, you'll have the option of being picked up in certain places in or around the city or arriving at the meeting point in the Rovaniemi Insider office by yourself. There, you'll meet your expert instructor, who will distribute warm winter clothing and give you some time to put it on. Then, you'll set off on a scenic drive to the serene Taiga forest, where your activity will take place, while your expert instructor explains how the day will go and what to do to stay safe throughout the experience.

Once you arrive at the designated starting point, you'll set off! This wilderness training near Rovaniemi will start with a guided hike over the snowy wilderness of the Taiga forest. Next, you'll reach a peaceful place to start your true training with fire-making lessons out in the snow, and an introduction to ice fishing, which involves drilling a hole into a frozen river and casting your line to try to catch the fish that lie below. You'll also search for animal tracks, and if you're lucky, even observe some Arctic wildlife such as reindeer, moose, rabbits, foxes, or marten.

This incredible adventure is perfect for nature lovers, families, or couples! All you need to do is bring thermal underlayers, wool socks, a hat, gloves, snow boots, a scarf, and wind and waterproof outerwear for before and after the experience, as well as anything else you might need (medication, snacks, etc.) to spend an amazing 4 hours on this winter wilderness training in Rovaniemi.

Don't miss your chance to learn the skills necessary to survive in the Arctic forests of Finnish Lapland with an expert who will guide and take care of you every step of the way. Book your winter wilderness training in Rovaniemi today!