Backcountry Skiing Excursion in Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park from Äkäslompolo

Explore the Arctic landscapes of Finnish Lapland as you follow an expert into untouched wilderness on this backcountry skiing excursion in Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park from Äkäslompolo! Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park is Finland's third-largest national park, located in the Finnish Lapland region, in the northwestern region of the country. With an area of 1.020 square kilometres, this wonderful natural park is defined by its chain of fells, taiga forests, and diverse Arctic wildlife.

On the day of your backcountry skiing excursion in Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park, you'll need to arrive at the meeting point in the Yllästunturi Visitor Centre Kellokas parking. There, you'll be welcomed by your Nordx Adventures instructor, who will distribute the backcountry skis and poles, and give you a few safety precautions to keep in mind. Once you're all geared up and ready, your instructor will drive you toward the starting point of the excursion.

Once you're all geared up and on-site, it's time to go! Your instructor will spend a moment teaching you how to handle the skis and how to move through deep snow before you set off into the Lappish wilderness. You'll spend around 5 hours trekking through approximately 4 to 6 kilometres of snowy forest and fell, following your expert instructor and making periodic stops to revel in the stunning landscapes and take photos. Around midway through the excursion, you'll take a break at a forest shelter and sit around an open fire to share some light snacks and hot drinks with your instructor to regain your strength. Then, you'll enjoy the rest of the excursion as you glide and wade through the forests and fells of Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park. Your instructor will adapt the route to your physical condition, skiing level, and experience.

Keep in mind that the Arctic and Finnish Lapland can have temperatures that range from 5 to -30 degrees Celsius, so you should come prepared for the freezing temperatures. Your instructor offers winter overall rentals, but you should still bring wind and waterproof outerwear, thermal or wool underlayers, extra middle layers, gloves, snow boots, a hat, a scarf, and anything else you might need to spend around 5 hours backcountry skiing across Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park.

Don't miss out on a wonderful adventure in the stunning landscapes of Finnish Lapland with an expert who knows the area like the back of their hand. Book your backcountry skiing excursion in Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park from Äkäslompolo today!