Backcountry Skiing Experience through a Lappish forest from Ylläsjärvi

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From€155
5.5 hrs
Sporty
From 8 years-old and up
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Learn a new skill and follow an expert instructor into the peaceful, snow-covered wilderness of the Arctic on a backcountry skiing experience from Ylläsjärvi!

September 2025
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Meeting point:

North Wind Lapland - Tirroniementie 4, 95980 YLLÄSJÄRVI, FI

Spoken languages:

English, Finnish

Cancellation: Moderate

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Free rescheduling or refund if the activity must be cancelled due to bad weather.

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About the activity

Experience Finnish Lapland in a fun and practical way, and get to know its Arctic Landscapes with an expert by your side on this amazing backcountry skiing experience through a Lappish forest from Ylläsjärvi! Backcountry skiing involves stepping off the marked paths and exploring the snowy wilderness in a manner similar to hiking, but with the aid of skiing equipment to help you move more efficiently in the snow. Ylläsjärvi is the perfect place to try this wonderful sport, with its small tourist village and stunning expanse of Arctic forests, lakes, and fields.

On the day of your backcountry skiing excursion from Ylläsjärvi, you'll have the option to be picked up from your accommodations in Ylläsjärvi or, if you are in a big group, as far as Äkäslompolo. If you are staying further away and have your own car or wish to arrive by bus or on foot, you can do so as well. Your group will arrive at the North Wind Lapland headquarters, meet the expert instructor who will lead the activity, receive the winter clothing, backcountry skis, and poles, and learn how to use the equipment to move in the snow. The skis are made with skins on the bottom to provide you with good grip and control as you move.

Once you're all geared up, it's time to go! You'll set off into the Lappish wilderness, following your expert instructor and practicing your backcountry skiing skills until you master them. The instructor will keep the pace of the group, so whether you are an expert skier or a complete beginner, you won't have to rush or slow down to keep up with anyone else. Midway through the experience, you'll make a stop in a wilderness café to regain your strength with a delicious lunch including soup, a salad buffet, and a hot drink. Once you've eaten and warmed up, you'll make your way back to the meeting point for the end of your backcountry skiing experience through a Lappish forest from Ylläsjärvi.

All you have to do is bring warm layers to wear under the winter clothing you will borrow at the center, and anything else you might need (medication, snacks, etc.) to spend an amazing 5 hours backcountry skiing in Finnish Lapland from Ylläsjärvi! You should also keep in mind that, though this activity is open to inexperienced skiers, a good level of physical condition is still necessary to participate, since you will be out in the snow and hiking on skis for a long time.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to see the Finnish Lapland wilderness with an expert and learn about a cool winter sport. Book your backcountry skiing experience through a Lappish forest from Ylläsjärvi today!

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