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In the Woods, Dear is a nature travel and outdoors media that helps you find the most amazing trails and hikes in Finland and the Nordic countries - and recover from everyday life with nature.
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The Best Running Gear of 2023 – 7 Trail Running Essentials
The article contains affiliate links marked with * … If you have recently fallen in love with trail running, you may want to invest in proper running gear and running clothes to get even more out of…
Keimiötunturi - Amazing Views and the Purest Air in the World
Rising on the northern shore of Lake Jerisjärvi, the bold Keimiötunturi in Lapland is the southernmost fell of the chain of fells of Pallas-Ounastunturi in Muonio, Pallas-Yllästunturi National…
Palkaskero Trail in Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park
Palkaskero fell belongs to the Pallastunturi fell group in Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park. Pallastunturi is the southernmost part of the 50-kilometer (31 miles) chain of Pallas-Ounastunturi fells.
Hetta-Pallas Hike: Autumn Colors and Northern Lights
The Hetta-Pallas hiking trail in Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park is Finland's oldest hiking trail and one of the most popular long distance hiking trails in Finland. The Hetta-Pallas trail goes…
Fannaråken Hike in Jotunheimen National Park in Norway
The Fannaråken hike is one of the classic hikes in Norway's Jotunheimen National Park . Fannaråken (or Fannaråki) is a Scandinavian mountain, with a peak rising 2068 meters above sea level. From…
Merino Wool - How to Choose and Care for Merino Wool Clothing
Merino wool is a great natural material that is at its best in outdoor sports clothes. I have used different merino wool clothes mostly on hikes, in trail running I have preferred more technical…
Hi I'm Aino!
I'm Aino, a happy trail runner and solo hiker & adventurer from Finland - the land of thousands of lakes, forests and mosquitoes. Finland is home to the happiest people in the world. I think it's because of the thousands of forests and lakes, not sure about the mosquitoes.
I write about nature in Finland and other Nordic countries. I hike deep in the green forests, admire the beauty of the autumn foliage in the silent fells, run through the windy wilderness and climb the majestic mountains. I'll tell you about the finest trails, the peace and quiet of nature and share tips on hiking and gear - from lightweight hiking to ultralight running adventures.
I'm all for holistic, accessible Nordic wellbeing. Its pillars are fitness and nutrition that are suitable for you, nature and living a life that looks like you. I want to encourage you to connect with nature and to exercise in nature without the pressure to perform. I hope you find joy, benefit and inspiration!
Welcome to the trails with me!
