Cross-Country Skiing

Saariselkä Ski Touring (100 km) - Lapland, Finland

Adventures   //   8 February 2026

Saariselkä in Lapland, Finland is an amazing winter destination for outdoor lovers. From the top of the highest fell Sokosti, you can enjoy incredible views of Lake Luirojärvi and the white fells of Urho Kekkonen National Park. The varied wilderness and one of Finland's densest networks of open wilderness huts make the area very popular for year-round hiking adventures.

I did a six-day backcountry skiing tour to Sokosti fell and Lake Luirojärvi in Urho Kekkonen National Park in March. I skied about 100 km / 62 miles, with an elevation gain of 2022 m / 6634 ft. The frosts were severe, often exceeding -30°C (-22°F) degrees at night. 

Kilpisjärvi - Halti Ski Tour in Lapland

Adventures   //   10 March 2025

The ski hike to Halti from Kilpisjärvi in Käsivarsi wilderness in Lapland is a winter hiking classic. In winter, you can reach the top of Halti by skiing the Arctic Trail (Nordkalott Trail), or your own trails in Käsivarsi wilderness.

Halti is Finland's highest fell, or Finland's highest point at least. Háldičohkka peak rises to 1324 metres above sea level on the Finnish side, with a few metres higher point on the Norwegian side. The summit of Halti is a popular destination for both summer hiking and winter skiing.

I did a solo ski hike in the Käsivarsi wilderness at the end of March. I had planned a ski tour to Saariselkä and Urho Kekkonen National Park in Lapland, but changed the destination about a week before departure due to the stomach flu epidemic in the UKK Park. So the Sokosti summit was replaced by the conquest of Halti.

Salla Lapland - Ruuhitunturi fell in winter

Destinations   //   3 March 2025

In winter, Ruuhitunturi fell in Salla Lapland shows you the magic of the crown-snow forests. The Ruuhitunturi lookout tower offers beautiful views of the fells and hills, candle trees and open mires. The Ruuhitunturi trail in winter is a great cross-country skiing trail. You can also reach the top of Ruuhitunturi fell by foot and fat bike.

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Ski Tour in Lapland: Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park

Adventures   //   30 December 2023

Ski touring in Lapland is a dream for many outdoor enthusiasts, especially after becoming familiar with summer hiking. Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park in Finland fits perfectly for your first ski tour: the Hetta-Pallas winter trail is well-maintained and marked, the cabin network is extensive, and settlements are nearby. The national landscape in winter is also breathtakingly beautiful.

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Lake Keimiöjärvi in Winter – Ski Tour in Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park

Adventures   //   4 April 2023

Winter is amazing season to go on an adventure to Keimiötunturi fell area. The popular and well-maintained Keimiö ski trail runs around Keimiötunturi fell in the winter, leading to Lake Keimiöjärvi. On a Keimiö ski tour, you may see beautiful snow-covered trees, blazing northern lights and wonderful landscapes of Pallastunturi fells.

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Kiilopää Winter Trails: Luulampi Cross-Country Skiing Tour

Destinations   //   29 January 2023

Kiilopää fell center is located near Kakslauttanen and Saariselkä, Lapland. Kiilopää is managed by Suomen Latu - The Finnish Outdoor Association.

From the Kiilopää fell center starts one of the most beautiful cross-country skiing track routes in the area, the "Luulammen lenkki". Luulampi cross-country skiing track is a loop route, that runs mostly through Urho Kekkonen National Park. The approximately 19-kilometer journey includes challenging ascents, long and fast downhills, wonderfull winter fell scenery and several nice rest places.

On the cross-country skiing routes of Kiilopää and Saariselkä you can find Finland's biggest ascents and descents in open fell scenery. It's easy to go to the skiing tracks starting from Kiilopää for both shorter and longer day trips. Fell skiing on a sunny, frosty day is a great experience in pure nature.

Pyhä Winter Trails: The Beautiful Soutaja Fell

Destinations   //   6 January 2023

Soutaja fell is perhaps the most beautiful fell in the Pyhä-Luosto area in Lapland, Finland. Soutaja fell is a great year-round outdoors destination, suitable for snowshoeing, fatbiking and skiing in winter. Due to its magnificent powder snow Soutaja (373 m) is especially popular among snow surfers and off-piste skiers.

Pyhä-Luosto winter trails offer wonderful opportunities for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Soutaja fell is considerably smaller than Pyhä's highest and most famous Kultakero fell, but on a sunny frosty day the fell’s beautiful crown-snow scenery is absolutely breathtaking. Soutaja is uncrowded even in the middle of the busiest skiing season.

Pyhä-Luosto National Park is Finland's southernmost great fell area. Pyhä has been a sacred place for the Forest Sámi people, which can still be seen in the place names of the area. Peaceful Soutaja on the shore of Lake Pyhäjärvi is perfect for a quiet mindful day trip in the midst of everyday hustle and bustle.

Pyhä Cross-Country Skiing Trails: Karhunjuomalampi Skiing Tour

Destinations   //   28 November 2022

Pyhätunturi, Lapland is a popular destination for downhill skiing, but Pyhä winter trails offer also amazing opportunities for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Karhunjuomalampi cross-country skiing tour is a magnificent day trip in winter!

Pyhä-Luosto National Park in Central Lapland, is the southernmost great fell area in Finland. It includes the oldest national park in Finland: Pyhä was established already in 1938. During winter, you can admire beautiful crown snow loaded trees and white fell scenery.

Pyhätunturi fell has been a sacred place of the Forest Sámi people. The various names on the area refer to religion and ancient belief. Pyhä (= Holy in English) is a beautiful place for nature pilgrimage year-round.