Lille Raipas (UNESCO) - Alta, Norway
Lille Raipas is a well-known fell in Alta, Norway. It is part of the Struve Geodetic Arc and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Lille Raipas is a fast route, and the summit offers spectacular views of…
Ylläs Trails: Pirunkuru and Kesänkitunturi in Lapland
Pirunkuru in Ylläs, Lapland, is a steep and rugged gorge on the side of Kesänkitunturi fell. The Kesänkitunturi hiking trail, Pirunkurun ponnistus, rewards the keen trail runner or hiker with…
Running After the Flu – When to Exercise Safely Again?
I’m sure you know that feeling when you’ve got your workout momentum and you are hitting your fitness goals – and then you catch a cold. Autumn is the most wonderful time for trail running, but…
Iron Deficiency & Running – Low Ferritin Treatment
The article contains affiliate links, marked with * … How does it feel to be diagnosed with "iron deficiency without anemia"? What symptoms indicate iron deficiency? How to get a ferritin test? How…
Explore Rokua National Park – Part of Finland’s UNESCO Geopark
Rokua National Park is part of Rokua Geopark, which was the first in Finland to be selected as one of UNESCO's unique geological sites. The geopark also includes the areas of Lake Oulujärvi and…
Festvågtinden in Lofoten Islands: The Most Beautiful Sunset
Festvågtinden (541 m / 1775 ft) rising next to Henningsvær village, south of Austvågøy island, is one of the most popular hiking trails in Lofoten, Norway. From the top of Festvågtinden there is an…
How to Train for an Ultramarathon? A 16-Week Training Plan
Ultrarunning or trail ultramarathons have gained popularity in recent years along with increasing interest in trail running. Ultrarunning usually requires intense training and can cause sweat and…
Lapland in Summer: Enchanting Landscapes of Riisitunturi
If you are heading to Oulanka National Park or to the legendary Karhunkierros Bear’s Trail, you should definitely visit also Riisitunturi National Park in Posio nearby. Riisitunturi fell is a great…
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…
Patvinsuo National Park: White Beaches, Mesmerising Mires & Pine Forests
Patvinsuo National Park is an idyllic and wilderness-like destination in North Karelia, Finland. The wilderness of Eastern Finland offers unbelievably fine sandy beaches, open mires and rugged…
How to Start Trail Running? 10 Best Tips for Beginners
You can start trail running at any time of the year, but when winter ends and the sun shines, it's amazing to head to the forest trails. Especially in the city, when the street dust in spring…
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.
Iron Deficiency and Running – How to Fix Low Ferritin?
Are you struggling with poor performance in running? The legs feel heavy and you feel short of breath? You're trying to come up with explanations for the complete fatigue that has gradually…
How to Choose the Right Trail Running Shoes? 3 Things That Matter
Choosing trail running shoes is perhaps one of the most difficult equipment choices for outdoor sports. It does not make it any easier for the buyer, that the selection of trail running shoes has…
Barden on Senja Island – The Scenic Sunset Mountain
Barden mountain (659 m) is located on the north side of the island of Senja in Norway, close to Segla and Hesten. All three mountains can be hiked from Fjordgård. Segla and Hesten are more famous…
Sukkertoppen – The Beautiful Peak in Senja Norway
Within short distance from Hamn i Senja in Senja Island, Norway rises the small but wonderful panoramic view offering Sukkertoppen (456 m) mountain. Sukkertoppen or "Sugar Peak" is well suited for…