Trekking

Why is merino wool an unbeatable material?

This article has been written in cooperation with Devold. What is merino wool?Wool is a 100% natural fibre with about 8000 different wool types. Thanks to the long fibres of merino wool, clothes made of it are extremely soft and pleasant to wear. Merino has some protective proper...

The possibilities of packrafting

Photo©: Jaska Halttunen Put the raft in your backpack and go – Packraft opens up a vast array of new opportunities for outdoor activities Finland is famously known as the land of thousands of lakes. In addition to these, Finland's nature is dotted with numerous rivers, rapids, a...

Review: Garmin inReach Mini 2

If you want to stay connected to the rest of the world on hikes in the middle of the wilderness, the best solution is to bring a satellite communicator. Communication is based on the Iridium satellite network and due to this, the device is not dependent on mobile network. Mess...

Tips for winter hikers

Text (original in Finnish) and images: Ilari Hauhia Winter hiking is an excellent way to experience the nature in its other element. Forests, rocks, and lakes look much more different under snow and ice than they do while the ground is unfrozen. Another good side of wint...

TOP 10 winter activities

When nature gives you a proper, snowy winter, it does inspire you in a whole new way to plan your outdoor activities. Even though I have not re-invented any winter sport for this post, I do give a nice list over things you can do or try in winter, under an instructor’s directi...
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