Forest Skiing to Celebrate a New Year

During the peak of the winter months it is a dark period in Northern Finland called “kaamos”. With only a few hours of light the sun barely makes its way over the horizon causing a constant sunset/sunrise. After a great day of snowboarding Aakenustunturi the forecast called for clear skies. This was a reason to … Read more

Aakenustunturi-Snowboarding in the dark season

The contrast from summer to winter in Northern Finland is dramatic. It goes from months of midnight sun to nothing but darkness during the winter equinox. Being above the Arctic Circle for a few weeks we get light but the sun barely rises above the horizon and it is a constant sunrise/sunset. Knowing that the … Read more