Finnish Way of Hiking
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Paddling in Hossa NP
What kind of a month is August for hikin? And how does Hossa National Park suit for paddling? Long story tries to answer these questions.Finnish Way of Hiking
Best way to spend a hot day?
Best way to spend a hot day? Nice beach and lots of swimming, in my opinion. Are there many people in your favorite beach? In ours there is usually only our family. See a short video.Finnish Way of Hiking
New book Suomen autiotuvat
See some example pages in advance from my new book! Book Suomen autiotuvat (Wilderness huts of Finland) is going to be published at the end of this week.Finnish Way of Hiking
Hiking in July
If you want to hike in Finland in July, you need to prepare for two things. July is the hottest month in Finland, which is a blessing and a curse.Finnish Way of Hiking
Hiking 100 km in 24 hours?
This is continuation to last week's post. This time our goal was to walk 100 km in 24 hours. Did we succeed this time? And what are the important things if you mean to walk very long day marches?Finnish Way of Hiking
Hiking 127 km without sleeping?
Have you ever wondered how long a day march is possible for a hiker with normal physical condition? Would 127 km be possible? We tried that one June.Finnish Way of Hiking
Economics of a non-fiction book
Would you like to write about your dear hobby? As a living? It's possible though not necessarily easy. Also tips for journalists-to-be and author-to-be.Finnish Way of Hiking
The Hiker’s Guide to Finland
How is The Hiker's Guide to Finland getting on? 80...90%, I'd say. And what kinds of professionals are there behind a guidebook?Finnish Way of Hiking
Durable gear
We live in a world of disposable things. That is extremely sad! On the other hand, there are outdoor products that last from father to son. Let's see some examples from my own hiking gear with a lifetime of 20 years or so.Finnish Way of Hiking
The whimsical May
In May in Northern Finland you can expect heavy snowfall, extremely hot weather (+25°C), or anything in between. See paddling pics from May 2017 and May 2018 and be surprised!Finnish Way of Hiking
Gear review: Merino t-shirts
I have used merino t-shirt every single day for year and two months now. I conducted a five months long test for Finnish outdoor magazine Erä last year, and after the test was published, I...Finnish Way of Hiking
Family cycling around Ahvenanmaa island
Ahvenanmaa is one of the very best places for bicycle touring in Finland, and May is a brilliant choice of time for a flower lover.Finnish Way of Hiking
How to behave in a wilderness hut?
There are hundreds of wilderness huts in Finland. Free to use, no lock in the door. How can a system like that work? There is a simple code that...Finnish Way of Hiking
The months of autumn
Right now there's plenty of snow in Northern Finland and I've been writing about skiing much, so it's time to see how the hiking conditions look on the opposite side of the year. Autumn is a magnificent time for hiking!...Finnish Way of Hiking
Solo hiking, pros and cons
The typical rule and advice is: Do not hike alone. Still many of us go out there all alone. Which is correct, or could it be that both are?Finnish Way of Hiking
Ski touring, solo expedition
A tale of a 165 km unsupported solo skiing expedition off tracks. Isn't it dangerous to solo hike? Especially in winter, and in a large uninhabited wilderness? Well, yes it may be, but when...Finnish Way of Hiking
Outdoor maps
Do you like Google Maps? Or do you find them annoyingly imprecise when you are heading out to the wilds? I love topographic maps, and they are available free on-line.Finnish Way of Hiking
Skiing holiday
In Finland we have this thing called 'Skiing holiday'. Of course you may do whatever you wish during your winter holiday, but personally I think the best option is to ski. :) But - the ski track has to be beautiful! I'm...Finnish Way of Hiking
Hiking in Finland: Tips for an advanced hiker
Come to Finland on your holiday! Day hiking is is great activity, but you get even more when you head out for a multi-day hike. Tips for a week long...Finnish Way of Hiking
Hiking in Finland: Tips for a beginner
Are you planning next summer's holiday? Come and hike in Finland! Here's ten tips for a beginner.Finnish Way of Hiking
Tracking test
Are you an expert on animal tracks? Or would you like to try your luck? Here's 12 photos of animal tracks you can see in Finnish Lapland in winter. Answers at the bottom of the page.Finnish Way of Hiking
Animal tracks in Lapland
Heading out for a winter expedition in Finnish Lapland. What animal tracks you can expect to see? Snow records every movement of animals and it is great fun to see who has passed and what...Finnish Way of Hiking
Basic hiking
On the opposite side of the year from February is August, which is a very good month for hiking in Finland. Let's see some hiking and paddling in two national parks.Finnish Way of Hiking
How to make a fire in winter?
Do enjoy a campfire if you happen to come to Finland! But, there is a lot of snow in winter in Northern Finland, isn't making a fire difficult? No, though you need to know what to do. Let's see how!Finnish Way of Hiking
What do you mean by “skiing”?
What do you mean by word skiing? And what about winter hiking, can you do it in your country without skis? This is a long post.Finnish Way of Hiking
Ski touring at -50°C = -60°F
This is a true story of a winter backpacking tour in -50°C. Weather forecasts had predicted -25, but the truth was... memorable!Finnish Way of Hiking
Opp: Swim hiking (July)
Let's forget snow and freezing temperatures for a while: let's see what Finland looks like in the opposite part of year, July. Imagine a hot day. Have you tried combining swimming and hiking?Finnish Way of Hiking
