Trip Details
Tour Rating: challenge
LOCATION: Urho Kekkonen, Finland
# NIGHTS: 7 nights
DISTANCE: 60km+
Airport: Ivalo
Price: £2750
An epic Arctic adventure
Join us for an unforgettable week in one of Finland’s largest national parks - a fully immersive Arctic experience combining raw nature, remote exploration, and exceptional wilderness dining.
This is no ordinary winter trek. You’ll ski through pristine forests and over snow-covered fells, travelling 8–16 kilometres each day as we journey deep into the wilds of Lapland. We’ll camp beneath the stars, sleeping in open shelters or remote wilderness cabins, carrying everything we need to live and thrive in the Arctic.
And at the heart of it all? Food.
In a landscape defined by extremes, you’ll be joined by private wilderness chef, Will Hamer, from The Wilder Kitchen, who will prepare nourishing, locally inspired meals over open fires right in the heart of the snow-covered wilderness. Using traditional ingredients,, each meal becomes a moment: a celebration of flavour, fire and community.
This is more than a winter expedition. It’s a rare chance to experience outdoor cooking at its most elemental. Whether it’s a smoky fireside lunch next to a frozen river or a hearty supper under the northern lights, you’ll taste the Arctic in every bite.
If you’ve ever dreamed of a wild, physically demanding adventure balanced with beautiful food and quiet, reflective moments by the fire - this is the trip for you.
Whats included?
6 days of backcountry skiing nights in expedition tents/wilderness cabins
2 nights in a traditional Finnish cabin (with sauna)
6 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 6 evening meals
Skis, ski boots & sled hire
Fully qualified International Wilderness Guide
What’s not included?
Flights/transport to starting point
Evening meal on first evening
Insurance
Winter clothing & sleeping bag
Trip Dates
4- 11th February (5 spaces left)
Accommodation
During the trip, we spend the first and final night in our basecamp cabin in Kiilopää, and the rest of the week we are sleeping in open shelters, wilderness cabins and camping in expedition tents. The wilderness huts are basic, they have no electricity and include bunks for sleeping in and an outdoor dry toilet.
Please note that since this is a remote wilderness tour, some changes to the itinerary are possible due to weather, location and reasons out of our control.
Ready for an adventure?
This is the perfect week-long backcountry escape for skiers seeking a new challenge with a touch of luxury, thanks to your own private chef, and a totally unique experience far from the crowds. You’ll need to be in good health and possess a strong level of fitness, as we’ll ski 8–16 km a day, pulling heavy sleds and tackling a few hills along the way. Previous camping experience and a proactive attitude in a group setting are essential.
If you're after a true wilderness experience or keen to try ski touring without venturing into steep or technical terrain, the Finnish Arctic offers the ideal balance of remoteness, beauty and accessibility.
Reserve your place
TRIP DEPOSIT
Secure your place on this trip with a £300 deposit. The full amount will then be due 90 days before the trip departs.
Reviews
Don’t just take our word for it, here is what the lovely folk that have joined us thought about our trips.
“
A Trip to Remember! Just got back from an unforgettable week in Lapland and I can honestly say: I would follow Chris and Will Harmer into the wild anytime.
Imagine exploring through snow-covered forests all day, then arriving at the campfire to the smell of something *unreal* sizzling over an open fire. That’s the rhythm of this trip – fresh tracks by day, next-level meals by night. Will isn’t just a wilderness chef – he’s a legit magician with fire.
The skiing was beautiful and peaceful – remote, untouched, and exactly what I needed to unplug. But the food? The food made the experience. This isn’t your average trip. It’s part expedition and part travelling restaurant with the best view ever!”
EQUIPMENT & CLOTHES
A detailed recommended packing list for personal items to bring will be sent with your booking documentation.
For some handy tips on what you might want to pack click here
MINIMUM NUMBER
Each trip must hit minimum numbers for the trip to be confirmed. We will communicate with you throughout the booking process to let you know when a trip is confirmed.
FULL T&CS
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Any other questions? (FAQ)
WHAT SHOULD I PACK?
For some handy tips on what you might want to pack click here
WHERE DO I FLY TO?
Ivalo airport is just a short 30 minute bus/car ride ride from our base in Kiilopää. Or Rovaniemi is a 3.5 hour bus/car ride.
WHAT SHOULD MY SKIING ABILITY BE?
If you have some previous experience of downhill or cross-country skiing but are yet to discover the adventure and challenge of a ski touring expedition then this will be perfect for you. Although the techniques and equipment have much more in common with cross country skiing than with downhill skiing it helps to have some experience being on skis before.
WHAT IF I'VE NEVER SKIED BEFORE?
Give us a call and we can have a chat. It's not impossible for you to join the tour with no experience but we'd need to have a chat beforehand and make sure we can get you up to speed.
WHAT WILL THE GROUP SIZE BE?
We keep our groups nice and small, so we run the trips with a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 8.
DO I NEED TRAVEL INSURANCE?
Yes, travel insurance is a must. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the appropriate insurance to cover you for all aspects this trip, including cancellation.
CAN I COME ON MY OWN?
Yes, most of the people on our trips are solo travellers so this is perfect for you to join like-minded people.
HOW FIT DO I HAVE TO BE?
You need to have a good level of fitness and be used to moving for 5-6 hours a day (so its ideal for for hikers who want to challenge themselves in the Arctic conditions) You will take turns pulling a sled weighing 30kg and skiing from 5-16km a day. Some days are more challenging than others.
Any more questions?
Feel free to give us a call or send us a message if you want to know anymore about our trips.
Ready to book?
Secure your place with a £300 deposit and reserve your place on your selected dates.
