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Hear the call of rocks and boulders

Outdoor climbing season is underway againFor those passionate about outdoor climbing spring offers the opportunity to spend active days amidst nature as rocks and outdoor boulders emerge from beneath the layer of snow. Outdoor bouldering involves climbing on boulders or rocks on...

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...

What to consider when choosing a backpack?

Backpacks are often an indispensable accessory in daily life and when outdoors. For example, snacks and possible extra clothes or other items taken on a day trip need to be packed somewhere, and carrying them in a plastic bag on nature trails is not a very appealing idea. In dail...

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...