Day 1, Neivalahdenjärvet - Kuoppajärvi

Our day started a bit after 10 am and whole day was mostly climbing and climbing up. With heavy pulkka and warm weather it was rather sweaty job. But I'm very glad that I got those skins or hairs for the full length of my skis. Climbing the hills was much easier with them. Also the new harness for pulling the pulkka is good, much better that the previous backpack system that I had.

We reached our camping spot among the fells in later afternoon. My rented tent is so nice. So much space to sit, cook and change clothes. The Kuoppajärvi camping spot is also beautiful. A small lake surrounded with fells.

Still winter ski tours is heavy job. No matter the gear it still is going to take a lot of time and energy. Now however I knew in advance how it's going to be and it wasn't that bad. Also the stuff and food that I have with me are now packed neatly into boxes which makes unpacking and packing the pulkka much easier and quicker job.Read more