The unique geography around Kilpisjärvi holds unique potential for freeriding in Finland. Finland’s greatest fells and powder snow are yours to enjoy, from the darkness of winter till the Midnight Sun of spring.
Enontekiö has the longest snow season in Finland. At its best, the wilderness ski season starts in October and goes on until Midsummer. During Polar Night, you can use headlamps and ski under the northern lights. In the spring, there’s nothing to stop you from skiing around the clock.
Taking on the great fells and wilderness does require experience and knowledge of the conditions and snow. All freeriding in the region is foot-powered: there are no ski lifts or marked runs. The best and safest way to start freeriding is to hire an experienced guide. Local companies provide guided trips for freeriders as well as snowmobile transport to the wilderness.
Remember to always check the current travel restrictions on nature reserves and the avalanche forecast.
Avalanche forecast can be checked from the Finnish and Norwegian Meteorological Institutes.
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Husky Farm & Programme services
In winter, Hetta Huskies offers day tours and multi-day tours by husky and snowmobile as well as fatbike and E-fatbike rental, snowshoe, XC ski and BC ski hire and general outdoor gear rental. In summer we offer bike, kayak and canoe rental and car transfers to and from trailheads for bikers and paddlers as well as Hetta-Pallas car transfers. We also offer overnight accommodation in a traditional log cabin on the farm and have a dog hotel service.
Hetantie 211, Hetta
Legendary Kilpisjärvi is a small yet vibrant village at the very top of Finland, close to the Norwegian border. The beautiful lakeside is dominated by the mighty Saana fell. The other great fells of Finland and the mountains of Norway are in the distance.