Riding the light. The difference between shadow and sunlight in the fjells is immense, creating a powerful sense of space and depth.

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I really liked the vast landscapes and September colors of the fjells bordering Reisa National Park. Fjells always make me feel like I can breathe freely and they calm my nerves. The feeling is so different from Helsinki, where I live, that I constantly find myself thinking about moving closer to the fjells.

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My autumn trip's last hiking day on the road E8, between the border and Kilpisjärvi Retkeilykeskus, where I stayed for a couple of days.

Retkeilykeskus is an excellent place to stay day or two - only if you are looking for glamping, it is not suited for you.

This was the most boring hiking day because it was all on the paved road, but I don't mind - the views were awesome.

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It’s been almost three weeks since my hike, and I’m just now starting to go through my photos. The first photo is a flock of diver birds that I still don’t know the species of. I hope I can recognize them at some point. Adjusting to city life has been really difficult this time, because the hike was just that awesome.

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Just a quick update from the fjells. This has to be one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been. I’m on my way to a hut with a sauna, hopefully arriving on Sunday… and hopefully getting the key code too. Still waiting on that confirmation email/SMS 😅

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One of the most peculiar insects found in Lapland is the Tipulidae, known as "Hankihyttynen" or "Vaaksiainen" in Finnish. You can find these mosquito-resembling insects in the spring, flying around and crawling in the snow. Their larvae can survive temperatures as low as -30°C in their hideouts under the topsoil, although, to my understanding, the adults only come out when the weather gets warmer.

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Imprints of a wolverine in the Käsivarsi Wilderness Area, Finland, in 2023. These sightings are very rare, as there are only an estimated 160–180 of these fantastic animals in all of Finnish Lapland. In my 13-14 years of hiking, I have only seen one wolverine, and that was from afar many years ago.

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The most demanding ski tour I’ve ever done was in April 2019 at Paistunturi Wilderness Area, Finland. Everything started well, but the weather took a quick turn, with temperatures rising well above freezing, causing the snow to melt rapidly. Our initial plan was to hike through the area and end up in Utsjoki, a small village just 100 km north of our starting location. However, we had to turn back midway through the tour as it seemed we would not have enough snow to ski on. We rushed back to our starting location in a frenzy, wading through melting snow and icy streams of water. It was the toughest hike, but at the same time, one of the best!

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I hate when my pulkas fall over, especially when I’m hiking alone. I have to take off my backpack, unstrap my harness, remove my camera (which I usually carry ready to use), and ski to the pulkas to turn them over. It takes time, is annoying, and can be frustrating. Luckily, this time it happened on level ground, but it has occurred on slopes, making it not only more annoying but also potentially dangerous, with a risk of losing gear.

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Blue hues of Varangerhalvøya National Park during our two-week ski tour in 2024 to this isolated area in Norway.

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