Reviews

Most Inspirational Moment

Without doubt the best moment for me was the Husky sledging, lovely sunny day, great scenery and dogs who looked like they were having a great time.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Martti was keen and always helpful and always had plenty of willing and able colleagues to assist when required

Advice for Potential Travellers

They really do supply all the winter clothes you require, a change for a relaxing evening is all you need to take. Always able to slip the winter gear over this if the Northern lights make their appearance

Most Inspirational Moment

The trip highlights were the snowshoe trip to Castle Rocks and Dog Sledding.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Eki was a great group leader and made the week go very smoothly and we always felt informed as where we needed to be and when. 

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take your own baselayers, hat and gloves - essential to keep warm. Be ready for an active week!

Most Inspirational Moment

I loved the husky sledding, it was a great experience.  The owners of the husky farm, Marika and Lauri without a doubt love their dogs and look after them so well.  The trip out through the wilderness was fantastic, all you could hear was the dogs panting and the "pad pad pad" of the dogs feet on the deep snow.  The scenery was beautiful, so much so that I had to pinch myself a couple of times to make sure I really was there - it felt like being in a David Attenborough programme! 

Thoughts on Group Leader

Henri and Hanna were both superb - great leaders, always happy to help out with questions, extra clothing, advice on activities.  They both have a great sense of humour and did everything they could to make us all feel at home.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take your own base layers (I used merino wool and didn't have to change them all week - it's miracle stuff!).  When you go out for the husky sled it might be a good idea to take a slightly warmer jacket as you will not be moving around as much as during the other activities.It is very quiet at Oulanka Basecamp - no TV, no music, no wireless, no internet, which I think is great as it is billed as a get-away holiday and that's exactly what it is - perfect! 

Most Inspirational Moment

There were so many moments i will never forget.....Snoe shoeing, forest frisbee in snow shoes for the first time, tree hugging!, Husky sledging through wilderness that can only be described as indescribable, and coming off head first into a snow filled ditch, ice climbing, cross country skiing and learning to go uphill on skis, snowmobiling and hitting 95kpm accross a frozen lake, The ice bar in Ruka, sledging, tobogganing, kick sledge races, downhill skiing lessons, walking the little bear trail without getting lost, rolling in the snow in nothing but a swimsuit, building an igloo and nearly staying the whole night! Watching an amazing arctic sunset at 2 in the afternoon, and..... the icing on the cake.....Nearly 2 hours of The Aurora Borealis on the flight home...SPECTACULAR!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Henri was amazing, so friendly and knowledgable. Henri and Hanna made the trip, and basecamp became a place that i never wanted to leave (except to have more fun of course)!

Advice for Potential Travellers

BOOK IT NOW!There isnt anything about this trip that i would change or complain about...it was PERFECT!!!

Most Inspirational Moment

Everything was so good it's hard to pick, but husky sledding through the national park was truly spectacular, the scenery the silence and the dogs were brilliant, something I will never forget

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our group leader henri was brilliant, he had a wealth of knowledge on all activities, was a great instructor, and so informative about the area and it's environment, very sociable great to be around, a great friend.

Advice for Potential Travellers

If you like outdoor winter activities DO THIS!! You will have a truely awesome time

Most Inspirational Moment

Snowshoeing to Castle Rocks on my birthday. Just amazing and unforgettable.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Knowledgeable, enthusiastic and obviously loved the environment in which he was lucky enough to work and wanted to share that with the people visiting. The perfect host.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take the time to go out and explore on your own and experience the quiet forests.

Most Inspirational Moment

Dog sledging through the national park, an experience I will never forget.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Everybody was so helpful and friendly, especially Hanna.

Advice for Potential Travellers

If you're thinking about this holiday, just do it! You will not be disappointed.

Advice for Potential Travellers

*All* equipment and clothes are provided at Basement, only casual wear for evenings is required. Taking a game or two for the evenings is a good idea.

Most Inspirational Moment

There were many, but possibly just slightly in the lead was the husky driving - what an experience.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Hannah was fantastic, nothing was too much trouble, definitely went the 'extra mile'. 

Advice for Potential Travellers

They really do provide everything you need.  The cabins are well heated, plenty of hot water.  Food is good and plenty of it. Energy bars are a good idea to bring, just to take you over from lunch to dinner. 

Most Inspirational Moment

Learning to Cross-country ski - something I've wanted to do for a while.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Hanna was amazing - organising almost everything,keeping the group together, whilst having a laugh with us all.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take some Marshmallows for toasting on the many open fires!If you have your own ski gloves - take them.The ice climbing was really hard, but don't be discouraged if you don't make it to the top (I didn't). I've perviusly ice climbed on glacier ice (heavily compacted snow not frozen water) and made 4 climbs in a few hours.