Overview
Adventurous, full day of snowy action in the wilderness, enjoying the peacefulness of the arctic forest blanketed with snow. Hiking through the forest and building together a quinzee, the traditional snow accommodation, which is both fun and educating!
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Use of winter sleeping bag and sleeping mat
Guiding and storytelling
A theory lesson: introduction to Arctic nature and Arctic survival
A quinzee building presentation and instructions (weather permitting)
A nutritious yet light meal and warm drinks
Information about the regional flora and fauna, focusing on winter
Warm clothing & winter boots
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
You will meet your Bliss Adventure guide at the CAMP Kitchen & Bar, just next to Hotel Pyhätunturi's reception. If you are coming from Rovaniemi by SkiBus, it will be the bus stop "Hotel Pyhätunturi".
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
After meet and greet at the Meeting point in Pyhä, the Bliss representative will take the clients to suitable premises for a theory work shop about arctic nature and arctic survival skills and, introducing both the traditional and contemporary techniques.
Bliss' survival instructor will introduce the relevant gear, such as arctic sleeping bags and sleeping mats, clothing items, give insight information about various materials and their suitability for challenging environment. Also clothing items for the extreme cold and various stove systems will get discussed. A nutritious yet light meal will be served.
Going out, entering the wilderness on snowshoes. Weather conditions allowing survival instructor will present how to build a quinzee (pronounced ”kwinzi”, in Finnish “lumikammi”). It is a traditional snow shelter, made by hollowing out a pile of settled snow, a well-proven method of surviving the arctic night. Clients are expected to participate to build their own quinzee. It will take a couple of hours for a group.
When quinzee has been created, it is time to follow the Bliss guide back to civilisation with the new arctic survival skill-set in one's pocket.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Helsinki).
Additional Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 12 travelers per booking
FAQs about Arctic Day – A 6 hours Survival Workshop
Can I cancel Arctic Day – A 6 hours Survival Workshop for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 6 hours.
Where does it start?
You will meet your Bliss Adventure guide at the CAMP Kitchen & Bar, just next to Hotel Pyhätunturi's reception.
What's included?
- Use of winter sleeping bag and sleeping mat
- Guiding and storytelling
- A theory lesson: introduction to Arctic nature and Arctic survival
- A quinzee building presentation and instructions (weather permitting)
- A nutritious yet light meal and warm drinks
- Information about the regional flora and fauna, focusing on winter
What's not included?
- Warm clothing & winter boots
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in Finnish, English.
What fitness level is needed?
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness.
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