Private Fell & Campfire Experience

The fell experience takes you on snowshoes across Karu Lodge’s private fell area, through old forest and towards the summit of Yli-Luosto. The route climbs the fell slope among snow-laden trees, offering both physical challenge and time to stop and take in the surrounding winter nature.

The experience begins by meeting at Karu Lodge’s red main building. Your guide will introduce the snowshoes and other equipment, explain how to move with snowshoes and go through the safety instructions for the route. From there, we set out through the forest towards the fell.

The first part of the route leads through old-growth forest, where the landscape gradually changes into the fell slope surrounded by snow-laden trees. Along the way, we also stop at an unusual natural feature – a place where the fell seems to breathe. Warm air rises through the rocks, melting the snow and revealing the rocky scree beneath.

The climb to the summit is long and requires a good basic level of fitness. We move at an unhurried pace and take breaks along the way. The aim is not to reach the summit as quickly as possible, but to enjoy the journey itself.

At the summit, we stop by the open fire. Sitting on reindeer hides, there is time to rest, enjoy the views and have a hot drink with Karu Lodge’s own cookies. During the day, the surrounding fell and forest landscapes open up around you, while on a clear evening the stars and the Milky Way may appear above – and, with a little luck, the Northern Lights as well.

We cannot promise stars or Northern Lights, as they always depend on nature and weather conditions.

On the way back, we descend from the fell towards the main building. If snow and weather conditions allow, those who wish can swap their snowshoes for a sled and enjoy part of the descent at a faster pace. The guide selects a safe section for sledding according to the conditions of the day.

What to Wear

The fell experience takes place entirely in winter conditions and includes both physical activity and quieter stops. Warm, layered clothing is therefore very important.

We recommend:

• a warm winter overall, or winter trousers and a winter jacket
• warm layers underneath your outerwear
• warm and sturdy winter boots
• wool socks
• a warm hat
• warm gloves or mittens
• a neck warmer or scarf to protect your face and neck

Duration: approximately 3 hours
Physical level: challenging – the route includes a long uphill section on snowshoes and requires a good basic level of fitness.

Group size: maximum 10 guests.

Minimum age: 12 years.
This is a physically demanding experience with a long uphill section on snowshoes. Participants should have a good basic level of fitness and be comfortable moving through winter terrain for approximately three hours.

What’s Included

• guided snowshoe excursion on Karu Lodge’s private fell area
• snowshoes and poles
• headlamp
• reindeer hides
• open fire on the fell
• hot drink and Karu Lodge’s own cookies
• sled and necessary safety equipment for the sledding section
• guide services

Price:

• 139€/person

Optional Extras for Private Groups

When the experience is booked exclusively for your own group, it can be combined with additional services such as:

• dining at Karu Lodge
• private smoke sauna and ice hole
• warm outdoor hot tub with the smoke sauna

Transportation

Transportation to Karu Lodge is not included in the price of the experience. If needed, transportation can be arranged at an additional cost through a local transport provider.

Distances

• Approximately 8 km from Luosto
• Approximately 40 km from Pyhä
• Approximately 35 km from Sodankylä
• Approximately 110 km from Rovaniemi