Snowshoe, Cross Country Ski and Fat Bike Adventure 

Join us on this beginner friendly, women only snowshoeing expedition!

Glide over pristine snow-covered landscapes

This thrilling outdoor activity allows for year-round biking adventures on diverse terrains.

Stay in Wilderness cabing and log cabins!

Visit a reindeer farm and learn all about these fascinating animals

End each day with a traditional Finnish Sauna

An amazing chance to see the Northern Lights!

Love hiking? Snowshoeing is its winter counterpart, making snowy, remote terrain accessible and easy to explore. Snowshoes, worn over your boots, have a wide frame that distributes body weight over a larger surface area, preventing you from sinking into deep snow and allowing you to ‘float’ on top instead of wading through it.

It’s an ideal sport for beginners, requiring far less technical skill than alpine skiing or snowboarding, yet it still takes you out into the breathtaking, snowy backcountry.

On this adventure, we’ll enjoy three days of snowshoeing, including a memorable day trekking to a secluded wilderness cabin for an unforgettable night immersed in nature.

We’ll be dipping our toes into cross-country skiing on this adventure, spending two days learning the basics as we explore the stunning Finnish wilderness.

One of the oldest forms of skiing, cross-country skiing lets you glide over flat and rolling terrain, making it a gentle yet exhilarating way to move through snow-covered landscapes. Unlike downhill skiing, cross-country skiing is all about rhythm and flow, with the occasional gentle slope adding a bit of fun without the steep drops.

This classic Nordic activity gives you access to the untouched, remote areas that most travellers never see—no crowds, no lift lines—just you, the Gutsy Girls, and the pristine Finnish wilderness all around.

Fat biking offers a unique way to explore Finland’s snowy trails, allowing you to cover more ground and take in the stunning winter scenery. With oversized tires for added grip and stability, these bikes are easy to handle and perfect for snow-covered paths. We’ll spend a full day riding through beautiful forest routes, pausing for a hearty lunch at a secluded wilderness cabin. Whether you’re new to biking or an experienced rider, fat biking is a memorable way to immerse yourself in Finland’s winter landscape.

We’ll venture deep into the Finnish wilderness for an unforgettable 1 night stay in a secluded off-grid cabin. With no electricity, our evenings will be lit by candlelight, and we’ll stay cosy by the warmth of a crackling wood stove. Embrace the rustic charm of a traditional wood-fired sauna, and for the ultimate winter experience, take an invigorating dip in the frozen lake just steps from the cabin. 

With seven nights in Finland’s pristine wilderness, we’ll have plenty of chances to catch sight of the northern lights. Each evening, we’ll keep our fingers crossed for clear skies and scan the horizon for this mesmerising display. While we can’t guarantee a sighting, this remote location offers the ideal conditions to witness the auroras dancing across the sky in all their breathtaking beauty.

We’ll take a special visit to a reindeer farm, where you’ll learn all about these fascinating animals and how they’ve adapted to thrive in the Arctic climate. You’ll even have the chance to feed them, experiencing a unique connection with Finland’s iconic wildlife. Afterward, we’ll gather in a cozy tipi around an open fire, warming up with a cup of hot juice as we take in the peaceful surroundings.

Each night, you’ll have the chance to unwind with the Finnish tradition of sauna—a relaxing ritual deeply rooted in the culture. Feel the warmth of the wood-fired sauna soothe your muscles after a day of winter activities. And for those feeling adventurous, you can take the plunge in a frozen lake just outside. This invigorating combination of heat and ice is the ultimate way to recharge, leaving you refreshed and ready for the next day’s adventures.

Your adventure begins with your arrival at the airport! We’ll connect you with others in the group, so you’ll likely have a travel companion from the start. A transfer will then take you to our base camp in Hossa, where you’ll settle into our cosy, modern apartments. Let the journey begin!

After breakfast, we’ll set off to discover the incredible 4,000-year-old rock paintings at Colour Rock. A short car transfer will take us closer, and from there, we’ll snowshoe through beautiful winter landscapes to reach this historic site.

We’ll enjoy a hearty picnic lunch near the prehistoric paintings, gathered around an open fire with hot soup, sandwiches, and coffee brewed in a big pot—the perfect way to warm up in the crisp air. In the afternoon, we’ll return to the cabin to relax with a sauna and dinner together. 

Activity: Snowshoeing 7 km, approximately 6 hours

Today, we’ll dive into one of Finland’s favourite winter pastimes—cross-country skiing! Though it may be a bit trickier than snowshoeing, once you get the hang of it, the experience is incredibly rewarding. We’ll start with some basic instruction and practice, learning the technique before setting off on easy tracks that wind through flat pine forests and across frozen lakes.

We’ll break for lunch at the Hossa visitor centre, conveniently located near our accommodation. Afterward, we’ll head back out for another scenic loop on skis, putting our new skills to the test!

Heading out on fat bikes, these easy-to-ride mountain bikes with oversized tyres tackle snowy paths with ease. The journey takes us along snowy roads, across frozen lakes, and through forest trails. Along the way, we’ll stop at a wilderness hut for a cosy lunch before continuing our ride through Finland’s stunning winter landscape.

Back on cross-country skis for another day of adventure! With some experience under our belts, we’ll explore new tracks and perhaps take on a slightly longer route with a few gentle hills to challenge ourselves.

This morning, we leave our basecamp and set off toward the wilderness cabins where we’ll spend the night. The route leads us along a ridge nestled between two frozen lakes and through stunning snow-covered pine, spruce, and birch forests.

Our luggage for the night will be transported, allowing us to fully enjoy the hike without any extra gear. Tonight, we’ll settle into a cosy cabin, enjoying an evening truly disconnected from the world.

Our final day of snowshoeing takes us back to base camp, following a slightly different route and arriving by lunchtime. In the afternoon, a short 10-minute transfer brings us to a local reindeer farm, where we’ll learn about these remarkable animals and how they’ve adapted to the Arctic climate, even getting the chance to feed them!

Afterward, we’ll gather in a tipi around an open fire to enjoy hot juice and reflect on our adventure. In the evening, we’ll unwind with a final sauna session and celebrate our last night together over a farewell dinner.

We’ll head back to the airport, leaving Finland with lasting memories and 12 new friends from our time together in the Arctic. Safe travels home!